ClaireI believed I had my future all planned out.College, track, friends, I mean, why wouldn’t I? I was a nineteen-year-old girl in college with a dream of being an Olympian that wasn’t too far within reach as a college top track star.A jeep I could roll the windows down while the radio blasted as I sang off-key.My own dorm that gifted me privacy from my two triplet brothers. I had it all.But …
I had it all.
But just like many, I took it all for granted. That’s until my life turned upside down, and everything changed. I nearly became one more lost soul. Without the love of my family, friends, and a very charming soccer player, I would’ve truly lost myself in the process.
This is my story and how I began to see beyond what’s right in front of me.
Funny, all I had to do was open my eyes.
The only problem is time.
Jake
I lived a life never truly paying attention to the world around me. I had my dad, my grams, and my soccer ball. I was perfectly fine with the way I lived life.
Why grow attached to things that can walk away?
That’s until I saw her.
The girl I never thought I would find–the one who made me see in a different perspective.
Oh, and how beautiful it is.
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If you are looking for the perfect sweet HEA story this just might be it. It was for me anyway. I instantly fell in love with Claire and Jake. From their first meeting (epic fail for Jake) was awesome and I loved their banter throughout the story. This book wasn’t without struggles, I mean who wants a book that’s all rainbows, right? Those struggles weren’t just for the characters though, they challenged me to think about my every day life and what I take for granted. I loved this book so much and can’t wait for book 2!
What Do You See? was an an incredibly emotional story with so many layers of love within it’s pages that I couldn’t help but smile my way through it. It is hard to believe that it was K Dosal McLendon’s debut novel because it was written so beautifully. This story was about the love that grew between Claire and Jake while Claire was dealing with life altering circumstances. It was also a story about the loved shared between brothers and sister, parents and children & the love a good friends. I cried at times, I laughed others and I barely put it down from the minute I started to read. A definite one click must!
Warning… grab a box of tissues!! This book gives you all the feels!!!! I love Jake and her brothers!! They are so sweet and kind!! Such an emotional story and was well told!! Can’t wait for book 2!!
It’s easy for us to take the small things for granted, but What Do You See? is a reminder to open your eyes and look at the beautiful world around you.
As soon as I started reading, my heart was already breaking! This story! The feels! The characters, the way this author writes, the story, everything! I was mesmerized. It felt completely and utterly authentic, painstakingly balanced between tragic and harrowing. I read it in one sitting. I barely took a breath.
What Do You See is a beautiful debut novel by K. Dosal McLendon. Claire is a triplet, all of whom are athletes; Claire’s future is bright until an accident changes it all. Jake’s fateful meeting with Claire set life on a whole new path for both of them. I love who Jake becomes because of Claire as well as who he becomes to her. This story is emotional, even heartbreaking at times, but it is also eye opening; how many things do we take for granted in our every day lives?
Five stars for Clarie and Jake !
Hmm…
Again I gave the book five stars ?!
Yes, I did and this book deserves every single star!
“What do you see?” is heartbreaking New Adult Romance story about two young college student who falls in love and shows us that no matter what happens in life their love will never disappear.
The relationship between Clarie and Jake it’s from the beginning, something you won’t find in any other book.
What I love the most in this book is Jake’s unconditionally love for Clarie !
K. Dosal McLendon is the new author to me. She really surprised with her writing because this was her debut book and it’s written very well.
Now, I’m waiting for Cole’s and Grace’s story !
Highly recommended!!!
The author sent this to me for an honest review.
This is her debut book and you wouldn’t even know it! Her writing is simply amazing.
I have to say that I was hooked right away, shocker lol. Claire was such a strong person that gets thrown such a hard curve ball in life her way. But she has the support of her brothers and when she gets a soccer ball to the head, it turns out she has another big supporter if not the best one of all.
Jake didn’t mean to hit her with the soccer ball or even know who she was, till his teammates and her brothers come running to her safety. But all of that didn’t matter to him, all that matter was this beautiful girl with the sad green eyes was under his skin the moment she looked at him.
I just fell in love with these two! God Jake’s heart man that alone made me just love him. And Claire trying to overcome everything and not lose herself, just beautiful, heartbreakingly beautiful story.
