Olivia Petersen thought her life had ended the day her husband walked out…..little did she know it had just begun…..Swept from her perfect paper-doll life in Houston, Olivia finds herself in Chicago, alone, betrayed, and far from home. Soon everything she thought she knew about herself and her life will be challenged. Ash Harper is the man who has everything–everything except healing from … challenged.
Ash Harper is the man who has everything–everything except healing from the losses of a lifetime. His only peace lies in the sweet flow of music pouring from his guitar.
What happens when the married woman and the sexy handsome widower are thrown together by fate?
Out of the Box Awakening is a story about second chances, shared passion and shared joy. Jennifer Theriot has written a compelling book about what happens when two people find new life and new love for themselves and for those around them.
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Out of The Box Awakening (Out of the Box Book 1): A Second Chance Romance Series
By: Jennifer Theriot
5 out of 5 stars
The story Out of The Box Awakening (Out of the Box Book 1): A Second Chance Romance series by Jennifer Theriot is a book that I loved reading. It draws you in from the very beginning and I found myself not wanting to put it down until I had finished the final page. It is a story that is emotional and romantic. This book introduces you to Olivia Petersen and Ash Harper. Olivia feels the pain and confusion of betrayal. It is in Chicago that she must face a challenge that is unexpected. She also meets Ashe. You can feel how overwhelmed that Oliva is and I couldn’t help but have sympathy and empathy for her. Ash is a man that has everything except the healing from losses that alludes him. Read this story to find out what happens when Oliva and Ash are thrown together. This is a book that will have you glued to the pages. Highly recommended.
As modern technology and advances are increasing the average human life span, so to does the vigor of youth extend. While once forty was considered to be mid-life, these days 60 is the new 40. It is about time someone wrote romance for this generation that is romantic and sexy. What is the point of being a grown up with all the experience of having dealt with the obstacles life has thrown at you if you don’t get to enjoy life just a little bit?
Out of the Box Awakening is the story of Olivia. A 50-something empty-nester who is beginning to find her self again after thirty years of being just “Mom” or “Mrs.”. Her husband has been transferred to Chicago from Houston, requiring her to pack up her home and contemplate starting a new life in a new place. While she is apprehensive, she approaches the new adventure as catalyst to find herself and breathe fresh life into her increasingly stale marriage. However, before the movers have even delivered her things to the new city, she is faced with fact that her marriage is over and she is on her own. Luckily she has Ash, the man her husband had arranged for them to stay with while they looked for a new home and who now offers Olivia a safe haven while she moves forward to this new chapter in her life.
It is always fun to catch a glimpse of oneself in a book. Reading about places I know, movies I have seen or music I listen to is a little thrill making the characters more real and approachable. Like Olivia, I too have a music play list that is all over the place from classical to country to rap and something from everything in between. Most people I know think that is nuts, but that is how I listen to music and I immediately connected with Olivia and her play list. I am also blessed to be married to a musician and have a son who is following in his footsteps. It didn’t take me long to take to Ash and Tommy as well. Ms. Theriot has done a terrific job of capturing the voice and characterization of this whole extended family. Each person adds something distinct to the whole, making the fabric of the story a little more vibrant. Family, those you are born to and those you find along the way, is the foundation of this story and though the romance is deliciously steamy and sweet, that is what I take from this book.
I am not certain how Olivia ever managed to have a life with her cardboard cutout drip of an ex- husband, or managed to raise such fantastic kids, a common theme for many women her age, I am sure. I am also certain the best thing he ever did for them was to move aside and let them look for happiness in another place. It was a pleasure to be a part of Olivia’s journey to find herself. It is great to believe that love can be found at any age.
Awakening (Out Of The Box Book 1, A Second Chance Romance Series) by Jennifer Theriot
5-stars
Awakening is the first novel in this series. Olivia is faced with her husband leaving her and overcoming her own insecurities. Ash helps her a long the way and shows her another side of intimacy and love. This was a wonderful and emotionally engaging novel that I could not put down. The characters were developed well and easy to love. The different settings were easy to visualize as well and the storyline was easy to follow. I absolutely loved this novel and feel that it was an excellent kick off to this series. I can’t wait to read more.
