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Kill Devil Hills
He’s twenty-four. She’s eighteen.
His life is exactly the way he’s always wanted it to be...stable.
She’s quite possibly the very definition of unstable.
Noah saved her.
Georgina never wanted to be saved.
Growing up, Noah Clark was passed from one relative to the next until he finally ended up living with his abusive, alcoholic uncle in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Thanks in part to the unwavering love and support of his best friend, Ellie Turner, Noah survived those years, escaped his uncle, and grew into the man he is today. Now he runs his own business and lives a pretty normal, no-nonsense life—one where he maintains a high level of control.
Georgina is Ellie’s younger sister. Four months ago, Noah saved Georgie’s life, but he thought that was where his involvement with his friend’s sister would end. Now Georgie has returned home from the recovery facility her parents sent her away to and Noah, still haunted by the night that connects them, can’t stop himself from continuously trying to protect this girl he barely knows. But is he willing to give up all of the control he’s worked so hard to build in his life and risk everything for her? Even more importantly, would she do the same for him?
His life is exactly the way he’s always wanted it to be...stable.
She’s quite possibly the very definition of unstable.
Noah saved her.
Georgina never wanted to be saved.
Growing up, Noah Clark was passed from one relative to the next until he finally ended up living with his abusive, alcoholic uncle in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Thanks in part to the unwavering love and support of his best friend, Ellie Turner, Noah survived those years, escaped his uncle, and grew into the man he is today. Now he runs his own business and lives a pretty normal, no-nonsense life—one where he maintains a high level of control.
Georgina is Ellie’s younger sister. Four months ago, Noah saved Georgie’s life, but he thought that was where his involvement with his friend’s sister would end. Now Georgie has returned home from the recovery facility her parents sent her away to and Noah, still haunted by the night that connects them, can’t stop himself from continuously trying to protect this girl he barely knows. But is he willing to give up all of the control he’s worked so hard to build in his life and risk everything for her? Even more importantly, would she do the same for him?
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First published August 2, 2014
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Sarah Darlington
23 books591 followersHi! I'm Sarah Darlington. I write contemporary romance books that are steamy, sexy, and sweet. I love creating book boyfriends you won’t soon forget, and the heroines who give them hell.
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August 8, 2014
4.5**** sexy Stars
Hope your all ready to meet Dazzling, sexy, sweet and Hot Noah and he's going to become your next new book boyfriend no joke he was all in yummy. Then there's feisty but vulnerable Georgia this was a beautiful story that is a real enjoyable summer read.
So What's it about
It starts off at a pretty upsetting beginning, basically Georgia and the rest of her family have lost Ben (her brother), Georgia who was closest to him is struggling to live without him, so she decides to end her life and be with him but Noah catches her in time and saves her life. This then gives them a connection that they are both struggling to walk away from.
Ellie is Georgies older sister and likewise is Noahs best friend. Ellie is a free spirited, lovable character that I fell in love with, I just want to clarify that Ellie is a lesbian and this is no love triangle I just wanted to talk about the family and how Ellie is a big part in this story. Ellie has taken on Noah from a young age and welcomed her into her home, into her heart as a friend and they become best of friends over time they finish school together and have become business partners. Therefore although Georgie is in pain with her grief she has a good family network that take her on unconditionally.
Noah hasn't had the best upbringing and therefore became part of their family from a young age. He obviously has known Georgie from a little girl but his feelings for her have come recently not that they wouldn't come anyway but having saved Georgies life, and worrying about her constantly has given him feelings that he doesn't understand until Georgie comes home from getting better again, only then when she's with him does he feel calm again.
Noah needs order in his life, he lives by routine and Georgie is the complete opposite, Noah is 24 and Georgie is 18, how does this work you say? well it works because love is love and the heart see's what the heart wants, and as Robert Valett has quoted "The human heart feels things the eyes cannot see, and knows what the mind cannot understand." Therefore in my opinion they are a perfect match for each other.
So lets tackle the pain, the sorrow, the grief and the unknown
Grief is so vast right? everyone deals with it differently and when your in that emotion I'd say you can be selfish not purposely but that's what can happen, after Georgia self harms and goes away to get help she comes back a different person, one that has more understanding of what's going on around her with her sisters, her parents and what it would have been like to not loose one child but two. Noah helps Georgie to breathe, he has an understanding about her and when there eyes connect (even if it can be slightly cheesy) I'd say that they complete each other.
The sexy
Noah is sweet, loving and protective and Georgie is feisty and goes after what she wants so this is a NA but when they get together there was some super hot scenes and likewise some sexy and loving scenes, kissing and touching, just lovely.
My Thoughts
This has everything in, raw emotion, friendship, family, hardship, but above all this was an enjoyable read. It wasn't difficult, the writing was flowed nicely, It was a perfect mix of light and easy to more deeper emotion, it touched my heart and in the end gave me a smile on my face.
That is All Kt xo
ARC gifted by the Author in exchange for an honest review
Hope your all ready to meet Dazzling, sexy, sweet and Hot Noah and he's going to become your next new book boyfriend no joke he was all in yummy. Then there's feisty but vulnerable Georgia this was a beautiful story that is a real enjoyable summer read.
So What's it about
It starts off at a pretty upsetting beginning, basically Georgia and the rest of her family have lost Ben (her brother), Georgia who was closest to him is struggling to live without him, so she decides to end her life and be with him but Noah catches her in time and saves her life. This then gives them a connection that they are both struggling to walk away from.
Ellie is Georgies older sister and likewise is Noahs best friend. Ellie is a free spirited, lovable character that I fell in love with, I just want to clarify that Ellie is a lesbian and this is no love triangle I just wanted to talk about the family and how Ellie is a big part in this story. Ellie has taken on Noah from a young age and welcomed her into her home, into her heart as a friend and they become best of friends over time they finish school together and have become business partners. Therefore although Georgie is in pain with her grief she has a good family network that take her on unconditionally.
Noah hasn't had the best upbringing and therefore became part of their family from a young age. He obviously has known Georgie from a little girl but his feelings for her have come recently not that they wouldn't come anyway but having saved Georgies life, and worrying about her constantly has given him feelings that he doesn't understand until Georgie comes home from getting better again, only then when she's with him does he feel calm again.
Noah needs order in his life, he lives by routine and Georgie is the complete opposite, Noah is 24 and Georgie is 18, how does this work you say? well it works because love is love and the heart see's what the heart wants, and as Robert Valett has quoted "The human heart feels things the eyes cannot see, and knows what the mind cannot understand." Therefore in my opinion they are a perfect match for each other.
So lets tackle the pain, the sorrow, the grief and the unknown
Grief is so vast right? everyone deals with it differently and when your in that emotion I'd say you can be selfish not purposely but that's what can happen, after Georgia self harms and goes away to get help she comes back a different person, one that has more understanding of what's going on around her with her sisters, her parents and what it would have been like to not loose one child but two. Noah helps Georgie to breathe, he has an understanding about her and when there eyes connect (even if it can be slightly cheesy) I'd say that they complete each other.
The sexy
Noah is sweet, loving and protective and Georgie is feisty and goes after what she wants so this is a NA but when they get together there was some super hot scenes and likewise some sexy and loving scenes, kissing and touching, just lovely.
My Thoughts
This has everything in, raw emotion, friendship, family, hardship, but above all this was an enjoyable read. It wasn't difficult, the writing was flowed nicely, It was a perfect mix of light and easy to more deeper emotion, it touched my heart and in the end gave me a smile on my face.
That is All Kt xo
ARC gifted by the Author in exchange for an honest review
August 23, 2014
ARC provided by author in exchange of honest review
☆ ☆ ☆☆ 4-4.5 Sweet Noah Stars ☆ ☆ ☆☆
In our darkest moments, we can lose sight of the light, hope and love that surrounds us. For some, a great loss, heartbreak and grief can tear and rip our life apart. At that moment, we can either give up, let go, or just carry on the burden. But what if, you are not strong enough to live? Who will save you?
In Kill Devil Hills by Sarah Darlington, loss, heartbreak, grief, death, hope, love, and a second chance at life are all explored. Ms. Darlington goes in depth with a sensitive subject of suicide but allows readers to see that the beauty of tomorrow is the chance of a second chance. A second chance for happiness. A second chance to love. And most importantly a second chance to LIVE.
Right off the bat, Ms. Darlington hit you with such an emotional gripping scene that affects Noah and Georgina. That night will forever be engrained with them. It not only changed them but also the lives of Georgina’s family. Fast forward to four months later, Georgina returns back home. This time she’s at a place in her life where she is beginning to heal and find closure. What Georgina didn’t expect was to fall in love with the man who saved her.
Noah is 24. Georgina is 18. Noah is her older sister’s best friend. The Turner family always have welcomed Noah into their family. Practically he was family. So what happens when Noah and Georgina finds solace, peace, and love in each other? Noah saved Georgina one time, will he be able to heal her broken heart and piece back all the brokenness?
