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You're Mine #2
You've Always Been Mine
PAIGE
When Erik left town, I thought my world had ended. Even at the tender age of ten, I knew how hard my life would be without him. And as I grow older, as the letters between us became sparse to nonexistent, I can’t help but feel like a wall has been built around my heart.
There is only one boy for me, and I know I’ll never see him again.
ERIK
She was my best friend, the only person I knew I couldn’t live without.
But we had to leave each other.
Time went on, we drifted apart, and it always felt like I’d left a piece of myself back with her. But I’m a man now, a wounded Marine, and fate brings me back to the one girl who completes me.
Paige has always been mine, and now it’s time to prove that to her.
Warning: Tighten that seat belt because you’re about to go on an over-the-top, totally unbelievable ride. Featuring a possessive and devoted hero who saved himself for that one girl, it’ll still have that sugary-sweet aftertaste you crave. Don’t forget that cold glass of water, because you’ll need it for the heat this book—and Erik—is packing.
When Erik left town, I thought my world had ended. Even at the tender age of ten, I knew how hard my life would be without him. And as I grow older, as the letters between us became sparse to nonexistent, I can’t help but feel like a wall has been built around my heart.
There is only one boy for me, and I know I’ll never see him again.
ERIK
She was my best friend, the only person I knew I couldn’t live without.
But we had to leave each other.
Time went on, we drifted apart, and it always felt like I’d left a piece of myself back with her. But I’m a man now, a wounded Marine, and fate brings me back to the one girl who completes me.
Paige has always been mine, and now it’s time to prove that to her.
Warning: Tighten that seat belt because you’re about to go on an over-the-top, totally unbelievable ride. Featuring a possessive and devoted hero who saved himself for that one girl, it’ll still have that sugary-sweet aftertaste you crave. Don’t forget that cold glass of water, because you’ll need it for the heat this book—and Erik—is packing.
104 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2017
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Jenika Snow
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Email: Jenika_Snow@yahoo.com
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February 15, 2017
"I love you, Paige. It might have started off as a child’s love back in the day, but it only took one look in your blue eyes to let me know that what I feel for you is down to my very soul ."
A heartwarming second chance romance.
Paige and Erik have been best friends since kindergarten, and for the next four years they’d been inseparable until the day they said good-bye when Erik’s family moved away to a different state. Heartbroken, Erik and Paige vowed then to stay connected. For a time they exchanged letters, but those letters they wrote back and forth grew less and less as the years went on. They drifted apart and lost contact, but they never stopped thinking about each other.
Twelve years later, fate brings Erik back to the one girl he has always considered his soul mate. At the age of 22 he’s now a man, a former Marine, and no longer the kid he was when he left Paige behind. A lot has changed in the years, they both have, and not only physically. They are now reunited and the strong connection they shared when they were kids is still there, stronger than ever. Except that Paige and Erik have grown up and their friendship is not anymore the only thing they crave.
This was a short, borderline sickeningly sweet story featuring a virgin hero and heroine. Although this book is totally drama free with a minimal build-up and lot of cheesiness, I enjoyed it nonetheless. For me, the sweetest story by Jenika Snow.
A heartwarming second chance romance.
Paige and Erik have been best friends since kindergarten, and for the next four years they’d been inseparable until the day they said good-bye when Erik’s family moved away to a different state. Heartbroken, Erik and Paige vowed then to stay connected. For a time they exchanged letters, but those letters they wrote back and forth grew less and less as the years went on. They drifted apart and lost contact, but they never stopped thinking about each other.
Twelve years later, fate brings Erik back to the one girl he has always considered his soul mate. At the age of 22 he’s now a man, a former Marine, and no longer the kid he was when he left Paige behind. A lot has changed in the years, they both have, and not only physically. They are now reunited and the strong connection they shared when they were kids is still there, stronger than ever. Except that Paige and Erik have grown up and their friendship is not anymore the only thing they crave.
This was a short, borderline sickeningly sweet story featuring a virgin hero and heroine. Although this book is totally drama free with a minimal build-up and lot of cheesiness, I enjoyed it nonetheless. For me, the sweetest story by Jenika Snow.
January 12, 2017
I'M SICK TODAY SO THIS WILL BE SHORT!
The whole book was just...
I won't waste my time or yours with the complete run down of plot because for me, it was silly at best.
Here is the deal, when they were 10 years old he gave her a string, 12 years later he came back to give her everything else!
That was basically all it came down to.
For me, there was not enough character development and I wasn't that invested in them.
