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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Stefanie Carney

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy cheese on a cracker. This was such an amazing story! I knew from the first page that I was going to love this book while hating the emotions that it would bring out in me. I cried in empathy for Jessica, I cried in support for women who suffer through such a hard thing and I cried for the pure beauty that is this love story. I felt all of the emotions that this book conveyed and I am better for reading it. I knew how this love story would end, but I still never wanted to read the final words, I could have read so much more about these two and the amazing love they share. This book is an inspiration and it gives hope to those that may be lost. I feel like every woman should read this story to see that there is a light at the end of a dark tunnel. I can not recommend this book enough.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen is a remarkably written romance that I loved reading. This book had my emotions all over the place. I was happy one minute and wanting to cry the next. Jessica is broken, having to return home to small town four years after her divorce. Being back in the town that throws her into her and Danny’s past is almost too much. The good and bad memories, the need to still want and need him and that even now she still loves him. She doesn’t know if he will ever forgive her or is she can even forgive herself!
This BOOK, I have tried for a few days go put into words how good it was. I could NOT put it down and read it in one sitting. I really do wish that the book itself was longer as I loved Jessica and Danny. I highly recommend this book and wish I could give it MORE than FIVE stars! This is my first book by this author and it WILL NOT be my last.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Tracy Manderson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen

5 out of 5 stars
Say Something written by Jennifer L. Allen is the first book that I have read by this author and it was amazing even though it was very emotional that I had to put the book down. Wow I didn’t realize what infertile woman go through how strong they are and how you have to lean on your loved ones when you are going through something like this or you will lose yourself.
The characters are well written and the secondary characters are amazing I really hope I get to read a story about Mickey soon.
Danny and Jess where childhood sweethearts they got married, moved away from town had issues with fertility then they got divorced even though they still loved each other. Now they’re both back home will they get a second chance? Can they forgive each other? Will they be able to work through there infertility a second time around?
I highly recommend this amazing emotional read…
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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen a four-star read that will wrench your heart. This was a really emotional read and one that will wring out your emotions as you read, it’s a great story that should have been a five-star read but it lacked something I couldn’t put my finger on. Jessica and Danny have a heart-breaking story that will suck you in. Jessie is a great character and one that you will follow, she made the story for me.

Review by @saraoxo

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something is a romance written by Jennifer L. Allen. This is a moving and emotional tale of love, life and all the hardships and trial of modern life. The writing flowed and the personalities of each character was interwoven seamlessly. The author had the incredible ability of snatching my attention from beginning to end. The author wrote about real life issues and how they dealt with them, both individually and together. A well balanced romance is not unique, but one that has a reader unaware of life going by because their devotion is to this story, now that is hard to find. An amazing journey and incredibly touching. 5 stars.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Ana Cortes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a second chance romance book but because of the story it becomes a fast read. They have been divorced for 10 years and they both decided to go back to their home town. It’s read through her point of view so she does go back to her memories. She ends up realizing that she left her family hanging. She does a lot to make it up to them and to fix relationships. With her ex husband she still feels like she loves him and it does show that he still loves her. They have a moment when she thinks she saw something but it isn’t what it seems, that becomes a big trigger for her. This does become an hea, towards the end it does feel rushed. There is an epilogue which I like because I always like to see where they are a few years down the road.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer Allen was an amazing book. It’s the first I have read of hers, so I didn’t quite know what to expect. It had me feeling so much emotion that I didn’t expect. I have never dealt with infertility, and until you do, I guess you don’t really think about it. All the feelings of guilt and blame, as well as sadness and loss for what could have been. This was a beautifully written story about love, loss and second chances. The characters were wonderful and I enjoyed the supporting characters as well. Very sweet book and I recommend anyone who is looking for a romantic story to curl up on the couch with. Just bring a box of tissues. I look forward to reading more by the author.

Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Maura Harper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“You are not alone. You are not less than. You are enough.”

“…that’s what family did. They forgave you for your moments of weakness and selfishness and helped you move forward.”

This is one of those stories that is so powerfully simple and yet so complex at the same time. Those two quotes are an example of the wisdom penned between the covers.

I hope this becomes (is part of) a series. There are so many characters that I want to know more about.

I could go on and on about this book but I wouldn’t be doing it justice. It is a book that I would recommend to anyone that likes a clean story that has a purpose. The purpose is forgiveness of self.

I absolutely recommend this book!!!