Kill Devil Hills is one of those stories that kept me finishing this book in one sitting. It was sweet, beautiful, and touching. Our scars may not all be physical but emotional. Emotional scars are sometimes the deepest scars that cannot be seen. The beauty of Kill Devil Hills was that love heals. It had all the feels that made me enjoyed this book. I will definitely be looking forward to more works from Sarah Darlington.
Sarah Darlington
☆ ☆ ☆☆ 4-4.5 Sweet Noah Stars ☆ ☆ ☆☆
In our darkest moments, we can lose sight of the light, hope and love that surrounds us. For some, a great loss, heartbreak and grief can tear and rip our life apart. At that moment, we can either give up, let go, or just carry on the burden. But what if, you are not strong enough to live? Who will save you?
In Kill Devil Hills by Sarah Darlington, loss, heartbreak, grief, death, hope, love, and a second chance at life are all explored. Ms. Darlington goes in depth with a sensitive subject of suicide but allows readers to see that the beauty of tomorrow is the chance of a second chance. A second chance for happiness. A second chance to love. And most importantly a second chance to LIVE.
Right off the bat, Ms. Darlington hit you with such an emotional gripping scene that affects Noah and Georgina. That night will forever be engrained with them. It not only changed them but also the lives of Georgina’s family. Fast forward to four months later, Georgina returns back home. This time she’s at a place in her life where she is beginning to heal and find closure. What Georgina didn’t expect was to fall in love with the man who saved her.
Noah is 24. Georgina is 18. Noah is her older sister’s best friend. The Turner family always have welcomed Noah into their family. Practically he was family. So what happens when Noah and Georgina finds solace, peace, and love in each other? Noah saved Georgina one time, will he be able to heal her broken heart and piece back all the brokenness?
Kill Devil Hills is one of those stories that kept me finishing this book in one sitting. It was sweet, beautiful, and touching. Our scars may not all be physical but emotional. Emotional scars are sometimes the deepest scars that cannot be seen. The beauty of Kill Devil Hills was that love heals. It had all the feels that made me enjoyed this book. I will definitely be looking forward to more works from Sarah Darlington.
Sarah Darlington
January 22, 2015
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About This Book:
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This book deals with a very serious issue--suicide--but it's not a dark or depressing read. It's about what comes after that life altering decision. It's about realizing your actions don't affect just you, but everyone around you--your mother, your father, your sister--they're all right there with you. It's about moving forward and realizing that life may just be worth living.
I don't really know what I should say about the plot. Simply put, it's about a girl who tries to take her life and the boy who saves her. Literally.
Noah Clark has always been a fixture in Georgie Turner's life because he is her older sister's best friend but due to his older age and overall broody-ness they've never been more than acquaintances--even though she has known him since she was about eight years old! That all changes the night Noah finds Georgie in a pool of her own blood, they form a bond that night, and now neither really understands why they can't stop thinking about each other. Noah doesn't know where all these new protective instincts he has towards Georgie came from, surely it's because he cares about all the Turners because they gave him a second family and these feelings are brotherly, right? And Georgie is certain no one would want her fucked-up self, right?
Wrong.
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My Thoughts:
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- I came across this book out of the blue and I'm so glad because I ended up really, really liking it!! There were some minor quibbles but overall, I was a satisfied camper.
- If you're worried about a love triangle, fear not! Georgie's sister--Ellie--is a lesbian. In the beginning I was a little wary because Noah and Ellie are super duper close and I didn't want there to be a competition between the sisters for first place in Noah's life, but it's not like that at all! Honestly, Ellie takes a back seat once Noah and Georgie start getting serious and there was no drama or jealousy between the sisters. Thank god for that!
- I liked that they didn't make a big deal about their age difference.
- Noah was such a great hero! So protective and sweet and awesome! I liked that he also had a caveman side. ;)
❝We were different ages--I didn't care. We were at different stages in our lives--I didn't care. The circumstances of us coming together weren't ideal--I didn't care.❞
- I also liked Georgie. She's in a bad place in the beginning of the book but she's not super emo about it. In the beginning she's still a little unsure if being saved was for the better or not, and I liked seeing her appreciate life more.
❝Life was fragile. It could be hard, and it could be unfair. But it could also be pretty damn amazing. None of us knew how many days or even how many minutes we had left on this planet--why not take advantage of every single second?❞
- But what I loved most was Noah & Georgie together! They were so cute. From cuddle-buddies, to more. ♡ And the sex scenes were scorching! If you're a fan of less is more, than you will like this. This isn't one of those NA books where it's just filled with sex. There were only a couple meaningful scenes and it was all the more wonderful because of it.
❝Something happened to me when I found you on that floor, Georgie. Something that resonated deep inside me. I can't shake it. I can't explain it. But whatever happened, it's a part of me now. You're a part of me now.❞
Overall, I highly enjoyed this book. Loved the characters and writing style. I will definitely be keeping my eyes out for future books. :)
March 25, 2015
OH MY GOD, THIS BOOKS WAS BEYOND PERFECT!
Sarah Darlington was kind enough to send me a copy of Kill Devil Hills after I requested an ARC of her upcoming book Changing Tides. Thank you again so much for that, Sarah. That was very nice of you!
I'm lost for words on how amazing this story was and how beautifully it was written. At the very beginning I was a little hesitant on what to think about the happenings and I was even a little afraid that it would turn out into some whiney "I'm so depressive'-Story. There's nothing wrong with those, but I usually prefer something more...light.
But as the story carried on, I more and more fell in love with Georgina (Georgie) and Noah.
Georgie is the younger sister of Ellie, who is Noah best friend. The 18-year old girls has been through a rough time the past year, and it's Noah who is lifting her up again. I really really like her. She seemed so sweet and adorable, yet not annoying or whiney. Within the book you can see how she becomes more confident and leaves her insecurities behind. The past still plays a major role in her life, and likely ever will, but you can feel how she lets go of the past and starts living.
The person making her feel so alive is Noah. Having had himself a troubled childhood, he knows what it feels like to be lost and having to overcome obstacles. Now he lives exactly that life he always wanted to. He's a successful business owner, has few but good friends and woman, is good-looking...and definitely falling for Ellis little sister Georgina.
One thing for sure, I definitely fell in love with him. He has some kind of Alpha-Male-vibes but not too much, he's sweet and caring, and it's impossible not to love him. Not to mention about his look is described:
HOLY SHIT! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?
Hmmmm....I love brown eyes
OH MY FUCKING GOD!!! I can't even breathe no more!
I love the way he sees things with her, his Georgie:
I just...wow!
Overall this book was so far the best book I have read this year and definitely one of the best in the New Adult - genre.
It was everything I needed in a book: a little drama/sadness, love, hot sexy, cuteness and awwww. Yeah I like it kitschy in a good way!
Thank you Sarah for this amazing book! I can't wait to dive right into the next one!
Sarah Darlington was kind enough to send me a copy of Kill Devil Hills after I requested an ARC of her upcoming book Changing Tides. Thank you again so much for that, Sarah. That was very nice of you!
I'm lost for words on how amazing this story was and how beautifully it was written. At the very beginning I was a little hesitant on what to think about the happenings and I was even a little afraid that it would turn out into some whiney "I'm so depressive'-Story. There's nothing wrong with those, but I usually prefer something more...light.
But as the story carried on, I more and more fell in love with Georgina (Georgie) and Noah.
Georgie is the younger sister of Ellie, who is Noah best friend. The 18-year old girls has been through a rough time the past year, and it's Noah who is lifting her up again. I really really like her. She seemed so sweet and adorable, yet not annoying or whiney. Within the book you can see how she becomes more confident and leaves her insecurities behind. The past still plays a major role in her life, and likely ever will, but you can feel how she lets go of the past and starts living.
The person making her feel so alive is Noah. Having had himself a troubled childhood, he knows what it feels like to be lost and having to overcome obstacles. Now he lives exactly that life he always wanted to. He's a successful business owner, has few but good friends and woman, is good-looking...and definitely falling for Ellis little sister Georgina.
One thing for sure, I definitely fell in love with him. He has some kind of Alpha-Male-vibes but not too much, he's sweet and caring, and it's impossible not to love him. Not to mention about his look is described:
"The guy was a delicious cross between a California surfer, a mountain man, and Thor"
HOLY SHIT! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?
"His whiskey-colored eyes, a prettier brown than I'd ever been close to enough to notice, connected with mine"
Hmmmm....I love brown eyes
"He might have been quite, but he had a strong, unshakeable presence about him. I wondered how those traits translated during sex. Was he secretly soft and gentle or rough and controlling"
OH MY FUCKING GOD!!! I can't even breathe no more!
I love the way he sees things with her, his Georgie:
"I decided right then and there that she was going to be mine, in every way possible, and that was all that mattered. Fuck the rest of the world"
I just...wow!
Overall this book was so far the best book I have read this year and definitely one of the best in the New Adult - genre.
