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Watch Me Walk Away
At the age of seventeen, Lisa was broken when Bobby left. He was suppose to be her first. First Love. First Time. First Everything. No word for six long years. She moved away from the painful reminders sacrificing her relationship with her best friend Brad. She struggled to rebuild her life.
Now six years later she returns as a strong, successful woman grabbing a job at one of New York’s hottest marketing agencies. She is dating a gorgeous guy with his eyes on a corner office. But it all changes when she sees Bobby again.
Can she risk another heartbreak from Bobby? Will she be able to repair her friendship with Brad? Lisa will have to decide between the man she's with, and the two men that want her.
Who will she be with, and who will she tell to "Watch Me Walk Away?"
Now six years later she returns as a strong, successful woman grabbing a job at one of New York’s hottest marketing agencies. She is dating a gorgeous guy with his eyes on a corner office. But it all changes when she sees Bobby again.
Can she risk another heartbreak from Bobby? Will she be able to repair her friendship with Brad? Lisa will have to decide between the man she's with, and the two men that want her.
Who will she be with, and who will she tell to "Watch Me Walk Away?"
225 pages, Paperback
First published June 7, 2013
About the author
Jill Prand
7 books774 followersLiving in Northern New Jersey originally from Long Island, Jill Prand is a wife and mother of two girls. She's been an avid reader all her life, spending Sunday afternoons curled up with a good book. "We had a huge bookshelf in our den when I was a child with a diverse set of authors like Ayn Rand, Stephen King, Mario Puzo & Danielle Steele. I cut my literary teeth on Walter Farley, Judy Blume and SE Hinton before raiding my parents library." Jill is currently working on the Walking Series as well as a stand alone novel. She loves to hear from readers.
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May 26, 2013So I was blessed with getting an ARC copy of this book. I have to say that I loved it, for this being Mrs. Prand's first book she did an amazing job. It was well written and the story plot was fabulous. I cant wait to buy a signed copy. Lisa being stuck in between three guys was WOW...the details were incredible and overall she has made it to my list as being one of my favorite Indie authors! I would recommend this book to anyone. It is definitely worth the time to read! The anticipation in the ending will keep you reading until the end so be prepared for a few hours to finish!
June 30, 2013
I loved the story. Lisa tried to be strong and fight her heart. Bobby didn't give up on her. Their friends are amazing. My heart breaks for Brad. I love Brad and hopes he finds an amazing love. Stuart needs his butt kicked for being a dick.
June 26, 2013
***Note: I received a free copy of this eBook, in exchange for an honest review***
Let me introduce you to Jill Prand, a new indie author, who just published her first book, Watch Me Walk Away (Walking Series), earlier this month. Once I read the synopsis of the book, it seemed like just the kind of book I could get lost in. I seem to navigate easily to the books that involve long triangles. Although I am not sure why, because most of the time I am screaming at the main character to make a dang decision already!!!
So here it the synopsis of the story:
At the age of seventeen, Lisa was broken when Bobby left. He was suppose to be her first. First Love. First Time. First Everything. No word for six long years. She moved away from the painful reminders sacrificing her relationship with her best friend Brad. She struggled to rebuild her life.
Now six years later she returns as a strong, successful woman grabbing a job at one of New York’s hottest marketing agencies. She is dating a gorgeous guy with his eyes on a corner office. But it all changes when she sees Bobby again.
Can she risk another heartbreak from Bobby? Will she be able to repair her friendship with Brad? Lisa will have to decide between the man she's with, and the two men that want her.
Who will she be with, and who will she tell to "Watch Me Walk Away?"
So what did I like about the book:
1. I really enjoyed the story line. As I mentioned, I tend to enjoy burying myself into a good love triangle. For me, a love triangle is very relatable. I don’t know many women who made it through their dating years without finding themselves in the middle of one…I know I did. It always seemed like the one person I really wanted was not interested or available at the time…..that is until I moved on and started seeing/falling for someone else. Guess it goes back to that old cliché…..always wanting what you can’t have.
2. I enjoyed the characters. What I love about Lisa is that I am not screaming at her, through my Kindle. She was not as indecisive as many of the women you find at the heart of the love triangles we love to read about. I can appreciate her feelings and the situation she finds herself in when she finally starts dating and is about to dive in when Bobby re-enters her life. I can empathize with her desire to want to protect Stuart’s feelings, and love that her feelings and bond with Bobby overpowers her fears. He let her down once before….that will likely always be in the back of her mind. Stuart is a jerk! I understand his frustration and his foregone conclusions, but the prick was out of line....with his actions and his words. I love Brad. I Iove that he and Lisa need each other so much, yet what they want is not the same. I so hope that he gets his happily ever after. I really love Bobby. Yeah, he made some mistakes…..his heart is in the right place but he needs some help with execution when it comes the plans he develops in his heart and mind.
So, what keeps my review from reaching a solid four stars?
1. At first, I felt like this one started off a little slow for me. Then again, most of the books I have been reading seem to kick off full blast, making them seem less ‘real’. As I continued to read on, I realized that maybe it was not a slow starter, but maybe provided too many of the little details. I started feeling like it was more about word count, rather than pertinent storyline information. For example, do I need to know the order in which 5 people enter a cab and in what position they sit?
2. Something was missing for me…..I wanted more….more drama and angst. Take Stuart and Bobby for instance. Who witnesses a man put his hands on a woman that way, knowing bruises will form and does nothing physically about it. I wanted Bobby to pull Stuart to a back alley and teach him a lesson. Take Bobby and Lisa….I understand the connection, the love, the relationship…and it’s not that I wanted either to suffer, but I needed more “something” before their reunion. In my opinion, that process could have had more development…more build-up, more intensity before their reunion blew up the pages.....
