You don’t have to read the Consequences series to enjoy this stand-alone novel, but if you know Tony Rawlings, you know that disappointing him isn’t an option. Imagine being his youngest daughter...imagine telling him the unimaginable...
“Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.”
Sometimes ideas find you, and dreams begin as nightmares. Sometimes the truth that has been kept hidden is the key to opening a door you never knew existed.
“You might not know me. I’m the baby of the Rawlings family, the princess, the daughter who came along later. I’m not like my older siblings, successful at everything they touch. My mother and father have provided me with every luxury as well as their unyielding love and support, but I’m not spoiled. I’m also not content. By example, my parents have shown me how love should be. I don’t know their past, and that doesn’t matter. I know what I’ve seen—two people devoted to one another.
I don’t believe that I’ll ever find that kind of love, the kind that forgives and accepts all. And as my life falls to pieces and I travel to visit my family to face their disappointment, I’m not even looking for it.
I’m looking for an escape...from my life as a Rawlings...from the pressure to achieve and not let others down. I dream of the time I can live for my own desires without the expectations that come with my name.
I don’t find what I’m seeking...it finds me. Or should I say...he finds me.
This time is different. I have a family who will search for me and find the answers. Little do we know—any of us—that my father set my journey into motion long before I was born.”
"Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects." ~Dalai Lama
Ripples (Unabridged Version) is Natalie’s story, the youngest of Tony and Claire’s children—their baby. This story first appeared in shorter form in Glamour: Contemporary Fairytale Retellings. Due to the length restriction of each novella in that anthology, many scenes in Ripples were shortened or omitted for that anthology. This unabridged edition is the entire story—double in length and—a full-length novel.
Please enjoy this Consequences novel along with special appearances from your favorite Consequences characters.
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REVIEW
Rating: 4.5 stars!
ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Natalie Rawlings is tired of pretending to be the proper miss goody two shoes that she is supposed to be portrayed as for the sake of her very influential family where appearances is everything. She is constantly feeling suffocated and can no longer cope with it all. What she wants is to be free from it all but she happens to meet a charismatic stranger who captivates her. Soon she realises that its no longer a dream but a nightmare when things take a turn for the worst. History might be repeating itself but Natalie knew nothing of her family's past. She goes from a spoilt princess to a captive in the blink of an eye. She is trying hard not to allow her mind to be broken but no light seems to be at the end of this very dark tunnel that has become of her life.
Ripples was everything I could ever have wished for! We have an uber arrogant alpha-male and a sexy and witty female MC. Sparks fly when the two of the are together and the attractions is simply undeniable. It was so easy to get lost in their world- I so loved the chemistry between Dexter and Nat- they were just amazing together! Aleatha Romig is one of my favorite authors who writes the best dark contemporary romance stories out there! I simply could not have enough of all the words! This was a great spinoff of the Consequences series and as a hardcore fan, I was so not disappointed! It had the same flow as the previous books as well as the very same magic that got me hooked since the beginning of it all..
ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Natalie Rawlings is tired of pretending to be the proper miss goody two shoes that she is supposed to be portrayed as for the sake of her very influential family where appearances is everything. She is constantly feeling suffocated and can no longer cope with it all. What she wants is to be free from it all but she happens to meet a charismatic stranger who captivates her. Soon she realises that its no longer a dream but a nightmare when things take a turn for the worst. History might be repeating itself but Natalie knew nothing of her family's past. She goes from a spoilt princess to a captive in the blink of an eye. She is trying hard not to allow her mind to be broken but no light seems to be at the end of this very dark tunnel that has become of her life.
Ripples was everything I could ever have wished for! We have an uber arrogant alpha-male and a sexy and witty female MC. Sparks fly when the two of the are together and the attractions is simply undeniable. It was so easy to get lost in their world- I so loved the chemistry between Dexter and Nat- they were just amazing together! Aleatha Romig is one of my favorite authors who writes the best dark contemporary romance stories out there! I simply could not have enough of all the words! This was a great spinoff of the Consequences series and as a hardcore fan, I was so not disappointed! It had the same flow as the previous books as well as the very same magic that got me hooked since the beginning of it all..
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of nearly thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat.
In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.
2017 brings Aleatha's first "Leatha, the lighter side of Aleatha" with PLUS ONE, a fun, sexy romantic comedy.
Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
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