It was everything I needed in a book: a little drama/sadness, love, hot sexy, cuteness and awwww. Yeah I like it kitschy in a good way!
Thank you Sarah for this amazing book! I can't wait to dive right into the next one!
April 7, 2015
I received this book from the author, in exchange for an honest review.
And... this was amazing! It was nice to read a not so heavy book after just finishing Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover, which was really sad.
It was a real nice change to read another book by Sarah and I am so glad that a few months ago she had reached out to me to review her debut because I loved it and loved this and if she hadn't reached out to me, I wouldn't have gotten the chance to read this!
The romance was great! I really enjoyed Noah and Georgie's romance and it was just so sweet the way they were with each other. The first chapter in this book was so heartbreaking and it was uncomfortable to read, however it was also a real issue in the world and I think it is great that authors acknowledge real life problems instead of keeping their characters in a fake bubble that would never be the way it would be in real life.
Noah was so sweet and I loved getting to read from his point of view because in Sarah's previous book it was the twins point of view but reading Noah's POV instead of reading a girls POV the entire time was nice. I enjoyed this book a lot and recommend it to all New Adult fans.
Plus, I can NOT wait for Rhett's book! I loved him in this book he was hilarious.
And... this was amazing! It was nice to read a not so heavy book after just finishing Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover, which was really sad.
It was a real nice change to read another book by Sarah and I am so glad that a few months ago she had reached out to me to review her debut because I loved it and loved this and if she hadn't reached out to me, I wouldn't have gotten the chance to read this!
The romance was great! I really enjoyed Noah and Georgie's romance and it was just so sweet the way they were with each other. The first chapter in this book was so heartbreaking and it was uncomfortable to read, however it was also a real issue in the world and I think it is great that authors acknowledge real life problems instead of keeping their characters in a fake bubble that would never be the way it would be in real life.
Noah was so sweet and I loved getting to read from his point of view because in Sarah's previous book it was the twins point of view but reading Noah's POV instead of reading a girls POV the entire time was nice. I enjoyed this book a lot and recommend it to all New Adult fans.
Plus, I can NOT wait for Rhett's book! I loved him in this book he was hilarious.
November 19, 2016
I <3 Noah!
It's as simple as that.
This is a story about love and loss. And I LOVED it!!
Okay, so in the beginning Noah saves Georgina's life when she tries to commit suicide. She never wanted to be saved but Noah did it anyway. 4 months pass. Georgie's parents send her to a recovery facility and the real story starts after she gets home. She and Noah don't really know each other very well at all but now they are connected since he saved her. He's her older sister's best friend. I don't won't give anything else away beyond what I already have.
Just know that Noah is perfection, even with all his weird 'Noahisms' and habits!!! You've got to get this one! It comes out August 5th! And, thanks so much, to Sarah Darlington for letting me read it early. <3
It's as simple as that.
This is a story about love and loss. And I LOVED it!!
Okay, so in the beginning Noah saves Georgina's life when she tries to commit suicide. She never wanted to be saved but Noah did it anyway. 4 months pass. Georgie's parents send her to a recovery facility and the real story starts after she gets home. She and Noah don't really know each other very well at all but now they are connected since he saved her. He's her older sister's best friend. I don't won't give anything else away beyond what I already have.
Just know that Noah is perfection, even with all his weird 'Noahisms' and habits!!! You've got to get this one! It comes out August 5th! And, thanks so much, to Sarah Darlington for letting me read it early. <3
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 17, 2015
It's a very cute, very easy to read book however it lacked angst.. Nothing happened that had me holding my breath, everything went easy breezy and I was hoping for some bumps!
The beginning is sad, her brother died, she attempted suicide, but that is it. Nothing else happens.
So if you're into a book that 99.2% happy, go for it!
September 15, 2015
“It will be because I can’t go another minute without knowing what those sweet, plump lips of yours taste like.”
Me and my misconceptions, actually. I had a hard time thinking what to say. Well, I know what I want to say but I haven’t had the opportunity to organize my thoughts well. To be honest, after finishing reading this book, I actually jumped with the next one, skimming because I wanted to glimpse more of Noah and Georgie because I fell in love with them, at the end. But before I go on with that, well I have to state what I think of me and my misconception.
I actually was thinking this is about Noah and Ellie. Me and my I-don’t-read-blurbs policy. Foolish, I know. Well, you can’t really fault me. At that first start of reading this, I felt that connection with Ellie and Noah. You know there’s actually bond there between the two of them. I like Ellie already and her personality.
But it was that suicide thing that got me. Well, Noah is the knight in shining armour, if I say so myself. I didn’t expected it and I was like detached to the whole thing because it was upfront of what happened. I didn’t know anything behind it, and so the whole event was like I’m just an observer not engage in the whole situation while reading it.
And then bam, it was Georgie’s POV. And, water splash over me. Foolish me. I had to backtracked and stop thinking about my interest with Ellie. She’s lesbian, the older sister of the heroine. Georgie is the younger sister who’s close to age with Ben recently been dead but the body was not found, who decided to suicide after the funeral.
And then, four months later. That was the turning point of events. And I actually hated it. Why? Georgie was sent in The Cove-a recovery facility. I didn’t get Georgie. I don’t know what her personality is. I wanted to know she have been through during her recovery. I wanted to know her struggles, what ticks her. Right? I know. I wanted to feel it with her. It was a super disappointment for me. I guess if I had way more knowing what relationship she had with Ben before the incident, I will have an inkling of what she was before and after her recovery.
Big issue for me.
And then, the whole attraction. It was like they were drawn together which I didn’t understand. Yes, Noah saved Georgie. She had that hero worship with her towards Noah for saving her. But how would I feel that since she wanted to be dead in the first place? She should have been humiliated, right? That’s why I wanted to experience her struggle in the recovery facility to know what her thoughts and emotions. What’s with the change? How did she cope up with being saved after her suicide attempt?
As I’ve said, big issue for me.
“Well, I’m not sure if we even make sense together.”
Exactly my thoughts. The attraction between Noah and Georgie doesn’t make sense to me. I felt that it was forced. And so, I had to admit, I skim with my readings. Can’t blame me.
Well, aside from that, I had also an issue with the alternating POV. Well, it doesn’t bother me that much but events were repeated and I was thinking, is this a review or something? I didn’t enjoy it.
But I love Rosie, and Ellie. Rosie is the mature one, at age 9. Ha! Cute little one. And Ellie, I already said that, right? That I like Ellie. Her personality is just something I look forward to when reading this. She’s like the cool big brother and sister at the same time. How cool is that?
I know, I hated most parts but this book had some saving grace and I had to take that into consideration. It was late at some point, considering it came at the end but well, I didn’t discount that because I wanted to read the next book then.
My favorite scene was in Chapter 21. Seriously, saying more would be spoiler and I just had a huge smile at my face. It was so cute. And it just cemented the fact why I like Georgie and Rosie anyway.
So, no matter that I hated some parts of the book, I finished reading with a smile on my face and Georgie and Noah’s connection made sense to me. I’m actually excited to see more of them in the next installments.
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
March 8, 2015
4 STARS
I am so glad I read Kill Devil Hills. I was in the mood for a quick new adult/contemporary romance and this was a perfect pick.
Georgie has just returned home from a four month stay at a recovery facility after a suicide attempt. And she's still not sure if she regrets her actions.
Noah cannot forget the night he found Georgie near death on the bathroom floor. The experience took her from his best friend's younger sister to someone he can't sop thinking about and has a fierce need to protect.
What I loved most about Kill Devil Hills is that both Georgie and Noah were such truly likable characters. Yes, they both had issues, but there was no melodrama. And Noah may have had the outward appearance of a bad boy, but there was no bad attitude to go with it. He was sweet and compassionate and protective and loving. Go ahead and swoon... I did.
While the relationship did develop quickly, it still felt completely realistic. I loved that while there was some hesitation it wasn't long and drawn out. There was no angst here, just two people who found exactly what they needed in each other. Each accepted the other completely and built each other up. I loved that they each made such a positive impact on the others life.
Georgie didn't return home to a perfect life. She was still dealing with loss and grief and I liked how the author showed that Georgie continued to work on her mental well-being, using what she'd learned at the recovery facility. She also had a best friend and a boyfriend who had never once contacted her during her four month absence. She was forced to face the fact that neither relationship was what it once was or what she even wanted. This was very much a new beginning for Georgie.
Noah had spent so long living by his self-imposed rules of maintaining control and not letting anyone get too close. His past had shaped how was living today but with Georgie he found himself not only able to open up to her, but wanting to let down his walls and share his life with her. I loved that Noah was not the typical angry at the world bad boy, but instead was actually a sensitive man who had done his best to overcome his difficult childhood. I found myself wishing for a little more insight into his childhood/background. Vague references were made early on and he did finally share a little more information, but I still would have liked more.
I thoroughly enjoyed all the secondary characters. None felt cliched or cookie cutter and that was refreshing. I'm already looking forward to reading more about Ellie in the next Kill Devil Hills novel.
