Unbelievable (Port Fare series Book 2)
Lilah Lopez Dreser's in town to take care of unfinished family business. They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree ... or does it? Is there more to this Dreser than meets the eye? Is Cole in mortal danger when this firestorm throws sparks his way? This time around it may be a Dreser causing an uproar in Port Fare. It just may be Cole's best friend Booker. But is he wrong? Usually not!
My Review:
I've read a lot of books. As in, admitting you have a problem is the first step a lot, a LOT of books. That being said, you'd think choosing a favorite would be difficult, if not impossible. It isn't.
Unlovable (book #1 in the Port Fare Series) has been my undisputable favorite book since I read it (the first time).
Since then, I've been waiting patiently (or maybe not so patiently) for book #2. With psyching myself up so much, I must admit I was a little bit nervous going into
Unbelieveable. Thankfully, the amazing Sherry Gammon did not disappoint.
There were so many things to love about
Unbelievable, I don't even know where to start. Oh, wait... yes I do. With the characters!
Lilah, oh Lilah! I love this girl. Okay, yes, she originally shows up in town with some not-so-nice plans for some of my favorite characters of all time, but that has all been forgiven. Where Maggie was a bit of a damsel in distress character in book one, Lilah was basically her polar opposite. Don't get me wrong, Maggie is without a doubt my favorite fictional character ever,but there's nothing bad about a lil kick-ass in a heroine, either. This girl has a whole host of her own issues to deal with, but she's not afraid to meet them head on and to do what needs to be done to protect the people she cares about.
And Cole. I must admit. I had my doubts about him pulling off the role of hero based on the first book, but he definitely steps up and fills the big-boy shoes in this one. He's an entirely different kind of hero than either Seth or Booker, but he's ever bit as endearing. I love Opie!
And then there are the others. I think possibly my favorite thing about this book is that, though it revolves around Lilah and Cole's story, it doesn't leave anyone out. All our favorites from the first book are back and better than ever. Seth, Maggie and Booker all have big roles in the story that keep you thoroughly invested in each of them. I can't even explain how excited I am for Booker's story!
Now, onto the story. It was one that cost me hours of sleep because I just couldn't put it down. The perfect combination of heart-warming, gut-busting, head-scratching, adrenaline-inducing story telling. Cole and Lilah's relationship started out slowly... very slowly, and very believably for the characters involved, but the action and intrigue kept the pages flowing nicely. By the time everything started to fall into place, I was so invested that stopping wasn't an option until I knew how everything would turn out.
Unbelievable, like the entire
Port Fare series, is very high on my recommendation list. It will hold a place of honor on the top shelf of my bookcase right along side
Unlovable. Trust me, if you enjoy contemporary romance, you do NOT want to miss out on this series!!!
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Excerpt from Unbelievable:
“Who the heck is calling me at one a.m.?” The alarm clock tumbled to the floor as I grabbed my cell phone, answering without looking at the display. It had to be Daddy. No one else would be so rude.
“Any luck? Did you get the information?” Daddy fired his questions before I had the phone to my ear.
“Hello, Daddy. Yes, I’m fine, and how are you feeling?” I asked, my voice dripping with acidity. I sat up, noting that the A/C wasn’t working again.
“Don’t get snippy with me, young lady,” he demanded.
“It’s been a week and a half. You have to be fair,” I treaded carefully. “I’m gaining the girl’s trust. I’m going to cut and style her hair—”
“You’re playing dress up with the girl who murdered your brother? Are you out of your mind?” His rage was cut short by a coughing fit.
“Daddy, settle down. Please, give me a little time,” I pleaded.
“You have ‘til the end of summer,” he insisted. “I want this revenge to happen, Lilah. I’m doing this for you, princess. I’m dying. I don’t want to leave you destitute. This is more for you than me now that I’m dying.”
“I don’t want their money—”
“You listen to me. I’m your father. I provided you with a good life. Did you not have all the finest things money could buy growing up? I took you on elaborate vacations, purchased expensive jewelry for you whenever you asked. Family first, Delilah. Always. And it’s about time you stepped up and pulled your weight.” He trailed off, murmuring about how Birdie had made me soft.
I dried my sweaty brow with the hem of my shirt.
“I know, Daddy, and maybe you’re right about Birdie, but I don’t want their money—”
He cut me off again. “You’ll do as you’re told if you expect me to stand by our agreement. Do you understand?”
“Okay. I won’t let you down,” I said, seeing no point in arguing. As I suspected, the revenge was for Daddy. Everything was for Daddy. It always was. The phone call ended without a good bye.
I flopped facedown onto my pillow. All the old feelings of helplessness came roaring back into my head, squeezing my heart. I knew what was coming, what always came whenever I felt like I was being forced into something.
I fought sleep for as long as I could by walking around my tiny apartment and drinking a couple cans of Diet Pepsi, which only made me pee three times.
The memories began. Memories of blood-curdling screams pouring out of my brothers as they received beatings after disobeying Daddy’s orders. The screams. The gut-wrenching screams. I wrapped my arms around me as I tried to force the memories back.
Only once had Daddy beaten me like that. When my mother came home and found out, they had the biggest fight I’d ever witnessed. Daddy never hit her, but I was sure he would. My mother stood her ground, never flinching, never backing down. He never hit me again after that.
Oh, Mami, why am I not more like you?”
By four a.m., exhaustion won and I surrendered to the nightmare.
Meet the Author:
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Unlovable was Sherry's debut novel and quickly rose to many top seller lists on Amazon. She is pleased to announce that Unlovable is currently being made into a movie. She has added three more novels to her body of work. Souls in Peril, the poignant story of Max Sanchez who is on a journey to help the struggling JD Miller survive high school, and Pete & Tink, a fun, light-hearted novella of a manga-loving geek and and five-and-a-half inch fairy. And UNBELIEVABLE, Book 2 in the Port Fare Series
Sherry and her husband, along with their children and a couple of crazy dogs, call Upstate New York home. It is where she spends her nights writing instead of sleeping {:
Learn more about Sherry on her Blog - Facebook - Goodreads
And now onto the good stuff... The Giveaway:
Lots of awesome prizes up for grabs, including . . .
1- Signed paperback copies of both
Unlovable and
Unbelievable.
2- Signed book wreath made with pages from
Unlovable.
(I WANT THIS!)
3- Sheppard's hook bookmarks.
4- E-copy of Unbelievable
5- Swag
Now, what are you waiting for? Get entered! And, good luck!
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