3. I promise that I read for content….I am not one who reads through text looking for errors, but I do seem to find them. I guess I am one of those who really focus on the details and needs the correct details to obtain the full effect of the words on the pages. I have read so many books that, lately, have been full of grammatical and punctuation errors. I am not a professional proofreader and/or editor, but I do pick up on things When I notice errors, I immediately think of those who may have reading disabilities and how they may struggle getting through the content when punctuation is missing or used incorrectly, or when there are words missing or incorrect words used. These errors and/or omissions can really alter the meaning and translation as the words on the paper come to life. That being said, I acknowledge how hard it must be to proofread your own novel - I have a hard enough time proofing my own reviews....I am on edit #9 and found another error I made :)
All in all – I give the book 3.5 stars. It was a solid debut. Again, I enjoyed the storyline and the characters and look forward to learning more about them. I was glad to see that this book appears to be the beginning of a series. I am eager to learn where Lisa and Bobby go from here. Is their love strong enough to last? What happens with Brad? Does he stay in town or head out to forget the love he will never have and try to find some ‘happily ever after’ of his own. Also, surely there is more to come from Stuart. Now that he has shown his true colors, there will surely be more stupid moves on his part. I don’t think he’ll be giving up so easily. I will continue to read and grow with Jill Prand, as her new writing career develops and expands.
Let me introduce you to Jill Prand, a new indie author, who just published her first book, Watch Me Walk Away (Walking Series), earlier this month. Once I read the synopsis of the book, it seemed like just the kind of book I could get lost in. I seem to navigate easily to the books that involve long triangles. Although I am not sure why, because most of the time I am screaming at the main character to make a dang decision already!!!
So here it the synopsis of the story:
At the age of seventeen, Lisa was broken when Bobby left. He was suppose to be her first. First Love. First Time. First Everything. No word for six long years. She moved away from the painful reminders sacrificing her relationship with her best friend Brad. She struggled to rebuild her life.
Now six years later she returns as a strong, successful woman grabbing a job at one of New York’s hottest marketing agencies. She is dating a gorgeous guy with his eyes on a corner office. But it all changes when she sees Bobby again.
Can she risk another heartbreak from Bobby? Will she be able to repair her friendship with Brad? Lisa will have to decide between the man she's with, and the two men that want her.
Who will she be with, and who will she tell to "Watch Me Walk Away?"
So what did I like about the book:
1. I really enjoyed the story line. As I mentioned, I tend to enjoy burying myself into a good love triangle. For me, a love triangle is very relatable. I don’t know many women who made it through their dating years without finding themselves in the middle of one…I know I did. It always seemed like the one person I really wanted was not interested or available at the time…..that is until I moved on and started seeing/falling for someone else. Guess it goes back to that old cliché…..always wanting what you can’t have.
2. I enjoyed the characters. What I love about Lisa is that I am not screaming at her, through my Kindle. She was not as indecisive as many of the women you find at the heart of the love triangles we love to read about. I can appreciate her feelings and the situation she finds herself in when she finally starts dating and is about to dive in when Bobby re-enters her life. I can empathize with her desire to want to protect Stuart’s feelings, and love that her feelings and bond with Bobby overpowers her fears. He let her down once before….that will likely always be in the back of her mind. Stuart is a jerk! I understand his frustration and his foregone conclusions, but the prick was out of line....with his actions and his words. I love Brad. I Iove that he and Lisa need each other so much, yet what they want is not the same. I so hope that he gets his happily ever after. I really love Bobby. Yeah, he made some mistakes…..his heart is in the right place but he needs some help with execution when it comes the plans he develops in his heart and mind.
So, what keeps my review from reaching a solid four stars?
1. At first, I felt like this one started off a little slow for me. Then again, most of the books I have been reading seem to kick off full blast, making them seem less ‘real’. As I continued to read on, I realized that maybe it was not a slow starter, but maybe provided too many of the little details. I started feeling like it was more about word count, rather than pertinent storyline information. For example, do I need to know the order in which 5 people enter a cab and in what position they sit?
2. Something was missing for me…..I wanted more….more drama and angst. Take Stuart and Bobby for instance. Who witnesses a man put his hands on a woman that way, knowing bruises will form and does nothing physically about it. I wanted Bobby to pull Stuart to a back alley and teach him a lesson. Take Bobby and Lisa….I understand the connection, the love, the relationship…and it’s not that I wanted either to suffer, but I needed more “something” before their reunion. In my opinion, that process could have had more development…more build-up, more intensity before their reunion blew up the pages.....
3. I promise that I read for content….I am not one who reads through text looking for errors, but I do seem to find them. I guess I am one of those who really focus on the details and needs the correct details to obtain the full effect of the words on the pages. I have read so many books that, lately, have been full of grammatical and punctuation errors. I am not a professional proofreader and/or editor, but I do pick up on things When I notice errors, I immediately think of those who may have reading disabilities and how they may struggle getting through the content when punctuation is missing or used incorrectly, or when there are words missing or incorrect words used. These errors and/or omissions can really alter the meaning and translation as the words on the paper come to life. That being said, I acknowledge how hard it must be to proofread your own novel - I have a hard enough time proofing my own reviews....I am on edit #9 and found another error I made :)
All in all – I give the book 3.5 stars. It was a solid debut. Again, I enjoyed the storyline and the characters and look forward to learning more about them. I was glad to see that this book appears to be the beginning of a series. I am eager to learn where Lisa and Bobby go from here. Is their love strong enough to last? What happens with Brad? Does he stay in town or head out to forget the love he will never have and try to find some ‘happily ever after’ of his own. Also, surely there is more to come from Stuart. Now that he has shown his true colors, there will surely be more stupid moves on his part. I don’t think he’ll be giving up so easily. I will continue to read and grow with Jill Prand, as her new writing career develops and expands.
September 22, 2014
I had the pleasure of beta reading Watch Me Walk Away by Jill Prand and I loved it! How could you not read the blurb and not want to read and find out what exactly Lisa is going to do with three men pining after her? You have Bobby, who left her high and dry without so much as a word when she was 17, then you have Brad who has always felt something deep for Lisa, and then Stuart her current beau with the great job! All sexy men, wanting one woman!! Ladies, don’t we wish we had it like that?