There were a few instance when the dialogue didn't quite ring true for me. But overall I loved the ease of the narrative and the way it flowed. And the dual POV was perfect. Being privy to Noah's thoughts as well as Georgie's was priceless.
My only complaint: at just barely 200 pages I was left wanting more of Georgie and Noah and their story.
I am so glad I read Kill Devil Hills. I was in the mood for a quick new adult/contemporary romance and this was a perfect pick.
Georgie has just returned home from a four month stay at a recovery facility after a suicide attempt. And she's still not sure if she regrets her actions.
Maybe holding everything in is part of the reason you feel so much pain.
Noah cannot forget the night he found Georgie near death on the bathroom floor. The experience took her from his best friend's younger sister to someone he can't sop thinking about and has a fierce need to protect.
Maybe she'd always been this fucking adorable, and I'd just been the jackass who never bothered to notice.
What I loved most about Kill Devil Hills is that both Georgie and Noah were such truly likable characters. Yes, they both had issues, but there was no melodrama. And Noah may have had the outward appearance of a bad boy, but there was no bad attitude to go with it. He was sweet and compassionate and protective and loving. Go ahead and swoon... I did.
"Of course I want you like that. But I'm trying to be a gentleman."
"Maybe I don't want you to be a gentleman," she whispered, so low I almost missed it."
While the relationship did develop quickly, it still felt completely realistic. I loved that while there was some hesitation it wasn't long and drawn out. There was no angst here, just two people who found exactly what they needed in each other. Each accepted the other completely and built each other up. I loved that they each made such a positive impact on the others life.
He'd fought for me. We barely knew each other and he'd fought for me.
Georgie didn't return home to a perfect life. She was still dealing with loss and grief and I liked how the author showed that Georgie continued to work on her mental well-being, using what she'd learned at the recovery facility. She also had a best friend and a boyfriend who had never once contacted her during her four month absence. She was forced to face the fact that neither relationship was what it once was or what she even wanted. This was very much a new beginning for Georgie.
Noah had spent so long living by his self-imposed rules of maintaining control and not letting anyone get too close. His past had shaped how was living today but with Georgie he found himself not only able to open up to her, but wanting to let down his walls and share his life with her. I loved that Noah was not the typical angry at the world bad boy, but instead was actually a sensitive man who had done his best to overcome his difficult childhood. I found myself wishing for a little more insight into his childhood/background. Vague references were made early on and he did finally share a little more information, but I still would have liked more.
I thoroughly enjoyed all the secondary characters. None felt cliched or cookie cutter and that was refreshing. I'm already looking forward to reading more about Ellie in the next Kill Devil Hills novel.
There were a few instance when the dialogue didn't quite ring true for me. But overall I loved the ease of the narrative and the way it flowed. And the dual POV was perfect. Being privy to Noah's thoughts as well as Georgie's was priceless.
My only complaint: at just barely 200 pages I was left wanting more of Georgie and Noah and their story.
August 4, 2014
MY RATING: ☆☆☆☆ Stars - Kill Devil Hills by Sarah Darlington
☆ Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review ☆
~ THANK YOU ~
Get ready to meet your new book boyfriend, Noah in this book is every girls fictional dream come true..He will melt your heart and take it hostage..A beautiful tale that will leave you wanting more..
HE'S TWENTY FOUR AND SHE'S EIGHTEEN
Right at beginning of the book you are smack bang in the middle of a disturbing scene
Georgina had hit a low point in her life and had tried to commit suicide, if it had not have been for Noah she would've died that night, the death and the missing body of her brother played on her mind alot add that to the fact the last time they spoke they had argued..
Her scars would forever connect us both to the night I saved her life
He probably only saw me as the broken little girl he'd found bleeding on the bathroom floor
It was sick and twisted and fucked-up of me to think so, but I liked her scars. On the beautiful canvas that was her skin, these were her only imperfection, and I liked that.
NOAH IS GEORGINA'S SISTER'S BEST FRIEND
Noah is described as being a cross between a California surfer, a mountain man, and Thor!!
HE'S THE SHY NON TALKATIVE TYPE
He teased me with his light tender kiss, making my body ache and scream for more until he was ready for more. His tongue trailed the seam of my lips and then finally, dipped inside my mouth. He was morphine, and I was an instant addict
What the fuck are you doing to me pretty girl?
Something happened to me when I found you on that floor, Georgie. SOmething that resonated deep inside me. I can't shake it. I can't explain it. But whatever happened, it's part of me now. You're part of me now.
A STRONG BOND THAT FORMED ON ONE FATEFUL NIGHT
I can not wait to read the rest in this series, I felt like this was over way too soon, I fell in love with the characters, the flow of the story, easy to pick up but hard to put down..
☆ Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review ☆
~ THANK YOU ~
Get ready to meet your new book boyfriend, Noah in this book is every girls fictional dream come true..He will melt your heart and take it hostage..A beautiful tale that will leave you wanting more..
HE'S TWENTY FOUR AND SHE'S EIGHTEEN
Right at beginning of the book you are smack bang in the middle of a disturbing scene
Georgina had hit a low point in her life and had tried to commit suicide, if it had not have been for Noah she would've died that night, the death and the missing body of her brother played on her mind alot add that to the fact the last time they spoke they had argued..
Her scars would forever connect us both to the night I saved her life
He probably only saw me as the broken little girl he'd found bleeding on the bathroom floor
It was sick and twisted and fucked-up of me to think so, but I liked her scars. On the beautiful canvas that was her skin, these were her only imperfection, and I liked that.
NOAH IS GEORGINA'S SISTER'S BEST FRIEND
Noah is described as being a cross between a California surfer, a mountain man, and Thor!!
HE'S THE SHY NON TALKATIVE TYPE
He teased me with his light tender kiss, making my body ache and scream for more until he was ready for more. His tongue trailed the seam of my lips and then finally, dipped inside my mouth. He was morphine, and I was an instant addict
What the fuck are you doing to me pretty girl?
Something happened to me when I found you on that floor, Georgie. SOmething that resonated deep inside me. I can't shake it. I can't explain it. But whatever happened, it's part of me now. You're part of me now.
A STRONG BOND THAT FORMED ON ONE FATEFUL NIGHT
I can not wait to read the rest in this series, I felt like this was over way too soon, I fell in love with the characters, the flow of the story, easy to pick up but hard to put down..
March 20, 2018
I really enjoyed Kill Devil Hills. I have had this on my kindle for a couple of years and just never got around to reading. It is different from what I expected but in the best possible way. It deals with some heartbreaking issues but it doesn’t feel like a heavy read. It has plenty of grin worthy moments as well as swoon worthy ones. Highly recommend if you are looking for a low angst new adult romance.
HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any push/pull
Any couple separation
Angst Level: Low
Heat Level: High
HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any push/pull
Any couple separation
Angst Level: Low
Heat Level: High
July 19, 2014
*This review may contain Spoilers*
"Keep breathing. Count your breaths if you have to. One day breathing won't be as difficult. One day you won't have to count. I promise, there is good stuff waiting for you. It will find you."
This book is a Must Read! I am so happy i was given the chance to read Georgie and Noah's Story. From the very beginning i was hooked. This book touches on a very sensitive subject, which you do not see a lot of in books. The beginning for me was very well written, I literally felt for the characters from the very first page. The story progresses very well and keeps you intrigued and entertained. There is never a dull moment. There is one scene in this book that goes from down right hilarious to sexy and hot *fans self*. Through out the book i was constantly craving more. Georgie's character was very refreshing to read about. She grew to be a very strong character and learned that you shouldn't let the past define you. And Noah is officially on my list of favorite BBF's! He was so undeniably sweet, charming, protective and very sexy. After you read this book, you will agree. Georgie and Noah's story will have you loving every minute of this book. They leave you with so many feels. By the end i was very satisfied. I couldn't have asked for a better ending. The epilogue left me with just the right amount of smiles. I totally recommend this book. You will not be disappointed. I can't wait to see what Sarah Darlington brings us next. She is definitely author to look out for.
"Keep breathing. Count your breaths if you have to. One day breathing won't be as difficult. One day you won't have to count. I promise, there is good stuff waiting for you. It will find you."
This book is a Must Read! I am so happy i was given the chance to read Georgie and Noah's Story. From the very beginning i was hooked. This book touches on a very sensitive subject, which you do not see a lot of in books. The beginning for me was very well written, I literally felt for the characters from the very first page. The story progresses very well and keeps you intrigued and entertained. There is never a dull moment. There is one scene in this book that goes from down right hilarious to sexy and hot *fans self*. Through out the book i was constantly craving more. Georgie's character was very refreshing to read about. She grew to be a very strong character and learned that you shouldn't let the past define you. And Noah is officially on my list of favorite BBF's! He was so undeniably sweet, charming, protective and very sexy. After you read this book, you will agree. Georgie and Noah's story will have you loving every minute of this book. They leave you with so many feels. By the end i was very satisfied. I couldn't have asked for a better ending. The epilogue left me with just the right amount of smiles. I totally recommend this book. You will not be disappointed. I can't wait to see what Sarah Darlington brings us next. She is definitely author to look out for.