Review by @mauraharper

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Jana Teppih

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something is a story by Jennifer L. Allen that touches upon many of the topics that we as mature readers feel drawn to – second chances, infertility, divorce …. It seems to be a standalone though I hope that the writer decides to give the other sibling their stories as well, fingers crossed!
Say Something is the story of Jessica and Danny, childhood sweethearts that have their marriage ripped apart due to infertility. They are both very likable. I liked how Jessica took responsibility for behaviour though at times I was a bit bothered by her self-pity … we don’t know though how we would feel in her shoes. On the journey with Jess and Danny it is so easy to see how problems a couple faces effect also their loved ones, even when they try to protect them and never ever intended it to happen. It was great how the story felt so real thanks to those uncomfortable conversations that needed to happen for those two to more forward … towards their second chance …

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen
5 stars

Where do I begin with this book? This story touches on a subject that is very sensitive and not talked about much, until more recent times. It was written beautifully, and made me feel just like the main character, even though I’ve never personally been through this. Im talking infertility.
Marriage is hard work already and adding this on top of it, puts its strains on it. These two just never had the reason to know how to face a tough battle until this.
I love second chance romance and this has bumped to my top list. This is a must read!

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Heather Bass

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and she has a new fan. I absolutely love second chance romance but this talented author exceeded all my expectations. This story is a stand alone that will make you want more. I was hooked on this storyline right from the beginning. It only took me a few hours to devour this incredible book.

Jessie and Danny were high school sweetheart and then they got married. They thought they had their happy ever after. They had some very hard times and they got a divorced. Now Jessie is back where it all began. She is now living in her hometown to start her new life. Jessie is shocked to find out that Danny is also living there as well. She doesn’t know what to do. All she knows is that she still needs him. Can Jessie and Danny find love again or will it be shattered once and for all?

I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, devastation, healing, and forgiveness. You will fall in love with these characters right from the beginning. Jessie is a strong woman that had some dark times in her life. She is trying to heal so she can move on. Danny is very charming and he knows what he wants. He wants the love of his life back. The way he treats Jessie will make your heart melt. This author will have you at the edge of your seat until the end. I can’t wait to see what she will write next.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something – Jennifer L. Allen

5-stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen is a phenomenal second chance romance read. This isn’t my first book by this author, but it certainly was my favourite, which is saying something since I loved her book titled Change of Heart. From the very first chapter I was hooked, the incredible detail and emotional history of the characters had me feeling so invested, and the flow of the story was seamless.

I ended up reading this book in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading, I just had to know how it was all going to play out. Jennifer L. Allen is an incredibly talented author whose stories always have me hoping and praying for a happy ending, and she never disappoints.

I would absolutely recommend her books to anyone looking for their next romance read!

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen is a beautiful and yet sad story that brings about emotions and feelings that left me sobbing. It is a story about infertility and what one woman went through at some dark times in her life and how she lived through it. My heart bled for those who suffer and it hit home with memories of what my youngest and my daughter-in-law went through. Jennifer’s writing his heartfelt and the story is well written and I loved the characters and wanted to engulf them in hugs and love.

Jessica has just returned to her home town to rebuild her life. The life she has left behind is nothing but bad memories and loss. What she did not expect is the one person she would always love but she needed to learn to re-love herself.

This beautiful story should not be missed. You will definitely need tissues and a good strong drink but it is so worth it. I am hoping that we get to see the rest of the characters with their own stories.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say something by Jennifer L. Allen is an emotional and heart wrenching book that will completely suck you in. It deals with a delicate but common problem and the author does an amazing job of being sensitive to the topic.
I always love second chance romances but it has been a while since I have read one as emotionally charged as this. I was completely drawn into Jessica and Danny’s stories. They had been through so much and yet they still had so much to go through before they could figure out how to be happy.
I have read a couple of books by this author and I love her strong writing style. I am hooked time and again. This is definitely a book worth reading and one I would highly recommend.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen. This is a very heart felt, emotional read. Its the story of Jessie and Danny. They were high school sweethearts, first loves and ended up getting married. They thought they had the world in their hand until their dreams were crushed. Infertility killed their marriage. Four years after the divorce Jessie decides to move back home where she had first met Danny and their dreams were fresh. Unbeknownst to her Danny does the same. They are both just trying to get their lives back on track but miss each other terribly. Will they be able to move on together or will they both be miserable alone? This is a very emotional book about a subject I’ve never read about before and it happens more than people know. This book will open your eyes to a whole new problem many people face but are silent about. Be prepared to have your heart ripped out while reading this story. Its a very good book!

