Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1) in The Indie Bookshelf

May 26, 2012 Lise *friends don't flag* rated it it was amazing

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I read this back in May and never reviewed but just found a couple of images on Pinterest and had to save them. Love Lucas!

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Jul 10, 2012 Andrea Randall rated it really liked it

This is my first read from this author, and I am definitely drawn to read her other works!
The subject matter is heavy, but it doesn't feel heavy because it doesn't come from a place of condemnation, but rather reality. Tammara took great care in the reality of these difficult situations in a college setting; what friends think/do, what bystanders think/do, and what the Greek community thinks/does.

The friendships were honest and felt real, without being overwhelming. The language used was fantast This is my first read from this author, and I am definitely drawn to read her other works!
The subject matter is heavy, but it doesn't feel heavy because it doesn't come from a place of condemnation, but rather reality. Tammara took great care in the reality of these difficult situations in a college setting; what friends think/do, what bystanders think/do, and what the Greek community thinks/does.

The friendships were honest and felt real, without being overwhelming. The language used was fantastic. Sure there was a fair amount of cursing and otherwise colorful language but, again, that's the reality- not the airbrushed version. The vernacular is current, popular, and amusing. I laughed out loud many times, remembering my own college experience not that long ago.

I deeply appreciated the back stories not becoming lost in the main story. While Kennedy didn't dominate the book, I felt him and even grew to feel his frustration at himself by the end of the book. I LOVED Erin, and loved that she was a 2nd strong female in this story- a story can never have too many strong females :)

As the member of a national sorority, I felt the Greek system was portrayed fairly and accurately; for better and for worse. The conversation in the sorority meeting is one that has happened in various incarnations in chapter meetings across the country. It's true that it only takes ONE strong-headed woman to say "cut the bull and let's stand together"

Some of the things that happened emotionally with Lucas and Jacqueline I wished had happened sooner, so we could go deeper in to them, rather than a tear and "do you want me to leave?" However, again, that IS the way some things happen, that the space between two people physically is filled/stuffed with so much emotion that there is only room for a single tear, or nothing at all.

This book needs to find its way in to every high school senior English class. And, since that's not likely to happen, I want every parent of a high school girl to buy this for their daughter. It might be the best high school graduation present they get. ...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Kelly 'Perusing Princesses blog' rated it really liked it

This is a lovely story, and Lucas is well worthy of making the 'book boyfriend' list.

Jacqueline is a great Heroine,and I admired her courage.

I am a slightly mature reader (in my 30's) and I was concerned that this college drama would be a little immature for me, but I was proven wrong. This story captured me from the first few pages (although they were pretty tense), and kept me turning those pages until 1am.

I personally would have liked to have seen a little more elaboration on the intimacy mom ...more

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May 25, 2012 Courtney rated it it was amazing

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I fell in love with every aspect of this book...especially Lucas! This was such an amzingly touching love story. I really enjoyed reading about Jacqueline because she wasn't just a victim. She was strong and honest and I belived this story and fell in love right along with her and Lucas! ...more

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Jun 11, 2012 Valerie rated it it was amazing

I loved this book!! So many layers to the book-- the love story, the friendships, the awareness brought to rape and victims as well as the encouragement to empower women to defend themselves and be prepared. I couldn't put this book down!! ...more

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