I really didn't care.
No drama = NO FUN!
I know, too much drama can suck, but NO F*CKING DRAMA SUCKS WAY WAY WORST.
Now, I gave it 3 stars because it's safe and they are both virgins and blah blah all that good stuff.
But honestly, this book is just boring...I mean sooo boring. I was hoping her roommate would come back and create some drama or something would happens other than stupid sex... DEAR GOD, I AM VERY SICK!
Did I just say that...
Seriously, worth a read as a short break from more engaging reads but NOT worth a reread in my opinion.
Happy reading!
The whole book was just...
I won't waste my time or yours with the complete run down of plot because for me, it was silly at best.
Here is the deal, when they were 10 years old he gave her a string, 12 years later he came back to give her everything else!
That was basically all it came down to.
For me, there was not enough character development and I wasn't that invested in them.
I really didn't care.
No drama = NO FUN!
I know, too much drama can suck, but NO F*CKING DRAMA SUCKS WAY WAY WORST.
Now, I gave it 3 stars because it's safe and they are both virgins and blah blah all that good stuff.
But honestly, this book is just boring...I mean sooo boring. I was hoping her roommate would come back and create some drama or something would happens other than stupid sex... DEAR GOD, I AM VERY SICK!
Did I just say that...
Seriously, worth a read as a short break from more engaging reads but NOT worth a reread in my opinion.
Happy reading!
February 7, 2017
"My cock was hard, my heart was full of love for this girl, and I knew I'd never let her go."
Sometimes being in love can be so simple...
A feel-good story about an innocent love. The main couple has to be mature enough to embrace it and live their happy ending.
Eric and Paige were best friends when they where children. 10 years old. They were destined to be together, but later on the circumstances kept them apart. They will need to wait 12 years to grow up and meet again.
Eric was a Marine until he got deployed and injured. Paige has never left town and now she is studying at the local community college. They have already experienced life without each other and now they are able to judge, to compare and to realize that when they are apart their life has no meaning.
If you like uncomplicated love stories where everything falls into place when the right time comes, then this book is for you.
Sometimes being in love can be so simple...
A feel-good story about an innocent love. The main couple has to be mature enough to embrace it and live their happy ending.
Eric and Paige were best friends when they where children. 10 years old. They were destined to be together, but later on the circumstances kept them apart. They will need to wait 12 years to grow up and meet again.
Eric was a Marine until he got deployed and injured. Paige has never left town and now she is studying at the local community college. They have already experienced life without each other and now they are able to judge, to compare and to realize that when they are apart their life has no meaning.
If you like uncomplicated love stories where everything falls into place when the right time comes, then this book is for you.
February 7, 2017
I adore these sweet, hot and smutty short stories! Absolutely safe! I love that they never forgot each other....he didn't go and sleep with every girl because he couldn't have the one he wanted.
-no cheating
-no ow/om drama whatsoever
-no pushing away
-cute epilogue but I still wanted more
Bravo, Ms Snow....keep these sugary nuggets coming!
-no cheating
-no ow/om drama whatsoever
-no pushing away
-cute epilogue but I still wanted more
Bravo, Ms Snow....keep these sugary nuggets coming!
January 10, 2017
My only complaint is I wish it was longer. Erik, the H, was absolute perfection.
February 16, 2017
3 stars!
"You've have always been mine" is the story of Paige, and Erik, they have known each other forever they're best friends but at age ten Erik, moves away and they lose touch over the years. Years later Erik, comes back to his hometown not a boy anymore but, a tall, gorgeous and tattooed hunk, ready to claim Paige. His never forgotten her and knows she's the one for him. When they first meet again it's clear they both feel the pull.
This was a quick read, so everything in the story moved along fairly quickly. Once Paige/Erik see each other, there's doubt, no drama just two people that have been away from each other and don't want to waste any more time. I love their connection, their love was soul deep and the fact that they both waited for each other made it even more special.
I rated it three stars since it's a quick read but also because there was a little too much inner thoughts from the MC. Other than that it was a very sweet, and sexy read. Yup, OTT in the loving but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
This was my second book by this author and I plan on checking out more of her books.❤
"You've have always been mine" is the story of Paige, and Erik, they have known each other forever they're best friends but at age ten Erik, moves away and they lose touch over the years. Years later Erik, comes back to his hometown not a boy anymore but, a tall, gorgeous and tattooed hunk, ready to claim Paige. His never forgotten her and knows she's the one for him. When they first meet again it's clear they both feel the pull.
