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Presently Perfect
She was the only girl I ever loved. Deep down she knew we were meant to be together no matter how much she fought her feelings for me. She was my heart, my soul, and my purpose.
Tweet was my…everything. ♥
Although she shattered my heart more than once, I knew our love would survive. A life without Tweet in it wasn’t a life I wanted.
There are two sides to every story. I wouldn’t trade my side for anything in the world. ♥
***ALL THE BOOKS IN THE PERFECT SERIES CAN BE READ AS STANDALONES.
Tweet was my…everything. ♥
Although she shattered my heart more than once, I knew our love would survive. A life without Tweet in it wasn’t a life I wanted.
There are two sides to every story. I wouldn’t trade my side for anything in the world. ♥
***ALL THE BOOKS IN THE PERFECT SERIES CAN BE READ AS STANDALONES.
380 pages
First published December 2, 2014
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Alison G. Bailey
16 books1,393 followersAlison G. Bailey is an award winning, Amazon and International bestselling author living in Charleston, South Carolina. At an early age she fell in love with writing, reworking scenes from her favorite TV shows and movies with new dialogue. Alison wrote and produced several stage plays before turning her sights on the book world.
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April 20, 2015
5 stars!
Present Perfect was one of those emotional reads that captivated me from the start yet gutted me. Intense, frustrating, heartbreaking and beautiful. So when I heard that we were getting a book from Noah’s POV, I jumped at the chance of being in his head. Even though I knew it would gut me again, I couldn’t pass it up.
Noah has one person in his life who he’s closer to than anyone else. His best friend since birth, his Tweet, his Amanda. Over time, his feelings for her start to change. He went from loving her as a friend to loving her as something more.
Amanda doesn’t seem like the type of girl who is easy to love. But to Noah, loving her comes as natural as breathing. Amanda is the type of girl who wants everything perfect. But Amanda believes she is anything but. She has a lot of self esteem issues. It’s Noah’s mission to make her feel deserving. I love young Noah. Noah loves Amanda whole heartedly. He wants her to feel special, to see herself like he sees her. Reading their first date/kiss from his perspective was one of my favorite scenes of the book. The effort Noah put in was fantastic.
All the readers of Present Perfect know the gist here... after that first kiss, things sort of got crazy for these best friends. Dating other people, jealousy, wanting to be together but not being able to... It’s stressful. It’s frustrating. It’s hard to read. What surprised me was how upset I got with Noah at times. It was easy to understand where he was coming from, but at the same time, there were a lot of scenes that were hard for me to stomach. Noah always wants Tweet, but if she won’t let them be together...
So much of this story you will want to scream at these characters. Scream at Amanda that she can be with Noah. That she is perfect for him. Noah and those damn ‘B’s. I couldn’t take it. I get that you can only be pushed away so much before you break, but still. It’s so hard to read about. Noah doing his thing, Amanda never believing she is good enough for him. It’s not easy. He loves her so much, but no matter what he says or does he can't seem to get it through her head. She may not be perfect, but she's perfect for him.
Tweet and Noah are one of those couples that as much as they stressed me out, I’ve always rooted for. Best friends to lovers stories are my favorite, and even though these two have more than their fair share of bumps in the road, they deserve the love they get in the end. They go through enough, put each other through enough, all you want is for them to be happy together. After reading both sides of the story and seeing how much love and devotion they each have for each other, it’s really a beautiful thing.
Presently Perfect is an exceptional, yet insanely difficult to read love story. Neither character is perfect, in fact they are both very flawed. But their story is perfection. It’s memorable. It’s a story I couldn’t forget even if I wanted to. Something that unforgettable and something that evokes such strong emotions in me deserves 5 stars. The writing is fantastic and I loved all the new material. There is a lot that is the same story from Noah’s perspective, but there is still a good amount of new stuff that you didn’t see in book one.
If you are a fan of the first book, I highly recommend picking this one up. The book ended in a great way. I love Tweet and Noah’s emotional, heart-shattering and beautiful journey. These two characters will always hold a special place in my heart.
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
There are two sides to every story and I wouldn’t trade our sides for anything.
Present Perfect was one of those emotional reads that captivated me from the start yet gutted me. Intense, frustrating, heartbreaking and beautiful. So when I heard that we were getting a book from Noah’s POV, I jumped at the chance of being in his head. Even though I knew it would gut me again, I couldn’t pass it up.
Noah has one person in his life who he’s closer to than anyone else. His best friend since birth, his Tweet, his Amanda. Over time, his feelings for her start to change. He went from loving her as a friend to loving her as something more.
Amanda doesn’t seem like the type of girl who is easy to love. But to Noah, loving her comes as natural as breathing. Amanda is the type of girl who wants everything perfect. But Amanda believes she is anything but. She has a lot of self esteem issues. It’s Noah’s mission to make her feel deserving. I love young Noah. Noah loves Amanda whole heartedly. He wants her to feel special, to see herself like he sees her. Reading their first date/kiss from his perspective was one of my favorite scenes of the book. The effort Noah put in was fantastic.
She had gotten her Sixteen Candles moment and I was her Jake.
All the readers of Present Perfect know the gist here... after that first kiss, things sort of got crazy for these best friends. Dating other people, jealousy, wanting to be together but not being able to... It’s stressful. It’s frustrating. It’s hard to read. What surprised me was how upset I got with Noah at times. It was easy to understand where he was coming from, but at the same time, there were a lot of scenes that were hard for me to stomach. Noah always wants Tweet, but if she won’t let them be together...
I needed to feel warm lips pressed against mine. I needed to feel wanted by someone, even if it was the wrong one. With the dim light of the front porch and her dark hair, the girl in front of me could pass for my girl.
So much of this story you will want to scream at these characters. Scream at Amanda that she can be with Noah. That she is perfect for him. Noah and those damn ‘B’s. I couldn’t take it. I get that you can only be pushed away so much before you break, but still. It’s so hard to read about. Noah doing his thing, Amanda never believing she is good enough for him. It’s not easy. He loves her so much, but no matter what he says or does he can't seem to get it through her head. She may not be perfect, but she's perfect for him.
Tweet and Noah are one of those couples that as much as they stressed me out, I’ve always rooted for. Best friends to lovers stories are my favorite, and even though these two have more than their fair share of bumps in the road, they deserve the love they get in the end. They go through enough, put each other through enough, all you want is for them to be happy together. After reading both sides of the story and seeing how much love and devotion they each have for each other, it’s really a beautiful thing.
No amount of pushing away or denial would ever change the fact that we were put on this earth to be together.
Presently Perfect is an exceptional, yet insanely difficult to read love story. Neither character is perfect, in fact they are both very flawed. But their story is perfection. It’s memorable. It’s a story I couldn’t forget even if I wanted to. Something that unforgettable and something that evokes such strong emotions in me deserves 5 stars. The writing is fantastic and I loved all the new material. There is a lot that is the same story from Noah’s perspective, but there is still a good amount of new stuff that you didn’t see in book one.
If you are a fan of the first book, I highly recommend picking this one up. The book ended in a great way. I love Tweet and Noah’s emotional, heart-shattering and beautiful journey. These two characters will always hold a special place in my heart.
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
December 7, 2014
5 "perfect" stars!
"It was in the moments between the words, that said the most. That's when your heart did the talking."
So I didn't even know that Noah was getting his own book until the day it came out. I'm not normally a big fan of the guy's POV books, but this book is the exception because there were so many times when reading from Amanda's side of the story, that I wished I knew what Noah was thinking. I one-clicked as fast as humanly possible and began reading right away, even though I was supposed to be working on my graduate school finals.
Present Perfect is one of my favorite books and you must read that one before reading this book, or certain scenes won't make any sense. This first book was a giant ball of angst, and this book was too! (By the way, I love angst, so this series really hits the spot for me).
This book begins when Noah and Amanda, or Tweet as he calls her, are about 13-14 years old, and Noah has just discovered that his friendly feelings for Tweet have grown to a level that is more than friendly. I loved that we got to see Noah's side on many memorable moments from the first book, and his motivations and actions make more sense once you know what he was thinking. Present Perfect was about Amanda and her insecurities holding her back, and Presently Perfect I feel was about Noah loving Amanda despite the hell she put him through, and fighting for true love when it was running away from him.
So, for those of you who read and liked the first book, I highly recommend you read this one. There isn't much "new" stuff, mostly Noah's POV, but it's well worth the read. And for everyone who hasn't read this series, I recommend the first book but ONLY if you like angst.
PS: The only thing I didn't like was this book cover. That is NOT how I pictured Noah. Excuse my pun, but it is a giant No-No.
"It was in the moments between the words, that said the most. That's when your heart did the talking."
So I didn't even know that Noah was getting his own book until the day it came out. I'm not normally a big fan of the guy's POV books, but this book is the exception because there were so many times when reading from Amanda's side of the story, that I wished I knew what Noah was thinking. I one-clicked as fast as humanly possible and began reading right away, even though I was supposed to be working on my graduate school finals.
Present Perfect is one of my favorite books and you must read that one before reading this book, or certain scenes won't make any sense. This first book was a giant ball of angst, and this book was too! (By the way, I love angst, so this series really hits the spot for me).
This book begins when Noah and Amanda, or Tweet as he calls her, are about 13-14 years old, and Noah has just discovered that his friendly feelings for Tweet have grown to a level that is more than friendly. I loved that we got to see Noah's side on many memorable moments from the first book, and his motivations and actions make more sense once you know what he was thinking. Present Perfect was about Amanda and her insecurities holding her back, and Presently Perfect I feel was about Noah loving Amanda despite the hell she put him through, and fighting for true love when it was running away from him.
So, for those of you who read and liked the first book, I highly recommend you read this one. There isn't much "new" stuff, mostly Noah's POV, but it's well worth the read. And for everyone who hasn't read this series, I recommend the first book but ONLY if you like angst.
PS: The only thing I didn't like was this book cover. That is NOT how I pictured Noah. Excuse my pun, but it is a giant No-No.
May 23, 2015
5 Perfect Stars
Before starting this book I was looking at reviews, trying to gage whether or not I could handle seeing this heartbreaking story from another POV. All the reviews were raving about how the story was original and I was thinking there is no way, this is the same story just from another POV. I am not a huge fan of a repeat story in the other characters POV, but I am not against reading them if I truly loved the original story. However, if you have read the Present Perfect then you know it is a difficult read the first time around, so going back in I was a pretty concerned.
For those of you who have never read Present Perfect it is the story of a boy and girl who grow up together. They were born the on the same day, and haven’t known what life would be like without the other.
"I love all of it because I love all of you. There hasn’t been a day in my life that I haven’t and there never will be.”
Noah and Amanda (Tweet) have shared all their firsts together and he has always been the perfect guy in Amanda’s eyes. Now we get to see how Noah sees himself and Tweet.
Seeing a hormone driven Noah…not good lucy, not good. This was honestly the hardest part. See in Present Perfect when I was ready to kill Tweet, I still had my Mr. Perfect. In this one, there were moments where I wanted to kill them both. Now, I had to back up and realize two things: 1. they are fictional characters 2. they are high school students. I can still remember the stupid things I did in high school, so I had to cut them some slack.
Despite somethings being hard to read a second time around, it also made the sweet even better. See Noah and Tweet have to overcome so much for their happily ever after. Honestly, it feels like too much at times, but you have to remember the sweet is never sweet without the sour, and they know the sour.
Things I loved. I have loved seeing Noah’s feelings for Tweet and his acceptance of her. Now we knew he proclaimed his love for her constantly in Present Perfect, but trust me after reading this you will know what I am talking about. I love true love stories and this is a case of true love. The steam, yes Mr. Perfect has had a long time to think about what he wants to do with Tweet and she has been fantasizing about him for years, so when the connection is finally made it is perfection!