I have a new author that will be a one click read for sure!! I totally recommend this book and give it a 5⃣
What Do You See? Is the Love story of Claire and Jake. This is the heartbreaking yet heartwarming story that has us all asking ourselves what would we do if we were facing one of our biggest fears? What would we do if something was happening to us that was beyond our control? Well that’s what is you will be asking yourself after reading the beautiful debut novel by K.Dosal McLendon. Claire has what most would consider the perfect family. She is the only girl and 1/3 of a gorgeous set of triplets away at college living the dream experience. After a tragic event has turned her world upside down, and cause her to not only flip the script on all that she had planned for her life, she is now dealing with the physical fallout as well. Just when she thinks she’s looking at dark and lonely future, she meets Jake. The sweetest most adorable guy, with his cocky smirk and athletic body. He’s best friends with her brothers. At first Claire try her hardest to resist his charms because of everything she is going through,not wanting to burden anyone with what a relationship with her would mean, but Jake is determined not to let her push him away. He sees her for the gorgeous gem she is and he wants her, mind body, heart and soul. So Swoony Y’all! This is a beautiful story of a girl who feels like she is broken or breaking and the boy who wants her to see that to him she is perfection. He will take her however he can have her and he will be there to guide her along the way. The secondary characters are wonderful and I look forward to Cole and Liam’s books. This is a slow burn and a relatively clean read. Great debut novel from this new and up and coming author. I look forward to more from her in the future.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book.
Claire has everything going for her until one bad car accident took what mattered most. Her life is changing and she’s not sure of her place now, after recovering mostly she still hasn’t healed her sight. It brings up unique challenges and even a great guy getting mixed in isn’t enough if you cannot help fix yourself.
This beautiful story is about one sister who is a part of a set of triplets. One girl who had her whole life change and now she’s got to build a new normal with challenges she never imaged.
I received this story directly from the author as was allowed to Beta read and then review the arc. It comes with my voluntarily provided honest review.
I love this unique story and Claire overcoming her injuries, her sight challenges and the emotional/mental side of things that came along with it. Along side she has the hallmark sweet romance.
I also liked the cute moments her brothers provide.
This is the first novel from K. And I cannot read what she shares with us next. Cole’s story I’ll impatiently wait for.
Congrats K on your first novel. Cheers to many more.K Dosal
Wow! This debut novel by K. Dosal McLendon was absolutely wonderful! What Do You See? is a beautiful love story, but even more than that… It’s a story of loss and heartache. It’s a story of strength and never giving up. It’s a story of finding yourself again after the darkness tries to take over. It’s a story that will tug at your heart strings from the very beginning.
What Do You See? was a breathtakingly epic story about love, loss and healing that rocked me to my core. The author’s words and writing affected me profoundly. A heart-wrenchingly real, raw and, at times, difficult to bear tale, McLendon ultimately gave her readers a gloriously grand, sweeping love story that will stay with them long after they finish reading it. What Do You See? is one of the great love stories within the romantic fiction genre, and stories like this are precisely why I read romance. A top favorite for the year, and a story I’d rate higher if I could.
“What Do You See” by K. Dosal McLendon is one of those books that captivates you from page one. I found myself drawn in from the beginning. We meet triplets Claire, Liam and Cole. Their bond is unbreakable and their love for one another clearly visible from the beginning. After a car accident, Claire finds her self fighting to maintain her vision. She meets Jake. Their attraction and chemistry is off the charts. Jake falls head over heels for Claire and his love and devotion helps them to create a bond that will help them cope with Claire’s illness and possible blindness. Jake’s strength and unending faith in his love for her and her love for him makes him one of best book heroes I’ve read in a long time. This poignant and sweet love story will leave you with a bittersweet smile on your face and a pang in your heart.
What Do You See? Is a book that will stick with me for a while. It is so different from anything that I have ever read before and I loved every single moment of it. For a debut novel this story is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. It literally makes you open your eyes and think about the world around you.
Claire had everything going for her. She was a student, track star and an Olympic hopeful. Until one single accident forever changed her life. She is on a downward spiral and shutting out those who are closest to her. Jake is a soccer star, but his life isn’t perfect. He has gone through his own struggles, but there is something about Claire. He wants to know her secrets and he wants to be her support. Will she be able to let him in?
This story. It is raw, emotional, beautiful, breathtaking, sweet, heartbreaking, full of hope and love. Claire and Jake are real. Their relationship isn’t perfect, they struggle as a couple and individually many times throughout the story. What I love most about Jake? The fact that he isn’t willing to give up when times get rough, he is there every single step of the way. Trying to find a way to help her and support her. Claire is a fighter. I can’t even begin to imagine what she is feeling and experiencing but her story is inspirational. Her struggles felt real. You could feel her pain and hurt throughout the entire story.
Claire’s brothers, Cole and Liam, were fantastic secondary characters and I can’t wait for their stories. I hope that we get more Claire and Jake in those stories as well.
This story is so much more than a contemporary romance novel, it is inspirational and gives you so much hope. This one is a MUST READ and a definite favorite of mine.
This is not your typical new adult romance. It’s raw, it’s emotional, it gives us hope that there really are really good guys out there.
Claire has had the worst happen to her after an unfortunate accident. At her lowest time in life she meets Jake.