Jill Prand sends you on a ride of emotional rollercoasters in this book. I think I caught myself yelling at my kindle, giving it the cold shoulder a few times, and holding it close to my heart. See what I mean about emotional rollercoaster?! However, a rollercoaster that I would gladly ride over and over again!
What I loved about Lisa’s character is that after Bobby left, she let herself be depressed and then decided that she was no longer going to live that way and made a move to better her life. That to me is a strong woman and I can relate to having to do something similar. My heart broke while reading the prologue because of how Bobby left her all those years ago. What he did was understandable, but at the same time f*@ked up! Which led to Lisa screwing up her friendship with Brad, and was the reason why she decided to up and move away.
Bobby leaving the way he did is why at first I was mainly team Stuart, but Stuart disappointed me so then I was team Brad, then team Bobby again, and then team Brad and Bobby. Personally, I would love to combine Bobby and Brad into one man for Lisa and she could have the best of both. Brad is just that type of guy that you can’t help but love because he is such a sweetheart and even though he is dying inside he wants to make sure that Lisa is happy. Even though Bobby messed up in the past, the fact that he comes back to win back her heart at any cost is just commendable. He knows what he did was messed up, but he wants to make up for it.
Let’s not forget the steamy sex scenes! My goddess…I may have taken multiple cold showers for one scene. Can we say HOT!!!??
As a debut book, I think that Jill did a great job with the story and the characters. She pulls you right in from the beginning and never unleashes you, not even at the end. I mean the way it ends you just grab your chest and cry it’s so heartbreaking. It’s not really a cliffhanger, but it’s enough to make you think that there definitely should be a sequel.
I can’t wait to see where Jill takes us next with Lisa, Bobby, and Brad!!!!
I received this novel in exchange for an honest review!*
Reviewed by:
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Jill Prand sends you on a ride of emotional rollercoasters in this book. I think I caught myself yelling at my kindle, giving it the cold shoulder a few times, and holding it close to my heart. See what I mean about emotional rollercoaster?! However, a rollercoaster that I would gladly ride over and over again!
What I loved about Lisa’s character is that after Bobby left, she let herself be depressed and then decided that she was no longer going to live that way and made a move to better her life. That to me is a strong woman and I can relate to having to do something similar. My heart broke while reading the prologue because of how Bobby left her all those years ago. What he did was understandable, but at the same time f*@ked up! Which led to Lisa screwing up her friendship with Brad, and was the reason why she decided to up and move away.
Bobby leaving the way he did is why at first I was mainly team Stuart, but Stuart disappointed me so then I was team Brad, then team Bobby again, and then team Brad and Bobby. Personally, I would love to combine Bobby and Brad into one man for Lisa and she could have the best of both. Brad is just that type of guy that you can’t help but love because he is such a sweetheart and even though he is dying inside he wants to make sure that Lisa is happy. Even though Bobby messed up in the past, the fact that he comes back to win back her heart at any cost is just commendable. He knows what he did was messed up, but he wants to make up for it.
Let’s not forget the steamy sex scenes! My goddess…I may have taken multiple cold showers for one scene. Can we say HOT!!!??
As a debut book, I think that Jill did a great job with the story and the characters. She pulls you right in from the beginning and never unleashes you, not even at the end. I mean the way it ends you just grab your chest and cry it’s so heartbreaking. It’s not really a cliffhanger, but it’s enough to make you think that there definitely should be a sequel.
I can’t wait to see where Jill takes us next with Lisa, Bobby, and Brad!!!!
I received this novel in exchange for an honest review!*
Reviewed by:
Bookoholic Anom: Confessions of an Obsessed Bookoholic Anomaly
Butterflies, Books, & Dreams Tour Host
Fae Books Tour Host/Reviewer/Content Creator
Girls <3 Books Tours Host/Cover Reveals
LadyAmber’s Book Tours Host
June 15, 2013
Do you ever forget your first love? Lisa from Watch Me Walk Away has tried but she can’t seem to shake those luvin’ feelins. She can’t be with the one she wants so she’s going to love the one she’s with. Keep a fan handy because Watch Me Walk Away is chock full of hot action and even a little DIY. This is where Jill Prand really shines. Her ability to write believable and scorching hot love scenes is spot on. I also appreciated that this is a stand-alone novel. Sometimes I’m not in a trilogy kind of mood, however the epilogue in WMWA hints at best friend Brad’s story. I would love, love, love to read more about Brad.
Lisa’s gig as a marketing executive shows how strong and successful she has become. Well at least on the outside. Internally she comes across as a little whiny and at times childish and immature. She harps on her teenage heartbreak a lot and so I was a little disappointed that she wasn’t as sensitive towards the other men in her life. I felt she could have exercised more compassion.
WMWA describes a first love that never came to fruition. In trying to showcase Bobby’s chivalrous nature I think it lost a bit of believability. Not so much the story itself but in the dialogue between Lisa and Bobby in the beginning. A bit of extraneous exposition in spots but who doesn’t love Carvel ice cream?
Bobby, a former Special Forces soldier, is now a successful security expert. How that came about and his impromptu trip really intrigued me and I would love to have learned more about him and his back-story. But as a Killers fan I was stoked at the ‘Here With Me’ reference so Bobby is tops in my book. I would have loved to explore the direct aftermath of Bobby walking away and Brad stepping up.
WMWA is a good read and a nice way to spend your afternoon. Just remember to keep that fan handy!
*ARC provided.
Lisa’s gig as a marketing executive shows how strong and successful she has become. Well at least on the outside. Internally she comes across as a little whiny and at times childish and immature. She harps on her teenage heartbreak a lot and so I was a little disappointed that she wasn’t as sensitive towards the other men in her life. I felt she could have exercised more compassion.
WMWA describes a first love that never came to fruition. In trying to showcase Bobby’s chivalrous nature I think it lost a bit of believability. Not so much the story itself but in the dialogue between Lisa and Bobby in the beginning. A bit of extraneous exposition in spots but who doesn’t love Carvel ice cream?
