Things I Can't Forget (Hundred Oaks) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
"A must read...I couldn't put it down." ―Simone Elkeles on Catching JordanFrom the bestselling author of Catching Jordan comes a new teen romance sure to appeal to fans of Sarah Dessen.SOME RULES WERE MEANT TO BE BROKEN.Kate has always been the good girl. Too good, according to some people at school―although they have no idea the guilty secret she carries. But this summer, everything is different...This summer she's a counselor at Cumberland Creek summer camp, and she wants to put the past behind her. This summer Matt is back as a counselor too. He's the first guy she ever kissed, and he's gone from geeky songwriter who loved The Hardy Boys to a buff lifeguard who loves to flirt...with her. Kate used to think the world was black and white, right and wrong. Turns out, life isn't that easy...Praise for Miranda Keaneally:"Fresh, fearless, and totally romantic."―Sarah Ockler, bestselling author of the Twenty Boy Summer"Catching Jordan is the romantic comedy I've been waiting for. I loved it!"―Jennifer Echols, author of Such a Rush"An incredibly well-written, beautiful story that balances romance, drama, and comedy perfectly."―Bookish, on Stealing Parker
Series: Hundred Oaks (Book 3)
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire; 2.5.2013 edition (March 5, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402271905
ISBN-13: 978-1402271908
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.5 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #213,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #30 in Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Religious > Christian > Relationships #48 in Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Sports > Football #485 in Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Social & Family Issues > Dating & Sex
I'm going to start by stressing that I am not religious. Not at all. For this reason, I tend to be annoyed by books that push religion at me or that in any way promote, display, depict... you got the gist.So that I rated it so high in itself speaks volumes.The story is about holier-than-thou Kate, who goes to work as a counselor in a Christian camp during the summer. She's just lost her best friend Emily, who's been kicked out of the house after they discovered she got an abortion. Kate helped her getting it and her sense of guilt, as a friend and as a Christian, is overwhelming. Her beliefs, self righteousness, conception of sin and of what's right or wrong are strong and very much black and white.For a good part of the book - and for someone maybe for the totality of it - Kate is not a character that one can easily like. She's judgmental, her vision of the world is restricted to her little community, so much so that she got on my nerves almost immediately. Take Parker, take Will, and - le sigh - take Matt. These are likable characters, normal, reasonable, good kids, good at heart not only because they're good Christians (in fact, if you remember Parker from the previous book, you know she messed up quite a lot).However, what really stands out here and makes this book an almost five star read for me, is the depth of Kate's spiritual growth. There are some big topics tackled in this book and I have to say, they are really well explored. Through Kate's eyes, and with the help of some other characters - her dad's speech, in particular - we see her questioning what she believes and striving to understand what it is that she really believes versus what's been fed to her.
Kate was supposed to attend Cumberland Creek Camp with her best friend, Emily. They were supposed to be counselors this year, but recently, Emily and Kate had a blow-out after Emily got pregnant and had an abortion. Even though Kate took her to the doctor's office, it went against everything Kate believes in, and she is having a very hard time dealing with it.Determined to put her losses behind her (not only has she lost Emily, but after a knee injury, she was also forced to quit playing soccer), Kate starts her job at the camp, reconnecting with Matt, a guy she hasn't seen in years -- the guy who was her first kiss. Matt has blossomed from a nerdy, scrawny kid into a super-hot college guy, and Kate can't stay away, even though she doesn't agree with some of the things he does. As the weeks pass, Matt and Kate grow closer and Kate is tested both spiritually and emotionally. She learns that life isn't always perfect and things aren't always black and white. Sometimes it's best to just accept the gray.I will shamefully admit that until recently, I hadn't read any of Ms. Kenneally's books. (Don't judge!) I read Catching Jordan last month and really enjoyed it. With all of the books I had to review, I wasn't able to get to Stealing Parker before reading this book (and I wish I had, because Parker is a major character). With that being said, I still enjoyed this one. In fact I liked it even more than Catching Jordan.Kate, the MC, was a breath of fresh air even though I have to admit that when I started the book, I prepped myself to be really put off by her. Within the first chapter or two, it's clear that Kate has a very close relationship with God. Now, don't get me wrong -- I'm not put off by religion in the least.
I love Miranda Kenneally's writing. I hope that she writes for years to come! Although this book doesn't have the sporty title like the two before it, and although it doesn't really involve sports, doesn't stop this book from rocking like the first two. This book is heavily focused on religion, mainly on Kate's beliefs and where they fit into her life. At first I didn't really like Kate, I thought she was judgemental and almost snobbish, and she was, but then you start to realize that's the point because throughout the novel we see a change in Kate. Not necessarily in her beliefs, but she starts to realize that everyone is entitled to their own. And that is one of the main reasons I loved this book. It talks about religion, but, in my opinion, it talks about how it should be treated. This novel is different that the first two. Not really any sports, the boys are different, and Jordan Woods comes back and actually talks in this one. Not to mention Parker is actually a pretty key character here too! At first I was a little worried about where this book was going but within a couple of chapters I was a goner and knew that I loved it.Good:Kate--she isn't trying to be rude or judgemental, she's just trying to figure things out and making mistakes along the wayMatt--He puts his jeep doors back on and wears flip-flops just for her.Bad:The only thing I didn't like is the fact that Megan was not really explained (she was kind of picking solely on her and someone should have told her to shove it!), and Brad. I felt like Brad's story was unfinished.Overall (Writing style, story line, and general):Overall this book was awesome. I loved how each chapter was her sketching what she is re-telling us.
Things I Can't Forget (Hundred Oaks) Jesse's Girl (Hundred Oaks) Racing Savannah (Hundred Oaks) Forget Me Not Romances #3: 10 Authors comprising, Christian contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, and cozy mystery (Forget Me Not Romances collection) Forget Me Not Romances #1: 10 Authors comprising, Christian contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and cozy mystery (Forget Me Not Romances Collection) Forget Me Not Romances #2: 10 Authors comprising, Christian contemporary romance, historical romance, and cozy mystery (Forget Me Not Romances Collection) 2017 Calendar: 100 Things to Always Remember and One Thing to Never Forget Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget Lost Plantation: The Rise and Fall of Seven Oaks The Secret of Laurel Oaks Xeno Oaks Daughter of Twin Oaks: A Secret Refuge, Book 1 An American Family Cooks: From a Chocolate Cake You Will Never Forget to a Thanksgiving Everyone Can Master The Black Dogs Project: Extraordinary Black Dogs and Why We Can't Forget Them Miracles We Have Seen: America's Leading Physicians Share Stories They Can't Forget How to Use Graphic Design to Sell Things, Explain Things, Make Things Look Better, Make People Laugh, Make People Cry, and (Every Once in a While) Change the World I CAN CAN RELISHES, Salsa, Sauces & Chutney!!: How to make relishes, salsa, sauces, and chutney with quick, easy heirloom recipes from around the ... (I CAN CAN Frugal Living Series) (Volume 3) The Mighty Big Book of Travel Games (And Don't Forget These Other Jampacked Mighty Big Books!) The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners Forget-Me-Not Lake (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse)
