Book Info-
Title: On The Shattered Path
Author : Melissa Wolff
Genre: Young Adult
Audience: Young Adult ages 16-20
Formats: e-book, paperback
Publisher: Melissa Wolff
Cover By: Melissa Wolff
Editor: Nicole Busuttil
Pages: 246
ISBN-10:
ISBN-13: 978-1463595098
ASIN: 1463595093
Date Published: October 10, 2011
Blurb-
Some fun with no strings attached.
That’s what 16 year old Gigi Reid wants after breaking up with her boyfriend of two years, Cole. When Jimmy, the new student, suggests the idea, Gigi agrees almost immediately.
He offers to ‘take one for the team’ and help her out because he doesn’t know anyone and didn’t want a relationship either, To Gigi it was the perfect set up for the both of them. They would have fun but part ways if either found someone they liked.
So the fun begins…
Gigi loves making out with Jimmy and not having to worry about anything. She even likes that he liked her enough to become jealous that another boy liked her. It was flattering. Finally he declares his feelings to her and she decides to make it official: she becomes Jimmy’s girlfriend.
But then he starts telling her what to wear, and how to act. He gets mad at the simplest things and they fight more then they make out. Then he wants to go farther…and guilts her into doing just that.
Gigi wants out of the relationship and away from Jimmy, the decision is easy to make. But actually getting out puts Gigi in a life or death situation
That’s what 16 year old Gigi Reid wants after breaking up with her boyfriend of two years, Cole. When Jimmy, the new student, suggests the idea, Gigi agrees almost immediately.
He offers to ‘take one for the team’ and help her out because he doesn’t know anyone and didn’t want a relationship either, To Gigi it was the perfect set up for the both of them. They would have fun but part ways if either found someone they liked.
So the fun begins…
Gigi loves making out with Jimmy and not having to worry about anything. She even likes that he liked her enough to become jealous that another boy liked her. It was flattering. Finally he declares his feelings to her and she decides to make it official: she becomes Jimmy’s girlfriend.
But then he starts telling her what to wear, and how to act. He gets mad at the simplest things and they fight more then they make out. Then he wants to go farther…and guilts her into doing just that.
Gigi wants out of the relationship and away from Jimmy, the decision is easy to make. But actually getting out puts Gigi in a life or death situation
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Excerpt-
“Yeah I get that. You don’t want to rush into anything.” Jimmy took a step, closing the gap between us. “You may not need a relationship at all. Do you want to know my expert opinion?”
“Are you a love doctor or something?”
”Or something,” Jimmy said. Our breaths mingled. “So do you want to hear my prognosis?”
“Sure.” I licked my lips. The living room felt uncomfortably warm.
“I think you need a hook up,” Jimmy said. “Nothing too intense, just someone to make out with. No strings.”
“A hook up?”
“Yeah.” Jimmy leaned in until we were cheek to cheek. ”Someone who makes your toes curl and your head spin. Someone you can have fun with.” He stepped back and grinned at me. “What do you think?” I paused, trying to get my brain to start up again. “Hm?”
“I think it’s something to think about,” I managed to get out. “I don’t know who to even pick for that.”
“I’ll take one for the team,” Jimmy said. I opened my mouth but he put a finger to my lips. “Before you say anything, yes I know you’re friend likes me and I like her. She’s a sweet girl. I’m just not sure she’s a good fit for me. I’m going out on one date with her, or I will be once I ask her. I’m not planning anything farther than that. I just want you to know that. I don’t want you to think that we are doing anything wrong just because Lidia likes me a lot. I’m not with her and I don’t know if I will be.”
“Why not?” I asked.
“Because I like you. Like that, if you know what I mean.” Jimmy shrugged. “I like you’re spunk and your fierceness. But I don’t want to be your rebound from Cole. I’m not sure if I’m even ready for a relationship, with just moving and all. That’s why I thought the friends with benefits would be good for us, for now. No strings attached. If either of us finds someone we like and want to date more than each other then it stops and we part ways, no problems. Clean cut. What do you think?” I looked out the window behind Jimmy and noticed the rain stopped. The trees glistened in the unexpected sunlight and cars rolled over the puddles, splashing the water onto the sidewalk. There was a car in Jimmy’s driveway but I didn’t say anything. I didn’t want him to go, not just yet. “So Gigi, what do you think? Do you want to be my friend with benefit?” Say no. You are better than friends with benefits status. And what about Lidia? If you do this to Lidia she will never forgive you. It’s a bad idea and you might get a reputation. “Gigi?” If anyone asks later on what I was thinking I would tell them I went temporarily insane. That was the only excuse I could think of that would explain what I was about to do.
“Do you know you talk too much?” I asked him as I put my arms on his shoulders. The heat was immediate and flushed through my whole body. I stood on tip toes and let my lips brush his ear. “Just kiss me.” I felt Jimmy’s hand in my hair before his lips found mine. My body imploded and every single atom tingled. For once I was finished thinking about my every move and the outcome. I would just go with the ‘now’. I would be in the moment and deal with everything else later.
Jimmy tangled his fingers in my hair, tickling the back of my neck. His lips were soft and supple, they tasted lightly of coconut. His tongue flicked over my bottom lip but he didn’t make a move to do anymore. I was the one who pushed against Jimmy’s shoulders, bringing him closer and deepening the kiss. He dropped his hands from my neck to my waist, squeezing the skin on my hips and making my body hum in anticipation of the next move. It was like my body was waking up after a long hibernation. I felt feelings and things I never felt before. My fingers itched to take off Jimmy’s shirt and feel the warm skin underneath. He broke away from my lips to kiss my cheek, jaw, and then nuzzle my neck. It lasted only a second before we were lip locked again and this time we were moving. He pushed me gently against the wall and bent into me. I wrapped my legs in between his. I tilted my head, trying to get more, feel more.
I heard the grinding of gears and my eyes snapped open. Both of us froze, still embraced, and that’s when I heard the familiar squeaking coming from the kitchen. It was the garage door. I pushed Jimmy away but he didn’t say a word. Jimmy grabbed his clothes and I grabbed the towel.
“I’ll see you in school tomorrow,” Jimmy said before planting a kiss on my forehead.
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