Jake sees Claire as his missing link. Now he wants to make Claire see what life still has to offer her. To give her hope and love.
There are so many emotional moments in this story, but the part where Jake describes the painting on the wall had me bawling.
If you are looking for a light read, this is not for you. However, if you like your stories to have depth and meaning, then I highly suggest this story.
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WHAT DO YOU SEE?
This is a beautiful story about finding love in the face of adversity.
Clair suffered an accident that left scars beyond what the eye could see. Although she had a wonderful support system, some things she had to overcome on her own. But that doesn’t mean she did it alone. We then met Jake, the hot soccer player, who fell instantly for Clair on their first encounter. And what an encounter it was. She tried to push him away but eventually, she caved. Together the pair embarked on a sweet romance that will melt your heart.
Needless to say that the story was filled with emotion. At the end of it, I was left with a sense of appreciation for the little things I take for granted in life. And I couldn’t get the phrase “What do you see?” out of my head for a while.
I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what @k.dosalmclendon has prepared for Cole.
This book is wonderful! It grabs you by the heartstrings and doesn’t let go. You feel a roller coaster of emotions with the characters as they face obstacles that most will never have to face. I loved the interaction between the characters. A sweet romance. It was safe enough for teenagers to read without parents worrying about graphic content. I cannot wait to read the next book(s) by this author.
Claire takes life one day at a time. A year ago she was just your average college girl, your average girl. When an unforeseen accident takes something from her, she has to learn to not take life for granted and to appreciate everything and everyone around you, because it can all be taken away in the blink of an eye. Jake is a hot shot goalie for their college soccer team. He plays soccer with Claire’s brothers. When the two meet, the connection is instant, but with everything Claire is dealing with, she doesn’t want to let someone all the way in. The thing about athletes though, they don’t give up, and Jake wants Claire and he is determined to make her his. As the two navigate through their new relationship and the obstacles that are thrown their way, they have to stop and remember to not take one thing for granted, but the question remains, can Jake help Claire when she needs him most?
‘What Do You See?’ is a book that takes you on a journey like you’ve never been before. From start to finish this book captivated me, I finished it in on sitting because I couldn’t put it down. This book was so beautifully written, it was heart wrenching and raw but also beautiful and heartwarming. This book touched my heart in a way that not many have been able to do before. This is K. Dosal McLendon’s debut novel but she writes like a seasoned vet! This book will make you take a look at your own life as well, it isn’t one that will be easily forgotten! Bring on book 2!!
Claire has perfect family , great best friends.
But she doesn’t have everything. She is slowely losing one thing that we never think about. And how happy we should be for having it.
Sight.
And with that she is losing much more.
But then a soccer ball came flying to her head and something changed.
She met him.
Jake.
He is as dreamy as he can be. Perfect, loyalty, loving, charming, captain-of-the-soccer-team guy, with a power to change her view of life, her future.
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With every passing day Claires condition is getting worse. She withdraws in herself, losing every hope for a future. But Jake is on every step of her way with her.
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The story is so emotional, sad, but so powerful . It’s about finding strength for moving on, for fight, for living. Loving.
Jake’s and Claire’s story is full of sweet moments, taunting, playful conversations, and hard live-changing situations.
She is one of the strongest book heroine I’ve came across with.
And Jake is one of the sweetest, heart-melting, perfect book-boyfriend.
This book is captured me from the first page.
And for the end I have to mention two perfect, goofy, supporting, sweet brothers of Claire. Cole and Liam. Two best brothers someone can have.
This two are big bonus in this book, and I love them and their love for Claire.
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WHAT DO YOU SEE? Is a great heartfelt story that will reach deep inside you and pull you in to an emotionally intense story. Learning to live with the possibility that you will lose something you know you’ve always taken for granted can have its toll on your life, both mentally and emotionally.
Claire is a girl who lost not only her track scholarship, her academic scholarship, her since of independence, but she is also losing her sight. After a terrible car accident has her fighting to live from blood loss, the doctors never didn’t notice there was more going on with her body, just behind her eyes. With her vision going from clear, to foggy, to black- Claire is let with the feeling that she will always have to depend on someone to help her with the normal everyday things in life.
When she is hit in the face with a soccer ball by one of her brothers teammates, a sense of hope has been brought into her life.
Jake heard the rumors but didn’t know what to believe until she told him. Even though she could lose her sight and never see him again- literally- he was still falling in love with her- all of her. He is determined to make sure she keeps up her hope, and makes it his mission to make sure she smiles, laughs, and sees everyday for the rest of their lives.
This story is my first read by K. Dosal McLendon and I absolutely loved it. It will make you laugh, swoon, tear up and repeat all over again.
I was hoping there would be a second book to carry on with her brothers stories and I was so excited to learn that Cole & Grace’s story is next!