This is a beautiful story and honestly worth reading if you enjoyed the first one. I am not promising you won’t get frustrated and want to scream, but in the end I am so happy I gave this one a chance and read it.
So to go back to my first statement. I am being completely sincere when I tell you that this story somehow felt original. There were repeat scenes, but the extra scenes were perfect and made me think how I loved the first one without them.
Before starting this book I was looking at reviews, trying to gage whether or not I could handle seeing this heartbreaking story from another POV. All the reviews were raving about how the story was original and I was thinking there is no way, this is the same story just from another POV. I am not a huge fan of a repeat story in the other characters POV, but I am not against reading them if I truly loved the original story. However, if you have read the Present Perfect then you know it is a difficult read the first time around, so going back in I was a pretty concerned.
For those of you who have never read Present Perfect it is the story of a boy and girl who grow up together. They were born the on the same day, and haven’t known what life would be like without the other.
"I love all of it because I love all of you. There hasn’t been a day in my life that I haven’t and there never will be.”
Noah and Amanda (Tweet) have shared all their firsts together and he has always been the perfect guy in Amanda’s eyes. Now we get to see how Noah sees himself and Tweet.
Seeing a hormone driven Noah…not good lucy, not good. This was honestly the hardest part. See in Present Perfect when I was ready to kill Tweet, I still had my Mr. Perfect. In this one, there were moments where I wanted to kill them both. Now, I had to back up and realize two things: 1. they are fictional characters 2. they are high school students. I can still remember the stupid things I did in high school, so I had to cut them some slack.
Despite somethings being hard to read a second time around, it also made the sweet even better. See Noah and Tweet have to overcome so much for their happily ever after. Honestly, it feels like too much at times, but you have to remember the sweet is never sweet without the sour, and they know the sour.
Things I loved. I have loved seeing Noah’s feelings for Tweet and his acceptance of her. Now we knew he proclaimed his love for her constantly in Present Perfect, but trust me after reading this you will know what I am talking about. I love true love stories and this is a case of true love. The steam, yes Mr. Perfect has had a long time to think about what he wants to do with Tweet and she has been fantasizing about him for years, so when the connection is finally made it is perfection!
This is a beautiful story and honestly worth reading if you enjoyed the first one. I am not promising you won’t get frustrated and want to scream, but in the end I am so happy I gave this one a chance and read it.
So to go back to my first statement. I am being completely sincere when I tell you that this story somehow felt original. There were repeat scenes, but the extra scenes were perfect and made me think how I loved the first one without them.
December 5, 2014
When you love a book so much, it's the best gift ever for an author to extend their story and give you more to love, more to cry over, more to swoon over. That is what Alison Bailey did for me. This book was amazing !!! I fell in love with Noah and his Tweet reading Present Perfect til the wee hours of the morning in September of 2013. I cried my eyeballs out. I couldn't breathe. Everything hurt. When I closed that book I knew that it was one of the best I had read for the year and it was a debut novel and I was blown away !!! When I heard about Presently Perfect being published and it would be in Noah's point of view my heart did a somersault. I could not one-click fast enough. No character has ever left such a powerful impact on me as Noah Stewart. Everything he said and did to show Tweet his love .......gaaahhhh!!!! Just pure holy epic beautifulness. I read this book with my heart in my throat and it was beautiful. And that epilogue ....... Absolute Perfection !!!! My heart has never been so happy !its hard to say goodbye to characters you love so much - NOAH and tweet .... Thank you and goodbye !
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December 20, 2014
This is essentially Noah's point of view for the book Present Perfect and his tale of how his feelings for Tweet affected him and their lives.
After reading Present Perfect, I had to get some answers for the reasons Noah did the things he did. I was hoping that it would be something more than him just being a horny teenager but basically that's about what it boiled down to. However, it even got to a point where I wanted someone to put him out of his misery!
What I wasn't prepared for was the depth of his feelings at such a young age and how much things affected him. I was really taken back by the intensity...and his humor! He was sooo funny. I think that AGB did a great job with his thoughts!
This is basically the same book as Present Perfect. A few scenes have been tweaked here and there and towards the end, we get some new ones but there are also some things missing. For that fact alone, I would definitely recommend reading Present Perfect first, otherwise, you will get left hanging and having to deal with all the drama and angst.
Yes, there is some steaminess but really the star of the book is the romance. Noah was really sweet and some of the things he did for Tweet were just so wonderful.
I loved how the epilogue was from Tweet's POV (just like in Present Perfect where we got Noah's) but this time, it's six years in the future and we get to experience Halloween....Halle style! I love every minute of Noah's suffering...it was priceless! And I about died at who the parents were! Maybe I might have to read Past Imperfect after all!
Favorite quotes:
♥ “Man,” Tweet said, breathlessly. “Are you sure you haven’t done this before because you have some pretty awesome moves. Where’d you get moves like that?”
♥ “You’re the first girl I’ve ever noticed and the last girl I’ll ever notice. My first kiss was the greatest first kiss in the history of first kisses because it was with you. I can’t stop thinking about you.”
♥ "You're my knight in plastic armor."
♥ "The Noah."
♥ “I love you. I’ve loved you from the first moment we met. I love you deeper every time I see you. I know the timing is awful, but there’s never a perfect time. So, no matter what happens, I needed you to know how I feel.”
♥ “We’re definitely buying lots more frosting next time.”
“Most definitely.”
After reading Present Perfect, I had to get some answers for the reasons Noah did the things he did. I was hoping that it would be something more than him just being a horny teenager but basically that's about what it boiled down to. However, it even got to a point where I wanted someone to put him out of his misery!
What I wasn't prepared for was the depth of his feelings at such a young age and how much things affected him. I was really taken back by the intensity...and his humor! He was sooo funny. I think that AGB did a great job with his thoughts!
This is basically the same book as Present Perfect. A few scenes have been tweaked here and there and towards the end, we get some new ones but there are also some things missing. For that fact alone, I would definitely recommend reading Present Perfect first, otherwise, you will get left hanging and having to deal with all the drama and angst.
Yes, there is some steaminess but really the star of the book is the romance. Noah was really sweet and some of the things he did for Tweet were just so wonderful.
I loved how the epilogue was from Tweet's POV (just like in Present Perfect where we got Noah's) but this time, it's six years in the future and we get to experience Halloween....Halle style! I love every minute of Noah's suffering...it was priceless! And I about died at who the parents were! Maybe I might have to read Past Imperfect after all!
Favorite quotes:
♥ “Man,” Tweet said, breathlessly. “Are you sure you haven’t done this before because you have some pretty awesome moves. Where’d you get moves like that?”
♥ “You’re the first girl I’ve ever noticed and the last girl I’ll ever notice. My first kiss was the greatest first kiss in the history of first kisses because it was with you. I can’t stop thinking about you.”
♥ "You're my knight in plastic armor."
♥ "The Noah."
♥ “I love you. I’ve loved you from the first moment we met. I love you deeper every time I see you. I know the timing is awful, but there’s never a perfect time. So, no matter what happens, I needed you to know how I feel.”
♥ “We’re definitely buying lots more frosting next time.”
“Most definitely.”
December 11, 2014
ARC provided by author in exchange of honest review
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“Everyone had a separate piece of me, except her. She had all of me. And no matter what she said or did, deep in my soul, I knew I always had all of her.”
Presently Perfect by Alison G. Bailey was breathtakingly beautiful. If I could describe this book in one word, it would have to be PERFECTION. I remember the first time I read Present Perfect and was introduced to Noah and Tweet, I was utterly gutted and moved on what an emotional journey Ms. Bailey took her readers on. Tweet and Noah’s story was a love story like no other. If you wanted a book where you want to savor each word, touch and memorize every page then I highly recommend you go read Present Perfect and Presently Perfect. In this final installment, Ms. Bailey will once again take you an emotional journey of friendship, love, and second chances in Noah’s POV. If you thought Tweet’s POV was heartbreaking then Ms. Bailey will remind us that there is always two sides of every story. And so begins a raw, heart-rending, touching, and emotional tale of Noah Stewart as he chronicles his love for Tweet.
“Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything.”
Have you ever read a book that left you crying in tears of happiness? Presently Perfect was that book for me. I LOVED this book!! There is not enough of words to describe how amazing this book is. Noah Stewart and Tweet were not your perfect characters since they were both flawed and made mistakes but as the story progresses, you will see them growing up and learning from their past. Though this book is the same story line of the first book with added new scenes, the raw vulnerability and emotional journey was still impactful and meaningful. I love that we finally got to know Noah’s POV. And I will honestly say, Noah and Tweet’s story of love was one for the ages. They made you believe that their love was pure and true. What I love about this book was it reminds us to live life to the fullest and that love is about sacrifices and being true. Sacrifices were made. Tears were shed. And in the end, Noah and Tweet’s love was stronger than ever. <3
“You’ve always been my girl and always will be. No one will ever take me away from you, Tweet. You’re my heart and soul and that’s never going to change…”
Presently Perfect was the perfect conclusion on two of the most beloved and cherished book couple that I have read. Alison Bailey, thank you for bringing us Tweet and Noah. I will always have a special place in my heart for them. What I love about this book was the message that their love for each other was a journey starting at forever and ending at never. So if you want a book where you will fall in love, shed tears, have your heart break and then slowly taped up back together then I highly suggest you go read the Present Series.
“You do have me. Every part of me. You always have.”
“I pushed the fear aside. I couldn't let the unpredictable rob me of this experience. Our past was a memory. Our future a mystery.”
Alison G Bailey
**Review also posted on Four Chicks Flipping Pages**
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“Everyone had a separate piece of me, except her. She had all of me. And no matter what she said or did, deep in my soul, I knew I always had all of her.”
Presently Perfect by Alison G. Bailey was breathtakingly beautiful. If I could describe this book in one word, it would have to be PERFECTION. I remember the first time I read Present Perfect and was introduced to Noah and Tweet, I was utterly gutted and moved on what an emotional journey Ms. Bailey took her readers on. Tweet and Noah’s story was a love story like no other. If you wanted a book where you want to savor each word, touch and memorize every page then I highly recommend you go read Present Perfect and Presently Perfect. In this final installment, Ms. Bailey will once again take you an emotional journey of friendship, love, and second chances in Noah’s POV. If you thought Tweet’s POV was heartbreaking then Ms. Bailey will remind us that there is always two sides of every story. And so begins a raw, heart-rending, touching, and emotional tale of Noah Stewart as he chronicles his love for Tweet.
“Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything.”
Have you ever read a book that left you crying in tears of happiness? Presently Perfect was that book for me. I LOVED this book!! There is not enough of words to describe how amazing this book is. Noah Stewart and Tweet were not your perfect characters since they were both flawed and made mistakes but as the story progresses, you will see them growing up and learning from their past. Though this book is the same story line of the first book with added new scenes, the raw vulnerability and emotional journey was still impactful and meaningful. I love that we finally got to know Noah’s POV. And I will honestly say, Noah and Tweet’s story of love was one for the ages. They made you believe that their love was pure and true. What I love about this book was it reminds us to live life to the fullest and that love is about sacrifices and being true. Sacrifices were made. Tears were shed. And in the end, Noah and Tweet’s love was stronger than ever. <3
“You’ve always been my girl and always will be. No one will ever take me away from you, Tweet. You’re my heart and soul and that’s never going to change…”
Presently Perfect was the perfect conclusion on two of the most beloved and cherished book couple that I have read. Alison Bailey, thank you for bringing us Tweet and Noah. I will always have a special place in my heart for them. What I love about this book was the message that their love for each other was a journey starting at forever and ending at never. So if you want a book where you will fall in love, shed tears, have your heart break and then slowly taped up back together then I highly suggest you go read the Present Series.
“You do have me. Every part of me. You always have.”
