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Lines We Forget

J.E. Warren (Goodreads Author)

3.80 · Rating details · 71 ratings · 12 reviews

Love never comes easy, especially to those who aren’t prepared for it…
Twenty-four-year-old musician Charlie Stone has always played the classics. It’s just another day of playing the same old songs until he notices her—Anna Garrett, a beauty with cold-bitten, rosy cheeks and a coffee cup clutched in her hands.

Five songs later, and she’s still standing there. He vows to s ...more

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Sep 03, 2017 Alice (Married To Books) rated it liked it

Shelves: alice-reads-adult-fiction, on-my-kindle, read-in-2017

I remember purchasing this book on Kindle over a year ago when it was free and came up quite randomly on recommended books based on your purchases list. After seeing from the blurb that it was a romance with music involved, I immediately jumped at the chance. However from the difference between reading dates, it is clear to see that honestly, I struggled to finish it.

Charlie is a busker on the streets of London and one day by chance notices a woman called Anna holding a cup of takeaway coffee an ...more

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Mar 22, 2016 Cristina (My Tiny Obsessions) rated it liked it

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When the author asked me if I would like to review this book, I was super happy. New adult is right up my alley, and the premise sounded good, and it was in London? Sign me up! So as you can imagine, I really really wanted to love this book… I didn’t though.

The writing was the main reason I couldn’t quite enjoy this book. The book is told on the 3rd person, present tense, and so far so good, my problem was that it was a very complentative and introspective writing, with very little dialogue and very deep and emotional thoughts. Which is fine, actually, it was kind of beautiful at times, but I also found it slow, sometimes boring and unnecessary. To be honest it’s just not what I’m looking for while reading a contemporary romance.

Now, the story itself is interesting, it’s the story of a relationship, its ups and mostly downs, during 2 years. Charlie and Anna meet, they date, they fall in love, and they have to face real, day to day obstacles in their relationship. Is there’s one thing that this relationship is, is REAL. This also means that there are a lot of small things and conflicts, and not major ones, which made the first 60% of the book really slow.

I liked Charlie, he was a romantic and shy guy, a little lost and he was relatable. I couldn’t find any connection to Anna, however, I actually finished the book still uncertain about her and how I felt about her. And while their relationship was sweet at times, I was never 100% sold on it.

In the end, I had a lot of problems with this book, I found it slow and somewhat boring. I do think it is a real portrayal of a relationship, with small issues taking their toll on the day to day, such as lack of money, distance, or even the weather, but ultimately is not what I look forward to read in a contemporary romance. I do think it’s definitly a “me” problem and not a book problem, because I can totally see how this book might appeal to a lot of you. So, my suggestion is read it, maybe you’ll fall in love with it. :) ...more

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Mar 14, 2016 Aira Cabrera rated it really liked it

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I haven't read a contemporary book like this in a while, so I'm really pleased that I enjoyed this one.

I loved how Anna and Charlie met. It was pure romcom swoony first sightings. The characters in this book did have to face some difficulties, but it wasn't over the top, and it added well to the story.

Charlie was adorable. He was seriously so sweet and kind hearted. I loved him! Anna was spirited and also quite lovable. They were from ...more

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Mar 05, 2016 Mybooklatte rated it really liked it

4 BROWN EYED STARS !!!

Lines We Forget by J.E Warren is a very enjoyable read. Its a sweet love story which is very well written and the innocence will tug at your heartstrings. Its not complicated, yet its engaging. Its written in a time-lapse fashion, that will reveal the strength and weaknesses of their relationships over the time. I really like the simplicity of the story and it felt realistic and not some obnoxious fantasy. A very cute, romantic and fascinating tal ...more

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Mar 10, 2016 Tina rated it really liked it

This debut novel is a sweet and realistic look at young love. It has everything you expect see in real life situations: the anticipation of the first kiss, the spark of passion that draws to people together, the comradery and friendship of a new relationship. There are many ups and downs in this book that are viewed through a lenses of authenticity, giving the reader a story that sounds like one you would hear from a friend while sharing tales of love and loss. Lines We Forget features two very This debut novel is a sweet and realistic look at young love. It has everything you expect see in real life situations: the anticipation of the first kiss, the spark of passion that draws to people together, the comradery and friendship of a new relationship. There are many ups and downs in this book that are viewed through a lenses of authenticity, giving the reader a story that sounds like one you would hear from a friend while sharing tales of love and loss. Lines We Forget features two very real and flawed characters, two people who have high hopes and expectations for what they want from life. Charlie and Anna meet by chance and fate intervenes. These two are struggling in their separate realities and a spark between them gives hope to situations that are at times frustrating and disheartening. When you read their story, you cannot help but be caught up in their adventures. Friendship and instant attraction deepens into love. These two come from different backgrounds but together they create a reality that is sweet, brimming with hope for the future and a safe place from the harsh moments of life.

