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penelope douglas is the usa today and new york times best-selling American author of the fall away series. She is a teacher and writer based in Las Vegas. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, Penelope is the oldest of five children, she graduated with a Bachelor of Public Administration from the University of Northern Iowa. she then went on to earn a specialized master’s degree in education at loyola university in new orleans. Penelope is married and has a daughter named Aydan. When she’s not writing, you’ll find Penelope touring ancient ships and traveling on the road.
thug (2013)
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bully is the first novel in the fall away series by penélope douglas. Jared and Tate were best friends for many years before high school. They were so close to each other that they did everything together, until the summer before their freshman year in college when Jared had to say goodbye. when he came back, he was a different man, never the same man tate knew. Jared ignored Tate, avoided her, and occasionally bullied her in front of her and her colleagues. Tate couldn’t understand what had happened to her best friend, but what could she do now? face the bully and be bullied again and again?
bully is a great start to an exciting series. Tate is such a strong woman that she can put up with Jared and her bullying even though he has no idea why her former best friend chooses to be so mean to her. She is relieved of her arrival when she spends a year in France, away from Jarred and teasing her. However, there comes a point where she has to stand her ground, forcing Jared to up her game. Throughout the story, Tate not only matures as a character, but also as a woman, growing from a naive and helpless girl to a woman who can stand up for herself and her position. Jared’s bullying leaves Tate with very few friends, and this causes her to be socially inept at times. However, realizing herself, Ella Tate flourishes and manages to stand on her own.
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There’s always a reason when it comes to bullying, and so is Jared’s. there are some reasons why he becomes a bully, and there are also reasons for his hatred. however, does this make it correct? No. Jared’s anger and his painful behavior have some explainable causes; he is a lonely young man who deals with his pain, but decides to whip him over the others. in this particular case, he unloads his burdens on the only person who loved him unconditionally.
Overall, Bully is a moving and compelling novel, and the author accurately depicts a theme that affects almost everyone, especially during adolescence. there are so many lessons to learn, like bullying, forgiving those who hurt the most, and learning how to get through some of life’s most tormenting moments.
rival (2014)
rival is the second novel in the fall away series by penélope douglas. although it is a second installment, the story can be read independently, the only challenge is that the characters from the previous one (first book in the series) play a vital role in this book. The story features two star-crossed lovers, Madoc and Fallon, struggling with the secrets and pains of the past. their connection to each other is strong, and their mutual obsession doesn’t end, but grows stronger every day. they both need each other, but will hate, games, dark pasts and family connection stop a love that was meant to blossom or will they have to fight for their love beyond themselves?
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It is revealed that Madoc Caruthers and Fallon Pierce signed their way into a forbidden world when they couldn’t fight their mutual attraction and became lovers even though they were step-siblings. Being young and driven by high hormones and emotions, they kept their relationship a secret. by day they barely recognize each other, but at night their desires flare up and they end up giving in to their carnal desires. what made their love collapse are the lies and betrayals. fallon went to a distant boarding school while madoc stayed behind, this made them heartbroken.
After two years Fallon returns home from school, but he returns home a different person. She wants revenge, but Madoc is ready for the challenge she puts in her way and willing to play her game. as secrets surface and everything becomes more explicit, they both discover that what had happened between them was not what they had originally led them to believe. Will Madoc and Fallon be able to put their dark past behind them and turn their hatred and rivalry into love? Are the two lovebirds meant to be together? Fallon and Madoc both have a lot to overcome, as their relationship often turns ugly.
both characters are fantastic. for example, there is fallon, a loner who seeks retribution for all the bad things that were done to her. she is a tough and soft-hearted young woman who gave her love as well as her body to a man who has managed to remain deeply rooted in both her heart and her soul. Imagine how heartbreaking it could be to find out that the person you loved and loved the most might cheat on you and break your heart into a million pieces. this is what she feels Fallon and the main reason why she seeks revenge. however, the question is, was everything she was meant to believe true or just fabrications?
The second novel in the series is a brilliant read that showcases fantastic storytelling, excellent writing talent, and characters that are just as intriguing as the people in real life. The main characters, Fallon and Madoc, are such beautiful characters that they are perfectly suited to the roles of hero and heroine. the secondary characters are also quite attractive. Penelope has created a “love to hate you” narrative for readers who love epic love stories, with broken characters, angry sex, sibling rivalry, and chemistry so strong only fate can decide.