My Review:
While the name Brit Lunden is new to me, the author is not. I enjoyed reading her children's books written under a different name. I'm really curious about how her adult fiction would turn out. To my delight, she never disappoints her readers as an amazing writer! I love the story and love the way the story is told even more. The Knowing is a short and smooth read, following the heartfelt love story between football player JB and his high school sweetheart Ellie, who eventually became his wife.
As explained by JB's grandma, the Knowing is "that feeling when you gonna meet your someone special." It was the Knowing that made JB and Ellie realized that they were meant for each other; it was the Knowing that helped JB feel Ellie's presence even when he couldn't find her from the crowd; and it was the Knowing that fueled them with the power to overcome all the barriers that stood in the way of their relationship, including the disparity in social status and persistent opposition from family members.
The skillful storytelling brings the characters to life and provides a highly immersive reading experience. The book is filled with details that help me feel the intensity of the characters' emotions and their internal struggles. The hint of supernaturality adds suspense and mystery to the romance and makes possible an ending as comforting as what we have now. I strongly urge you to read Brit Lunden's original novella Bulwark as well, which sets the stage for all the characters in the anthology and offers more excitement for fans of paranormal thrillers.
Bulwark- a wall or stockade that protects or sometimes hides the truth from the outside world. Bulwark, Georgia, isolated, hidden. Who knows what strange things can happen when the rest of the world can’t see you? JB Stratton is alone in the world, and all he has left are the memories of his beloved Ellie. Dirt poor JB and wealthy Ellie feel an instant connection that is as intense and primal as the blood red earth of their home. Unseen roots connect them, pulling them into an impossible relationship. Will the memories of past lives help or hinder the path of their love? Based on the original novella Bulwark, by Brit Lunden, The Knowing continues the story of a town isolated from the rest of the world where the impossible becomes plausible, and logic is determined by reality.
Ages 17+ | Publisher: Chelshire | March 13, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1947188990
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Brit Lunden is also known as prolific children’s author, Carole P. Roman. She has published over fifty books. Whether it’s pirates, princesses, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children. She hosts two blog radio programs and is one of the founders of a new magazine, Indie Author’s Monthly. She’s been interviewed twice by Forbes Magazine. Carole has co-authored a self-help book, Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing. Bulwark is her first book of adult fiction.
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