Bold As Love Series
Sweetness
By Lindsay Paige
Synopsis: Emily wished she was invisible. But after moving to a new town with her
dad, a charming boy makes it impossible for her to disappear. Despite
her feelings of unworthiness, Emily soon finds herself drawn to the
safety of Jake's world. Good looking and the star of the hockey
team, Jake has a lot going for him. What most people don't see is the
difficult life he has at home. When quiet Emily steals his heart, Jake
vows to help her discover she is worthy of love. Just when the
two of them realize the sweetness of their relationship, they are put to
the test. Only together can they overcome their haunted pasts to fight
for a future together.
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I read this book in a few hours sitting in the doctors office waiting for an appointment for my future father in-law. For me it was a quick and easy read.
It incorporates the silent tragedy and secrets teens,adults as well, keep close to them so others do not realize what is going on. When I was younger I remember my mom telling me that there is no such thing as a perfect cookie-cutter family - even the ones that appear so happy or have everything are always missing/hiding something. This book points it out exactly.
Jake is a star hockey player and lives with his dad and little brother, Drake. Is their family perfect? Not quite. His dad is an alcoholic who continually blames Jake, the main character, for his mom dying. However, she died from the nasty C-Word, Cancer. Jake has taken the role of being the father/mother for himself and younger brother. He cooks, cleans, goes grocery shopping, watches Drake, and even helps Drake with his homework. Drake will often go to practice and games with him because Jake is afraid to leave him at home. He keeps this secret from everyone in school, even his teammates.