“I pushed the fear aside. I couldn't let the unpredictable rob me of this experience. Our past was a memory. Our future a mystery.”
Alison G Bailey
**Review also posted on Four Chicks Flipping Pages**
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November 19, 2014
Present Perfect is one of my favorite books of all time. Like anyone obsessed, I've reread the same parts over and over again.
As familiar as I am with their story, for me to say this book felt brand new, is huge. Scenes that I almost have memorized felt totally different from Noah's POV, and most times twice as gut wrenching. I also loved how Presently Perfect was more than just Noah's POV. This book not only completed their story, but showed how some things weren't as they may have seemed through Tweet's eyes.
Alison Bailey creates characters that get under your skin in a big way. She makes them so real, you feel like what is happening to them, is happening to you. I laughed, cried, and rejoiced with Noah - and fell hard for him all over again. All he wanted was to love his girl, but she kept pushing him away.
Equal parts sweet boy and fierce alpha, Noah is the man of every girl's dream. Once again, I wanted to scream at Tweet to wake up at what she was forcing herself to miss.
Reading the conclusion to Noah and Tweet's story was bittersweet. The epilogue made me both laugh and cry. Thank you, Alison Bailey for creating characters that became a part of me, so I never have to say goodbye.
As familiar as I am with their story, for me to say this book felt brand new, is huge. Scenes that I almost have memorized felt totally different from Noah's POV, and most times twice as gut wrenching. I also loved how Presently Perfect was more than just Noah's POV. This book not only completed their story, but showed how some things weren't as they may have seemed through Tweet's eyes.
Alison Bailey creates characters that get under your skin in a big way. She makes them so real, you feel like what is happening to them, is happening to you. I laughed, cried, and rejoiced with Noah - and fell hard for him all over again. All he wanted was to love his girl, but she kept pushing him away.
Equal parts sweet boy and fierce alpha, Noah is the man of every girl's dream. Once again, I wanted to scream at Tweet to wake up at what she was forcing herself to miss.
Reading the conclusion to Noah and Tweet's story was bittersweet. The epilogue made me both laugh and cry. Thank you, Alison Bailey for creating characters that became a part of me, so I never have to say goodbye.
December 5, 2014
And again, this story broke my heart multiple times while I was reading it ... But still I love this story so much ...
The ending was awesome ... perfect!
The only thing perfect is our present because we're breathing, moving, loving, and feeling...
The ending was awesome ... perfect!
The only thing perfect is our present because we're breathing, moving, loving, and feeling...
May 4, 2014
UPDATE:
Based from Alison Bailey's Blog, This man is going to be the one gracing the cover of Presently Perfect.
Isn't he such a hottie?
Comment down below if you think he is what you think Noah would look like.
You can check out the full post here.
When I saw that there would be a book three my reaction went something like this:
OMG! OMG! OMG! A BOOK 3? I CANNOT BELIEVE IT BUT IT'S HERE! SO THE LONG WAIT FOR THE RELEASE IS NOW COMMENCING.
Present Perfect was the first book from the series Perfect and it was very amazing! So If you haven't read it yet, even after knowing that this is a series, you should go check it out since it is amazing and words are not enough to explain the emotions I felt when I read that book.
SO I WILL USE GIFS TO EXPRESS MY EMOTIONS:
The second book of this series was Past Imperfect about Brad who we have already known as the smurffucker in the first book. It showed a different side to Brad asides from being a douchebag.
I am excited for what the cover is going to be and I am hoping it also is similar to the cover of Past Imperfect.
Here is a sneek peek on the third and final book Presently Perfect and basing from the SNEEK PEEK it seems that the book would be about the first book but only in Noah's PoV. Though I am not sure about this since this is only my speculation.
You could check out the full sneek peek at Alison Bailey's blog.
http://alisongbailey.blogspot.com/2014/03/its-my-birthday-ill-do-what-i-want.html#comment-form
Based from Alison Bailey's Blog, This man is going to be the one gracing the cover of Presently Perfect.
Isn't he such a hottie?
Comment down below if you think he is what you think Noah would look like.
You can check out the full post here.
When I saw that there would be a book three my reaction went something like this:
OMG! OMG! OMG! A BOOK 3? I CANNOT BELIEVE IT BUT IT'S HERE! SO THE LONG WAIT FOR THE RELEASE IS NOW COMMENCING.
Present Perfect was the first book from the series Perfect and it was very amazing! So If you haven't read it yet, even after knowing that this is a series, you should go check it out since it is amazing and words are not enough to explain the emotions I felt when I read that book.
SO I WILL USE GIFS TO EXPRESS MY EMOTIONS:
The second book of this series was Past Imperfect about Brad who we have already known as the smurffucker in the first book. It showed a different side to Brad asides from being a douchebag.
I am excited for what the cover is going to be and I am hoping it also is similar to the cover of Past Imperfect.
Here is a sneek peek on the third and final book Presently Perfect and basing from the SNEEK PEEK it seems that the book would be about the first book but only in Noah's PoV. Though I am not sure about this since this is only my speculation.
Chapter 1
It’s was only noon but the temperature had already skyrocketed to heights almost unbearable to any living thing. The sun blazed down and I swear I heard my skin sizzle. I was sitting at the end of our pool, submerged in waist-deep water, trying to fight off the dog days of summer. I cupped my hands and plunged them into the cool water. Tilting my head back, I closed my eyes, raised my hands, and let the water rain down over my face. I raked my hands across my face wiping away any excess water. Before opening my eyes I heard a slight splash on the other side of the pool. My eyes squinted open. It took me several seconds to focus. I blinked in disbelief at what or rather who I saw.
You could check out the full sneek peek at Alison Bailey's blog.
http://alisongbailey.blogspot.com/2014/03/its-my-birthday-ill-do-what-i-want.html#comment-form
November 16, 2014
What an incredible conclusion to one of my favorite book couples!!!
In Presently Perfect we get Noah’s side of his and Tweet’s (Amanda) story. I loved being in Noah’s head. He is such a sweet, tender, loving guy and his love for Tweet is everything to him. He refuses to give up on their happily ever after and shows Tweet over and over again how good they can be together.
“I wanted to have a life with Tweet that included everything.”
This book is so much more than just a repeat of Present Perfect. I have read a lot of books where authors redo the story in the male main characters point of view (POV) and while it was enjoyable to be in their head, it didn’t add too much to their story. With Presently Prefect you not only get Noah’s POV, but you get so much more. I loved Noah before, but this book and everything he does and is to Tweet is just SO good! PLUS the epilogue O-M-G… in every book Alison writes, she out does herself when it comes to the ending, this one had me in tears and is by far my favorite!
“You’ve always been my girl and always will be. No one will ever take me away from you, Tweet. You’re my heart and soul and that’s never going to change…”
Alison G Bailey is not only an amazing story teller, but she knows how to make a reader "feel" like no one else! Even knowing what the outcome of this story is, I still bawled like a baby- that to me is the sign of remarkable author!!
In Presently Perfect we get Noah’s side of his and Tweet’s (Amanda) story. I loved being in Noah’s head. He is such a sweet, tender, loving guy and his love for Tweet is everything to him. He refuses to give up on their happily ever after and shows Tweet over and over again how good they can be together.
“I wanted to have a life with Tweet that included everything.”
This book is so much more than just a repeat of Present Perfect. I have read a lot of books where authors redo the story in the male main characters point of view (POV) and while it was enjoyable to be in their head, it didn’t add too much to their story. With Presently Prefect you not only get Noah’s POV, but you get so much more. I loved Noah before, but this book and everything he does and is to Tweet is just SO good! PLUS the epilogue O-M-G… in every book Alison writes, she out does herself when it comes to the ending, this one had me in tears and is by far my favorite!
“You’ve always been my girl and always will be. No one will ever take me away from you, Tweet. You’re my heart and soul and that’s never going to change…”
Alison G Bailey is not only an amazing story teller, but she knows how to make a reader "feel" like no one else! Even knowing what the outcome of this story is, I still bawled like a baby- that to me is the sign of remarkable author!!
May 4, 2017
OMG! IT'S NOAH'S POV!!!!
Not a big fan of re-reading POV books but I just have to know what the hell was Noah's thinking! The time when he first met Tweet, when he realized he like her, love her, dating all those bitches, being in the relationship with Brooke (gag!), finding out about tweet's big C and so on!
There were so much unanswered questions that is swirling in my mind and I NEED ANSWERS!
So yeah.. PRESENT PERFECT was an angst-gut wrenching so reading this will probably rip my heart into pieces.. but I don't care at this point. I NEED IT!
EDITED:
5+ STARS! Best book ever! <3
Not a big fan of re-reading POV books but I just have to know what the hell was Noah's thinking! The time when he first met Tweet, when he realized he like her, love her, dating all those bitches, being in the relationship with Brooke (gag!), finding out about tweet's big C and so on!
There were so much unanswered questions that is swirling in my mind and I NEED ANSWERS!
So yeah.. PRESENT PERFECT was an angst-gut wrenching so reading this will probably rip my heart into pieces.. but I don't care at this point. I NEED IT!
EDITED:
5+ STARS! Best book ever! <3
Want to read
May 3, 2014 The third and final book in the Perfect series!!
December 5, 2014
I am in LOVE with this book. I want to memorize every word, every feeling, and every emotion I felt while I read. Alison brought me Noah and hearing his words and feelings gave me everything I wanted and more. She is one of those authors who will capture your heart and give you the FEELS! I laughed, I cried, I SWOONED! I know they say that nothing is perfect, but in this case, they're wrong. This book was perfect. It's not a retelling, you get so much more to their story. Noah and Tweet have a love that will speak to you. He is at the very top of my Book Boyfriend list!
Most of us met Noah and Tweet in Past Imperfect. They grew up together, best friends always there for each other and they both have strong feelings for each other. Too afraid to ruin their friendship, Tweet holds back not wanting to ruin what they have. Noah will stop at nothing to prove how he feels about Tweet. He wishes more than anything that she would let go of her fears and hand over her heart. He loves her so much… they fit together like a puzzle.
Their lives are entwined in every way possible. Noah tries to stay in the "friend zone" with Tweet and keeps himself busy with baseball, hanging out with friends (I LOVE TRAVIS!!! HE NEEDS A BOOK BTW!), and unfortunately does see other girls. Specifically one named Brittani who I wanted to throttle. Her and her stupid big boobs, colgate white smile and bouncy blonde hair, I just wanted to bitch-slap her. Talk about a slurry mole, let me get my car so I can run her over with it!! But the sick part of me loves all that. The angst, the push and pull, the emotional roller coaster I went through.
My heart went through the ringer. I cried AGAIN and AGAIN. Big fat ugly tears.
Noah is, by far, just SWOONWORTHY. Yes, he has faults, everyone does. But you just want to squeeze him and love him and jump his beautiful body. God, he is that HOT!!! Look out Tweet, I may just steal him from you!!!!
But honestly, knowing this is the last book in the series, I tried to savor every word. I don't want it to be over. I don't want to say goodbye. I will miss these characters so much. I feel like they're my friends. Alison had a difficult task in writing a book that was fresh with new material, one that would fill your heart the way Present Perfect did. She did it. She knocked it out of the park. Home run. Fantastic ending to the series. I don't want it to be over!! And can I just say hands down that Alison writes the MOST INCREDIBLE epilogues. I loved everything about Presently Perfect. Do not miss it!!!
Most of us met Noah and Tweet in Past Imperfect. They grew up together, best friends always there for each other and they both have strong feelings for each other. Too afraid to ruin their friendship, Tweet holds back not wanting to ruin what they have. Noah will stop at nothing to prove how he feels about Tweet. He wishes more than anything that she would let go of her fears and hand over her heart. He loves her so much… they fit together like a puzzle.
