Thursday, January 31, 2013

Giveaway & Review: Lost To You by A. L. Jackson

***If I could give this more than 5 stars I would.***

"Be with me."

Those three simple words...what they did to me is something that I can't even begin to explain. 

Lost To You is the prequel to Take This Regret, one of my most favorite reads ever. Even though this is how Christian and Elizabeth came to be, I highly recommend reading Take This Regret first. You'll see why once you do.


With this story, we get two alternating point of views. At first I wasn't sure if I'd like that.

I ended up LOVING it. 
It made the story.


"I'd never had that in my life, someone I truly felt comfortable with. Someone who made me feel exposed, and somehow I was still okay with that fact. Someone to share my secrets and my desires and the goals I had in my life with me. The ones people saw weren't always mine, but ambitions created by my parents and the society they expected me to fit into."

Lost To You just solidifies the passion and connection that Christian and Elizabeth had for each other from the beginning. It was always there, but to see where it began made their story that much better. Their hearts are drawn to each other like a magnetic pull...it's really such a beautiful thing to read. Take This Regret really did a number on me, but to read this after, and to know what they went through shows that they were truly meant to be.


"He wanted a redo.
I wanted one, too."

Their friendship, their love, the emotional and physical bond they share is a true test of their love for each other from the start that could never be broken. 

I took my sweet time reading this novella as the story is so close to my heart. I'm not exaggerating when I say this, but nearly every word made me emotional; it made me feel. How does A.L. Jackson do it? I'm blown away by her writing. My chest felt like I was restricting the air from flowing the whole time! This was a bittersweet read for me and I hated to see it end. 

"An unfound possessiveness rapid-fired from my nerves, spun and wove a web around my heart, and the jealousy I'd felt earlier beat a steady song within the confides of my chest."

A.L. Jackson is one of those very few authors who can do no wrong in my eyes. Her words have such a strong affect on me. *sigh* I love her work.

   


I will be giving away TAKE THIS REGRET & LOST TO YOU to one person. Please just leave a comment WITH your email address so I can contact you.  I will pick a winner Friday night. Thanks & Good Luck!

70 comments:

Sara-You, Me and Anthropologie said...

Would love to win! Loved Pulled!
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Book Passion for Life said...

Oh sounds awesome! So glad you loved it.

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Pamela Christine said...

Awesome!

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Michele said...

:)! Great Review!!!!!

Michele

Phuong said...

Wow! I would love to win a copy.

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Anonymous said...

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Mikki D said...

Thank you for the giveaway. I would love to read this book :)

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Anonymous said...

I would love this book.... goofyjen21@MSN.com

Unknown said...

AL Jackson is incredible!
What a great review.
Can't wait to read it myself.

Thanks for the chance.

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Unknown said...

Great review.This is going on my "to read" list. mackem-lass@hotmail.co.uk

Missy Bair said...

Omg next book on my ever growing list! missy.bair80@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Oh, I really want to read this book!
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Unknown said...

I've been wanting to reading these. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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Brenna said...

Love the review! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Unknown said...

Great giveaway! asset4364@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

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sillyitiliangrl said...

danielle.grater@gmail.com <-- hope I win Lost to You is at the top of my TBR list!

Sandy Borrero said...

Would love to read these! Smilee3939@gmail.com

Dbch911 said...

Would love to win this! Dbch911@hotmail.com

Becky said...

Great giveaway!!
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BlackwaterMama said...

WOW! What an awesome giveaway! Thank you! jlkg102961 AT gmail DOT com

JenniferHope said...

Aftrr reading your review I really want to read these books. Thanks for the giveaway!!
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Nur5eMisty said...

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Unknown said...

Pick me please! Thanks for the giveaway.

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Maria Malaveci said...

Awesome Giveaway! Thanks so much!

Unknown said...

I loved TTR and all of AL Jackson's books. TTR is probably my favorite book of hers. It totally ripped my heart out, trampled it, and stuffed it back in my chest. I love an author and book when it can do that.

Unknown said...

Thank you so much for the chance! I love AL Jackson!

Donna Cheatle said...

ok, your review has talked me right into reading both of these. Count me in for the giveaway!! jimndonna@windstream.net

Unknown said...

Thank you for this giveaway! Loved your review :)
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Maria said...

Would love to win!
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Maria D. said...

These two books sound great! Thanks for the giveaway

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Unknown said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

Lorie said...

Love love love AL Jackson! These are on my TBR. Would LOVE to win. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Mickala said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I so want to read this book!

Annie said...

Would love to win these! Thanks.
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Anonymous said...

I NEED to read Take This Regret. Really. Really. NEED.

Jennifer said...

Would love to read!!! On my TBR list. Thanks!!M

Unknown said...

Looks great! Debra.diaz@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Amazing giveaway! My email address is: daniellej1405@yahoo.com. Thank you!!!!!

Eileen said...

Would love to read these stories. Thanks for the chance.
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Robin said...

OMG I would kill for this. Everything AL Jackson writes is amazing. She pulls so much emotion from me. Love her!

Sara said...

Thanks for the chance! She's a great author.
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Anonymous said...

I. Need. To. Read. sherirz@yahoo.com

Amber said...

Thank you for the Giveaway! alslagle06@live.com

Anonymous said...

I cannot wait to read this!

Sara said...

Would love to read these!

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Anonymous said...

Oh, I wouls so love to win these! Thanks for the chance :) Laura dancin_momma@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I haven't read one of Jackson's books yet, but I've been dying to! My email is woodtop255@yahoo.com

Little Shoppe on Web Street said...

Would love it!

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Unknown said...

Great review. Can't wait to read them both!! edibenedetto64(@)gmail(dot)com

Jojo said...

I have a couple of AL's books ready in my queue to read. Thanks or the chance o win these ones my mail is saxojo24@aol.com

Anonymous said...

i would love to win
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Unknown said...

Awesome giveaway!

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Anonymous said...

Taking my chances at winning these!!

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Bookworm Brandee said...

Amazing review! I look forward to reading this one. Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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Kabi said...

I absolutely adore AL Jackson. Her writing brings raw emotion to fore front. I would love to get these books.

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katetaan said...

The covers of AL Jackson's books are amazing and I have heard great things about the insides of her books too but I still haven't read any of them.

Thanks for the great giveaway and the chance to win tw of them.


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Ladonna said...

Would love to win, thanks for the giveaway! :D

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Reading For Fun said...

This book sounds so good!!!!

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Brandi Wa said...

Not entering the contest - just stopping by to say great review and I agree - AL Jackson has a way with words. I love her books!

erin said...

Thanks for the great review! Sounds awesome. Definitely adding to my wishlist :)

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*yadkny* said...

Have to read these!

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Anonymous said...

On my wishlist! Sounds really good. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Lacey T said...

This sounds amazing! Would love to win :)
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Kelly said...

Would love to win a copy! thefirstsilly.angel@gmail.com

Jennifer said...

Really want to read this series!!! Thanks!!!
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Meaghan Lynn said...

I've marked these on my TBR list.. winning them would get me one step closer!!

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A. L. Jackson said...

Thank you so much for having me on Taryn ~ Hope whoever wins enjoys :)

Mickala said...

Thanks for the giveaway! The book sounds amazing!

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