March 28, 2018
Though he’s six years older than her, Noah Clark feels a bond with his best friend Ellie’s younger sister—a bond formed on drunken night when he found Georgie Turner in a pool of blood.
Now four month later, Georgie has come home and neither have been able to get the other out of their minds. Georgie can’t stop thinking of the man who saved her life, nor can she help but notice him in a new light. And OCD Noah isn’t any different. Before him is no longer Ellie’s little sister, but a grown eighteen year old woman. The force between them is strong and the two, both wrestling with their own issues, are drawn to each other for comfort late at night where in each other’s arms they can’t deny their feelings much longer.
“The plaid of his pajama pants came into focus, and I realized that I was currently using his lower stomach as a pillow, dangerously close to his…goodies.”
Georgie and Noah have one of those great sexual tension beginnings. The ones where you can just feel their pull to each other and enjoy the build up till they finally give in.
“‘Lose control with me,’ I whispered, standing before him as naked as he was, still stuck in my own personal snowstorm.”
Oh when the finally give in it’s really hot!
Set in a coastal North Carolina town (and the beach setting is used well), the story is told via Noah and Georgie’s alternating point of views. The opening scene will grip you right from the start and immediately pull you in to the characters.
Kill Devil Hills addresses some serious issues but is neither too heavy nor angsty. Georgie’s attempted suicide (as part of the plot) never feels like it is done for shock, and reminders of the lessons she learned in therapy are woven in a way that makes the book feel positive. While tragedy is part of the story, it never defines the story and the overall feel is largely sweet romance. Both Georgie and Noah’s background traumas are woven well, causing them at times to struggle with their own worthiness for each other, and add to the development of their characters. I especially appreciated the fact that the issues they deal with are handled as a recovery road that they continue to travel, one that isn’t healed overnight but a continuing process. And while falling in love with Noah certainly helps Georgie, it was nice to see that the story addressed how Georgie also has to deal with her friends and family and their role in her troubles.
Like her previous novel, He Belongs With Me, author Sarah Darlington does a great job creating likable characters along with an engaging plot and just a tiny touch of suspense in places to keep the pages turning. The pace is good and the scenes feel unique. (I read it in one sitting as once I picked it up I didn’t want to put it down.) Plus, there are plenty of cute moments between the pair.
The supporting characters round out the story well. I actually felt like I wanted to hang with them longer. Ellie was cute and a lot of fun. Wish I’d had an older sister like her. And I definitely look forward to Rhett getting his own book at some point. He’s an intriguing addition to the story as a side plot.
If you are looking for a new adult love story with a blend of sadness (no ugly crying thankfully), sweetness, and sexiness in the salty ocean air, this is definitely one to spend an afternoon with.
Now four month later, Georgie has come home and neither have been able to get the other out of their minds. Georgie can’t stop thinking of the man who saved her life, nor can she help but notice him in a new light. And OCD Noah isn’t any different. Before him is no longer Ellie’s little sister, but a grown eighteen year old woman. The force between them is strong and the two, both wrestling with their own issues, are drawn to each other for comfort late at night where in each other’s arms they can’t deny their feelings much longer.
“The plaid of his pajama pants came into focus, and I realized that I was currently using his lower stomach as a pillow, dangerously close to his…goodies.”
Georgie and Noah have one of those great sexual tension beginnings. The ones where you can just feel their pull to each other and enjoy the build up till they finally give in.
“‘Lose control with me,’ I whispered, standing before him as naked as he was, still stuck in my own personal snowstorm.”
Oh when the finally give in it’s really hot!
Set in a coastal North Carolina town (and the beach setting is used well), the story is told via Noah and Georgie’s alternating point of views. The opening scene will grip you right from the start and immediately pull you in to the characters.
Kill Devil Hills addresses some serious issues but is neither too heavy nor angsty. Georgie’s attempted suicide (as part of the plot) never feels like it is done for shock, and reminders of the lessons she learned in therapy are woven in a way that makes the book feel positive. While tragedy is part of the story, it never defines the story and the overall feel is largely sweet romance. Both Georgie and Noah’s background traumas are woven well, causing them at times to struggle with their own worthiness for each other, and add to the development of their characters. I especially appreciated the fact that the issues they deal with are handled as a recovery road that they continue to travel, one that isn’t healed overnight but a continuing process. And while falling in love with Noah certainly helps Georgie, it was nice to see that the story addressed how Georgie also has to deal with her friends and family and their role in her troubles.
Like her previous novel, He Belongs With Me, author Sarah Darlington does a great job creating likable characters along with an engaging plot and just a tiny touch of suspense in places to keep the pages turning. The pace is good and the scenes feel unique. (I read it in one sitting as once I picked it up I didn’t want to put it down.) Plus, there are plenty of cute moments between the pair.
The supporting characters round out the story well. I actually felt like I wanted to hang with them longer. Ellie was cute and a lot of fun. Wish I’d had an older sister like her. And I definitely look forward to Rhett getting his own book at some point. He’s an intriguing addition to the story as a side plot.
If you are looking for a new adult love story with a blend of sadness (no ugly crying thankfully), sweetness, and sexiness in the salty ocean air, this is definitely one to spend an afternoon with.
February 24, 2015
I received a copy of the ePub from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Kill Devil Hills by Sarah Darlington is a wonderful read. The author brilliantly weaves suicide, bereavement, abuse and parental abandonment into this well written character driven contemporary novel.
The story is told by the main characters: Georgie and Noah. Little did they know that their connection could not be suppressed or ignored as it undeniable from their life saving encounter. The author shows and tells the reader via the characters words and actions how they feel about each other. They are likeable in every way. The distinct secondary characters add layers to Kill Devil Hills as well. It is refreshing to read a novel about a stable household as a positive and supportive family surrounds Georgie. Noah is appreciative of their welcoming embrace. The story unfolds as Georgie and Noah must confront personal and social obstacles. Kill Devil Hills is a page-turner. The title is insightful.
Georgie and Noah’s journey is not over. Looking forward to the next instalment in this must read series.
Kill Devil Hills by Sarah Darlington is a wonderful read. The author brilliantly weaves suicide, bereavement, abuse and parental abandonment into this well written character driven contemporary novel.
The story is told by the main characters: Georgie and Noah. Little did they know that their connection could not be suppressed or ignored as it undeniable from their life saving encounter. The author shows and tells the reader via the characters words and actions how they feel about each other. They are likeable in every way. The distinct secondary characters add layers to Kill Devil Hills as well. It is refreshing to read a novel about a stable household as a positive and supportive family surrounds Georgie. Noah is appreciative of their welcoming embrace. The story unfolds as Georgie and Noah must confront personal and social obstacles. Kill Devil Hills is a page-turner. The title is insightful.
Georgie and Noah’s journey is not over. Looking forward to the next instalment in this must read series.
September 4, 2015
This was a sweet book despite the sad start with Georgie. Noah was so great with Georgie- he was truly crazy about her! She was also crazy for him and their relationship was fun to read about. Even though it started with a tragic event this book was low angst and safety gang safe!
August 10, 2014
I read a variety of genres of books. I’m obsessed with dark romance, I love erotica, I love humorous books. At the root of it all, I am a romance reading fiend - but what I really look for in a book is an emotional connection. A pull between myself and the characters, some sort of commonalities. And I found it, in this book by Sarah Darlington. Was it unexpected? Hell yes. This book touches on real issues and problems - and very serious ones at that. The way the author portrays the struggles, darkness and pain that plagues the characters, as well as the long, hard, sometimes impossible road back - its not only accurate, its extremely gut-wrenching and heartbreaking. This is one of those books that I will carry with me for a long time. Not in a book hangover way, but in more of a reflection - a remembrance of the words and the message the author was looking to convey.
Georgina Turner - 18 years old, young and beautiful and a girl with the whole world at her fingertips. Popular at school, with the “right” boyfriend and the “perfect” best friend. Getting ready to head off to University at the end of the school year, nothing could touch her perfect life...right? Wrong. A tragic accident sends her whole world spinning on its axis. Her brother is killed suddenly, leaving her family torn to shreds, her heart in tatters at her feet. The grief she feels is monumental - the world she so carefully built threatens to crash, a part of her soul died with her brother and with it her will to live. Their last conversation is her biggest regret and in those moments of grief, she chooses a very final escape. Suicide.