Bobby, a former Special Forces soldier, is now a successful security expert. How that came about and his impromptu trip really intrigued me and I would love to have learned more about him and his back-story. But as a Killers fan I was stoked at the ‘Here With Me’ reference so Bobby is tops in my book. I would have loved to explore the direct aftermath of Bobby walking away and Brad stepping up.
WMWA is a good read and a nice way to spend your afternoon. Just remember to keep that fan handy!
*ARC provided.
June 19, 2013
This was a cute and heated love story and even though I wanted to smack Bobby on the head for being so stinkin' dense more than once, I really liked the main characters. It did take me until the end of chapter one to get sucked into the story, but once I was there, I was not letting go until I had finished every last page. I grew up where a large chunk of the story takes place, so in many ways it was like a trip down memory lane. The editing needed just a bit more work and and the epilogue felt more like a sneak peak then the end of their story, but overall I really enjoyed reading this book and am interested to see where the author takes us from here.
I would probably have given it a 3 1/2 if that had been an option.
I would probably have given it a 3 1/2 if that had been an option.
August 22, 2013
A beautiful love story. Lisa and Bobby were teenage sweethearts. He broke her heart when he went away and now is back. Brad is her best friend and picked up the pieces of her heart because he loves her.
A complicated triangle now that they are adults and meeting again. I was torn then happy then angry and finally crying. A well written and easy flowing read. Emotions are high for both reader and characters.
I can't wait for the next book!
A complicated triangle now that they are adults and meeting again. I was torn then happy then angry and finally crying. A well written and easy flowing read. Emotions are high for both reader and characters.
I can't wait for the next book!
June 12, 2013
Watch Me Walk Away was a great debut novel. The storyline was fun with a few twists I hadn't expected, and the characters engaging. After a while I wanted to slap Brad upside the head so he'd snap out of it, but other than that, I enjoyed the ride.
June 16, 2013
So I had the pleasure of beta reading Watch Me Walk Away by Author Jill Prand and I have to say it was a VERY good book! It kept me engaged and intrigued throughout the story which one Lisa would choose. Would it be Bobby the love of her life who abruptly left without so much as an explanation or Brad the loving best friend who has been through it all with Lisa including losing their virginities together? Hmm, are you interested yet? You should be!
Jill Prand did an amazing job for a debut novel and I experienced a roller-coaster of emotions while reading it. I may have thrown my Kindle and screamed a bit but I also cried and laughed throughout this beauty! I LOVED Brad – I was rooting for him! He was sweet, considerate, loving, and so patient when it came to Lisa. Then there was Bobby – I was angry at him for ditching Lisa with no explanation and then showing back up into her life ready to claim her as his BUT I also found myself rooting for Bobby too! See, can you see why I may have thrown my Kindle now? I was in turmoil flip flopping between both of these HOT men! I mean I would have been happy to have one chasing me but two guys fighting for my love and attention – Um, count me in :) You learn so much about Bobby throughout the book and it brings on a whole different set of emotions. Oh and Lisa I really loved that girl! Her character was great. I loved her snarky attitude at times and could really relate to her and what she was going through. Oh. My. God. The sex scenes are smokin’ hot! I am forewarning you that you may need a fan handy and a cold shower after reading Watch Me Walk Away!
I cannot wait to read more by Jill Prand. I can tell you that for a debut novel – I was thoroughly impressed. I definitely want to see where the rest of the series goes and I would LOVE an update on Lisa’s story just because I fell in love with these characters! Jill has a way with words that will draw you in and leave you gasping, happy, elated, sad, and sometimes angry but always wondering what is going to happen keeping it exciting and fresh for the reader! If you are looking for a good read that gives leaves you with a feeling of contentment then this is the book for you! Happy Reading! xoxo
Watch Me Walk Away Receives 4 HOT Sizzling Stars!
*I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review*
Jill Prand did an amazing job for a debut novel and I experienced a roller-coaster of emotions while reading it. I may have thrown my Kindle and screamed a bit but I also cried and laughed throughout this beauty! I LOVED Brad – I was rooting for him! He was sweet, considerate, loving, and so patient when it came to Lisa. Then there was Bobby – I was angry at him for ditching Lisa with no explanation and then showing back up into her life ready to claim her as his BUT I also found myself rooting for Bobby too! See, can you see why I may have thrown my Kindle now? I was in turmoil flip flopping between both of these HOT men! I mean I would have been happy to have one chasing me but two guys fighting for my love and attention – Um, count me in :) You learn so much about Bobby throughout the book and it brings on a whole different set of emotions. Oh and Lisa I really loved that girl! Her character was great. I loved her snarky attitude at times and could really relate to her and what she was going through. Oh. My. God. The sex scenes are smokin’ hot! I am forewarning you that you may need a fan handy and a cold shower after reading Watch Me Walk Away!
I cannot wait to read more by Jill Prand. I can tell you that for a debut novel – I was thoroughly impressed. I definitely want to see where the rest of the series goes and I would LOVE an update on Lisa’s story just because I fell in love with these characters! Jill has a way with words that will draw you in and leave you gasping, happy, elated, sad, and sometimes angry but always wondering what is going to happen keeping it exciting and fresh for the reader! If you are looking for a good read that gives leaves you with a feeling of contentment then this is the book for you! Happy Reading! xoxo
Watch Me Walk Away Receives 4 HOT Sizzling Stars!
*I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review*
November 20, 2014
Brad loves Lisa.
Lisa loves Bobby.
Bobby walks away.
When you are young and in love you always think you found the one. The one you are going to spend the rest of your life with and nothing is going to take them away from you. But, what happens when the one you love just walks away. No phone calls, no emails, no texts. NOTHING. In Lisa’s case, this is exactly what happened to her. She loved Bobby and knew they would spend the rest of their lives together, until the day he up and left to join the military. Like most girls her age, Lisa mourned her lost love with the help of her friends, one person in particular being Brad. It wasn’t until one New Year’s Eve that Lisa’s relationship would change with both Brad and Bobby, but not necessarily for the better.