"That intangible connection where the mystery of falling in love waits until the right person comes into your life. You can’t force it, predict it, or manipulate it. It’s what trips your heart in order for the fall to begin. My heart was tripped eighteen years ago and had been falling ever since."
Their lives are entwined in every way possible. Noah tries to stay in the "friend zone" with Tweet and keeps himself busy with baseball, hanging out with friends (I LOVE TRAVIS!!! HE NEEDS A BOOK BTW!), and unfortunately does see other girls. Specifically one named Brittani who I wanted to throttle. Her and her stupid big boobs, colgate white smile and bouncy blonde hair, I just wanted to bitch-slap her. Talk about a slurry mole, let me get my car so I can run her over with it!! But the sick part of me loves all that. The angst, the push and pull, the emotional roller coaster I went through.
My heart went through the ringer. I cried AGAIN and AGAIN. Big fat ugly tears.
"I want to start and end each day with you by my side. I want to make a home with you Tweet."
Noah is, by far, just SWOONWORTHY. Yes, he has faults, everyone does. But you just want to squeeze him and love him and jump his beautiful body. God, he is that HOT!!! Look out Tweet, I may just steal him from you!!!!
But honestly, knowing this is the last book in the series, I tried to savor every word. I don't want it to be over. I don't want to say goodbye. I will miss these characters so much. I feel like they're my friends. Alison had a difficult task in writing a book that was fresh with new material, one that would fill your heart the way Present Perfect did. She did it. She knocked it out of the park. Home run. Fantastic ending to the series. I don't want it to be over!! And can I just say hands down that Alison writes the MOST INCREDIBLE epilogues. I loved everything about Presently Perfect. Do not miss it!!!
November 20, 2014
Alison G. Bailey does it again.
I fell in love with Tweet and Noah's story in Present Perfect..I mean who could not? Such an emotional yet romantic and sweet love story of two people who met as children and whose relationship over time grew into this epic unconditional love that you could never forget.
Presently Perfect is not a retelling of book 1 but an added bonus of getting a book in Noah's POV. Yes we relive a lot of the journey that we experienced in Present Perfect however I felt that it was on a deeper level as we get to be in Noah's thoughts and are now able to experience their story full circle - knowing each of their thoughts and emotions.
I knew what the ending would hold for these characters having read book 1. But living each treasured moment with them again, watching true soul mates going through the ultimate test of life (but from Noah's POV!) and surviving their tough journey together filled my heart with complete joy.
And the epilogue...the most PERFECT ending that anyone could ever ask for...true kismet.
Ms. Bailey is a true master at storytelling. She proves again and again why she is a must click author and I have enjoyed and truly lived and loved every story and character she has created thus far and I look forward to many many more from one of my favorite authors! <3
I fell in love with Tweet and Noah's story in Present Perfect..I mean who could not? Such an emotional yet romantic and sweet love story of two people who met as children and whose relationship over time grew into this epic unconditional love that you could never forget.
Presently Perfect is not a retelling of book 1 but an added bonus of getting a book in Noah's POV. Yes we relive a lot of the journey that we experienced in Present Perfect however I felt that it was on a deeper level as we get to be in Noah's thoughts and are now able to experience their story full circle - knowing each of their thoughts and emotions.
I knew what the ending would hold for these characters having read book 1. But living each treasured moment with them again, watching true soul mates going through the ultimate test of life (but from Noah's POV!) and surviving their tough journey together filled my heart with complete joy.
And the epilogue...the most PERFECT ending that anyone could ever ask for...true kismet.
Ms. Bailey is a true master at storytelling. She proves again and again why she is a must click author and I have enjoyed and truly lived and loved every story and character she has created thus far and I look forward to many many more from one of my favorite authors! <3
May 31, 2015
This book, along with Present Perfect started out like most new adult novels, but at about 60% totally changed!
Amanda annoyed me too many times to count. Honestly, I just wanted to slap to stupidness out of her the tell her to hurry up and go get Noah. But no, it had to take a horrible illness before she realised her and Noah deserved to be together.
I really like Noah. He was an amazing best friend, and when his feelings towards Tweet started to develop, his devotion to her was extremely cute. I just with Amanda would have come to her senses sooner so they could have been together!
Amanda annoyed me too many times to count. Honestly, I just wanted to slap to stupidness out of her the tell her to hurry up and go get Noah. But no, it had to take a horrible illness before she realised her and Noah deserved to be together.
I really like Noah. He was an amazing best friend, and when his feelings towards Tweet started to develop, his devotion to her was extremely cute. I just with Amanda would have come to her senses sooner so they could have been together!
December 8, 2014
Presently Perfect (Perfect, #3) by Alison G Bailey
4.5 stars!!!
OMG, I had totally forgotten how emotionally draining Present Perfect was but to be treated to the flip side of the coin was even more emotionally draining. I absolutely loved Noah in Present Perfect; he was the ideal book boyfriend, ideal best friend and just a great all round good guy. I couldn’t wait to see just what his thoughts and feelings were during their life story and I hastily dived in.
I must admit, there were times I could have throttled Noah, but as much as this fleeting thought burst into my head, it was soon over taken by my heart and soul understanding the whys and wherefores and at all times, feeling heart broken and sorry for him. The thing that I love about these characters are that both are flawed in their own way, neither of them are perfect, yet they are perfect for each other. Everyone can see it, everyone that is except Tweet.
Tweet and Noah have been best friends since they were practically in nappies. Their bond is unquestionable and undeniable, they are inseparable. Every spare waking moment is spent in each other’s company, they know what each other is thinking and can read each other like a book. They are soul mates. When Noah hit puberty he soon realised that the love that he had for Tweet was evolving. As much he loved her totally and unconditionally as a friend, his love for her was changing to that deep, deep love, all consuming and all encompassing, he loved her totally and completely.
We know their story from Present Perfect, we have read it and laughed and swooned and cried so I will not go through the story at all. If you have not read Present Perfect, I highly recommend that you do before reading this one. The one thing that this book brought to the forefront was just how emotionally invested Noah was. Alison G Bailey managed to convey through her perfect words just how much Noah loved Tweet, how devastated he was at her constant rejection, how broken he became, how just being in her company made his life unbearable and so painful that he had to do the only thing he could to protect himself from being completely destroyed. To say this book brought me to tears is an understatement. My heart broke for Noah and I have to say that I could have easily throttled Tweet at times.
Don’t get me wrong, Noah makes mistakes too, but these I felt were borne more out of frustration and rejection than anything else. His thoughts and actions fuelled by that constant rejection, his thoughts swimming and plaguing him as he goes through the motions just to try and forget about the only woman he wanted, the only woman he loved and seemingly the only woman that didn’t want or love him back.
To say Noah was patient is a severe understatement, he knew deep down in his heart that it was only a matter of time before Tweet woke up and smelled the coffee. Despite the intense pain and heart ache that these thoughts gave him he played the waiting game and though it took years he was rewarded in spades for his patience.
This book gutted me; I was heartbroken all over again but for all different reasons. Seeing their relationship through Noah’s eyes gave an all new meaning to their connection, more profound, stronger, deeper, intense and unequivocally fated from the moment they first set eyes on each other. Their love may have been imperfect but it was perfect for them.
This is not just a re-hash of Present Perfect, we are treated to new material, so even though I knew how the story goes, it didn’t seem like that as I was reading. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even though it is bittersweet being the last in the series. However I will take away from this book that if you love hard enough, if want hard enough, if you try hard enough, you will succeed, never give up your rewards will come eventually.
This was the perfect conclusion for these two, two characters that are deeply embedded within my heart and certainly a story that I will read time and time again. Loved it!!
www.theromancecover.com
4.5 stars!!!
“There are two sides to every story and I wouldn’t trade our sides for anything in the world.”
OMG, I had totally forgotten how emotionally draining Present Perfect was but to be treated to the flip side of the coin was even more emotionally draining. I absolutely loved Noah in Present Perfect; he was the ideal book boyfriend, ideal best friend and just a great all round good guy. I couldn’t wait to see just what his thoughts and feelings were during their life story and I hastily dived in.
“Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything.”
I must admit, there were times I could have throttled Noah, but as much as this fleeting thought burst into my head, it was soon over taken by my heart and soul understanding the whys and wherefores and at all times, feeling heart broken and sorry for him. The thing that I love about these characters are that both are flawed in their own way, neither of them are perfect, yet they are perfect for each other. Everyone can see it, everyone that is except Tweet.
“There hasn’t been a day in my life that I haven’t loved you. I wish you would just let me love you.”
Tweet and Noah have been best friends since they were practically in nappies. Their bond is unquestionable and undeniable, they are inseparable. Every spare waking moment is spent in each other’s company, they know what each other is thinking and can read each other like a book. They are soul mates. When Noah hit puberty he soon realised that the love that he had for Tweet was evolving. As much he loved her totally and unconditionally as a friend, his love for her was changing to that deep, deep love, all consuming and all encompassing, he loved her totally and completely.
We know their story from Present Perfect, we have read it and laughed and swooned and cried so I will not go through the story at all. If you have not read Present Perfect, I highly recommend that you do before reading this one. The one thing that this book brought to the forefront was just how emotionally invested Noah was. Alison G Bailey managed to convey through her perfect words just how much Noah loved Tweet, how devastated he was at her constant rejection, how broken he became, how just being in her company made his life unbearable and so painful that he had to do the only thing he could to protect himself from being completely destroyed. To say this book brought me to tears is an understatement. My heart broke for Noah and I have to say that I could have easily throttled Tweet at times.
“That intangible connection where the mystery of falling in love lies in wait until the right person comes into your life. You can’t force it, predict it, or manipulate it. It’s what trips your heart in order for the fall to begin. My heart was tripped eighteen years ago and had been falling ever since.”
Don’t get me wrong, Noah makes mistakes too, but these I felt were borne more out of frustration and rejection than anything else. His thoughts and actions fuelled by that constant rejection, his thoughts swimming and plaguing him as he goes through the motions just to try and forget about the only woman he wanted, the only woman he loved and seemingly the only woman that didn’t want or love him back.
“You do have me. Every part of me. You always have. You just don’t want me.”
To say Noah was patient is a severe understatement, he knew deep down in his heart that it was only a matter of time before Tweet woke up and smelled the coffee. Despite the intense pain and heart ache that these thoughts gave him he played the waiting game and though it took years he was rewarded in spades for his patience.
This book gutted me; I was heartbroken all over again but for all different reasons. Seeing their relationship through Noah’s eyes gave an all new meaning to their connection, more profound, stronger, deeper, intense and unequivocally fated from the moment they first set eyes on each other. Their love may have been imperfect but it was perfect for them.
This is not just a re-hash of Present Perfect, we are treated to new material, so even though I knew how the story goes, it didn’t seem like that as I was reading. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even though it is bittersweet being the last in the series. However I will take away from this book that if you love hard enough, if want hard enough, if you try hard enough, you will succeed, never give up your rewards will come eventually.
“Nothing has ever been a waste when it comes to you. Not my time, my thoughts, or my heart. I don’t regret anything about my life with you, even the times we were apart. Those times showed me how much I belonged to you. I knew we would be together one day. I just had to be patient and wait. And you were so worth waiting for.”
This was the perfect conclusion for these two, two characters that are deeply embedded within my heart and certainly a story that I will read time and time again. Loved it!!
www.theromancecover.com
December 1, 2014
Advance Readers Copy (ARC) provided for my blog by the lovely author for an honest review
Title: Presently Perfect
Series: (Perfect, #3)
Author: Alison G. Bailey
Source: eARC
Release Date: December 4th, 2014
Overall Rating: More than 5 Perfectly Stars
Character Casting:
“You’ve always been my girl and always will be. No one will ever take me away from you, Tweet. You’re my heart and soul and that’s never going to change…”
My emotions are all over the place, reading from Amanda's POV crushed me but reading from Noah's is what broke me into millions of pieces. My heartstrings just couldn't hold on anymore, and I'm not gonna lie I bawled like a baby. After the novel ended I was just a sobbing I didn't know what to do with myself.