Noah Clark 24 years old, he doesn’t consider himself anybody’s savior. Coming from an abusive upbringing, the only real family he has ever known is the Turner’s. His best friend Ellie and him have been inseparable for years, her family becoming an extension of him. When Ben suddenly dies, he feels the loss as if it were his own brother. The day of his funeral is unbearable for all and true to themselves, Noah and Ellie drown their sorrows in drinking and reminiscing about old times. The last thing Noah ever expects to find while staggering through the house drunk, is Ellie’s little sister Georgie bleeding out on the bathroom floor…
In those life and death moments, there are things that define you. How you react and what you do speak volumes of who you are and what qualities you have. Noah proved himself in those moments, springing into action and saving Georgie’s life. The connection they establish as he looks at her hovering at death’s door - there is nothing that can break a bond like that. He is instantly her protector, her anchor to the world.
Months later when Georgie returns from recovery, the magnetic pull between the two is still very present. I loved the way that Noah slowly realized his feelings for Georgie, while trying to figure out why he hadn’t noticed her in all the years he’d known her. “But maybe she’s always been this fucking adorable, and I’d been the jackass who never bothered to notice.” Georgie’s crush on Noah has grown over the months, and when she returns - all she can think about is him and if she will see him again. The two begin a slow relationship, each needing each other to heal parts of themselves that are broken, to ward off the darkness that weaves around their feet like a black cloud. An imaginary rat infestation at Noah’s home he shares with Ellie, has the two back under the Turner’s roof. Exactly where he wants to be.
Overall, this book is about life struggles and how to cope with mistakes made that you can never take back. Forgiveness is key, and I thought the author did a great job with the issues. Georgie’s family didn’t immediately accept her back, the anger and hurt was raw - she kept it real and that was an important piece of the message. Life is hard, we do fuck up. The people that stick by you and forgive you for the mistakes made, the people that are your protectors and saviors - those are the ones you want to keep in your life, and fucking count yourself lucky that they are there.
As I said, in those life and death moments, there are things that define us. For Georgina, she needs to find out what defines her, what is worth living for. Is it Noah? (seriously how couldn’t it be, they guy is hot - think Chris Hemsworth hot!!).
This is a story that will touch your heart. Don’t take my word for it - see for yourself.
✰ 5 Deliciously Wicked Stars ✰
xo Cassia
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Georgina Turner - 18 years old, young and beautiful and a girl with the whole world at her fingertips. Popular at school, with the “right” boyfriend and the “perfect” best friend. Getting ready to head off to University at the end of the school year, nothing could touch her perfect life...right? Wrong. A tragic accident sends her whole world spinning on its axis. Her brother is killed suddenly, leaving her family torn to shreds, her heart in tatters at her feet. The grief she feels is monumental - the world she so carefully built threatens to crash, a part of her soul died with her brother and with it her will to live. Their last conversation is her biggest regret and in those moments of grief, she chooses a very final escape. Suicide.
Noah Clark 24 years old, he doesn’t consider himself anybody’s savior. Coming from an abusive upbringing, the only real family he has ever known is the Turner’s. His best friend Ellie and him have been inseparable for years, her family becoming an extension of him. When Ben suddenly dies, he feels the loss as if it were his own brother. The day of his funeral is unbearable for all and true to themselves, Noah and Ellie drown their sorrows in drinking and reminiscing about old times. The last thing Noah ever expects to find while staggering through the house drunk, is Ellie’s little sister Georgie bleeding out on the bathroom floor…
In those life and death moments, there are things that define you. How you react and what you do speak volumes of who you are and what qualities you have. Noah proved himself in those moments, springing into action and saving Georgie’s life. The connection they establish as he looks at her hovering at death’s door - there is nothing that can break a bond like that. He is instantly her protector, her anchor to the world.
Months later when Georgie returns from recovery, the magnetic pull between the two is still very present. I loved the way that Noah slowly realized his feelings for Georgie, while trying to figure out why he hadn’t noticed her in all the years he’d known her. “But maybe she’s always been this fucking adorable, and I’d been the jackass who never bothered to notice.” Georgie’s crush on Noah has grown over the months, and when she returns - all she can think about is him and if she will see him again. The two begin a slow relationship, each needing each other to heal parts of themselves that are broken, to ward off the darkness that weaves around their feet like a black cloud. An imaginary rat infestation at Noah’s home he shares with Ellie, has the two back under the Turner’s roof. Exactly where he wants to be.
Overall, this book is about life struggles and how to cope with mistakes made that you can never take back. Forgiveness is key, and I thought the author did a great job with the issues. Georgie’s family didn’t immediately accept her back, the anger and hurt was raw - she kept it real and that was an important piece of the message. Life is hard, we do fuck up. The people that stick by you and forgive you for the mistakes made, the people that are your protectors and saviors - those are the ones you want to keep in your life, and fucking count yourself lucky that they are there.
As I said, in those life and death moments, there are things that define us. For Georgina, she needs to find out what defines her, what is worth living for. Is it Noah? (seriously how couldn’t it be, they guy is hot - think Chris Hemsworth hot!!).
This is a story that will touch your heart. Don’t take my word for it - see for yourself.
✰ 5 Deliciously Wicked Stars ✰
xo Cassia
deliciouslywickedbooks.com
October 11, 2014
Kill Devil Hills.
*I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review*
This story had me from the start. It is definitely a very delicate subject, but one written very well. I don't want to reveal too much so I'll try and stay as vague as possible.
It's about a young man, who saves a young woman - and so starts a beautiful, touching love story. Noah is 24, has a painful past of his own and seems scared to love, but yet he can't seem to help himself when it comes to Georgina. For someone who hasn't had a serious girlfriend before, he certainly loves wholeheartedly and without reservations. He truly is a caring and compassionate soul. I adored him from start to finish.
Georgina is living in a world of hurt. The life she used to have doesn't seem as great as it once did. She arrives back home after receiving the help she needs and upon doing so, she falls for Noah hard and fast.
They help each other find themselves, find peace, and love.
Despite the subject, it was actually quite a light read. It wasn't all tears and gloom. It was more about moving forward and dealing with the past.
I enjoyed the authors writing style. It's what I consider breezy. It flows well, the sentences are well structured and the pace was great.
It was a fantastic read. It finished where it should have, but also left you wanting a little more; which is exactly how a book should end in my eyes.
Looking forward to reading more about these characters in future books.
4 'that could have been awkward - in the neighbour's pool' stars.
*I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review*
This story had me from the start. It is definitely a very delicate subject, but one written very well. I don't want to reveal too much so I'll try and stay as vague as possible.
It's about a young man, who saves a young woman - and so starts a beautiful, touching love story. Noah is 24, has a painful past of his own and seems scared to love, but yet he can't seem to help himself when it comes to Georgina. For someone who hasn't had a serious girlfriend before, he certainly loves wholeheartedly and without reservations. He truly is a caring and compassionate soul. I adored him from start to finish.
Georgina is living in a world of hurt. The life she used to have doesn't seem as great as it once did. She arrives back home after receiving the help she needs and upon doing so, she falls for Noah hard and fast.
They help each other find themselves, find peace, and love.
Despite the subject, it was actually quite a light read. It wasn't all tears and gloom. It was more about moving forward and dealing with the past.
I enjoyed the authors writing style. It's what I consider breezy. It flows well, the sentences are well structured and the pace was great.
It was a fantastic read. It finished where it should have, but also left you wanting a little more; which is exactly how a book should end in my eyes.
Looking forward to reading more about these characters in future books.
4 'that could have been awkward - in the neighbour's pool' stars.
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August 5, 2014
***Received an ARC copy by the author, Sarah Darlington, as part of the Sarah Darling Street Team in exchange for an honest review***
4.5 Second Chance Stars
I was on the edge of my seat from the beginning. The first chapter of Kill Devil Hills is one of the most intense I’ve ever read.
“”Noah, I’m cold,” she whispered, before her lids fluttered closed once more. “You will not die on me,” I told her with absolute certainty. “I won’t let you.” I leaned over to press my chest against her body, hoping that might keep her warmer. Then I did the one thing I never thought I’d do again – I prayed to God.”
Noah never wanted to be anyone’s hero, but became the Turner’s and more specifically Georgie’s the night he saved Georgie’s life after she tried to commit suicide.
Four months after her failed suicide attempt Georgie is sent home from the recovery facility she was at not knowing how she was going to face her friends and family (especially Noah) after what she did. Though she doesn’t receive the most welcoming reaction from her younger sister Rose and her so called “friends”, Ellie (Georgie’s older sister) and Noah more than makes up for the less than stellar homecoming by taking Georgie under her wing, determined to show her life is worth living.
Noah and Ellie have been best friends for years. He never really gave Georgie a second glance until that faithful night. Now he can’t his best friend’s little sister out of his head and he can’t seem to stay away from her for long. At first he keep telling himself that it was just to make sure she was okay, but after a while he can no longer deny that his feelings go way beyond those of a concerned friend.
I LOVED Noah and his love for Georgie. He was absolutely perfect and always knew the right thing to say.
"Keep breathing. Count your breaths if you have to. One day breathing won't be as difficult. One day you won't have to count. I promise, there is good stuff waiting for you. It will find you."
Kill Devil Hills fast enjoyable read that sends you on a world wind of emotions. I loved that we got both POV’s and were able to see what they were both thinking and feeling.