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Heather Bahm

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen is a second chance contemporary romance. This story if rife with emotional triggers and is so raw at times you can virtually feel the characters as they battle their demons. I found the hometown environment of this story touching and realistic. This story encounters topics so true in everyday life and the author tackled those items with finesse. Jessie and Danny are the epitome of sweethearts but life delivers a fatal blow which shattered their relationship. Yet, life/fate has some of it’s own to deliver and watching that fall into the story was beautifully done. The characters were each well written and full of depth which a great cast of secondary characters.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen is a second chance contemporary romance. This book elicits so many emotions I’m not even sure I could capture them all. My emotions were all over the place in the best of ways.

Jessica and Danny were high school sweethearts. As life does, it changed and threw some difficult times their way and unfortunately, they couldn’t make it through together. Now, it’s been four years and they both ended up back in their hometown. Jessica never stopped loving Danny and running into him all over town isn’t easy but slowly but surely she begins to think he may feel the same. Do they have what it takes to work through their past issues? Can Danny forgive Jessica?

I loved reading about these characters and getting to know them. Jessica was handed some bad cards but eventually she rebuilt herself. She is strong, smart and funny! Danny is a sweetheart and at first I didn’t think I would like him but as I kept reading I got more of the background and it made sense. This book and these characters are great!! Read this book!

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Say Something By Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something
By: Jennifer L. Allen
5 out of 5 stars

The story Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen is a contemporary romance book. This is a story that was very emotional to read. My emotions went up and down the entire time. It is a book that was sad at times and other times warmed my heart. The main female character has come back to her hometown looking forward to a new beginning. She is a woman who is looking to the future. She also has feelings of guilt. The man who she divorced has also returned to town. There are still unsaid things between them. What is hard to deny is that there are still feelings of love. Infertility tore them apart. Are they now getting a second chance? What does the future hold for both of them? Read this book to find out. This is a story that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I came to care about the two main characters with each chapter that I read and I wanted them to be happy. This is a book that I didn’t want to put down and thought about even after I had finished it. Highly recommended.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen

5 Stars

Im left with wanting so much more from this story, not because it was lacking in anything but because I just loved reading it. It’s the kind of book you want to just curl up with no distractions and lose yourself in. I read it in one sitting and just had a warm comforting feeling in how it was written. I felt like I was there and knew these people.

I love second chance stories, especially ones that start as high school sweethearts as I married mine, and this one was a bit different in the way that the HEA had basically already happened and fell apart and both Jessica and Danny had thought they moved on with their lives until circumstances bring them both back to where it all began.

This story dealt with something that is more reality then a lot of people are even aware of. I have two close friend couples that deal with these issues and these struggles are completely real and can be even more devastating. The way this author told this story was spot on and absolutely beautiful. The flashbacks were perfect and always happened at the perfect times.

I totally and 100% loved this book, this was my first read by this author and I can not wait to read more. I am after only one book a fan of this author’s writing and can not recommend it enough.

Loved it!!!

Review by @debikircher

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen

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Seeing my ex-husband four years after the ink dried on our divorce papers was not part of my plan. Returning to the small town where we’d grown up and fallen in love to rebuild my life at the exact time he’d chosen to do the same thing wasn’t part of my plan either. It was, however, the reality.

Back in the place where it all began so many years ago, memories of our past, both good and bad, consumed me. I’d never stopped loving him, needing him, wanting him. I couldn’t stop thinking about him, seeing him. Stolen moments told me he felt the same way.

But could he ever forgive me?
Could I ever forgive myself?

Infertility had torn our marriage apart, bit by excruciating bit. Was our love strong enough to put it back together?

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Jennifer was born and raised on Long Island, in New York. She relocated to South Carolina in 2002, where she met the love of her life. They got married and live their happily ever after just outside of Charleston with their fur-kid. When she’s not reading or writing, she works as a behavioral therapist, and is a graduate student, pursuing a career in behavioral analysis. She enjoys amateur photography, traveling, and music…it’s a bonus when she can combine all three. She independently published her debut novel, Our Moon (JACT 1), in June 2015

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Change of Heart (Second Chances 1) by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Jana Teppih