Flash forward six years, and Lisa is a successful business woman living in New York, she has a handsome boyfriend and her and Brad are still BFF’s. Nothing could be better. That is until he shows up. Bobby reappears out of the blue and Lisa is torn between her feelings for him and staying strong. Will Bobby’s charm be too much for Lisa to resist or will Brad’s be enough to steer Lisa away from another heartbreak?
I enjoyed this story. I felt like it was more true life than any of the other romances out there. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting lost in a good romance, but half the time I am upset when I have to return to the real world. LoL In the case of Watch Me Walk Away, I didn’t feel that way. I felt like this story has happened to everyone in one way or another in their life. The author does a great job developing the emotions between the characters. The conversations flowed and again felt real. The sex was hot and I love that the author showed more to the relationship between the characters than just sex. We could see that there was more to their love than just hot night of passion, which were a plus.
I have to say, I am totally Team Brad and I can’t wait to see what Jill has in store for us in book two. I would definitely recommend this book to my fellow reader friends.
Lisa loves Bobby.
Bobby walks away.
When you are young and in love you always think you found the one. The one you are going to spend the rest of your life with and nothing is going to take them away from you. But, what happens when the one you love just walks away. No phone calls, no emails, no texts. NOTHING. In Lisa’s case, this is exactly what happened to her. She loved Bobby and knew they would spend the rest of their lives together, until the day he up and left to join the military. Like most girls her age, Lisa mourned her lost love with the help of her friends, one person in particular being Brad. It wasn’t until one New Year’s Eve that Lisa’s relationship would change with both Brad and Bobby, but not necessarily for the better.
Flash forward six years, and Lisa is a successful business woman living in New York, she has a handsome boyfriend and her and Brad are still BFF’s. Nothing could be better. That is until he shows up. Bobby reappears out of the blue and Lisa is torn between her feelings for him and staying strong. Will Bobby’s charm be too much for Lisa to resist or will Brad’s be enough to steer Lisa away from another heartbreak?
I enjoyed this story. I felt like it was more true life than any of the other romances out there. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting lost in a good romance, but half the time I am upset when I have to return to the real world. LoL In the case of Watch Me Walk Away, I didn’t feel that way. I felt like this story has happened to everyone in one way or another in their life. The author does a great job developing the emotions between the characters. The conversations flowed and again felt real. The sex was hot and I love that the author showed more to the relationship between the characters than just sex. We could see that there was more to their love than just hot night of passion, which were a plus.
I have to say, I am totally Team Brad and I can’t wait to see what Jill has in store for us in book two. I would definitely recommend this book to my fellow reader friends.
July 29, 2016
Very good book!! I love when books can capture my attention from the first couple of pages. After I read the first few pages, I was hooked and read nonstop. I loved the chemistry between Bobby and Lisa. Although I wanted to slap Bobby a few times and if I was Lisa, I would have dumped Bobby, I do like them together. They are each others soul mates and they proved that time and time again. I loved them as a couple as well as I loved Brad.
Brad was Lisa's best friend and he loved her more than just a friend. I felt so bad for Brad on various occasions but I'm happy he was there for Lisa when no one else, not even Bobby, was.
This book is about a woman named Lisa, who six years ago got dumped by her boyfriend, Bobby, when he joined the military. He didn't contact her for six years until one day, Lisa sees him again. She, like many woman would in her position, had mixed feelings about seeing him again. She realized she never stopped loving him, but she also remembers how heartbroken she was when he left her. How lifeless she felt. How broken... But at the same time, when she is with Bobby she feels so happy, so filled with life. How can a love so strong sometimes hurt so bad?
This story tells the story of Lisa's and Bobby's new lives. Lisa will question herself a lot. Will she take Bobby back? Will she ever know the real reason why he left her and hasn't talked to her in over six years? And is Lisa strong enough to pull her self together if things with bobby break apart again?
I really like this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good book packed with lots of romance.
Some of my favorite quotes:
"I pick her up and hold her for just a second then turn and lift her over the barrier--the hardest thing I'll ever have to do is let her go."
"Where the hell did you say you got that man? Can you clone him and make one for me?"
"I won't hurt you again, Lisa. I would rather die first."
Brad was Lisa's best friend and he loved her more than just a friend. I felt so bad for Brad on various occasions but I'm happy he was there for Lisa when no one else, not even Bobby, was.
This book is about a woman named Lisa, who six years ago got dumped by her boyfriend, Bobby, when he joined the military. He didn't contact her for six years until one day, Lisa sees him again. She, like many woman would in her position, had mixed feelings about seeing him again. She realized she never stopped loving him, but she also remembers how heartbroken she was when he left her. How lifeless she felt. How broken... But at the same time, when she is with Bobby she feels so happy, so filled with life. How can a love so strong sometimes hurt so bad?
This story tells the story of Lisa's and Bobby's new lives. Lisa will question herself a lot. Will she take Bobby back? Will she ever know the real reason why he left her and hasn't talked to her in over six years? And is Lisa strong enough to pull her self together if things with bobby break apart again?
I really like this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good book packed with lots of romance.
Some of my favorite quotes:
"I pick her up and hold her for just a second then turn and lift her over the barrier--the hardest thing I'll ever have to do is let her go."
"Where the hell did you say you got that man? Can you clone him and make one for me?"
"I won't hurt you again, Lisa. I would rather die first."
August 27, 2013
WATCH ME WALK AWAY (WALKING 1) by JILL PRAND
The synopsis of this book intrigued me that’s why I added this to my to-read list. And the fact that it is a second-chance at love kind of story is a plus. Yes, it is one of my fave kind of stories and Jill Prand did not disappoint. And this story is also about friendship and that’s why I like this so much.
Lisa and Bobby’s story is painful at first. It was kind of hard reading what Lisa went through after Bobby left her, without any explanation and it did not happen just once. If I am not mistaken, it was twice maybe thrice. I can’t remember but it was painful to read. I really want to kill Bobby while reading that part. I was thinking, "What a douche!" but then what’s good about second-chance stories is that before it ends, you get the whole story and you get the explanation you wanted. I also like that Lisa have friends who are there for her and a best friend like Brad. Oh Brad. I am looking forward to his own story and I want him happy.