I adored Noah and Georgie’s relationship and can’t wait to see what’s/whose next in the series.
4.5 Second Chance Stars
I was on the edge of my seat from the beginning. The first chapter of Kill Devil Hills is one of the most intense I’ve ever read.
“”Noah, I’m cold,” she whispered, before her lids fluttered closed once more. “You will not die on me,” I told her with absolute certainty. “I won’t let you.” I leaned over to press my chest against her body, hoping that might keep her warmer. Then I did the one thing I never thought I’d do again – I prayed to God.”
Noah never wanted to be anyone’s hero, but became the Turner’s and more specifically Georgie’s the night he saved Georgie’s life after she tried to commit suicide.
Four months after her failed suicide attempt Georgie is sent home from the recovery facility she was at not knowing how she was going to face her friends and family (especially Noah) after what she did. Though she doesn’t receive the most welcoming reaction from her younger sister Rose and her so called “friends”, Ellie (Georgie’s older sister) and Noah more than makes up for the less than stellar homecoming by taking Georgie under her wing, determined to show her life is worth living.
Noah and Ellie have been best friends for years. He never really gave Georgie a second glance until that faithful night. Now he can’t his best friend’s little sister out of his head and he can’t seem to stay away from her for long. At first he keep telling himself that it was just to make sure she was okay, but after a while he can no longer deny that his feelings go way beyond those of a concerned friend.
I LOVED Noah and his love for Georgie. He was absolutely perfect and always knew the right thing to say.
"Keep breathing. Count your breaths if you have to. One day breathing won't be as difficult. One day you won't have to count. I promise, there is good stuff waiting for you. It will find you."
Kill Devil Hills fast enjoyable read that sends you on a world wind of emotions. I loved that we got both POV’s and were able to see what they were both thinking and feeling.
I adored Noah and Georgie’s relationship and can’t wait to see what’s/whose next in the series.
September 4, 2014
I generously received this book from the author.
The first three words that come to mind to me after reading this book are: beautiful, passionate and endearing. I loved it from the first page to the last and couldn't put it down. Yes, I did read this in one sitting. It was strongly written and character driven, making it an easy read for me.
The first chapter thoroughly broke my heart, reading a topic like this always does, however the author was able to do it in a way that wasn't dramatized or adding in angst where it wasn't needed, it was real and honest. Georgie is a girl dealing with real loss and real feelings and Noah was just the person she needed to help her through her darkest times.
My favorite part about this entire novel was the characters. Georgie was a young girl faced with hard situations, where she may not always have known the answers, she was always ready and willing to own up to all of her decisions. She was a strong, relate able and real heroine.
Noah was swoon worthy, seriously. That long hair and sexy chest? Yum. But he was also a sweetheart. He knew what he wanted and he went after it. He had no issues showing his love or affection or giving Georgie what she needed in order to heal despite his less than stellar upbringing.
And lets not forget the secondary characters. Ellie and Rhett mainly, I loved them. They were very individual and unique, they fit the story line perfectly. Ellie and Rhett had me laughing, provided the much needed break from the heavy. I can't wait to hear their stories!
All in all, this was a very enticing story. It was well written, well paced and the characters were all real and honest. You become connected with the narrative and go through the journey with them. I can't wait for the next one!
The first three words that come to mind to me after reading this book are: beautiful, passionate and endearing. I loved it from the first page to the last and couldn't put it down. Yes, I did read this in one sitting. It was strongly written and character driven, making it an easy read for me.
The first chapter thoroughly broke my heart, reading a topic like this always does, however the author was able to do it in a way that wasn't dramatized or adding in angst where it wasn't needed, it was real and honest. Georgie is a girl dealing with real loss and real feelings and Noah was just the person she needed to help her through her darkest times.
My favorite part about this entire novel was the characters. Georgie was a young girl faced with hard situations, where she may not always have known the answers, she was always ready and willing to own up to all of her decisions. She was a strong, relate able and real heroine.
Noah was swoon worthy, seriously. That long hair and sexy chest? Yum. But he was also a sweetheart. He knew what he wanted and he went after it. He had no issues showing his love or affection or giving Georgie what she needed in order to heal despite his less than stellar upbringing.
And lets not forget the secondary characters. Ellie and Rhett mainly, I loved them. They were very individual and unique, they fit the story line perfectly. Ellie and Rhett had me laughing, provided the much needed break from the heavy. I can't wait to hear their stories!
All in all, this was a very enticing story. It was well written, well paced and the characters were all real and honest. You become connected with the narrative and go through the journey with them. I can't wait for the next one!
December 15, 2016
Thank you to the author, Sarah Darlington, for gifting me with Kill Devil Hills in exchange for an honest review!
1. The plot. This book is essentially a love story. However, there are two more personal journey's happening within it. I love how these three plotline twine together to form one whole storyline. It keeps the romance from being too overwhelming but it also builds character. In terms of pace, this book is on the border of fast-paced. It does keep you turning pages but there isn't an insane amount of tension build-up which I find to be an asset in romance centered books. That way, you don't get so tired of reading about all of these insane problems that keep cropping up unrealistically and the book can unfold just how life does.
2. The characters. As I mentioned above, there is plenty of room for character development because of the trifecta of plot lines. I really liked how the characters developed and how we slowly get to know each of them. It isn't too overwhelming for the first book but there's enough so the characters feel human.
3. The progression/romance. Slightly drawing from the first two sections, the intertwining of the plot lines led to a wonderfully developed romance. I loved how it unfolded. The progression of the book was wonderfully paced. The romance is cutesy but also pretty 16+ rated.
The Final Verdict:
An adorable romance that unfolds wonderfully. The romance is balanced out perfectly with connected self-discovery plot lines.
4.5 stars
1. The plot. This book is essentially a love story. However, there are two more personal journey's happening within it. I love how these three plotline twine together to form one whole storyline. It keeps the romance from being too overwhelming but it also builds character. In terms of pace, this book is on the border of fast-paced. It does keep you turning pages but there isn't an insane amount of tension build-up which I find to be an asset in romance centered books. That way, you don't get so tired of reading about all of these insane problems that keep cropping up unrealistically and the book can unfold just how life does.
2. The characters. As I mentioned above, there is plenty of room for character development because of the trifecta of plot lines. I really liked how the characters developed and how we slowly get to know each of them. It isn't too overwhelming for the first book but there's enough so the characters feel human.
3. The progression/romance. Slightly drawing from the first two sections, the intertwining of the plot lines led to a wonderfully developed romance. I loved how it unfolded. The progression of the book was wonderfully paced. The romance is cutesy but also pretty 16+ rated.
The Final Verdict:
An adorable romance that unfolds wonderfully. The romance is balanced out perfectly with connected self-discovery plot lines.
4.5 stars
August 5, 2014
4.5 scar stars
* ARC provided as part of the Sarah Darlington Street Team by the lovely Sarah Darlington herself!!! for an honest review*
I have had this little baby in my on deck pile til the last possible second I could.. I cant wait any longer!!
I have to destroy and devour every bit of this book NOW!!!
this is a sweet little book I devoured quickly. Georgie attempted to kill herself over th loss of her brother and her sisters best friend Noah saves her life. this cute story is what happens when the best friend falls in love with the little sister.
this is the story of what happens after you tried to kill yourself ..who's lives you've hurt in the process..who you lose when you lose yourself.
there are a few loose ends I wish got tied up or talked about more such as Ben's ex crush or Sonya or georgies ex boyfriend or Noah's past. each was touched on but I needed more
* ARC provided as part of the Sarah Darlington Street Team by the lovely Sarah Darlington herself!!! for an honest review*
I have had this little baby in my on deck pile til the last possible second I could.. I cant wait any longer!!
I have to destroy and devour every bit of this book NOW!!!
this is a sweet little book I devoured quickly. Georgie attempted to kill herself over th loss of her brother and her sisters best friend Noah saves her life. this cute story is what happens when the best friend falls in love with the little sister.
this is the story of what happens after you tried to kill yourself ..who's lives you've hurt in the process..who you lose when you lose yourself.
there are a few loose ends I wish got tied up or talked about more such as Ben's ex crush or Sonya or georgies ex boyfriend or Noah's past. each was touched on but I needed more
August 2, 2014
Advance Readers Copy (ARC) provided for my blog for an honest review via blog tour
Rating: 3 stars
Cover: 9
Plot: 6
Heroine 6
Hero: 8
Ending:
Maybe it's just me but this book fell flat for me. After reading the blurb I had other ideas about this book. This book was sort of enjoyable. I loved how the author wrote about the tragedies but it was kinda insta-love that happens in most books.
And also the fact that Nothing really exciting happened until 50% into the book. it was just kinda dull. And also Noah's back story came at the end of the book. it was sort of a turn off I would have liked to see more about his past.
But it was very beautifully written, a little different but not by a lot. I loved and connected more with Noah than I did Georgina.
