I love you more than myself,” I told her, “more than my own family, for Christ’s sake. I don’t want to take another step in this world without you next to me.”

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Bully is one of my favourite books and I was really excited to read this brilliant story from Jared’s POV. Being in his head is an amazing experience that I will never forget. I loved every second of it. I was surprised that the author kept my attention through the whole book even though I already knew the story. But the writing was perfect and it felt like I was reading something totally different from the first book. And seriously...I enjoyed this one more!!! Until You: A Novel” is one the best and most entertaining novels with a very unique and impressive story. Penelope Douglas is the author of this fantastic novel. Penelope is the author of many beautiful novels. Her most famous novels are Credence, Bully, Aflame, Birthday Girl, Kill Switch, Rival, Punk 57, Falling Away, Dark romance, The Next Flame, Misconduct Misconduct and many fantastic novelsBut I loved this story. I love Jared and Tate. I look forward to more from them. Penelope Douglas is an outstanding writer and I look forward to more from her also. In fact, I might have to bully her to write faster... Have you ever been so angry that hitting things felt good? Or numb to all emotions? The past few years have been like that for me. Travelling between fury and indifference with no stops in between. Some people hate me for it, while others are scared of me. But none of them can hurt me, because I don’t care about anything or anyone.

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Anyone who sees the way you looks at her knows you don't want to hook up with her. No, right now you're looking at her like you want to tie her up and give her a big, fat spanking." I think had I read this version first I might have liked it better but clearly dual POV would have beenThere are times when we can blame a situation on others, but we own our reactions to them. There comes a point where we are the ones responsible for our choices and excuses don’t carry weight anymore.”

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When you’ve tasted the one thing that fills you up, it’s impossible not to want more of it. A lot more.” - Jared There's much for me to cover in this review, so I won't mince too many words here in establishing the plot, just get right to my reaction for turns of events. I wasn't going to read this given my reaction to "Bully", but considering this was the "hero" follow-up, I decided to bite the bullet and read this purely as a measure of curious/academic discourse. Meaning I read much of this through an emotional filter on purpose to see if "Until You" made the series any better than its first novel by showcasing its respective hero in the front seat. To reveal a bias upfront, I hated Jared's character in "Bully." Hated him to the finest point and I didn't think of him as a proper love interest in the slightest. I wondered how anyone could romanticize a guy who, despite the notation of his tormented past with abuse and neglect, had such an abrasive, control freak personality. I suppose I got my answer in this book with a more intimate perspective of Jared's viewpoint and experiences, but I can't say I'm happy with it at all. I loved, loved, loved BULLY. I didn't always agree with how Jared treated Tate half of the time in that book. Even though he was such a jerk face I still fell in love with him in Bully. I wanted in badly inside his head. When Penelope announced that she would be writing a book from Jared's POV, I fist-pumped the air and jumped up and down squealing like a 10-year-old girl! Finally, we'd get to hear what Jared was thinking in some places during Bully and finally, we can get a better understanding of how someone could turn so against and so mean towards someone who was their world and best friend. But there are scenes we weren't privy to in Bully and way more important info we weren't given before that we do get in this book. Ergo...A heated and passionate novel, full of feeling and intensity that will appeal to the reader seeking an emotional rush’ IndieReader.com Some people hate me for it, while others are scared of me. But none of them can hurt me, because I don't care about anything or anyone. My gaze flashed to hers, and time stood still as we watched each other, forgetting the flaming material between us. Her hair danced around her body, and her storm-filled blue eyes pierced my skin, my brain, and my ability to move or speak. Thanks GALORE go out to everyone who read Jared's story! You'll get in his head again with the continuation of his and Tate's story in Aflame. Look for it in April 2015! Yeah, like I was going to go outside and give Tate a hug goodbye. I didn’t care, and I was happy to be rid of her.

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My eyes hadn’t left hers, but the trance was broken and I was finally able to let out a breath. “See you in a year, Tatum,” I bit out, hoping it sounded like a threat. I turned my head to see my mom leaning on my bedroom doorframe. She was smiling, but her eyes were teary, and her clothes were wrinkly.Her lips were turned down at the corners, and I didn’t know why she was so sad. All I knew was that I didn’t want to go anywhere until she felt better. This is a book full of Contemporary Romance Fiction Is Until You by Penelope Douglas Based on a true story?