I fell for Noah once again. And I was also rooting for Tweet and him to be together, even though I know what happens in the end. You could see that he loved Amanda more than anyone could know. This book is one of my favorites just like present perfect which landed on my top twenty favorite books
I'm still trying to get over my crying mess from this book so I've leave it at that for now.
Title: Presently Perfect
Series: (Perfect, #3)
Author: Alison G. Bailey
Source: eARC
Release Date: December 4th, 2014
Overall Rating: More than 5 Perfectly Stars
Character Casting:
“You’ve always been my girl and always will be. No one will ever take me away from you, Tweet. You’re my heart and soul and that’s never going to change…”My emotions are all over the place, reading from Amanda's POV crushed me but reading from Noah's is what broke me into millions of pieces. My heartstrings just couldn't hold on anymore, and I'm not gonna lie I bawled like a baby. After the novel ended I was just a sobbing I didn't know what to do with myself.
I fell for Noah once again. And I was also rooting for Tweet and him to be together, even though I know what happens in the end. You could see that he loved Amanda more than anyone could know. This book is one of my favorites just like present perfect which landed on my top twenty favorite books
I'm still trying to get over my crying mess from this book so I've leave it at that for now.
November 24, 2014
** 5 Stars **
Im very thankful to receive an advance copy of this book from the author. This series is one of my favorite and Im very happy that the author wrote another book in Noah's POV. This was a beautiful and emotional story. I love reading Noah and tweet's story and falling in love all over again. And the Epilogue was amazing. I love it. It was promising for another story I can feel it! (haha) I just hope the author make another book for this series. I definitely recommend this author and her series.
***ARC given by the author in exchanged for an honest review***
Im very thankful to receive an advance copy of this book from the author. This series is one of my favorite and Im very happy that the author wrote another book in Noah's POV. This was a beautiful and emotional story. I love reading Noah and tweet's story and falling in love all over again. And the Epilogue was amazing. I love it. It was promising for another story I can feel it! (haha) I just hope the author make another book for this series. I definitely recommend this author and her series.
***ARC given by the author in exchanged for an honest review***
Want to read
December 5, 2014I can't wait to read this and get a look inside Noah's head!
But...
This guy on the cover looks just as fake and photoshopped as Kim's ass in her recent nude shoot. Don't fight me on this.
But...
This guy on the cover looks just as fake and photoshopped as Kim's ass in her recent nude shoot. Don't fight me on this.
November 22, 2014
***ARC given by the author in exchanged for an honest review***
5 beautiful stars
A story that proves to us that true love and soul mates do exist. Presently perfect is one beautiful inspiring story of love, hope, friendship, healing and living your life.
*****"Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything. Neither of us were perfect. We both made mistakes. Looking back, that was okay, because every choice brought us to where we needed to be at the time we needed to be there. The one constant… our love and friendship."*****
I can still remember when one of my book sisters recommend Present Perfect to me. She said I should read it ASAP because it's really one beautiful book that would make me swoon and fall in love. And when I finally read it, gosh! My sister didn't mention that my heart will shatter into pieces while reading it.
I fell in love with Tweet (Amanda) and Noah from Present Perfect and with this new installment of this series having Noah POV just made their story more EPIC ONE. This book is not a retelling of the first book, it has more scenes and we got to know more of Noah. He's struggles, pain, confusion and undying love to Tweet.
Their story is one painful emotional, heart breaking, sweet, romantic journey that I really enjoyed reading. Even thought I know how will they end up from the first book I feel like reading a new book again. It's total different when I'm in Noah's POV. I understand him more and I can't help but hurt for Him because of his struggles to be with Tweet.
*****"There hasn’t been a day in my life that I haven’t loved you. I wish you would just let me love you,”*****
One thing that I really adore about this book is how the author made me feel how powerful Tweet and Noah's connection is. Every word, scenes, are perfectly map out that captures my heart and soul.
*****“I want to start and end each day with you by my side. I want to make a home with you Tweet.”*****
And the EPILOGUE.!! Gosh I didn't expect that at all. It's just PERFECT.
Ms Alison just made me fall in love with Tweet and Noah more because of this book. Her words just made me feel everything. There is no doubt that she's one amazing author that I consider my to go author and read everything that she'll writes.
"Our future a mystery. But at the moment, with Tweet in my arms, holding our daughter my world was presently perfect."
5 beautiful stars
A story that proves to us that true love and soul mates do exist. Presently perfect is one beautiful inspiring story of love, hope, friendship, healing and living your life.
*****"Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything. Neither of us were perfect. We both made mistakes. Looking back, that was okay, because every choice brought us to where we needed to be at the time we needed to be there. The one constant… our love and friendship."*****
I can still remember when one of my book sisters recommend Present Perfect to me. She said I should read it ASAP because it's really one beautiful book that would make me swoon and fall in love. And when I finally read it, gosh! My sister didn't mention that my heart will shatter into pieces while reading it.
I fell in love with Tweet (Amanda) and Noah from Present Perfect and with this new installment of this series having Noah POV just made their story more EPIC ONE. This book is not a retelling of the first book, it has more scenes and we got to know more of Noah. He's struggles, pain, confusion and undying love to Tweet.
Their story is one painful emotional, heart breaking, sweet, romantic journey that I really enjoyed reading. Even thought I know how will they end up from the first book I feel like reading a new book again. It's total different when I'm in Noah's POV. I understand him more and I can't help but hurt for Him because of his struggles to be with Tweet.
*****"There hasn’t been a day in my life that I haven’t loved you. I wish you would just let me love you,”*****
One thing that I really adore about this book is how the author made me feel how powerful Tweet and Noah's connection is. Every word, scenes, are perfectly map out that captures my heart and soul.
*****“I want to start and end each day with you by my side. I want to make a home with you Tweet.”*****
And the EPILOGUE.!! Gosh I didn't expect that at all. It's just PERFECT.
Ms Alison just made me fall in love with Tweet and Noah more because of this book. Her words just made me feel everything. There is no doubt that she's one amazing author that I consider my to go author and read everything that she'll writes.
"Our future a mystery. But at the moment, with Tweet in my arms, holding our daughter my world was presently perfect."
December 16, 2014
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When I found out that Alison was writing Present Perfect from Noah’s point-of-view I was super excited. I couldn’t wait to see what he was thinking during some scenes in Present Perfect. I had questions and I wanted answers.
Presently Perfect is the story retold from Noah’s point-of-view but it also has some new material as well. I got the answers to the questions that I had. Some authors get the male point-of-view right and some get them wrong. With that being said, I thought that Alison got it right. I enjoyed reading this story from Noah’s perspective. I think that it added more emotion to an already gut-wrenching and highly emotional story, something I didn’t think could happen. I actually think that I felt a little more emotional reading this story this time around.
Noah and Tweet’s story is nowhere near perfect. They go through a lot of ups and downs. I didn’t connect with or like Tweet much in the first book mostly because she annoyed the crap out of me. Through Noah’s eyes I saw her in a different light. I actually kind of liked her in this book. That’s crazy, right? I loved Noah in the first book and loved him more in this one.
The writing flows smoothly and Alison G. Bailey knows how to tug on your heartstrings and make you cry. I stayed awake all night reading this story and I was ugly crying during the night while everyone else was asleep. I’m surprised my sobs didn’t wake them up.
I didn’t think that it was possible to hate Brooke more than I already did but I do. That is one character that I wish I could reach inside a book and punch in the face.
The epilogue, you guys, is amazing and totally came out of freaking nowhere. I read those last lines and was like, “What just happened?” Alison, please continue this series.
Overall, this was a wonderful addition to this series. I really enjoyed it and may have liked it a little more than the first book. I recommend this series to anyone who is looking for a new series that is an emotional rollercoaster.
When I found out that Alison was writing Present Perfect from Noah’s point-of-view I was super excited. I couldn’t wait to see what he was thinking during some scenes in Present Perfect. I had questions and I wanted answers.
Presently Perfect is the story retold from Noah’s point-of-view but it also has some new material as well. I got the answers to the questions that I had. Some authors get the male point-of-view right and some get them wrong. With that being said, I thought that Alison got it right. I enjoyed reading this story from Noah’s perspective. I think that it added more emotion to an already gut-wrenching and highly emotional story, something I didn’t think could happen. I actually think that I felt a little more emotional reading this story this time around.
Noah and Tweet’s story is nowhere near perfect. They go through a lot of ups and downs. I didn’t connect with or like Tweet much in the first book mostly because she annoyed the crap out of me. Through Noah’s eyes I saw her in a different light. I actually kind of liked her in this book. That’s crazy, right? I loved Noah in the first book and loved him more in this one.
The writing flows smoothly and Alison G. Bailey knows how to tug on your heartstrings and make you cry. I stayed awake all night reading this story and I was ugly crying during the night while everyone else was asleep. I’m surprised my sobs didn’t wake them up.
I didn’t think that it was possible to hate Brooke more than I already did but I do. That is one character that I wish I could reach inside a book and punch in the face.
The epilogue, you guys, is amazing and totally came out of freaking nowhere. I read those last lines and was like, “What just happened?” Alison, please continue this series.
Overall, this was a wonderful addition to this series. I really enjoyed it and may have liked it a little more than the first book. I recommend this series to anyone who is looking for a new series that is an emotional rollercoaster.
December 10, 2014
3.5 stars
i was expecting more of the present, not a re-telling of their past. i liked it well enough, i guess. a lot of time wasted. stupid "misunderstandings". petty things.
i was expecting more of the present, not a re-telling of their past. i liked it well enough, i guess. a lot of time wasted. stupid "misunderstandings". petty things.
November 20, 2014
Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything.
Neither of us were perfect. We both made mistakes. Looking back, that was okay, because every choice brought us to where we needed to be at the time we needed to be there. The one constant, our love and friendship.
I totally fell for Noah Stewart in Present Perfect. And I adored Noah and Tweet(Amanda) together. Even when things were challenging, frustrating or crazy, I always knew they belonged together. But in the first book, we only got Tweet's skewed point of view colored by her own insecurities and fears, and now we get to understand Noah's feelings.
I got sucked right into his head and loved being privy to his thoughts. It was hard during their teens, seeing his longing, confusion, and frustration about the fact he was having feelings and urges towards his long time best friend, Tweet. His vulnerability regarding her was endearing. He knew he needed his best friend in his life without question, but had no clue if she was feeling more towards him than friendship. My heart broke for him during his questioning and anxiety. Things were changing, but he could not pinpoint what she was feeling.
Spending time with Tweet had always been effortless. I never started a day wondering if she would be in it. It was like breathing. I automatically knew I’d be doing it. And just like I wouldn’t survive without oxygen, I knew I couldn’t survive without Tweet. Things were changing, lines blurring, and becoming confusing.
Even though I know how their story turns out, I was still in tense anticipation the whole time. I felt his nervousness, turmoil, trepidation, and intense need to progress with his relationship with Tweet while she refused to entertain more. Noah's hurt feelings and frequent disappointment killed me. He just loved her and was powerless to penetrate her fear and to make her see they were meant to be together. There were some moments that made me sigh and swoon as he tried to be the man he felt Tweet deserved even when she did not think she deserved it. He always tried to make her see how amazing he thought she was, but he could never fully convince her.
Tweet would always be my heart and soul no matter what she said or how many times she pushed me away.
It helped me understand what was really going on with him and the other girls now that it was shown in his point of view rather than Tweet's jealous point of view. He was a young man in love with someone who claimed not to want him, surrounded by girls who would do anything for his attention. He struggled to find ways to cope with his difficult situation and constant disappointment. He was literally stuck in limbo, unable have what he wanted, but also unable to move on.