This was a quick read, so everything in the story moved along fairly quickly. Once Paige/Erik see each other, there's doubt, no drama just two people that have been away from each other and don't want to waste any more time. I love their connection, their love was soul deep and the fact that they both waited for each other made it even more special.
I rated it three stars since it's a quick read but also because there was a little too much inner thoughts from the MC. Other than that it was a very sweet, and sexy read. Yup, OTT in the loving but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
This was my second book by this author and I plan on checking out more of her books.❤
January 10, 2017
**3.5 stars**
I didn't like this one as good as the first. It wasn't as swoon worthy to me and I just didn't feel their connection as much. I'm still looking forward to more in this series though.
I didn't like this one as good as the first. It wasn't as swoon worthy to me and I just didn't feel their connection as much. I'm still looking forward to more in this series though.
February 7, 2017
This book was ok. I mean it was sugary sweet but I expected more. I thought Paige would have been mad at the Erik for not writing. You know since the synopsis said she hardened her heart???
Anyway didn't happen. They lost touch because life happened but they both knew the other was meant for them so they both stayed away from the opposite sex. I didn't hate the couple, I also didn't love them. lol I wanted SPICE!! Let's mix it up. We get nothing. Everything was easy peezy lemon squeezy. He comes back and bam! It's love love love
And then comes more love, and even more love.
Then it ends. You get two epilogues but even those were a big pile of mush. It's not a bad book, I just wanted more. I need the drama.
Anyway didn't happen. They lost touch because life happened but they both knew the other was meant for them so they both stayed away from the opposite sex. I didn't hate the couple, I also didn't love them. lol I wanted SPICE!! Let's mix it up. We get nothing. Everything was easy peezy lemon squeezy. He comes back and bam! It's love love love
And then comes more love, and even more love.
Then it ends. You get two epilogues but even those were a big pile of mush. It's not a bad book, I just wanted more. I need the drama.
January 11, 2017
I absolutely adored this book. Both MC's were great and Jenika did a really good job building the sexual tension. I found myself reading the last few chapters quickly just so I could get to the sex - and it was hot!
Decent epilogue but I wish it was more.
I would recommend this short quick read to anyone and everyone - even if you've been burned by Jenika in the past I encourage you to give this one a try!
Decent epilogue but I wish it was more.
I would recommend this short quick read to anyone and everyone - even if you've been burned by Jenika in the past I encourage you to give this one a try!
February 19, 2017
4/5
Hot fast safe read
Both virgins
Hot fast safe read
Both virgins
January 11, 2017
Even though I wasn't really in the mood for this type of book, the story completely won me over. So sweet and perfect!
February 17, 2017
Super short, super sweet and super steamy.
Do you really need to know anything else? :)
(Also free on KU)
On to the next!
April 8, 2017
If you are looking for a super sweet, hot, first time love novella than I would definitely recommend this.
February 7, 2017
++SPOILERS++
4 stars
I always like romances when the H & h have known/loved each other since childhood (and waited for each other).
This was totally sweet
Zero conflict, very hot and totally safe.
Why did it lose a star? The typical "cringeworthy" words:
Pussy hole
Slit
Pussy lips
Just to quote a few. Not to mention the fact it has no conflict.
Overall, an enjoyable quickie.
4 stars
I always like romances when the H & h have known/loved each other since childhood (and waited for each other).
This was totally sweet
Zero conflict, very hot and totally safe.
Why did it lose a star? The typical "cringeworthy" words:
Pussy hole
Slit
Pussy lips
Just to quote a few. Not to mention the fact it has no conflict.
Overall, an enjoyable quickie.
March 19, 2017
3.5 stars!
February 7, 2017
While this story is not a clean read, there is a sweetness to the romance between our heroine and hero that other category romance novels don't always have. They were friends when they were ten years old and even at that young age they knew they had a connection (which influenced the next 10+ years of their lives). Heart strings tugged.
Warning: Not a clean read, the (shall we say) romantic portion of their relationship lasts several chapters.
A quick romance for people who want to adore their main characters. A smart female lead who has a degree in Economics (you go, girl!) to a Purple Heart recipient (with a heart of gold).
3.5/3.75 stars generously rounded to 4. (I suppose I really appreciated the cuteness.) <3
Warning: Not a clean read, the (shall we say) romantic portion of their relationship lasts several chapters.
A quick romance for people who want to adore their main characters. A smart female lead who has a degree in Economics (you go, girl!) to a Purple Heart recipient (with a heart of gold).
