Thursday, September 27, 2012

Review: My Heart For Yours by Stephanie Campbell & Jolene Perry

My Heart For Yours
by Stephanie Campbell & Jolene Perry

Release Date: May 4, 2012
Publisher: Self-Published
Pages: 254
Genre: New Adult Romance
Source: Amazon Kindle
Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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For Tobin and Delia, everything was always equal. A bargain, a trade, a deal to be struck. A kiss for a kiss. Your shirt for mine. Break my heart, I’ll break yours. Their disastrous split was no different. Tobin’s spent the last year pretending Delia never existed, and Delia’s been in D.C., pretending to be anything but the country girl that she is. When tragedy brings her back to town, Tobin and Delia realize that time apart hasn't healed either one of them. But staying away from each other is harder than they imagined, especially in small town Louisiana, and old feelings are quickly brought back to the surface. In the mess they’ve created, is there anything to be salvaged of a love that they both thought would be forever?

Delia is coming back home to Louisiana from D.C. for the first time in a year. The first time she will see Tobin again will be at the funeral for his brother, Eamon. Through alternating POVs and flashbacks we see how Delia and Tobin fell in love, and how it all fell apart. Each author wrote a different POV and I was really amazed how well they meshed together. Also sometimes I really hate flashbacks because I get confused but the writing flowed perfectly. I loved seeing how they met and fell in love and then wondering how it ended up here now.

Delia never could stand up to her father. As a politician he immediately hated Tobin wanting better for his daughter and I felt like he was their biggest obstacle. Even a year later, he still doesn't want her hanging out with Tobin. Delia has a new boyfriend who is a politician's son and who understands Delia's new life. But Delia doesn't really like her new life. Coming home gets her to face it. That she does not want to end up like her mom, very unhappily married. That she wants to be the girl she was with Tobin.

At first I didn't like Tobin and blamed him for the relationship falling apart. I wondered why Tobin wouldn't have a long distance relationship or fight the move harder. But I soon learned it does take two. Tobin, while sweet and willing to fight for Delia, did not handle some things as well as he should have. When Delia needed him he was scared and left her alone to deal with it. Tobin was a romantic at heart and I felt really bad for him while he relived the memories of Delia moving and them breaking up.

Eamon was a huge part of the story. Tobin's brother had lived hard and died young. Tobin and Delia both continue to remember him and he was a pivotal part in their relationship and in the possible future of their relationship. Some of their memories really brought tears to my eyes. While Eamon always thought Delia would break Tobin's heart, when Delia needed him, Eamon had been there for her. This was a very emotional story about looking back and learning to move on and also taking second chances.


"My heart for yours," he offers.
"Deal."

"The problem with passion is it goes both ways. Love/Hate. The line between those two is a lot thinner than I thought." 

Rating: 4/5

27 comments:

  1. I have this book too. I can't wait to read it. Nice review!

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    1. YAY! Can't wait to see what you think! Really hope you enjoy it!

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  2. Awww...this makes me tear up just reading the review. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer. Lovely review!

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    1. I cry often as I'm sure you know but yes lots of tears for this one. It was still beautiful and I loved the way everything worked out.

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  3. Yay! I'm so glad you read and liked this one! I really liked it too. It was sad but beautiful and I wish there was more of Eamon. :(
    And I just love the My Heart For Yours quote...

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    1. I loved Eamon! They should write a prequel of his life! Although it would make me sad. It was way more sad than I thought it would be. But it ends great! I'm all good as long as there is an HEA!

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  4. This is not my usual read...but...WOW! I'm definitely adding this to the list! "My heart for yours"? Yes, please! Great review - thanks for sharing :D

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    1. This was something different for me too! I was really curious about the two authors both writing two different POVs. They did such a great job! They should write more books together. It was a lovely romance

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  5. I have enjoyed Jolene Perry's other books so I know this would be a good read for me. She seems to get the relationships right and packs in the emotion. Thanks for the recommendation!

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    1. Yes exactly! A really great romance with realistic elements I can relate too. Also some tears! I want to read more from her.

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  6. This sounds really good. I have one of her books, but haven't read it yet. It seems like her books are fabulous though.

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    1. I really want to try more of her books. She definitely packs a good punch in her romance. I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected!

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  7. This sounds interesting, and haven't heard of it. THanks for review, and will keep it in mind.
    Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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  8. This sounds like a very sweet, but also sad, story. Great review, hun!

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    1. Yes it was sadder than I was expecting. But it all works out rather nicely!

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  9. I have this one waiting for me on my nook! This sounds like exactly the type of book I like to read. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

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    1. Oh good! I hope you enjoy it! I really liked it. It was sweet and emotional.

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  10. I haven't heard of this one, but I am liking the sound of it. It sounds cute and fun and very sweet. I am excited to read this after your review. Glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! Lovely Review. :D

    ~ Maida @ Literary Love Affair

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    1. This was something a bit different for me. I was in the mood for romance but it was a lot deeper than I was expecting. I teared up a bit. But it was good! I felt really connected to the characters.

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  11. Oh wait...two authors write two different POVs in one book? Wow I like the idea of it and when you say it fits nicely I'm really curious about this book. Thanks for sharing and I'll check this book out!

    Tanja @ Ja čitam, a ti?

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    1. PS. I love the new look of your blog! Old one was also nice but I like this one better :)

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    2. Yeah I read an interview with the authors where I found out they each write a different POV and I thought that sounded really neat! I really couldn't tell. The story comes together perfectly! It was a really nice romance!

      And thanks! I did my best with the old design but I have no computer skills! I've always wanted a vamp girl for my blog!

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  12. My Heart For Yours.
    This title is really intriguing. To have a relationship as a deal, or a trade. That really is something.
    I am glad that you liked this book, I will definitely add it to my TBR list and will be reading it soon enough.
    LOVED you review.
    Your reader,
    Soma
    http://insomnia-of-books.blogspot.com/

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    1. Throughout their relationship they made a lot of deals or compromises. Like if you take off our shirt, I'll take off mine. lol It was an interesting part of the story.

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    1. Thanks! I really like it too. Always wanted a vamp girl on my blog!

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