Oh...the back and forth, the hurt feelings, the angst, the drama. I just wanted to smack sense into Tweet all over again since I could see even more clearly how she was hurting this incredible young man who loved her unconditionally. He was not perfect. He made some mistakes, but they were usually a result of Tweet pushing him away or just being apathetic about dealing with situations he was not that invested in. And it all took a toll on both of them.
“There hasn’t been a day in my life that I haven’t loved you. I wish you would just let me love you.”
All of their missed opportunities, sweet moments, pain, and their unwavering connection just touched my heart. I think I was more devastated in his point of view because it was not for his lack of trying or him questioning his own feelings that they were apart. His love and need never wavered, but was always thwarted by Tweet's insecurities and fears. And without her point of view in this one, you feel as clueless as he is as to why she keeps him at arm's length for fear of losing him, while causing a self fulfilling prophecy by pushing him out of her life.
“When are you going to get it through that beautiful thick skull of yours that there is no moving on from you for me? I couldn’t even do it all those years you were being a pain in the ass, pushing me away.”
Seeing Noah's enduring devotion and love of "his girl" tempered by confusion, devastation, disappointment, and unfulfilled needs was heartbreaking. Going through the challenges they faced tore my heart out. But those times of happiness where they could just let go of doubt and be Noah and Tweet who were soul mates were beautiful and heartwarming. I loved the journey the first time in Tweet's point of view, but Noah's really touched my heart deeply. All he ever needed was Tweet. In his eyes she was perfect. In her eyes he was perfect. But with perceived perfection comes feelings of fear, unworthiness and self doubt. And although Noah's dedication was strong, he also made mistakes that were easily misconstrued. He had to wait until Tweet could finally realize that no one was truly perfect, but some people were perfect for each other. And even then sometimes love cannot protect you from circumstances beyond your control. They also had to balance the line between living with the past, looking towards the future, and enjoying their time in the present.
I am not always a fan of male point of view books especially after I love the first one. I am always afraid they won't live up to my expectations or will just be the same book retold with nothing new to offer. But Noah was such an amazing, well-rounded, loving character and his journey was so intense, dramatic, and heartfelt that I was completely drawn into his side of the story and felt everything he did along the way.
This was an emotional journey of true love that suffered the consequences of doubt and fear, but that could never really be broken or disappear. Their connection was just too profound and deep. They were literally a part of each other and needed each other to feel alive. These characters were so well developed that they felt absolutely real. I loved getting into Noah's head and understanding his thoughts and feelings during certain situations, while also getting more time with them. This book was not just a rehash of the first one, but is more of a companion that fills in more of Noah's views and struggles, but also adds new scenes allowing us some more special moments to savor. This book just endeared Noah to me even more and made me believe again in the true power of love, hope, healing, and soul mates. And the epilogue was priceless! I actually gasped out loud and got the biggest smile on my face!
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review. Will be posted on blog tour at Reviews by Tammy and Kim.
Neither of us were perfect. We both made mistakes. Looking back, that was okay, because every choice brought us to where we needed to be at the time we needed to be there. The one constant, our love and friendship.
I totally fell for Noah Stewart in Present Perfect. And I adored Noah and Tweet(Amanda) together. Even when things were challenging, frustrating or crazy, I always knew they belonged together. But in the first book, we only got Tweet's skewed point of view colored by her own insecurities and fears, and now we get to understand Noah's feelings.
I got sucked right into his head and loved being privy to his thoughts. It was hard during their teens, seeing his longing, confusion, and frustration about the fact he was having feelings and urges towards his long time best friend, Tweet. His vulnerability regarding her was endearing. He knew he needed his best friend in his life without question, but had no clue if she was feeling more towards him than friendship. My heart broke for him during his questioning and anxiety. Things were changing, but he could not pinpoint what she was feeling.
Spending time with Tweet had always been effortless. I never started a day wondering if she would be in it. It was like breathing. I automatically knew I’d be doing it. And just like I wouldn’t survive without oxygen, I knew I couldn’t survive without Tweet. Things were changing, lines blurring, and becoming confusing.
Even though I know how their story turns out, I was still in tense anticipation the whole time. I felt his nervousness, turmoil, trepidation, and intense need to progress with his relationship with Tweet while she refused to entertain more. Noah's hurt feelings and frequent disappointment killed me. He just loved her and was powerless to penetrate her fear and to make her see they were meant to be together. There were some moments that made me sigh and swoon as he tried to be the man he felt Tweet deserved even when she did not think she deserved it. He always tried to make her see how amazing he thought she was, but he could never fully convince her.
Tweet would always be my heart and soul no matter what she said or how many times she pushed me away.
It helped me understand what was really going on with him and the other girls now that it was shown in his point of view rather than Tweet's jealous point of view. He was a young man in love with someone who claimed not to want him, surrounded by girls who would do anything for his attention. He struggled to find ways to cope with his difficult situation and constant disappointment. He was literally stuck in limbo, unable have what he wanted, but also unable to move on.
Oh...the back and forth, the hurt feelings, the angst, the drama. I just wanted to smack sense into Tweet all over again since I could see even more clearly how she was hurting this incredible young man who loved her unconditionally. He was not perfect. He made some mistakes, but they were usually a result of Tweet pushing him away or just being apathetic about dealing with situations he was not that invested in. And it all took a toll on both of them.
“There hasn’t been a day in my life that I haven’t loved you. I wish you would just let me love you.”
All of their missed opportunities, sweet moments, pain, and their unwavering connection just touched my heart. I think I was more devastated in his point of view because it was not for his lack of trying or him questioning his own feelings that they were apart. His love and need never wavered, but was always thwarted by Tweet's insecurities and fears. And without her point of view in this one, you feel as clueless as he is as to why she keeps him at arm's length for fear of losing him, while causing a self fulfilling prophecy by pushing him out of her life.
“When are you going to get it through that beautiful thick skull of yours that there is no moving on from you for me? I couldn’t even do it all those years you were being a pain in the ass, pushing me away.”
Seeing Noah's enduring devotion and love of "his girl" tempered by confusion, devastation, disappointment, and unfulfilled needs was heartbreaking. Going through the challenges they faced tore my heart out. But those times of happiness where they could just let go of doubt and be Noah and Tweet who were soul mates were beautiful and heartwarming. I loved the journey the first time in Tweet's point of view, but Noah's really touched my heart deeply. All he ever needed was Tweet. In his eyes she was perfect. In her eyes he was perfect. But with perceived perfection comes feelings of fear, unworthiness and self doubt. And although Noah's dedication was strong, he also made mistakes that were easily misconstrued. He had to wait until Tweet could finally realize that no one was truly perfect, but some people were perfect for each other. And even then sometimes love cannot protect you from circumstances beyond your control. They also had to balance the line between living with the past, looking towards the future, and enjoying their time in the present.
I am not always a fan of male point of view books especially after I love the first one. I am always afraid they won't live up to my expectations or will just be the same book retold with nothing new to offer. But Noah was such an amazing, well-rounded, loving character and his journey was so intense, dramatic, and heartfelt that I was completely drawn into his side of the story and felt everything he did along the way.
This was an emotional journey of true love that suffered the consequences of doubt and fear, but that could never really be broken or disappear. Their connection was just too profound and deep. They were literally a part of each other and needed each other to feel alive. These characters were so well developed that they felt absolutely real. I loved getting into Noah's head and understanding his thoughts and feelings during certain situations, while also getting more time with them. This book was not just a rehash of the first one, but is more of a companion that fills in more of Noah's views and struggles, but also adds new scenes allowing us some more special moments to savor. This book just endeared Noah to me even more and made me believe again in the true power of love, hope, healing, and soul mates. And the epilogue was priceless! I actually gasped out loud and got the biggest smile on my face!
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review. Will be posted on blog tour at Reviews by Tammy and Kim.
October 8, 2023
One thing I learned about reading books, almost most likely that if the MMC’s name is Noah then they are the sweetest, most loyal, wholesome MMC ever.
Also I just wanted to say that the silent show of affections are what grabbed me and convinced me of their love. The forehead touching, the holding of hands, the resting of head on his/her shoulders, the hugs, the forehead kissing, the long stares and communicating with just their eyes. It’s rampant with Noah and Tweet
Tweet(Amanda) is SO much easier to read when she is in Noah’s POV. Noah carried this books and the previous book. He’s occasionally a dumbass but his heart is in a good place. Always.
“My dad must have asked me at least five times if I was sure I wanted to spend all the money I had worked so hard for on one thing. When the one thing was Tweet, the answer was a definite yes.”
“This came to be known as the shake, roll, ‘n’ huff. She did it so often that I could tell from a mile away when the SRH had been launched.”
—> this shit made me laughed 🤣. Noah please 😭
“That intangible connection. That sweet spot, where the mystery of falling in love lies in wait until the right person comes into your life.”
“As much as I wanted Tweet, she was right to stop us. I knew in my heart we’d be together some day, we had to be.”
“The I love yous continued to flow out of her mouth regularly, like she had them scheduled in two-hour increments.”
—> he’s so unserious please 😭 I really pity the OW of this man
Also I just wanted to say that the silent show of affections are what grabbed me and convinced me of their love. The forehead touching, the holding of hands, the resting of head on his/her shoulders, the hugs, the forehead kissing, the long stares and communicating with just their eyes. It’s rampant with Noah and Tweet
Tweet(Amanda) is SO much easier to read when she is in Noah’s POV. Noah carried this books and the previous book. He’s occasionally a dumbass but his heart is in a good place. Always.
“My dad must have asked me at least five times if I was sure I wanted to spend all the money I had worked so hard for on one thing. When the one thing was Tweet, the answer was a definite yes.”
“This came to be known as the shake, roll, ‘n’ huff. She did it so often that I could tell from a mile away when the SRH had been launched.”
—> this shit made me laughed 🤣. Noah please 😭
“That intangible connection. That sweet spot, where the mystery of falling in love lies in wait until the right person comes into your life.”
“As much as I wanted Tweet, she was right to stop us. I knew in my heart we’d be together some day, we had to be.”
“The I love yous continued to flow out of her mouth regularly, like she had them scheduled in two-hour increments.”
—> he’s so unserious please 😭 I really pity the OW of this man
December 14, 2014
Full review here (blog tour) => http://afterdarkbooklovers.com/2014/1...
I’ll be honest, Present Perfect sat on my kindle for a loooong time. Why? I’m a pussy. I saw other reviews and was a bit terrified. I need to prepare myself for an emotional book such as that one. So when I got the ARC for Presently Perfect, I no longer had an excuse. And wow, just as I expected, that book put me thru the ringer. Emotionally exhausting, yet beautiful. The love story between Amanda (Tweet) and Noah was one for the ages. A love so deep and instant, yet a relationship that took YEARS to come together, as Tweet tried to pull her head out of her ass. If you read Present Perfect, you can agree that Tweet was maddening for most of the book. And while most people fell in love with Noah, I had my issues. Particularly with how he was with other women.
Reading this book told in Noah’s POV, I can tell you two things. I loved it even more than the first. And I officially love Noah!!!
Book retellings are hit or miss. Many readers dislike the repetitiveness of it, they want something new. Others love it because they can find out the thoughts and emotions from other character, give them a more complete picture of what happened. This author tackled both opinions. This is the same story, yet very different. Did you think Noah kissed Brittani on his bowling date? What really went down between Noah and Brooke?
A lot of difficult events that Tweet had to deal with in book 1, weren’t actually how they seemed. Whether it was people lying to her, Noah bending the truth to make her jealous, or just bad assumptions, there was a lot of things explained now that we had Noah’s POV. And that changed EVERYTHING in my opinion. This book opened my eyes to what really went down when Noah wasn’t with Tweet, and it was definitely eye opening.
