First Kiss (Heavy Influence #1)
by Ann Marie Frohoff
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Pub Date Jun 11 2013 | Archive Date Apr 29 2019
AMF Publishing | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Description
Catch up on the Heavy Influence series now before the final installment releases Jan. 2016!
First Kiss is book #1 in the edgy, hard-hitting Heavy Influence series, a modern day "Walk the Line" love story through the ages.
Mature Young Adult: A sexually charged coming of age. ~ Jake, an up and coming teenage rocker on the verge of stardom, reconnects with Alyssa, the younger girl next door. When she becomes something more they're forced to face the harsh realities on his road to fame and the expectations of their friends and family. Sacrifices are made as everything changes as they know it.
“This is a powerful emotional read that is hard to put down and even harder to forget once the story has ended.” ~ Danielle, bookwhoreblog.com
“Fans of Beautiful Disaster will love this one with Rocker boys, first love and page turning goodness. First Kiss is a must read of 2013.” ~ Bella, Paranormal Book Club
17 year old high school senior, Jake Masters, front man of a rising rock band, finds new interest in his younger freshman next door neighbor Alyssa Montgomery. Their relationship breaks hearts; stirs jealousy and band infighting. When they’re brought to new found awareness of body and soul, will rightful boundaries be crossed? Will the right decisions and choices, which are detrimental to the band and its future, be made through the haze of infatuation? Will Jake’s absences on the road lead to another filling his shoes? Jake and Alyssa’s lifelong friendships are strained and tested; secrets are kept, admitted and shared. Family bonds are broken, as others grow stronger. Who knew a first love could cause so many problems? Then again, in their eyes, there are no problems as long as they’re together. In the end, will his new found muse bring down everything he’s worked so hard to achieve or will she inspire positive creative change; that will carry him and his band to stardom.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780615890821 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Amy D, Reviewer
"While books have music as the theme, Frohoff takes it the next level by having a soundtrack with original music tied directly to the main character. Bringing the characters to life in a unique way. The music is the soul of the book.
There's so many situations in this novel that if taken to the next level.. it would be unbelievably horrific. I am not sure readers get the severity of how dire these situations are. Actually, no. I don't think they fully realize. But the staff and Admin at TWLOHA does, because that's the kind of people they deal with and try to help every day of their lives.
I not only hope this book and soundtrack will bring pleasure to many, many people all over the world. I also hope that it raises awareness and maybe just maybe it might help save someone's life."
Teresa's B, Reviewer
OK I want to start by saying I know this was a YA book and I did totally adore Aly and Jake and How much They truly loved Each other and even though they had all Odds stacked against them they wanted to make it work this cliffhanger killed me so I'm here waiting for the four of five books to be released!.
Reviewer 170755
Although, I've heard a lot of positive things about the heavy influence series I couldn't quite click with it. Being able to vividly recall how many of my peers were at 14 and seeing 14 year olds act immaturely on a weekly I felt really weird and uncomfortable reading about a 17-year-old so perhaps I'll give this a retry a couple of years down the line.
Izzie E, Librarian
I simple loved this book. It tore me apart, made me cry and then made me cry with happiness. Highly recommended and so worth reading.
Stephanie V, Reviewer
After I finishes this book I instantly logged onto amazon.com and purchased the second book! This is the story of Jake and Aly and the roller coaster relationship they have. Jake is on his way to stardom with his band before he has even graduated high school and Aly is his next door neighbor who is just starting high school. The author did a great job of showing the 3 year age difference and the difference in their lives. This book also shows how we have all made poor decisions in the name of love. I cannot wait to read the next book!
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