The Boy From The Woods

A YA Paranormal Romance

by Jen Minkman

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Pub Date Dec 01 2013 | Archive Date Apr 09 2015

Description

Julia has been in love with Michael for years. He’s the hottest guy in school, and she can’t believe her luck when they finally hit it off during Senior Prom. Her dream doesn’t last, though: after a few dates, he callously dumps her out of the blue. Summer vacation starts with Julia feeling heart-broken and miserable.

But then she rescues Michael in the woods when he has a motorcycle accident in a heavy thunderstorm. From that point onward, her life is turned upside down. Michael has changed completely after the blow to the head that nearly killed him... and he wants her back. But why is he so different? And will she be able to trust him this time around?

Can the boy who broke your heart ever win it back again..?

Advance Praise

"Jen Minkman uses typical German phrases and greetings frequently, which lends to the authenticity of the story. It also makes you want to live in a place with so much history that certain things are continued through the generations. Add to that the forest and Celtic folklore, and you have a full and wonderful romance and coming of age story that is wonderfully written and great for any age reader." (4-star review by Readers' Favorite)

"Well-written and presented with a few surprises, The Boy from the Woods is leisure reading teens will appreciate.

Have you ever wanted to believe the leopard could change his spots so badly that you've contemplated repeating past, predictable patterns of defeat against all odds and logic? And have you ever seen a total transformation that required proof to be believed?All this and more is faced by a spunky female protagonist who finds herself on the wrong wide of romance with seemingly a second chance for success … but, is it real? That's Julia's dilemma - and one not easily resolved. The fact that she doubts both circumstances and herself, at times, lends to the strength and believability of the plot: Especially notable is the presentation of how Julia grows and evolves. There are no pat answers available, and that's one satisfyingly realistic aspect of the story.

But, be forewarned - this isn't strictly a romance - it includes a dose of the paranormal. Just how does this happen? Therein lies the heart of The Boy From the Woods."

D. Donovan, Senior Book Reviewer, Midwest Book Review