I enjoy getting a male POV in books, but I don’t think many authors do it well. The male often comes up as being too soft, not manly. But I really think this author nailed Noah’s POV. Was he soft at times? Of course, but those moments were followed by him pointing out his own pussy like behavior. And I was really surprised by his thoughts on the girls that threw themselves at him so often. From their overly done makeup, awful breath, and uncomfortable moments of foreplay. Noah’s first impression of Brooke’s bedroom? Hilarious. I also liked his honesty on his changing male body, with his dick having a mind of its own.
And of course my dick was moving around like a cat trapped in a paper bag.
LOL, that visual.
In book 1, while you felt sorry for Tweet, she clearly could have changed things. As the reader, who wanted to reach into my kindle and slap her repeatedly, it was really sad to see how her ridiculous thoughts impacted Noah.
“Tonight was amaz . . . ,” I paused. It wasn’t tonight that was amazing, it was her. “You’re amazing.”
“Noah.” Her voice trailed off.
“I wish you believed it.”
He was clearly patient with her, waiting out for her, when he easily could have moved on, because as you find out in this book, he never truly moves on.
“You’re the first girl I’ve ever noticed and the last girl I’ll ever notice.”
No matter what happened in our past or what will take place in our future, I will always belong to Tweet.
If I had to rank my dislike for the women in Noah’s life based on book 1, it would be:
Brittani (highest dislike)
Brooke
Beth (least dislike)
After reading this book, Brooke easily reached the top of my dislike list. Should I feel sorry for her? Maybe, but I won’t. I don’t want to give spoilers,but her attitude and behavior was just unforgivable. And that nickname, No-No. That would be a HELL NO!
Just as with book 1, I was fearful of reading this book, not sure my heart could take anymore. But really, I felt that the angst was easier to handle this go-around. Maybe because I knew the outcome, maybe because the things about Noah I hated in book 1, didn’t even take place.
This story comes to a PERFECT end with an epilogue that was so sweet I couldn’t stop grinning and an awkward yet funny meet up with an old classmate. Another perfect Halloween!
*An ARC was received for an honest review.
I’ll be honest, Present Perfect sat on my kindle for a loooong time. Why? I’m a pussy. I saw other reviews and was a bit terrified. I need to prepare myself for an emotional book such as that one. So when I got the ARC for Presently Perfect, I no longer had an excuse. And wow, just as I expected, that book put me thru the ringer. Emotionally exhausting, yet beautiful. The love story between Amanda (Tweet) and Noah was one for the ages. A love so deep and instant, yet a relationship that took YEARS to come together, as Tweet tried to pull her head out of her ass. If you read Present Perfect, you can agree that Tweet was maddening for most of the book. And while most people fell in love with Noah, I had my issues. Particularly with how he was with other women.
Reading this book told in Noah’s POV, I can tell you two things. I loved it even more than the first. And I officially love Noah!!!
Book retellings are hit or miss. Many readers dislike the repetitiveness of it, they want something new. Others love it because they can find out the thoughts and emotions from other character, give them a more complete picture of what happened. This author tackled both opinions. This is the same story, yet very different. Did you think Noah kissed Brittani on his bowling date? What really went down between Noah and Brooke?
A lot of difficult events that Tweet had to deal with in book 1, weren’t actually how they seemed. Whether it was people lying to her, Noah bending the truth to make her jealous, or just bad assumptions, there was a lot of things explained now that we had Noah’s POV. And that changed EVERYTHING in my opinion. This book opened my eyes to what really went down when Noah wasn’t with Tweet, and it was definitely eye opening.
I enjoy getting a male POV in books, but I don’t think many authors do it well. The male often comes up as being too soft, not manly. But I really think this author nailed Noah’s POV. Was he soft at times? Of course, but those moments were followed by him pointing out his own pussy like behavior. And I was really surprised by his thoughts on the girls that threw themselves at him so often. From their overly done makeup, awful breath, and uncomfortable moments of foreplay. Noah’s first impression of Brooke’s bedroom? Hilarious. I also liked his honesty on his changing male body, with his dick having a mind of its own.
And of course my dick was moving around like a cat trapped in a paper bag.
LOL, that visual.
In book 1, while you felt sorry for Tweet, she clearly could have changed things. As the reader, who wanted to reach into my kindle and slap her repeatedly, it was really sad to see how her ridiculous thoughts impacted Noah.
“Tonight was amaz . . . ,” I paused. It wasn’t tonight that was amazing, it was her. “You’re amazing.”
“Noah.” Her voice trailed off.
“I wish you believed it.”
He was clearly patient with her, waiting out for her, when he easily could have moved on, because as you find out in this book, he never truly moves on.
“You’re the first girl I’ve ever noticed and the last girl I’ll ever notice.”
No matter what happened in our past or what will take place in our future, I will always belong to Tweet.
If I had to rank my dislike for the women in Noah’s life based on book 1, it would be:
Brittani (highest dislike)
Brooke
Beth (least dislike)
After reading this book, Brooke easily reached the top of my dislike list. Should I feel sorry for her? Maybe, but I won’t. I don’t want to give spoilers,but her attitude and behavior was just unforgivable. And that nickname, No-No. That would be a HELL NO!
Just as with book 1, I was fearful of reading this book, not sure my heart could take anymore. But really, I felt that the angst was easier to handle this go-around. Maybe because I knew the outcome, maybe because the things about Noah I hated in book 1, didn’t even take place.
This story comes to a PERFECT end with an epilogue that was so sweet I couldn’t stop grinning and an awkward yet funny meet up with an old classmate. Another perfect Halloween!
*An ARC was received for an honest review.
December 9, 2014
** JODIE'S 5 STAR REVIEW **
“The only thing perfect is our present because we’re breathing, moving, loving and feeling.”
This book broke me, this book completely consumed and as much as I loved Amanda/Tweet’s POV I never expected it what Noah’s POV was going to do to me. When I finished this book I immediately wanted to start over. Even though I knew the ending, I knew the story I still found myself with tears, with butterflies and every other emotion you want when you are reading and for that I give Alison so much credit. And even though this is the same story being told I am so happy I can say it feels like a brand new love.
“You touch my soul. I didn’t think I could love you more,”
If you are reading this I am going to assume you already know Noah and Tweet’s story. We know that these two are the strongest of best friends, we know that these two share a love for one another but we also know they are terrified to destroy that love. These are two people that know everything there is to know about the other. They are the ultimate soul mates. But we also know that Tweet is the one that really sticks to the we cannot cross the friendship line rule. In this book we really get to see what Noah felt, how bad it hurt him, how bad he just wanted her. We truly see how connected these two hearts really are.
“That intangible connection where the mystery of falling in love waits until the right person comes into your life. You can’t force it, predict it, or manipulate it. It’s what trips your heart in order for the fall to begin. My heart was tripped eighteen years ago and had been falling ever since.”
In this book we get to see how Noah did try to move on, he did let other girls in, never fully but he did try. Especially with one b*&^% named Brittani that made more than my skin crawl, she made my fist curl and my stomach want to hurl. And as much as I wanted her dead and out of the book she was needed, like every troll in every story she gave it that angst, she gave you that SERIOUSLY SMACK THE B&*@# and realize what you have moments. She made me cry, like an ugly hate cry!
“The first tear splashed to the ground. Tremor after tremor coursed through my body. A second tear fell from my eye. I was not going to crumble in front of this girl. A third tear dripped followed by a fourth, a fifth, a sixth, a seventh…until a steady stream gushed out of me.”
Seriously I cried hard for Noah, I cried for this couple like I haven’t cried before. Does Noah make you want to kick his ass? ABSOLUTELY he is a male and let’s face it they definitely have their faults. But more than anything you can’t help but love him and the way he loves his Tweet. It is honestly a love that I pray my daughters find. I WANT A NOAH FOR MY GIRLS!!!! I want a boy who knows…
“Chocolate cake takes the hurt away and makes everything better.”
See how perfect he is, he knows the power of chocolate cake. But honestly, I cannot imagine a more perfect ending for this series. These are two characters I never see myself forgetting and this is a story that has claimed a piece of my heart. I applaud Alison, she was able to take a story that I loved and she gave it a new life. She made me fall even harder. She completely did that and I wish I could give her more than 5 stars!
“Our past was a mystery. Our future a mystery. But at the moment…my world was presently perfect.”
“The only thing perfect is our present because we’re breathing, moving, loving and feeling.”
This book broke me, this book completely consumed and as much as I loved Amanda/Tweet’s POV I never expected it what Noah’s POV was going to do to me. When I finished this book I immediately wanted to start over. Even though I knew the ending, I knew the story I still found myself with tears, with butterflies and every other emotion you want when you are reading and for that I give Alison so much credit. And even though this is the same story being told I am so happy I can say it feels like a brand new love.
“You touch my soul. I didn’t think I could love you more,”
If you are reading this I am going to assume you already know Noah and Tweet’s story. We know that these two are the strongest of best friends, we know that these two share a love for one another but we also know they are terrified to destroy that love. These are two people that know everything there is to know about the other. They are the ultimate soul mates. But we also know that Tweet is the one that really sticks to the we cannot cross the friendship line rule. In this book we really get to see what Noah felt, how bad it hurt him, how bad he just wanted her. We truly see how connected these two hearts really are.
“That intangible connection where the mystery of falling in love waits until the right person comes into your life. You can’t force it, predict it, or manipulate it. It’s what trips your heart in order for the fall to begin. My heart was tripped eighteen years ago and had been falling ever since.”
In this book we get to see how Noah did try to move on, he did let other girls in, never fully but he did try. Especially with one b*&^% named Brittani that made more than my skin crawl, she made my fist curl and my stomach want to hurl. And as much as I wanted her dead and out of the book she was needed, like every troll in every story she gave it that angst, she gave you that SERIOUSLY SMACK THE B&*@# and realize what you have moments. She made me cry, like an ugly hate cry!
“The first tear splashed to the ground. Tremor after tremor coursed through my body. A second tear fell from my eye. I was not going to crumble in front of this girl. A third tear dripped followed by a fourth, a fifth, a sixth, a seventh…until a steady stream gushed out of me.”
Seriously I cried hard for Noah, I cried for this couple like I haven’t cried before. Does Noah make you want to kick his ass? ABSOLUTELY he is a male and let’s face it they definitely have their faults. But more than anything you can’t help but love him and the way he loves his Tweet. It is honestly a love that I pray my daughters find. I WANT A NOAH FOR MY GIRLS!!!! I want a boy who knows…
“Chocolate cake takes the hurt away and makes everything better.”
See how perfect he is, he knows the power of chocolate cake. But honestly, I cannot imagine a more perfect ending for this series. These are two characters I never see myself forgetting and this is a story that has claimed a piece of my heart. I applaud Alison, she was able to take a story that I loved and she gave it a new life. She made me fall even harder. She completely did that and I wish I could give her more than 5 stars!
“Our past was a mystery. Our future a mystery. But at the moment…my world was presently perfect.”
December 8, 2014
“The only thing perfect is our present because we’re breathing, moving, loving, and feeling.”
Noah Stewart found his heart, his soul, his purpose – his everything - when he was a little boy; it might have taken him thirteen years to realize that the feelings he had for his best friend, Amanda “Tweet” Kelly, were more than friendly, but since that time, he did everything he could to make her his, even when it seemed like she only wanted him as her friend and fought him every step of the way until she finally put insecurities and self doubt behind her and claimed the boy she’s always thought of as hers.
In Present Perfect, readers were given Amanda’s side of her friendship and love story with Noah, and now, in Presently Perfect, we get Noah’s inner thoughts and feelings as he tries to win the heart of the only girl he’s ever loved and claim it in a way that she’ll never want to take it away from him. But what Noah doesn’t realize because of all of the mixed signals and the back and forth he and Tweet go through is that he already had Tweet’s heart from the start; it just took her a lot longer than him to finally admit it, but Noah will agree that it was more than worth the wait.