I am not going to give much of what happened in the story but for me it was good. I enjoyed it and I like how Jill Prand wrote the whole thing. It was emotional and very sincere. Even Brad’s part was painful to read. You feel each characters’ feelings while reading the book.
The ending was bittersweet. Why? Well, you have to read to find out. But I hope we still get more Lisa & Bobby’s story in the future installment of this series. I feel like there’s more to share and more to know from em. I am also looking forward to reading Brad’s story.
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The synopsis of this book intrigued me that’s why I added this to my to-read list. And the fact that it is a second-chance at love kind of story is a plus. Yes, it is one of my fave kind of stories and Jill Prand did not disappoint. And this story is also about friendship and that’s why I like this so much.
Lisa and Bobby’s story is painful at first. It was kind of hard reading what Lisa went through after Bobby left her, without any explanation and it did not happen just once. If I am not mistaken, it was twice maybe thrice. I can’t remember but it was painful to read. I really want to kill Bobby while reading that part. I was thinking, "What a douche!" but then what’s good about second-chance stories is that before it ends, you get the whole story and you get the explanation you wanted. I also like that Lisa have friends who are there for her and a best friend like Brad. Oh Brad. I am looking forward to his own story and I want him happy.
I am not going to give much of what happened in the story but for me it was good. I enjoyed it and I like how Jill Prand wrote the whole thing. It was emotional and very sincere. Even Brad’s part was painful to read. You feel each characters’ feelings while reading the book.
The ending was bittersweet. Why? Well, you have to read to find out. But I hope we still get more Lisa & Bobby’s story in the future installment of this series. I feel like there’s more to share and more to know from em. I am also looking forward to reading Brad’s story.
:)
♥♥♥♥
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May 26, 2014
Review left by Emily a Book Worms Reviewer, thank you Emily.
We gave this book 4 stars.
This is book one in the Walking series
Review for Watch me walk away by Jill Prand
In this cute love story you delve into the lives of Lisa and Bobby as they are reunited after being apart for 6 years. Bobby wants Lisa, more than ever after leaving her after high school. Lisa is skeptical, and upset with him for leaving without a word. To top of this love affair, there is Brad who has been standing in the wings pining for Lisa his whole life. Who can no longer sit by and watch Lisa get hurt anymore.
Jill Prand does a good job of introducing new characters with out leaving us left behind.
This story is hot and heavy with some great love scenes.
“You’re perfect, did you know that?” Bobby
I’m not the one who’s going to make you choose. I’ll be with you as long as you want me” Brad
With both of these boys chasing after Lisa, she definitely has her work cut out for her. I thought it was a cute little love story. You can read it as a standalone, but you will want to know more about what happens in the future of the characters stories, as you fall in love with them.
Thank you for your amazing book!!!! <3
Rating:4 stars
June 15, 2013
I have died and gone to book heaven! I've read a lot of books and when I say a lot, that really doesn't do justice to how much I have read...lol! Where have you been Jill!? This book is amazing, wonderful & unique in it's own right!!!
The characters captivated my attention from the beginning and wouldn't let go till the end, and I still yearn for more of their story! When I read a book, I'm usually in my own little world and nothing exists but me, the story and the characters. With this book, I was not only in my own little world but I was transported into the characters world of this story and loved every second of it. The flow to this read was wonderful and the emotions that it brings out in the reader (this reader anyway) is one of the unique things that this writer (even with it being her first novel) has created. For all the books I have read by amazing authors, there are only a few that has this quality! It's not something that a writer can learn, or pick-up over time, either they have it or they don't and Jill Prand is definitely a writer that has it! I'm not going to give an overview of what I read, and the reason being is...this book needs to be read, deserves to be read and once you read it you'll see for yourself that it was a must read...again & again! This is a book that not only deserves to be read, it also deserves to be savored!
My sincerest thanks Jill Prand for sharing your story and I look forward to your second book in this series! Brenda :)
The characters captivated my attention from the beginning and wouldn't let go till the end, and I still yearn for more of their story! When I read a book, I'm usually in my own little world and nothing exists but me, the story and the characters. With this book, I was not only in my own little world but I was transported into the characters world of this story and loved every second of it. The flow to this read was wonderful and the emotions that it brings out in the reader (this reader anyway) is one of the unique things that this writer (even with it being her first novel) has created. For all the books I have read by amazing authors, there are only a few that has this quality! It's not something that a writer can learn, or pick-up over time, either they have it or they don't and Jill Prand is definitely a writer that has it! I'm not going to give an overview of what I read, and the reason being is...this book needs to be read, deserves to be read and once you read it you'll see for yourself that it was a must read...again & again! This is a book that not only deserves to be read, it also deserves to be savored!
My sincerest thanks Jill Prand for sharing your story and I look forward to your second book in this series! Brenda :)
June 17, 2013
This is an awesome debut novel! I really enjoyed the story with its many ups, downs and crazy twists. The story of Lisa & Bobby could easily be one of any average person, their characters were so real & believable. Their chemistry was just plan HOT and undeniable, so the fact that they couldn't stay away from each other was as clear as day. I loved the intensity of their relationship & how easily they were able to pick up right where they left off, despite trying to "take it slow." And let's not forget those steamy sex scenes! "Wow" is all I'm going to say about that. Omg, I definitely laughed out loud when Lisa & Stuart were intimate. Thank goodness it only happened once! And poor Brad, he's loved Lisa since the first day they met & has always been there for her despite her on again/off again status with Bobby. I hope he gets his own book so we can see what happens with him. I would definitely invest my time in a series if Ms. Prand chooses to go that route.
I really liked the writing style and thought the story flowed perfectly, although I did think the prologue was a bit rushed. My only issue with this book is that while I love the title I felt the line (watching me walk away, watched me walk away, etc.) was used way too many times. Otherwise everything else was great. I would definitely recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good NA Romance.
