Review
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"#1 on my list of all-time best reads. Love & Ruin is EPIC, a heartbreaking, intense, emotional, raw journey. The story and compelling characters captured my heart during the entire story." Gigi, Goodreads Reviewer
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"OMG THIS BOOK! I normally hate duets, trilogies, or cliff-hanger type books but I felt invested in the outcome from the very first page!" Sleep reader
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"My heart is racing. What a cliffhanger ending! I had to force myself to sleep last night and was reading again as soon as I woke up." Laura, Goodreads Reviewer
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Holy roller coaster ride! You better fasten that seatbelt and get ready for a compelling story that takes you through Gemma's ups, downs, hold on tight love interest, quick turns, and jaw dropping over the edge white knuckle plummets! I couldn't put this book down!" Posey, Goodreads Reviewer
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"The suspense and romance kept me reading way past my bedtime and secretly at my desk at work.
It was an intense emotional roller coaster ride through love, trust, dark pasts, and foggy futures." Aubrey, Goodreads Reviewer
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"Five stars just aren't enough for this Love and Ruin. Wow! It's a heart-stopping, Kleenex grabbing, beautiful love story." Nancy, Goodreads Reviewer
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"Holy moly, what a book! Ms. Owenby certainly has created a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, thanks to the compelling writing, awesome characters, and more than a few OMG moments that will sneak up and take your breath away." Deb, Goodreads Reviewer
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"WOW!!!!! This is one powerfully strong and emotional read. I was pulled in and went through an entire box of tissues. Gemma and Hendrix along with the supporting cast, had me from the first few pages." JJ, Goodreads Reviewer
From the Author
Books & Series From the Author:
Love & Ruin Series
Love & Sins, a full-length prequel
Love & Ruin
Love & Deception
Love & Redemption
Love & Consequences, an interconnecting standalone
Love & Corruption, an interconnecting standalone
Love & Seduction, an interconnecting standalone
Love & Vengeance, an interconnecting duet book 1
Love & Retaliation, an interconnecting duet book 2
Love & Betrayal, an interconnecting standalone
Beautifully Damaged Series
Beautifully Damaged
Beautifully Broken
Beautifully Shattered
Whitmore Elite Sports Series
Forbidden Obsession
Ruthless Obsession
Sinful Obsession (2023)
Toxic Obsession (2023)
Wicked Intentions Series
Dark Intentions
Fractured Intentions
Standalone Novels
Where I'll Find You
The Torn Series, Inspired by True Events
Fading into Her, prequel
Torn
Freed
Captured
From the Inside Flap
Excerpt:"I got pregnant when I was fourteen," I whispered.
"Gemma, don't," Hendrix said, holding his hand up. "You don't have to do this. Just tell me what you need."
"I need to tell you, see your reaction, and if you handle it without judgment, okay...I will know the truth," I said.
"What are you talking about?" he asked, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"Guys like you, they don't like girls like me," I started. "My clothes, my hat, I hear everyone talking, but not you. From day one you sat at my table, asking nothing of me in return. Each day, you worked your way into my heart. Your presence was a comfort even though I hated you for making me feel anything but emptiness again." I paused. "It was the year I was in choir and had my first solo," I said, smiling with the memory, my gaze remaining straight ahead on the water fountain, unwilling to look at Hendrix.
I took a deep breath and continued. "We were almost ready for the concert, and we had an extra practice one evening. Mom had some committee meeting, and Dad was working late, so I walked home. It was dark. I shouldn't have--" My words trailed off. "The insane thing? I was almost home, Hendrix. I was three blocks away when he came up from behind me.
I dared a glance at Hendrix while tears streamed down my cheeks. His expression twisted with horror as I continued. "He took everything from me that night. My innocence, my life--my voice." Shame washed over me, and I broke down sobbing, reliving the nightmare.
"Do you have any clue of what it's like living in the South with super religious parents?"
