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HEATHER BECK
Falling in love for the first time is so bittersweet...
The Hammock
Summer vacation gets a lot hotter for Jade Addams when she meets the handsome and caring Russell. They quickly form a deep bond, but it's tested when a feud breaks out between their parents. Now, Jade and Russell must prove their love is stronger than hate or risk losing each other forever.
Review
This short story manages to pack the Romeo and Juliet theme into twenty-eight pages of charged emotions that includes jealousy, pig-headedness, ego, fear, and of course love.
Ms. Beck introduces several characters who might, in other less skillful circumstances, crowd each other out and create reader confusion. The writing style illuminates the teenage lovers as they struggle to maintain their blossoming love for each other in the face of dissention on every side. No surprise there. After all, it is clear early on, what Ms. Beck bases her story on.
The charm, for the reader, is the way the author modernises the theme, creates new and tantalising controversies for her main characters to overcome and, for some, evokes memories of the powerful angst of a first love. Unlike her template story, this charming tale leaves the reader sighing with satisfaction that all ends well for Jade and Russell. 4 stars. – The Long and Short of It Romance Reviews
Verisimilitude
Jill always needs to know everything, so when suspicions arise about her boyfriend's faithfulness, she takes control of the situation. Creating an intricate plan which involves their friends, Jill lies and deceives. When her ploy is discovered in the most humiliating way, she is forced to realize that her need for absolute certainty only results in loss.
Reviews
Verisimilitude by Heather Beck is a cute little short story. It's a tale with a lesson to be learned, and the situation set up with the main characters was interesting. The suspense was set up early, and I read, wanting to know what was going to happen with these scheming young women. I really liked Jill's realization at the end. A good lesson was learned, and the last line was great. I'd recommend this story to younger readers who are in the mood for a quick, fun read. – The Long and Short of It Romance Reviews
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This interesting story was unexpected and surprising. [An] intriguing concept.
– Bookaholics Romance Book Club
Strawberry Hill
Twenty-year-old Aurora spends her time partying and flirting with boys, but when her life starts to spiral out of control, she realizes that something is wrong. This isn’t who she is. A nostalgic trip to Strawberry Hill and a sublime look into the past are the only things that can save Aurora from herself.
Will she look at life differently after her trip, or will she continue as she is?
Reviews
This is an interesting look at one woman's painful insight into herself and to see that if she persists in the way she is going, she will lose the respect of others, but more importantly lose respect for herself. I think every young lady would do good to take a look at how she displays herself in life and see what it is doing to her personally. This author did a wonderful job of giving one scenario of how we can get caught in a way of being, and without insight, never know where it will lead us. A very good read. – Coffee Time Romance & More
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Author Heather Beck gives us a lovely learning experience in this short contemplative piece. Aurora revisits the strengths and sweetness of her early years. This could make some big changes in her future. The story is enjoyable and thoughtful. Heather Beck is a skillful writer. I’d really like to know where Aurora goes from here. – Literary Nymphs
Strawberry Hill is a quick read that will stay with you for a very long time. Heather Beck does a wonderful job of taking Aurora from a life of regret to a time of innocence. The main character is given the opportunity to step into her past and relive moments of innocence. The ending left me melancholy and nostalgic for my own childhood. If you’ve ever heard a child’s laugh and smiled at the memory of your own youth, you need to read this book. – WRDF Reviews