Only for you by Genna Rulon Book Review

“In its purest form love is self-sacrificing, eternal, selfless, enduring, truthful, forgiving and indulgent. It also feels an awful lot like a kick to the stomach when you try to fight it!”

 

All Everleigh Carsen wanted to do was complete her final semester at Hensley University and begin the life she carefully planned.

 

When a wave of violent crime seizes campus, Everleigh is persuaded to attend a school sponsored self-defense seminar by her best friend, where she meets volunteer instructor, Hunter Charles. After Everleigh’s biting sarcasm induces Hunter to eject her from class, a tempestuous  relationship is born.

 

Everleigh is determined to forget the striking man, but fate—that fickle shrew—continuously intervenes. Unable to escape him, she declares Hunter an enemy combatant.  The only complication…Hunter is resolutely pursuing vindication…by any means necessary. Verbal warfare ensues, and despite Everleigh’s ingenious efforts, in Hunter, she has finally found her equal.

 

Only For You is a compelling tale of friendship, desire, and redemption—brimming with intelligent characters, witty dialogue, unexpected twists, profound sorrow, unfettered hope, and love’s unassailable perseverance.

 

Author:                      Genna Rulon

Website:                    www.gennarulon.com

Email:                          genna@gennarulon.com

              After 15 years in the corporate world, Genna, an avid reader, fantasized about penning her own stories. Encouraged by the success of her favorite authors, many of whom are self-published, she committed to pursuing her aspirations.

 

Genna was raised in Long Island, New York, where she still resides, surrounded by the most extraordinary family and friends. Married to a wonderful man, who patiently tolerates her ramblings about whichever book she is currently working on (he even feigns interest relatively convincingly). Genna is blessed with two little boys who do their best to thwart mommy's writing time with their hilarious antics and charming extrapolations.

 

All of Genna’s novels are brought to you courtesy of coffee and Disney Junior.

 

 

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"When someone tells you something about themselves don’t want to hear—believe them.”

 

"You’re going to listen to me, and for once you’re going to hear what I say and not read between lines that aren’t there.”

 

“I was a fool, alone, preparing to do what every fool did at such times—I was going to a bar to drink myself smart.”

 

“He had a skull and crossbones label on him, but I drank his poison nevertheless and loved it; now I needed an antidote.”

 

“If you don’t remember your value, no one else will.  Don’t ever settle, Ev.  You’re far too precious a treasure to squander.”

 

"You'll continue to be a bitch no matter what, but I'm glad you aren't a callous, self-absorbed one."

 

“I stepped off the merry-go-round for a reason.  It made me dizzy and I kept ending up in the same spot.  It may have been fun for a short ride, but was never headed anywhere.”

 

"Jose had loosened my tongue; curse him, the ninety proof bastard." 

 

"We played hot potato with my heart—me throwing it to him, him tossing it back to me.  Every time the music stopped, I was always the one holding the bruised organ, out of the game." 

I love a book that can bring out so many emotions in me. Mrs. Rulons debut novel took my thoughts back to a time in undergrad where female students had reason to be concerned. In Baton Rouge at one time there was a series of attacks on females near campus that resulted in us having a serial killer. Many families and friends were affected by these attacks. One of the members of my sorority fell victim to these attacks and my thoughts/prayers are with her family as well as those of all victims associated with this Tradgey  especially during this holiday season.  See link below for more info concerning the Baton Rouge, Louisiana serial killer attacks. 

http://www.kens5.com/news/Looking-for-answers-in-the-shadow-of-a-serial-killer-118973144.html

This is everleigh and hunters story. Their paths cross in a self defense class everleigh has decided To take after numerous attacks have been occurring on Campus. Hunter is one sexy hardass man that doesn't take any lip. Needless to say ev's personality of speak now think later gets her tossed out of self defense class. Later in the book her and hunters paths cross again on campus and his personality shines through leaving EV with thoughts of he may not be so bad after all. The friendship these two develop as this book plays out is a refreshing yet frustrating read. The chemistry between them is obvious but hunter wants to stay in the friend zone. WHY????? Hunters has secrets and a past that will rock you to the core once you reach the end of this one. Mrs. Rulon did a great job of keeping  the reader intrigued from start to finish by just giving away the right amount of information to keep you guessing. I loved the secondary characters in this one as well. Who doesn't love a great supporting BFF and a hot bartender. I can't wait for sam and griffins story. Great job mrs. Rulon. 

Cheers,
Dr. Books
Book rating: 4.5 stars/A