Sticks & Stones Paperback – April 3, 2017

A good story that I liked reading. The story moved at a good pace. The characters were interesting and I enjoyed reading this book.

I have to be honest...I bought the book because I was fascinated with the cover. It drew my attention instantly. Rachael is a new author to me. I was actually very satisfied with this story. Sometimes it's nice to take a break from all the sex in the other romances I read. I consider this story between Reece(Jane) and Hunter (Tyler) a breath of fresh air. I think the concept of this story is very relatable to most. We all have had those certain people in high school that can either be your best friend or make your life a living hell. I've felt like this personally, and I felt that this story put that in perspective for me. I would definitely recommend this story. I wish it would have been a bit longer but overall it was great!

Reese (Jane) and Hunter's (Tyler) story was a sweet story. After being bullied through out high school, Reese tried to deal with the emotional scars by reinventing herself. She moved, changed her name and has become a beautiful, confident and successful business owner. When it is time to return home to attend her high school reunion she hires and escort to be her fake fiancé. Hunter has baggage of his own. He lost his job and can't afford not to take the escort job attending the reunion with Reese. Their chemistry is undeniable, but Hunter has his own secrets that may ruin any chance with Reese. Fun read.

I really loved this story. Reese has her demons that she has battled, and overcome. Until the 10 year school reunion. Has she really overcome said demons? My 10 year reunion was also in 2015, which is the year this book takes place. So I related to Reese a lot! I however skipped mine, I didn't talk to them then, why would I now. This story was full of anxiety, pain, heartbreak, love and mixed feelings. Most of us can relate to Reese in many ways. I would recommend this to anyone how has had to overcome their past, anyone who was bullied, and heck even the bullies! Your words can hurt.

3.5 starsThis was a great story and I loved the twists and turns but to me the ending felt a little rushed but it was still a great ending :) There were quite a few spelling errors but not so many that it ruined the book.

Omg. This book blew me away. I was hooked from the beginning. I loved the plot from beginning to end. Will definitely recommend this book to others.

You’ll love the everyday life events that happen in this story. All while pulling for the main characters to get their lives together! A poignant love story for what appears to be the little guy/gal, but turns into so much more!

My first book by this author & I enjoyed it. It was a great book about overcoming your past & moving on.

All it's takes is one bully to make a person life miserable, and feel bad about themselves. So I really wanted that moment when people realized that they missed out on having Reece/Jane as a sweet and caring friend, and also a hard working business owner. Hunter seemed like he was a nice guy who's made a few bad decisions and struggling to get back on his feet. I thought Sticks and Stones was a okay story, but I didn't feel a connection between the characters, so many secrets and half truths made it hard, and the ending seemed to rushed.