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"Guarded is short and sweet, exactly what you expect from a novella, but it is jam packed with feels! I felt like some situations were sort of rushed through, but despite being a novella, the characters were well-developed and you can't help but fall in love with them." - Reader Review
The Book has been self-published via Amazon and is available as eBook. (31,000 words - released in September 2013)
About the Book
Vanessa Smith has her heart guarded. She’s been married to a man that sleeps around and has made her think she’s ugly and undeserving. Everything changes when she is knocked down by the famous basketball player, Jackson Berrios. A friendship ensues and everything she thought she knew about men turns out to be wrong.
Jackson Berrios was out for a run in a new city when he made contact with the beautiful Vanessa Smith. He instantly knew she was different from most girls but can he make her see that he’s different from her cheating husband?
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Reviews (Excerpts)
- "I absolutely LOVED Guarded. The connection between Vanessa and Jackson is just amazing! Even though Jackson is famous and rich, he doesn't flaunt it around. He is just a normal guy and wants to be treated that way.
Vanessa is going through a nasty divorce with her soon to be ex, Shane. He is mentally and verbally abusive. He has told Vanessa he is a horrible wife, she is ugly and no good for so long she believes it. So when Jackson literally runs into to her and knocks her off her feet, she thinks its all in the name of sex... Oh she is so wrong![...] " - Annamarie Coy
- "[...] I was instantly pulled into this story of Vanessa and Jackson, and LOVED every minute of it. I stayed interested in their relationship and what could happen. I also LOVED Amanda she was such an awesome best friend to Vanessa. I gave this book 4 1/2 stars I wish it was longer. I wanted more of this story. " - Cynthia Gibson
- "Guarded is a story I think that quite a few women can relate to. Vanessa has been cheated on by her husband and made to feel as if she is worthless and unattractive so when a man shows interest in her, of course she doubts his intentions. Rivera writes a beautiful love story [...] " - Tiffany Craig
About the Author
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| Author J. D. Rivera |
J.D. Rivera lives in Oklahoma with her husband and two boys.
Her life consists of school projects, homework, cartoon shows, and little league sports.
She loves Diet Mountain Dew, the OKC Thunder, costume jewelry, the beach, and reading.
Links to the Author and the Book
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Connect with the Author on Twitter: @writerjdrivera
Link to the eBook Guarded with Excerpt on Amazon