Being in love with someone for a few decades is definitely challenging, especially when the one you love pushes you away and friend zones you on a number of occasions. There are times when Noah wants to give up, and he does in fact distance himself from Tweet and try to live his life for himself, but there’s always that pull towards her that never lets up and regardless of how much time they spend apart or how much he wants to try to give himself to someone else, Tweet is everything to Noah, and it’s just not possible to be completely free of her, and Noah doesn’t want to be.
Noah’s voice and perspective is a necessary facet to his and Tweet’s story, so I am so glad that Alison G. Bailey allowed readers to get into his hand and see the complete picture. His choices may not have always been the ones readers wanted him to make, and they definitely tore Tweet up and broke her heart a little bit each time, but in order to truly understand the reasons behind Noah’s decisions, we needed it through his words, and that’s exactly what we get in Presently Perfect. Tweet stands in her own way throughout much of their issues, and no matter how much Noah wished he could break through and force her to admit her true feelings for him, he can’t until she’s ready to, and that struggle…that frustration and anger is what readers see in the final book in the series. But amidst the rough patches and outbursts, readers witness a boy fall more and more in love with a girl who doesn’t feel like she’s good enough for him, and we watch Noah painstakingly work to get Tweet to see herself as he sees her, and although, at times, he does stop fighting, he always ready to pick up the fight and get his bestie back where she belongs – in the present, next to him forever.
Presently Perfect is a beautifully written sequel to Noah and Tweet’s story. Readers can’t help but fall in love with both the hero and heroine because Alison G. Bailey writes them in such a way that they will take a piece of our hearts with them when the last page is read. Their love story has everything that a tale about soul mates should have, and its delivery makes it an emotional journey that will forever stay with readers even after their done reading.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
5 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
Noah Stewart found his heart, his soul, his purpose – his everything - when he was a little boy; it might have taken him thirteen years to realize that the feelings he had for his best friend, Amanda “Tweet” Kelly, were more than friendly, but since that time, he did everything he could to make her his, even when it seemed like she only wanted him as her friend and fought him every step of the way until she finally put insecurities and self doubt behind her and claimed the boy she’s always thought of as hers.
In Present Perfect, readers were given Amanda’s side of her friendship and love story with Noah, and now, in Presently Perfect, we get Noah’s inner thoughts and feelings as he tries to win the heart of the only girl he’s ever loved and claim it in a way that she’ll never want to take it away from him. But what Noah doesn’t realize because of all of the mixed signals and the back and forth he and Tweet go through is that he already had Tweet’s heart from the start; it just took her a lot longer than him to finally admit it, but Noah will agree that it was more than worth the wait.
Being in love with someone for a few decades is definitely challenging, especially when the one you love pushes you away and friend zones you on a number of occasions. There are times when Noah wants to give up, and he does in fact distance himself from Tweet and try to live his life for himself, but there’s always that pull towards her that never lets up and regardless of how much time they spend apart or how much he wants to try to give himself to someone else, Tweet is everything to Noah, and it’s just not possible to be completely free of her, and Noah doesn’t want to be.
Noah’s voice and perspective is a necessary facet to his and Tweet’s story, so I am so glad that Alison G. Bailey allowed readers to get into his hand and see the complete picture. His choices may not have always been the ones readers wanted him to make, and they definitely tore Tweet up and broke her heart a little bit each time, but in order to truly understand the reasons behind Noah’s decisions, we needed it through his words, and that’s exactly what we get in Presently Perfect. Tweet stands in her own way throughout much of their issues, and no matter how much Noah wished he could break through and force her to admit her true feelings for him, he can’t until she’s ready to, and that struggle…that frustration and anger is what readers see in the final book in the series. But amidst the rough patches and outbursts, readers witness a boy fall more and more in love with a girl who doesn’t feel like she’s good enough for him, and we watch Noah painstakingly work to get Tweet to see herself as he sees her, and although, at times, he does stop fighting, he always ready to pick up the fight and get his bestie back where she belongs – in the present, next to him forever.
Presently Perfect is a beautifully written sequel to Noah and Tweet’s story. Readers can’t help but fall in love with both the hero and heroine because Alison G. Bailey writes them in such a way that they will take a piece of our hearts with them when the last page is read. Their love story has everything that a tale about soul mates should have, and its delivery makes it an emotional journey that will forever stay with readers even after their done reading.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
5 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
December 9, 2014
***If you have not read Present Perfect, this review will contain spoilers. ***
Back in August of 2013, I read Present Perfect after noticing it available for purchase on Amazon. This debut novel from Alison G. Bailey was so special for me that I named it one of my two favorite stand-alone novels of 2013. At the time, I was unaware the author would be expanding this novel into a series. Present Perfect is full of angst. It’s a friends to lovers story about Amanda Kelly (Tweet) and Noah Stewart. Bailey followed up Present Perfect with Past Imperfect, a novel about Brad Johnson, a secondary character from Present Perfect. Much to my surprise, earlier this year, I discovered Bailey was writing an alternate point of view novel about Noah and Tweet to finish out her Perfect series!
Present Perfect is told from Amanda’s point of view. In Present Perfect, we learn Amanda is consumed by feelings of worthlessness. Because she is obsessed with being perfect, she struggles to control every aspect of her life. Although Amanda is constantly plagued by insecurity and self-doubt, the one thing she is absolutely sure of is her love for Noah. Noah has always been a part of her life. He is her best friend, and she can’t imagine a life without him. But her feelings for Noah are changing. If she begins a romantic relationship with Noah, she fears that she will lose him. What if it ends badly? She questions how they could possibly remain in each other’s lives.
With Presently Perfect, we are now able to experience their story from Noah’s point of view. Presently Perfect is the ideal blend of new written material and scenes from Present Perfect that have now been written from an alternate point of view. Although we essentially have the same story, the content of this new novel adds so much depth to Tweet’s perception of events.
I remember when I read Present Perfect. I struggled to understand Noah’s motivations for his actions. What was he thinking when Tweet was pushing him away? Did he truly understand her struggle? Why did Noah make the choices that he did in Present Perfect? Was Noah considering Tweet’s feelings while he was dating other girls? I found it very interesting to learn the truth behind his relationships with Brittani in high school and Brooke in college.
The very best part of Presently Perfect is the new material found towards the end of the novel. There is now so much more to Noah and Tweet’s story. I cried tears while I was reading what happens between Noah and Tweet (beyond the end of the first novel). And I think Alison Bailey wrote the perfect epilogue for her series! I love this couple’s story. I really do. I have anticipated the release of Presently Perfect for several months, and I am excited to say this novel met my expectations! I am giving Presently Perfect a 4.5 star rating!
Back in August of 2013, I read Present Perfect after noticing it available for purchase on Amazon. This debut novel from Alison G. Bailey was so special for me that I named it one of my two favorite stand-alone novels of 2013. At the time, I was unaware the author would be expanding this novel into a series. Present Perfect is full of angst. It’s a friends to lovers story about Amanda Kelly (Tweet) and Noah Stewart. Bailey followed up Present Perfect with Past Imperfect, a novel about Brad Johnson, a secondary character from Present Perfect. Much to my surprise, earlier this year, I discovered Bailey was writing an alternate point of view novel about Noah and Tweet to finish out her Perfect series!
Present Perfect is told from Amanda’s point of view. In Present Perfect, we learn Amanda is consumed by feelings of worthlessness. Because she is obsessed with being perfect, she struggles to control every aspect of her life. Although Amanda is constantly plagued by insecurity and self-doubt, the one thing she is absolutely sure of is her love for Noah. Noah has always been a part of her life. He is her best friend, and she can’t imagine a life without him. But her feelings for Noah are changing. If she begins a romantic relationship with Noah, she fears that she will lose him. What if it ends badly? She questions how they could possibly remain in each other’s lives.
With Presently Perfect, we are now able to experience their story from Noah’s point of view. Presently Perfect is the ideal blend of new written material and scenes from Present Perfect that have now been written from an alternate point of view. Although we essentially have the same story, the content of this new novel adds so much depth to Tweet’s perception of events.
I remember when I read Present Perfect. I struggled to understand Noah’s motivations for his actions. What was he thinking when Tweet was pushing him away? Did he truly understand her struggle? Why did Noah make the choices that he did in Present Perfect? Was Noah considering Tweet’s feelings while he was dating other girls? I found it very interesting to learn the truth behind his relationships with Brittani in high school and Brooke in college.
The very best part of Presently Perfect is the new material found towards the end of the novel. There is now so much more to Noah and Tweet’s story. I cried tears while I was reading what happens between Noah and Tweet (beyond the end of the first novel). And I think Alison Bailey wrote the perfect epilogue for her series! I love this couple’s story. I really do. I have anticipated the release of Presently Perfect for several months, and I am excited to say this novel met my expectations! I am giving Presently Perfect a 4.5 star rating!
December 13, 2014
Seeing as Present Perfect is one of only a handful of books to induce a full-fledged ugly cry, it was with some trepidation that I approached its companion novel, Presently Perfect. As the saying goes, there are two sides to every story and I was eager to fill in the blanks in the tumultuous love story between Noah and Tweet, but this time viewing the story from Noah's perspective. I a self-professed wimp when it comes to angst and, while I knew how the story would end, the process to arrive at the ending was just as emotionally gripping as the first time around. Through Noah's perspective, Presently Perfect relives all of the milestones along Tweet and Noah's friends-to-lovers journey, with a little something extra for fans of the Perfect series.
I'll admit that there were times I wasn't Noah's biggest fan in Present Perfect. To be perfectly frank, there were also numerous occasions where I wanted to throttle Tweet for some of her ill-advised decisions, but it made it easier knowing what she was thinking at any given moment. Luckily Presently Perfect sheds some light on Noah's mindset, relating the confusion he experiences as his once comfortable relationship with his best friend turns complicated. I appreciated getting the chance to know the struggle he went through alongside Tweet as they attempted to navigate through the many roadblocks in their relationship.
You would think that knowing the beginning, middle, and end of a story would soften the blow of the narrative's emotional impact, but that wasn't the case with Presently Perfect. I expected my feelings to be condensed the second time around but, if anything, I was even more devastated because I just wanted to skip the pain and jealousy that Noah and Tweet put each other through. Their relationship was messy and dysfunctional, but the unerring love they had for each other overpowered everything else. Reliving both the joy and heartache of Noah and Tweet's romance was more than worth it to be able to read the book's epilogue, which had me grinning from ear to ear and marveling at how far these characters have come.
*complimentary copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review
I'll admit that there were times I wasn't Noah's biggest fan in Present Perfect. To be perfectly frank, there were also numerous occasions where I wanted to throttle Tweet for some of her ill-advised decisions, but it made it easier knowing what she was thinking at any given moment. Luckily Presently Perfect sheds some light on Noah's mindset, relating the confusion he experiences as his once comfortable relationship with his best friend turns complicated. I appreciated getting the chance to know the struggle he went through alongside Tweet as they attempted to navigate through the many roadblocks in their relationship.
You would think that knowing the beginning, middle, and end of a story would soften the blow of the narrative's emotional impact, but that wasn't the case with Presently Perfect. I expected my feelings to be condensed the second time around but, if anything, I was even more devastated because I just wanted to skip the pain and jealousy that Noah and Tweet put each other through. Their relationship was messy and dysfunctional, but the unerring love they had for each other overpowered everything else. Reliving both the joy and heartache of Noah and Tweet's romance was more than worth it to be able to read the book's epilogue, which had me grinning from ear to ear and marveling at how far these characters have come.
*complimentary copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review
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