3.5/3.75 stars generously rounded to 4. (I suppose I really appreciated the cuteness.) <3
August 14, 2017
Erik was Paige's best friend when they were kids but when they were ten, Erik's family moved away. Erik and Paige had a connection that no one ever got close too, now Erik is an adult and back for Paige. He knows she is his other half and now is going to take the time to prove they belong together.
I wish this story was just a tad bit longer, very fun read. I really enjoyed the way that Erik reintroduced himself to Paige, definitely sizzle on each page.
I wish this story was just a tad bit longer, very fun read. I really enjoyed the way that Erik reintroduced himself to Paige, definitely sizzle on each page.
September 21, 2017
So sweet
Military man and a virgin to boot! They were inseparable since they met in kindergarten, but circumstances had separated them at age 10. However neither forgot the other and both of them saved themselves until they could be together again.
Military man and a virgin to boot! They were inseparable since they met in kindergarten, but circumstances had separated them at age 10. However neither forgot the other and both of them saved themselves until they could be together again.
March 22, 2019
3.5 stars
April 17, 2021
Ugh, I am such a sucker for virgin Heroes. Erik and Paige were best friends from kindergarten until they were 10. Erik had to move away and they sort of kept in touch by letters for 3 years but eventually their friendship tapered off and they lost touch.
Now Erik is 22, just got out of the military, and is moving back to the town where Paige lives. They’ve never really forgotten each other and Erik was never with another girl because he always had Paige on his mind. Same thing with Paige.
So they spend time together and the connection they had when they were kids is still there... except there’s a bunch of lust floating around there too. Soooo cue the sexytime. Yum yum.
The epilogue was pretty cute.
It was a cute read but honestly the higher rating is just for the fact that Erik is a virgin and the whole childhood best friends thing. And no OW drama. Throw all that together and I’m a happy girl. The story was just kinda generic but good enough to read once.
3.75⭐️
POV: Dual 1st person
Now Erik is 22, just got out of the military, and is moving back to the town where Paige lives. They’ve never really forgotten each other and Erik was never with another girl because he always had Paige on his mind. Same thing with Paige.
So they spend time together and the connection they had when they were kids is still there... except there’s a bunch of lust floating around there too. Soooo cue the sexytime. Yum yum.
The epilogue was pretty cute.
It was a cute read but honestly the higher rating is just for the fact that Erik is a virgin and the whole childhood best friends thing. And no OW drama. Throw all that together and I’m a happy girl. The story was just kinda generic but good enough to read once.
3.75⭐️
POV: Dual 1st person
January 9, 2017
4.5 stars for this super sweet soul mate couple.
I adored this story, so sweet. Paige & Erik are best friends when they are little, but Erik's family moves when they are 10. They try to stay in touch but eventually it becomes very difficult. Fast forward 12 years and Erik is moving back to town, hoping she is still there. This is the only reason I didn't give this sweet story 5 stars....I don't like a huge time apart, especially if it is in the couples control. So I understand the first 8 years....but after that...not so much. And these 2 obviously were soul mates, so it breaks my heart a little that they didn't find each other right away. Love like this should never be separated.
But it all turned out perfect, these 2 never got over each other and they also were never with anyone else...so we got 2 super sweet virgins, which I adore. Very sweet soul mate story.
I adored this story, so sweet. Paige & Erik are best friends when they are little, but Erik's family moves when they are 10. They try to stay in touch but eventually it becomes very difficult. Fast forward 12 years and Erik is moving back to town, hoping she is still there. This is the only reason I didn't give this sweet story 5 stars....I don't like a huge time apart, especially if it is in the couples control. So I understand the first 8 years....but after that...not so much. And these 2 obviously were soul mates, so it breaks my heart a little that they didn't find each other right away. Love like this should never be separated.
But it all turned out perfect, these 2 never got over each other and they also were never with anyone else...so we got 2 super sweet virgins, which I adore. Very sweet soul mate story.
February 5, 2017
Short love story between childhood sweethearts Eric and Paige.
When they are separate as kids, they never thought they would drift apart. But they do.
Many years later Eric returns as a war veteran and Paige now works at a diner.
What I liked was the hesitancy when they met years later. It wasn't all "I'm seeing you after 10+ years but let's bang immediately" (I mean they do bang like 1 day later but I'm good with that)
Really sweet epilogue
Safe read
4/5
When they are separate as kids, they never thought they would drift apart. But they do.