Side note: Being a Jersey girl, I totally loved the references to stores & places I actually know of!
I really liked the writing style and thought the story flowed perfectly, although I did think the prologue was a bit rushed. My only issue with this book is that while I love the title I felt the line (watching me walk away, watched me walk away, etc.) was used way too many times. Otherwise everything else was great. I would definitely recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good NA Romance.
Side note: Being a Jersey girl, I totally loved the references to stores & places I actually know of!
July 19, 2013
I had the pleasure of reading "Watch Me Walk Away" by Jill Prand and I LOVED this book! There are 3 main characters....Lisa---The girl who loves only one guy and compares all her relationships to this one guy. Bobby---the one guy who Lisa loves but he left her to go into the military without telling her why he left her. Brad--Lisa's best friend who was there to pick up the pieces when Bobby broke her heart. Brad is in love with Lisa but Lisa doesn't feel the same way even though she did lose her virginity to him only because Bobby had left her.
I went through a lot of emotions reading this book. I threw my tablet down on the bed quite a few times. I was hoping Brad would find someone else instead of pining over Lisa but as in real life things don't happen like we want them too.
The Sex scenes contain all the HOTNESS and CLOSENESS that should be in a scene such as those. You can feel the way they connect on a spiritual level during the sex scenes. I can not wait to read more from this brilliant author! She has a way with words and making a person feel exactly what the characters are feeling!! So it boils down to one word for me AWESOME!!!
I went through a lot of emotions reading this book. I threw my tablet down on the bed quite a few times. I was hoping Brad would find someone else instead of pining over Lisa but as in real life things don't happen like we want them too.
The Sex scenes contain all the HOTNESS and CLOSENESS that should be in a scene such as those. You can feel the way they connect on a spiritual level during the sex scenes. I can not wait to read more from this brilliant author! She has a way with words and making a person feel exactly what the characters are feeling!! So it boils down to one word for me AWESOME!!!
April 2, 2015
Wow! This was one smoking hot and super fast read!
I really loved the characters. Lisa is this very strong independent women. I really felt for her and liked how she stood up for herself. I also really respected her. She realizes that she does not want the guy she's with and they wont work but she still respects that she is with him before she will move on with the one she wants to be with.
Bobby.. I love Bobby. Yes he broke Lisa's heart but you find out his reasoning's and can't help but love him. At times he's very stubborn but I still found myself drawn to him. The chemistry between Lisa and him just burned up the pages.
Brad was great too. I felt so bad for him. He's loved Lisa for so long but she only feels for him as a brother and best friend. He is such a great guy and any girl would be lucky to have him.
The secondary characters were even a lot of fun. Jodi and John had me cracking up. The author did a great job of bringing all these people to life.
The story was very fast paced and emotional. I can't wait to read the next book!
I really loved the characters. Lisa is this very strong independent women. I really felt for her and liked how she stood up for herself. I also really respected her. She realizes that she does not want the guy she's with and they wont work but she still respects that she is with him before she will move on with the one she wants to be with.
Bobby.. I love Bobby. Yes he broke Lisa's heart but you find out his reasoning's and can't help but love him. At times he's very stubborn but I still found myself drawn to him. The chemistry between Lisa and him just burned up the pages.
Brad was great too. I felt so bad for him. He's loved Lisa for so long but she only feels for him as a brother and best friend. He is such a great guy and any girl would be lucky to have him.
The secondary characters were even a lot of fun. Jodi and John had me cracking up. The author did a great job of bringing all these people to life.
The story was very fast paced and emotional. I can't wait to read the next book!
September 12, 2013
When I started this book, I expected to have a sweet story with a couple twists. This book is so much more than that. Lisa has had her heart shattered by the one boy she trusted most. She has tried to rebuild her life and find love, but has been unsuccessful. She is back in New York, living with a friend, dating a former client who seems to be really nice, and working at her dream job. Then her friends get together for a celebration and she sees the one who left her in high school.
Bobby claims that he has always loved Lisa and that he left her to spare her the heartache and worry while he was in the Army. Now he has his sights on getting her back. Lisa is reluctant to trust him, but she feels the undeniable pull.
I couldn't put this book down! I felt a connection to Lisa right away and I was cheering for her from the start. The Epilogue hints at a follow-up story from Brad's POV. I sincerely hope so! 5 out of 5!!
Bobby claims that he has always loved Lisa and that he left her to spare her the heartache and worry while he was in the Army. Now he has his sights on getting her back. Lisa is reluctant to trust him, but she feels the undeniable pull.
I couldn't put this book down! I felt a connection to Lisa right away and I was cheering for her from the start. The Epilogue hints at a follow-up story from Brad's POV. I sincerely hope so! 5 out of 5!!
August 13, 2014
"I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads."
Book titles always fascinate me - sometimes they don't seem relevant at all, other times they are the ultimate cliche . Here however the author keeps us guessing right till the very end - and suddenly there is a Eureka moment, when you realise just what and who the title refers to ... Very clever .... and to be honest frustrating as then you want to know more!
The back story is well described and the side characters are pivotal to the way the tale unfolds. Who can resist stories which include the damaged alpha male ex-Marine, or the faithful best friend standing in the wings. And when the heat is clearly off the charts, a wild ride is guaranteed!
I'm off to read the second book ASAP!
Book titles always fascinate me - sometimes they don't seem relevant at all, other times they are the ultimate cliche . Here however the author keeps us guessing right till the very end - and suddenly there is a Eureka moment, when you realise just what and who the title refers to ... Very clever .... and to be honest frustrating as then you want to know more!
The back story is well described and the side characters are pivotal to the way the tale unfolds. Who can resist stories which include the damaged alpha male ex-Marine, or the faithful best friend standing in the wings. And when the heat is clearly off the charts, a wild ride is guaranteed!
I'm off to read the second book ASAP!