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Change of Heart by Jennifer L Allen is the first book in her Second Chances series. It is the second book by this writer that I have had a tremendous pleasure to read and she amazed me once again!
Change of Heart is the story of Casey and Decker. It is a heartfelt story that you get enchanted with from the beginning and cannot let go! “We’re gonna be best friends.” This is how their story started, they were just six years old and already then Decker knew his mind! I absolutely loved how Jennifer weaves the tale, giving us glimpses of how Casey and Decker’s friendship grew and how they felt about each other. We go from the beginning of senior year to the graduation and then, boom … we meet them again, 3 years later not knowing why we have ‘lost’ all that time …
This book, oh my goodness, it took me from crying my eyes out to yelling in my head at Casey to keeping my fingers crossed … It is incredible how wrong things can go when we do not communicate and take decisions thinking of the other person’s best! We do not know what is best for the other person! We need to let them to take the decisions that have such impact on their lives!
I recommend this book of second chances to everyone, no matter the age! Have a box of tissues at hand as you will need them! I have already downloaded the second book on the series so I know who I will be spending my evening with!

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Change of Heart (Second Chances 1) by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Jenni Bishop

Change of Heart (Second Chances 1)Change of Heart by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Change of Heart is the first book in the Second Chances series and it is a lovely read. It is a romantic story but it has its twists and turns and fair share of heartache, that may or may not require tissues.

Casey and Decker have been best friends ever since he walked in and declared they would be at the tender age of six. Unfortunately Casey always had a hard time in high school and that changed things. She always knew she loved Decker but did he feel the same way? The two have been inseparable all their lives, until Casey moves away to college and breaks both their hearts.

Decker knew Casey would be his best friend and he stated as much when he first went to her aid. He may have been six but her knew. When she moved he didn’t know why but three years later she is back and he is determined he will find out. Whilst harbouring his resentment Decker confronts decides it’s time to Casey but one look tells him things are not right. What secrets is Casey hiding?

Can these two reconcile their friendship and return it to what it once was? Will Casey open up to Decker and tell him how she has felt and her reasons for leaving? Will Casey reveal the secrets she is harbouring? Can Decker handle the truth behind the secrets? Could he forgive her if he knew? Can Decker make Casey see what is important in their lives? Will Casey finally let him in and give them a chance of a future?

At times I found myself wanting to shake Casey and her stubbornness but at the same time found myself wanting to hold on to her. Decker is sweet and loving and willing to fight for something he feels he should have fought for three years earlier. I was rooting for Decker the whole way. Jennifer has written a book that was sweet and yet sad, frustrating and yet sometimes funny. You will find yourself falling in love with the characters.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Here Without You by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Sue Kemp

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Here Without You
Author Jennifer L. Allen
5 Stars

Five Years Previously
Anna and her sister Ronnie were out shopping for Ronnie’s prom dress. Anna loved the clothes that Ronnie always picked and used her fashion sense when it came to picking her own clothing. After the dress had been picked Ronnie wanted to go buy a new lipstick and the girls decided to meet up for coffee in the mall. Before Anna left the shop, she got a phone call from Ryan her boyfriend, he was telling her he missed her and could he crash the girl day out. All was quiet in the mall with the shopper doing their own thing when gun shots rang out sending people scattering for safety. Suddenly Anna felt some one on top of her and struggled until she realised it was Ryan laying his body over hr to protect her. When the shooting was, all done Anna saw, Ronnie laying on the ground injured. This day would change everyone’s lives.

Five Years Later
Not being able to cope with what had happened Anna left her family and Ryan breaking his heart. Anna was now living in Seattle she missed her family and Ryan a lot. One night on her at home she heard a man’s voice calling her name, ignoring it she continued to walk to the bus stop when she heard the voice again realizing it was Ryan of all people. Ryan was dismayed as how she looked, and asked her if she wanted something to eat and drink but she told him no. To get her out of the cold her took her back to his hotel where they sat in the lobby talking. Anna suddenly burst into tears telling Ryan she wanted to go home, he thought she meant to her apartment but in fact she meant Lakeside. That wasn’t a problem for Ryan he told her he would take her after his friend wedding.

Anna and Ryan re-established their relationship and knew that the love they had for each other had never gone away. Anna was counting down the days until Ryan was coming back state side and decided to surprise him at the airport. However, the surprise would be on her. What she didn’t know was that Ryan had a little girl, he wanted to tell her face to face but she saw him hug the little girl and a woman she assumed to be his wife. Thinking he was married she angry and upset and left the airport. Ryan could not work out why he had not heard from her and went to hr college and saw her walking with another man. Both are angry with each other; would they be able to get through this and would Anna take Ryan back when he finally tells her about Charlotte his daughter and Kelsey his little girls mother.

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