Many years later Eric returns as a war veteran and Paige now works at a diner.
What I liked was the hesitancy when they met years later. It wasn't all "I'm seeing you after 10+ years but let's bang immediately" (I mean they do bang like 1 day later but I'm good with that)
Really sweet epilogue
Safe read
4/5
December 18, 2019
This was a cute best friends to lovers who find one another again. The two were inseparable at 10 and after Erik's family move away ten years passes. But upon his return home, all Erik cares about his claiming his girl. It was obviously super rushed and there wasn't much plot but it was a good story. I didn't really connect with the characters because we don't really get a whole bunch of story aside from them reconnecting.
January 10, 2017
A sexy, sweet and short novella about childhood friends Erik and Paige. Erik had to leave Blue Springs with his Mom at 10 years old. They tried to keep the connection by writing through the years but life happened and they lost touch. Erik enlisted in the Marines, got hurt and went home. After 12 years, Erik and his Mom decided to go back to Blue Springs and live there. That is when they saw each other again. The heat between the two of them were tangible. I really enjoyed reading their story and the epilogue was sweet.
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October 28, 2021Apparently I read this a while ago, but I can't remember it so not sure how to rate this.
August 20, 2021
Another short book...
October 28, 2021
3.5 stars
Short, sweet and sexy. Torn apart as kids, reconnected as adults, double virgins
Short, sweet and sexy. Torn apart as kids, reconnected as adults, double virgins
March 16, 2022
The couple: Erik and Paige
Romance genre: friends to lovers
Series: You're Mine
Length: 104 pages
Plot: Erik and Paige were best friends, but when they were ten, he moved away. They've stayed in touch, kind of, and now that he's out of the military, he's coming home for his girl.
Commentary: There wasn't a lot of substance to this one. The couple started to drift apart while they were separated, which is perfectly normal since they were only ten years old when Erik moved away. But they were never far from each other's minds, so much so that when he left the military, he came home not to a place, but to Paige. They were friends, then they were apart, then they were back together. So there wasn't really any conflict to drive the story, but it was still a quick, sweet read - what I think of as a lunchtime read.
Previous book in the series: Say You're Mine
Next book in the series: Until Forever
Romance genre: friends to lovers
Series: You're Mine
Length: 104 pages
Plot: Erik and Paige were best friends, but when they were ten, he moved away. They've stayed in touch, kind of, and now that he's out of the military, he's coming home for his girl.
Commentary: There wasn't a lot of substance to this one. The couple started to drift apart while they were separated, which is perfectly normal since they were only ten years old when Erik moved away. But they were never far from each other's minds, so much so that when he left the military, he came home not to a place, but to Paige. They were friends, then they were apart, then they were back together. So there wasn't really any conflict to drive the story, but it was still a quick, sweet read - what I think of as a lunchtime read.
Previous book in the series: Say You're Mine
Next book in the series: Until Forever
January 14, 2017
Jenika Snow returns to her You're Mine series with another sweet and sexy story. This time, we meet Paige and Erik. They were childhood friends separated when Erik and his family moved away when he and Paige were ten years old. Paige felt like she lots a part of herself when he moved and though they wrote, over time, even the letters stopped. It didn't matter though, because she never forgot the boy she cared so much about. Erik never forgot Paige either, saving himself for her all of these years. Now that he's out of the Marines, he's back and ready to show Paige they were always meant to be together. This has the fabulous alpha possessive hero with a sexy and incredibly sweet storyline Snow does so well. Highly recommended.
January 22, 2017
So sweet! You've Always Been Mine is the second book in the You're Mine series.
Paige and Erik were best friends until the age of ten when Erik's parents moved them away. They tried to stay in touch with each other, but life happened and as they grew up they slowly drifted apart. Twelve years later, Erik and his mom are moving back to town. He hopes Paige hasn't moved on with someone else because he plans on claiming the girl that stole his heart all those years ago.
This was a fast, sexy happy ending romance. Paige and Erik are the sweetest characters and both loved and never forgot the other person. Once they reconnect it's as if no time passed.
Paige and Erik were best friends until the age of ten when Erik's parents moved them away. They tried to stay in touch with each other, but life happened and as they grew up they slowly drifted apart. Twelve years later, Erik and his mom are moving back to town. He hopes Paige hasn't moved on with someone else because he plans on claiming the girl that stole his heart all those years ago.
This was a fast, sexy happy ending romance. Paige and Erik are the sweetest characters and both loved and never forgot the other person. Once they reconnect it's as if no time passed.
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