August 29, 2013
WOW, what is there to say, I don't think there are enough words in the world to describe how it makes you feel? To go through life wanting and still loving someone or something is a powerful feeling. The loss feeling is something that just don't disappear, it sits on your chest and makes you angry and sad something that never leaves your heat, while reading I just kept keeping this feel of heavy. I couldn't shack the feeling that I have felt to many times. When someone walks away they think there leaving you and maybe they are leaving as in sight wise but never leave your heart. The heart is a crazy thing it holds things that are unimaginable and breathe taking, but at the same time it can just crush you. This book is a must read makes you look at your life, past and peasant. You will cry scream want to fight, be angry and you will fall in love.
June 10, 2013
By Butterflies, Books & Dreams
Format:Kindle Edition
I had the pleasure of reading this book before its release date...I know this is Jill Prand's first book, and I must say...You could never tell...
It had me happy, sad... I hurt for Lisa...The one man she wanted to give everything didn't want her back.
She seems to meet a nice guy in Stuart...Well, Ill let you read about him.
There's the best friend who has loved Lisa since the beginning of time.
This is a great story, by a new upcoming author...
Congrats on this release Jill & I will be looking forward to more of your work in the future.
Best of Luck!!
Format:Kindle Edition
I had the pleasure of reading this book before its release date...I know this is Jill Prand's first book, and I must say...You could never tell...
It had me happy, sad... I hurt for Lisa...The one man she wanted to give everything didn't want her back.
She seems to meet a nice guy in Stuart...Well, Ill let you read about him.
There's the best friend who has loved Lisa since the beginning of time.
This is a great story, by a new upcoming author...
Congrats on this release Jill & I will be looking forward to more of your work in the future.
Best of Luck!!
September 13, 2013
47% read but wont be reading the rest.
The premise was good. However the execution of the story was poor and ridiculous in relation to her age and job status. I like a good romance but i like a story which is believable. Really she was good at her job and had her own assistant at 23 years old. This age is the age that I worked out based on the fact they hadn't seen each other for 6 years and the age that they last met. Than she was so good at her job but
1) didn't know one of the hottest security agencies was owned by her ex.
2) wasn't aware that he was seriously injured in the army even though her friend told her he was a national hero
The premise was good. However the execution of the story was poor and ridiculous in relation to her age and job status. I like a good romance but i like a story which is believable. Really she was good at her job and had her own assistant at 23 years old. This age is the age that I worked out based on the fact they hadn't seen each other for 6 years and the age that they last met. Than she was so good at her job but
1) didn't know one of the hottest security agencies was owned by her ex.
2) wasn't aware that he was seriously injured in the army even though her friend told her he was a national hero
June 10, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. It was an enjoyable easy read that I accomplished in one sitting.
The story moved smoothly from beginning to end. The characters were loveable and you couldn't help but hope that things would work out for them in the end.
It was nice to be able to sit down and forget about the outside world for a little while. It was also nice not to have to think about the story, it was easy to understand.
I would have no problem recommending this book to others.
Way to go.
The story moved smoothly from beginning to end. The characters were loveable and you couldn't help but hope that things would work out for them in the end.
It was nice to be able to sit down and forget about the outside world for a little while. It was also nice not to have to think about the story, it was easy to understand.
I would have no problem recommending this book to others.
Way to go.
March 25, 2015
Now THIS was a good read! Watch Me Walk Away by Jill Prand had me completely absorbed from about the second paragraph. I did not want to put it down. Sleep became a secondary function. These characters are all fantastic and so easy to love. Lisa and Bobby belong together. Although I also love the addition of Brad, I was a little disappointed that the epilogue was a Brad POV. I am hoping that Brad stars in the next book in the series, but I would have liked a sneak peek into the future of Lisa and Bobby in their epilogue. All in all, a really good book.
August 4, 2013
I won this book in a contest and I am so thankful!! It's a wonderful book! I was drawn into their lives. I felt for her character. To lose a love at a young age is hard, but to not know why...that's torture to your soul. I love that these characters were flawed, but we're able to work on their problems and overcome. The writing was engaging and had me hooked. I look forward to the next book! Great read!
June 10, 2013
Rating 5 out of 5!
I was easily sucked into the story and fell in love with the characters. I wanted a happy ending for everyone but alas that is not always possible. I am hoping in the next book that the poor soul that had a crappy ending gets the love he deserves. I recommend this to all of you that like a good romance now and then!
I was easily sucked into the story and fell in love with the characters. I wanted a happy ending for everyone but alas that is not always possible. I am hoping in the next book that the poor soul that had a crappy ending gets the love he deserves. I recommend this to all of you that like a good romance now and then!
May 22, 2014
Wow this is a really great addictive read. This is the authors debut novel and she did a fantastic job.
Loved the storyline. It's a great love triangle. I love Lisa. A strong character, I liked that she wasn't indecisive. Some great hot scenes in this book.
A really great enjoyable read. Looking forward to reading book two.
Loved the storyline. It's a great love triangle. I love Lisa. A strong character, I liked that she wasn't indecisive. Some great hot scenes in this book.
A really great enjoyable read. Looking forward to reading book two.
June 17, 2013
A good story that is closer to 4 stars to me because it kept me engaged. Now that it's settled in... partsnof the story felt underdeveloped. I also started to lose interest in Lisa as she became more selfish along the way. She became the epitomy of the person who runs you over then say's, "Oops! Did I do that?" Never means to hurt people but is careless with other people's feelings.
August 16, 2014
A plot line that is much used – lovers reunited - can still be done in an unusual and interesting way. Unfortunately, this book didn’t quite manage to pull it off.
Read full review in the 2013 September issue of InD’tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2013 September issue of InD’tale Magazine.
September 4, 2013
I'm sorry, but I got to the 80th page and couldn't read it any longer. The writing was horrible. It was a quick 80 pages, but the author was telling a story, not showing us a story. There was no detailed description to any of her characters.
I try really really hard to finish stories, even if I think they aren't worth it, but this book was just not the right one for me.
I try really really hard to finish stories, even if I think they aren't worth it, but this book was just not the right one for me.
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