She has no place she feels safe, nobody she can turn to. Until him.Eliza has always been a quiet person. Staying in the background and observing instead of participating is her safety net. Growing up in foster care leaves her with little to no control over her own life. That is why she chooses to take control of her voice. Suddenly she finds herself in a dangerous situation she couldn’t … couldn’t anticipate. She is helpless and more alone than ever. Then someone from her past shows up and she realizes that she had never been alone at all.
They lost each other in the past. Now they are fighting for a future together.
This is a is the first book in the Pushed Aside series but it can be read as a standalone.
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This is a emotional story about Jaxson and Elisa who meet when they are children in the foster care system. I loved how protective Jaxson is over Elisa and how no matter how many years passed he’s still there for her. This is a beautiful story filled with heartache, unexpected twists and an unconditional love that left me wanting more. I look forward to reading the rest of the Pushed Aside series.
She rarely spoke and stayed in the background as it was much safer than talking. Then she is in trouble and a face from the 01st may be just the one to help her. Will he be able to help? Will they find an attraction? See just how they get on
This book was a great read! I believe it’s the first book of hers i read as a solo author. She doesn’t disappoint. This book kept my attention from the first page all the whole way through to the end. I enjoyed the writing style, the storyline, the emotions this story evoked in me and the beautiful eending.
A beautiful powerful heartfelt journey. This amazing storyline had me enthralled thoughout. An interesting easy story of self discovery and love that includes suspense, mystery, twists and turns, funny banter, evil, betrayal, broken trust, romanctic times, pain and heartbreak all wrappend up in a wonderful emotional rollercoaster. The characters are relatable, well developed with great chemistry while engrossed in shocking events to a fantastic HEA. Can’t wait to get more in the series. I voluntarily reviewed this ARC.
I haven’t read a book that she has written by herself. This would be the first one. Freaking amazing from beginning to end. Twists turns heart wrenching moments. I will admit I cried reading this one. Some very touching moments . Cassandra did a wonderful job writing this storyline. The characters were amazing with some great chemistry. Elisa is an amazing character. I loved her. I hated everything that she had to go through but hoped and prayed for a happy ending for her. Jaxon is the little boy that saves her grows up and continues to save her. But will he be able to this one last time? A heart wrenching storyline with twists turns you don’t see coming . I can’t wait to read the next one. Just an overall great book.
The Quite Game is a beautiful read that takes you on an emotional roller coaster, there is pain and suffering, sadness and drama. The characters are strong and very well written. The story is believable and a page turner. The pure emotion that runs through this book just makes you want of sit down and go haaaaaaaaaaaa. This is also a story of unconditional love and everything that goes with that. You will enjoy Jaxson and Eliza’s story. Just amazing.
This is the 2nd book that I have read by Cassandra Hallman, this is such a heartbreaking story. I found myself unable to put this book down, I wanted to know what would happen between Jaxson & Eliza. Jaxson and Eliza meet when they were just 7 & 4 years old, Jaxson knowing what it was like living with the current foster mother he knew that he needed to protect and take care of Eliza. Once Jaxson started school again and a situation happened he knew that he would not be able to keep Eliza safe. Due to this they were separated and did not come to run into each other until years later. Years have passed but fate has it that Jaxson and Eliza would run into each other again. Jaxson still after a couple of years manages to still take care of Eliza from the sidelines, after one fatal night things change and it is finally time for Jaxson to let Eliza knows how much he cares about her. I loved how this love story came together and I really want to know what happens for Jen in the next book in series.
Jaxon & Elisa story wow two kids that knew each other their whole life and went throw some things but got away from each other. Jaxon always watched out for her even when she didn’t know until she needed saving! Can’t wait for hunters & jennys story
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This book is written well and easy to read, only taking about 2 hours to read cover to cover. The story-line contains a lot of emotion from both broken promises and trust as well as from romance. There are a few twists and turns to the story and the characters are well described and appear to be realistic. The main lead character is enough to break your heart not only with what she goes through but also in how she decides to cope with it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Heart wrenching but beautiful story
How much heartbreak, emotional pain and mental abuse one person can take? How many traumas one needs to endure to finally find love, peace and feel safe? Stories about kids, teenagers, adults from foster systems always touch my heart and soul very deeply. This time was no different. That was one emotional rollercoaster. I cried ugly tears especially for Eliza. Jaxon won my heart and I couldn’t be mad for him no matter what he did. Story about unconditional love, one fierce protector who’s also broken and imperfect but he’s there for Eliza no matter what. His actions not always have the outcome he would wish for and he failed many times. Will his love and determination be enough to finally give both of them what they were missing all their lives? Broken trust and betrayal, evil lurking in the shadows, funny banter, sweet, romantic moments, events that shock… this book has everything and kept me engrossed, didn’t want to put it down.
The plot flowed effortlessly and with all the twists, turns, mystery and suspense was getting more and more interesting while progressing. I need to read more about the characters presented on the pages. Hope to see them soon, especially after the ending. Can’t wait for the next part.
These two troubled characters were lucky to have at least each other. Although Eliza was the protected one she had her own type of strength that Jaxson really needed if he would be able to save both of them.
I loved the story and the style!
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Enthralling! This story will take you on an emotional roller coaster – pain, sadness. It is drama-packed, funny, wonderfully written, sweet, and interesting. Loveable characters – they are mature and strong and have amazing chemistry between them. This story of pure unconditional love comes with lots of twists and turns, ups and downs, and crazy. The end is really beautiful and is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Looking forward to reading the next book.
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This is the best book ever. Jaxson and Eilza were foster kids who met at a very young age. Jaxson would do what ever it took to keep Eliza safe. As Eliza gets older her living conditions improve. She didn’t know Jaxson was watching out for her. So much pain and sadness in this story. Amazing characters. Ending made me feel like possibly a second book might happen?? I hope so, because I will definitely read it.
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Sweet and wonderfully written. Jaxson and Eilsa met as foster children he was only 7 she was barely 3 and although he would have loved to keep her with him he couldn’t do that and have her be safe. So as time goes on and the quiet Elisa is put in increasingly better homes she never wondered how it was that happened, just counted herself lucky. She had no way of knowing that Jaxson was the angel on her shoulder. Yes, he didn’t gain his fortune in strictly legal ways but he did what he had to do in order to ensure that she would always be safe. Even if it meant keeping her away from him, no matter how much it hurt. This was a heartfelt and honest novel and book 1 in a series that I intend to follow til the end.
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Jaxon and Eliza both grew up in foster homes. She kept getting moved around and never found a place she felt safe in. Along the way she meets Jaxon who shows her kindness. She feels safe with him but not sure why. When shes in danger he comes to help. Will she understand when he tells her why he pushes her away? Will they be able to work through the trama of growing up always in fear of what’s next?
Powerfully emotional and heartfelt journey to self discovery love.
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GRIPPING SUSPENSE!
Emotionally charged and a non-stop bundle of gripping suspense throughout the the amazing twists and turns that hold you captive to the very end. ? Possible more to come felt incomplete like a cliffhanger ending but man-o-man so worth every thrilling word in the end. Can’t wait to read more!
Jaxson meets Eliza when they were just kids in the foster system. They both were treated terribly and as a result of all the negative, Eliza stopped speaking. Jaxson has always been her protector. Eliza has been groomed to be a victim. Can these two save themselves?
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