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Book Blurb

Will Osborne couldn’t wait to put the roller coaster ride of his public education behind him. Having suffered bullying and harassment since grade school, he planned a senior year that would be simple and quiet before going away to college and starting fresh. But when a reform school transfer student struts into his first class, Will realizes that the thrill ride has only just begun.

Lennox McAvoy is an avalanche. He’s crude, flirtatious, and the most insufferable, beautiful person Will’s ever met. From his ankle monitor to his dull smile, Lennox appears irredeemable.

But when Will’s father falls seriously ill, Will discovers that there is more to Lennox than meets the eye.

 

Book Review

Clashing personalities, sexual tension, heated exchanges…the pages of this debut novel by Zane Riley are crammed to bursting with them. Love/hate romances are always fun to read, as are opposites attract stories, and when the heroes hail from such vastly different backgrounds as Will and Lennox, it only adds to the entertainment value. Toss into the mix all the usual elements of high-school life, not to mention some steamy makeout sessions in the music room, and it’s little wonder this book sparked my interest.

Will Osborne begins his senior year with a goal—keep his head down and graduate with as little fuss as possible. Comfortable with his sexuality, and secure in the love and support of his dad and stepmom, Will nevertheless comes in for his fair share of bullying in the classroom. He is therefore determined not to make this year any harder by drawing unnecessary attention to himself. This plan goes awry almost at once, however, when Will catches the eye of the dangerously sexy new student.

Lennox McAvoy is on a path to self-destruction. Expelled from his previous schools, one misdemeanor away from being sent back to the juvenile detention center, his chances of graduating hang by a thread. Even his family has abandoned him to fend for himself. Holed up in a seedy motel room by night, strutting the school corridors with an air of cocky unconcern by day, Lennox looks ahead to a future devoid of prospects. Then he meets Will—bright, innocent, undeniably cute—and dares to hope things could get better.

‘Go Your Own Way’ is a lively novel about first impressions, falling in love, and ultimate redemption. I know I’m not alone in my passion for bad boys. Yet what steals my heart every time is discovering the kindness that lies beneath the tough exterior. There’s no doubt Lennox starts out utterly obnoxious, but the fact that I was introduced to his harsh upbringing early on made it impossible for me not to sympathize with him. Plus I found the way he softens as his feelings for Will grow incredibly touching.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook and print
Length	Novel, 326 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date	05-May-2015
Price	$7.99 ebook, $17.99 paperback
Buy Link	http://www.amazon.com/Your-Own-Way-Zane-Riley-ebook/dp/B00WOP7OGM