Out of The Box Awakening (Out of the Box Book 1): A Second Chance Romance Series by Jennifer Theriot
5 +++++++ Stars
HOLY MOLY!! I so completely and sincerely utterly LOVED this book. I actually can’t believe I am able to not move on to the second one so that I can write this review. It’s already a given how much I love this author but she has taken it to a whole new level with this story.
I cried so hard when I read the last sentence..I could feel everything going on at that club, I could picture all of the kids, I could picture Ash and the love that was pouring out of him and I could almost feel the feelings that Olivia was feeling at that point.
The bonds that were written about in this story were beyond amazing and each character is a favorite for one reason or another, well, except maybe one and that one worries me just a bit so I’m bracing for that but have complete trust that Miss Theriot will handle whatever happens and comes up in the future of this series.
Saying that I am completely invested in this story is an understatement and I can not wait to begin Regifted.
I am so so happy I picked up this series, I’m not getting a whole lot done when it comes to being a real life adult but oh well, it will all be there waiting on me when I finish.
Thank you Miss Theriot for giving me a character that I can relate to!
Amazingly Awesome!!
4 Stars
Out of the Box Awakening is the first book in the Out of the Box Series by Jennifer Theriot. It is an emotionally charged women’s literature/contemporary romance with an older, more seasoned main characters. It isn’t what you would normally expect from a romance, as Ms. Theriot takes us one a deeper, more realistic and emotional journey. This is a second chance romance, with new beginnings, finding oneself/self-discovery, learning and growing, and much more.
We meet Olivia Petersen who has her ‘perfect’ world turned upside down by her husband’s betrayal, leaving her out of her depth, confused, and away from her comfort zone.
Ash Harper is Liv’s husbands’ former army buddy, who has experienced much pain himself. He has baggage and secrets- but they share a connection that neither can deny.
Fate throws they together, and there will be choices to be made… so will they find comfort and happiness in each other? Is he her Mr. Right- Or just Mr Right Now?
You really should read the story/series and discover all the emotional details for yourself!
An enjoyable story, even though it was a little cheesy and predictable in place, the emotional content helped to balance the story.
Thank you, Ms. Theriot!
This is the first book in Olivia’s story. She thought life was over for her when her husband left but little did she know that fate might have something to say about it. She meets a man, Ash, who has everything including secrets. These two have great chemistry and are really great together. They are relatable and bring the story to life. A must read.
This is a fantastic book by a New to me Author. From the very first word this book grabbed and kept me wanting to read more. I just loved Olivia and Ash and all the grown up kids between them.
Olivia is a older woman in her 50’s who goes through something horrible after 30 years of marriage and Ash is the man there to save her from herself. He also is the man who teaches her about Intimacy , Passion and how a woman should be treasured.
The book takes you on ONE hell of a rollercoaster ride though I went from Laughing, to Seething Angry , to Crying.
I whole heartedly recommend this book to anyone who loves a uplifting and romance involved book.
All I can say is WOW !!!
I can’t begin to tell you how much I absolutely enjoyed this story! It was so refreshing to read about finding true love later in life and all the second chances that offers….For Olivia, She was like the butterfly coming out of her chrysalis and learning that she is strong enough to spread her wings and fly…..She becomes a woman in her own right and finds the love of her life and some pretty unlikely friends who together with her own grown children help her to realize that she is beautiful, inside and out, she has needs, wants & dreams and by gosh she’s goin after them with gusto!
Yep, Out Of The Box, Awakening touched me on a personal level and I believe I’d like to read about these new friends I’ve made. They all became so real to me, so I’m glad there is more to come.
I can not recommend this book enough! Just be prepared to laugh, cry and ultimately uplifted…..Well Done!