T. Torrest
Down the Shore
4/21/2015
Blurb:
***Not recommended for anyone under the age of 18, and/or any readers who are slut-shamers, guido sympathizers, beach haters or anti-music. Other people who should walk away from this book immediately: Readers who have sticks up their butts regarding offensive language, those who don't like detailed sex in their stories, idiots who think "Jersey Shore" has anything to do with actual New Jerseyans, and anyone who can't appreciate pop-culture from the mother-effing nineties.***
This book brought back memories. Being a Jersey Girl myself and spend so much
time down the shore. This story takes
place over one summer in the 90s.
Livia is the daughter of a musician. Her witty attitude and one-lovers makes her a
character to fall in love with. She is
strong and goes for what she wants. Jack
is a rock star and is unexpected. For
one, he is very talented, but that is not all he wants in life. He also wants to be a contractor. Second is he is not looking for a good
time…he wants his soulmate.
The attraction is instant between the two of them. But there is one difference, Livia wants a
good time while Jack wants to get to know her. This is new to her. So they come to an agreement, 10 dates. What will happen during these dates? Will he get her to open up and see what’s in
front of her? And what will happen after date 10?
I loved this story. It was adorable and witty. This is the first book I have read by T.
Torrest and I cannot wait to read others.
It’s a page turner. I love the
humor in the story and the characters you cannot help but love. This story is in Livia’s POV and I would
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Excerpt:
Jack's lips purse together, as if he's literally trying to bite his tongue. Instead, his eyelids lower to half-mast as he says, “You’re not so tough, you know. You try to put up this big front, but your act is pretty transparent.” I put a hand to my hip. “What the hell is that supposed to mean? I’m not putting on an act.” “Sure you are. This whole groupie thing you’ve got going on. I’m not buying it.” “I wasn’t trying to sell it.” At that, he cracks a small smile, and it makes me feel more vulnerable than had I been standing there completely naked. You know, kind of like how he almost is. The thing is, I almost don’t mind being called out by him, since most guys don’t bother to scratch beyond the surface. It’s flattering to think that Jack is intrigued enough to try. Because honestly? I was full of it when I said I wasn’t acting. I’m sort of impressed that he was able to figure me out so soon. Hell. I haven’t even figured me out yet. Twenty-something is hard. Trying to discover who you are and who you’re going to be. Some people figure it out early, have it all together. And some people go a little off the deep end and wind up with multiple sex partners, trying to shut out the crushing trauma of trying to find their place in the world. That’s why his assessment isn’t necessarily a relief. No one likes having their walls torn down, having their shitty reality thrown in their face. I’m sure the unease is playing out on my face as I bite my lip during our awkward silence. Right now, all I want is to make my escape. “I should bring these down to Monty. He’s going to wonder what’s taking me so long.” He gives me a long, hard look at that, his lip curling into a dangerous smirk. “He can wait. I can’t.” Before I know it, I’m dropping the pans to the floor as he backs me against the wall, his lips crashing down on mine. I want to shove him away, but hot damn. He’s fucking way too good at making me fall to pieces. I kiss him back, because really, what the hell else can I be expected to do? I smooth my hands up his torso, feeling the muscles of his chest jumping under my palms. I slip my fingers into his hair and part my lips against his, sweeping my tongue inside, his cool, minty taste invading my senses. His insistent lips slant across my own as his hands pull me closer against his length. Despite my wishes to the contrary, my heart starts beating out of my goddamned chest. It triples in pace when I realize Jack’s is racing, too. He pulls back to take a much needed breath, shooting those mysterious gray eyes into mine. He runs a finger across my bottom lip, lightly brushing it back and forth. “Your mouth,” his aching voice scratches out. “I could lose myself against these lips.” My brain tumbles over itself as he comes back in for another kiss, wondering if this means he’s changed his mind about letting me do all sorts of crazy stuff to his peen. Because I totally will. Just as soon as he lets me.
About T. Torrest: T. Torrest is a New Adult fiction writer from the U.S. She has written many books, but prays that only a handful of them will ever see the light of day. Her stories are geared toward readers of any age that know how to enjoy a good laugh and a dreamy romance. Ms. Torrest was a child of the eighties, but has since traded in her Rubik's cube for a laptop and her Catholic school uniform for a comfy pair of yoga pants. She likes pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. She's not much into health food, but she does enjoy talking about herself in the third person. A lifelong Jersey girl, she currently resides there with her husband and two sons.
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