One thing that makes this book a great contemporary romance is that it is real. Anna and Charlie fight and they make up. They jump to conclusions, creating drama and angst. They must learn to trust one another and support each other. These two become a couple you root for. You watch their relationship develop over years and it is a slow burn. The story and relationship flows so very well. There is not a HUGE life altering and life shattering moment that destroys everything and an over the top reconciliation. Instead, it is a gritty reality of what life is like.

The writing is good in this book, giving the reader access to both Anna and Charlies thoughts. We are able to understand their reasoning and feel their heartache when things go wrong. They are both experiencing young growing love, a kind of love that takes a piece of your heart and soul. Warren does a great job of fulfilling the expectations of the reader and giving a story that is sweet, real, and hopeful. I am excited to see what else she comes up with. ...more

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Mar 07, 2016 Jane Hunt rated it really liked it

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This is an unusual love story set in London. Charlie is a musician who despite his privileged background craves a simpler life, filled with music, which he funds working in a music shop and busking outside a London Underground station. Country girl Anna works in London, living the dream; except she doesn’t like her job or her bitchy colleagues and is ...more

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Mar 16, 2016 A.J. Norris rated it really liked it

This a a sweet tale about young love which is often beautiful, confusing and terrifying all at the same time. Lines We Forget is written in first person, present tense and is well written. I enjoyed the sometimes humorous banter between the main characters and laughed out loud at some points. The characters were believable.

Overall, I liked the story but I have to deduct one star in the rating because there were a couple of places in the book that dragged on a little too long without action or di ...more

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Feb 15, 2018 Stephenee rated it it was ok · review of another edition

This book was a DNF (did not finish) - I couldn't get into it. The plot was slow, the characters were not at all relatable or compelling. I tried to get into this book several times, but just couldn't. I very rarely leave a book unfinished but this one was just a no go for me. ...more

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Feb 26, 2016 Ryley (Ryley Reads) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: received-for-review, contemporary-fiction, standalone, new-adult, read-in-2016

Thanks so much to the author for providing me with an eARC for review. All opinions are my own.

Ok, where do I start? I really enjoyed this book. I found it had just the right amount of fluff, without being mind-numbing.

Let's talk about the two main characters, Charlie and Anna. Charlie is your quintessential, blond, British, guitar playing, singing male lead. He is witty and smart, and I knew from the very beginning that I was going to like him. Anna, on the other hand, is a little snarky, and Thanks so much to the author for providing me with an eARC for review. All opinions are my own.

Ok, where do I start? I really enjoyed this book. I found it had just the right amount of fluff, without being mind-numbing.

Let's talk about the two main characters, Charlie and Anna. Charlie is your quintessential, blond, British, guitar playing, singing male lead. He is witty and smart, and I knew from the very beginning that I was going to like him. Anna, on the other hand, is a little snarky, and at times, was a little bit annoying. I just found that Charlie was putting more work into the relationship, and she kept putting herself first. Now, I'm not saying that she should bend herself to Charlie's wishes, but she just kept making decisions based on her pride that effected both of them, but didn't take into consideration what his feelings would be.

This was your typical insta-love set up, but it didn't feel insta-lovey. They saw each other from afar and decided to get a coffee. It wasn't like they met, fell in love instantly and got married the next day, but it was a fairly quick meeting. I think, just because of the way the story is written, you can feel the tension and chemistry, even before they meet. Their relationship started quick, and went well, and then there was a misunderstanding, they got back together, then another argument, etc. Like I said, it was a very typical layout for a contemporary.

I do think, however, that this story was still good. The issues they had, they weren't petty issues. They were real-life, could happen to anyone issues. That being said, this was still a fairly light read, I read it in pretty much three sittings, staying up way to late for two of them, in the span of around 24 hours. It's the perfect, quick contemporary read that doesn't make you ball your eyes out, but it isn't so dramatic and reused that it makes you want to throw the book across the room.

Ok, this has been kind of an all over the place review, but trust me, if you are looking for a book with some funny moments, some serious moments, and is a fairly quick read, this is the book for you! ...more

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Mar 28, 2016 Jennie rated it liked it

The writing wasn't good enough to overlook such a boring storyline. Sorry but I can't recommend this one. ...more

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Apr 21, 2016 Chantelle Hazelden rated it it was amazing

A nice easy read, a sweet romance that has just the right amount of feels.

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J.E.Warren currently resides in a somewhat sleepy seaside town, and is a British Romance/YA writer who has a long standing love for milky tea, travel, shaggy haired 90’s band Hanson, and small dogs.

She enjoys writing and bringing to life realistic and relatable characters, especially strong, sharp and savvy females who aren’t afraid to speak their mind.

Music has always played a big part in her lif ...more