Rating: 3 stars
Cover: 9
Plot: 6
Heroine 6
Hero: 8
Ending:
Maybe it's just me but this book fell flat for me. After reading the blurb I had other ideas about this book. This book was sort of enjoyable. I loved how the author wrote about the tragedies but it was kinda insta-love that happens in most books.
And also the fact that Nothing really exciting happened until 50% into the book. it was just kinda dull. And also Noah's back story came at the end of the book. it was sort of a turn off I would have liked to see more about his past.
But it was very beautifully written, a little different but not by a lot. I loved and connected more with Noah than I did Georgina.
July 29, 2014
Kill Devil Hills was an enjoyable read. It definitely dealt with some serious issues which I related to in a lot of ways. In that regard, it roped me in emotionally. There were times, however, when I didn't feel as engaged but I realize that had more to do with the age of the characters and the types of things that are important to them at that time of their lives. It's been a LONG time since I was a teen so in some instances I felt completely out of touch and unable to truly relate to what the characters felt or thought. Overall, though, I liked Kill Devil Hills and I appreciate the opportunity I was given to read it.
June 26, 2015
From the first moment I picked up this book, I was completely and totally sucked in to its heartfelt story! I felt every emotion the author described for Noah and Georgie, right down to the butterflies in my stomach!!! 'Kill Devil Hills' is an incredibly touching, young adult romance with pain from loss, love, confusion, humor and just a bit of sexual intrigue. I found it incredibly difficult to concentrate on anything else until I reached the end ;-) Even now after I've finished, the characters are still in my heart and I am yearning for more. Sarah Darlington is a new and talented author you won't want to miss!
September 15, 2014
I really liked this book. This was a very beautiful, angst-and dramafree love story. The characters, Georgina and Noah were very likeable and going through real life issues that were handled in a very mature way. It is very refreshing to read a book that doesn´t have you almost throwing up, pulling your hair or having your stomach in knots over all the angst and drama that is going on!
I liked it very much.
I liked it very much.
July 13, 2015
***** 5 Cranky Stars *****
He’s twenty-four.
She’s eighteen.
His life is exactly the way he’s always wanted it to be...stable.
She’s quite possibly the very definition of unstable.
Noah saved her.
Georgina never wanted to be saved.
Growing up, Noah Clark was passed from one relative to the next until he finally ended up living with his abusive, alcoholic uncle in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Thanks in part to the unwavering love and support of his best friend, Ellie Turner, Noah survived those years, escaped his uncle, and grew into the man he is today. Now he runs his own business and lives a pretty normal, no-nonsense life—one where he maintains a high level of control.
Georgina is Ellie’s younger sister. Four months ago, Noah saved Georgie’s life, but he thought that was where his involvement with his friend’s sister would end. Now Georgie has returned home from the recovery facility her parents sent her away to and Noah, still haunted by the night that connects them, can’t stop himself from continuously trying to protect this girl he barely knows. But is he willing to give up all of the control he’s worked so hard to build in his life and risk everything for her? Even more importantly, would she do the same for him?
Georgina's last conversation with her brother Ben was filled with hate. He was her best friend and he was going away. He joined the Coast Guard and was leaving her behind. When Ben was declared dead after being lost at sea during a rescue mission Georgie just lost it. She tried to commit suicide only to be saved by Noah, her sister Ellie's best friend.
Noah is the shy, silent brooding type. He's had a hard life being shuffled between family members until he lands himself with his abusive Uncle in Kill Devil Hills. He a social outcast voted most likely to bring a gun to school and shoot everyone. He's befriended by the only other outcast in school Ellie and becomes part of their family spending almost every night in their guest bedroom. On the night of Bens funeral he walks into the bathroom and discovers Georgie laying in a pool of blood. He saves her life and ends up feeling the need to protect her.
This story is gut wrenching to say the least. The author touches on some very sensitive subjects and does it with class. There's love and laughter heartache and pain all mixed into one hell of a good story.
He’s twenty-four.
She’s eighteen.
His life is exactly the way he’s always wanted it to be...stable.
She’s quite possibly the very definition of unstable.
Noah saved her.
Georgina never wanted to be saved.
Growing up, Noah Clark was passed from one relative to the next until he finally ended up living with his abusive, alcoholic uncle in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Thanks in part to the unwavering love and support of his best friend, Ellie Turner, Noah survived those years, escaped his uncle, and grew into the man he is today. Now he runs his own business and lives a pretty normal, no-nonsense life—one where he maintains a high level of control.
Georgina is Ellie’s younger sister. Four months ago, Noah saved Georgie’s life, but he thought that was where his involvement with his friend’s sister would end. Now Georgie has returned home from the recovery facility her parents sent her away to and Noah, still haunted by the night that connects them, can’t stop himself from continuously trying to protect this girl he barely knows. But is he willing to give up all of the control he’s worked so hard to build in his life and risk everything for her? Even more importantly, would she do the same for him?
Georgina's last conversation with her brother Ben was filled with hate. He was her best friend and he was going away. He joined the Coast Guard and was leaving her behind. When Ben was declared dead after being lost at sea during a rescue mission Georgie just lost it. She tried to commit suicide only to be saved by Noah, her sister Ellie's best friend.
Noah is the shy, silent brooding type. He's had a hard life being shuffled between family members until he lands himself with his abusive Uncle in Kill Devil Hills. He a social outcast voted most likely to bring a gun to school and shoot everyone. He's befriended by the only other outcast in school Ellie and becomes part of their family spending almost every night in their guest bedroom. On the night of Bens funeral he walks into the bathroom and discovers Georgie laying in a pool of blood. He saves her life and ends up feeling the need to protect her.
This story is gut wrenching to say the least. The author touches on some very sensitive subjects and does it with class. There's love and laughter heartache and pain all mixed into one hell of a good story.
November 13, 2014
Georgana's Review
I really enjoyed Kill Devil Hills by Sarah Darlington. Broken down into its simplest form it is a love story about 2 souls who are unexpectedly brought together by tragedy but find love on the other side. Sarah Darlington took a horrible event, a horrible decision made by Georgina and made it into something that taught Georgina the lesson of living.
Kill Devil Hills was an easy read for me. The author didn’t beat around the bush and give us the back and forth angst that so many books today include. Noah and Georgina fell in love. They had obstacles to overcome and they beat the odds. I loved the honesty that flowed through this book. I loved how Noah grappled with his situation, I loved his respect for Georgina and her family and most of I just loved how he was just an upstanding guy. Georgina was kind of the “it girl” before tragedy struck and when she found her way back home, she realized that some of the things that she had thought were important, weren’t anymore and that Noah gave her a peace she had been searching for.
I have to give it to Sarah Darlington….her supporting characters in this book were amazing. She didn’t shy away from writing real people. Ellie, the lesbian sister, was one of my favorites. She was supportive and loving and all kinds of fun. Rosie, the little sister was classic. She was a bystander in all the tragedy that surrounded the Turner family, but she was written as having true feelings that even at 9 you shouldn’t discount. The entire Turner clan was just a big happy family…..of course there are always problems in any family, but their interaction was fun to read.
I am looking forward to see what comes next from Sarah Darlington and the Outer Banks family. She left some doors open that I am curious to see if she goes through. I encourage you to pick up this book and see just how an author can write a tragedy and spin it into something good. Through the eyes of Georgina and Noah maybe we will all walk away yearning to live life just a little more fully.
I really enjoyed Kill Devil Hills by Sarah Darlington. Broken down into its simplest form it is a love story about 2 souls who are unexpectedly brought together by tragedy but find love on the other side. Sarah Darlington took a horrible event, a horrible decision made by Georgina and made it into something that taught Georgina the lesson of living.
Kill Devil Hills was an easy read for me. The author didn’t beat around the bush and give us the back and forth angst that so many books today include. Noah and Georgina fell in love. They had obstacles to overcome and they beat the odds. I loved the honesty that flowed through this book. I loved how Noah grappled with his situation, I loved his respect for Georgina and her family and most of I just loved how he was just an upstanding guy. Georgina was kind of the “it girl” before tragedy struck and when she found her way back home, she realized that some of the things that she had thought were important, weren’t anymore and that Noah gave her a peace she had been searching for.
I have to give it to Sarah Darlington….her supporting characters in this book were amazing. She didn’t shy away from writing real people. Ellie, the lesbian sister, was one of my favorites. She was supportive and loving and all kinds of fun. Rosie, the little sister was classic. She was a bystander in all the tragedy that surrounded the Turner family, but she was written as having true feelings that even at 9 you shouldn’t discount. The entire Turner clan was just a big happy family…..of course there are always problems in any family, but their interaction was fun to read.
I am looking forward to see what comes next from Sarah Darlington and the Outer Banks family. She left some doors open that I am curious to see if she goes through. I encourage you to pick up this book and see just how an author can write a tragedy and spin it into something good. Through the eyes of Georgina and Noah maybe we will all walk away yearning to live life just a little more fully.
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