A Bridge of Her Own

by Carey Heywood

It has been said that the hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn. Jane Martin thinks she has it all figured out. She has just graduated from University and is expecting a proposal from her perfect boyfriend Wyatt. What happens when all of this goes away? Finally finding her feet again she meets Gabe, everything seems great until Wyatt comes back into her life unexpectedly. What will she do?

Genres: New Adult, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Unfinished

262 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 11, 2012

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldnt finish it!! I didn't get past the first couple of chapters... I couldn't keep reading about such a weak, spineless 'heroine'...

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a lovely read by a debut author. A Bridge of Her Own was told in a narrative style that left me feeling like I made a new friend in Jane, the main character. Likable and real, Jane's story is full of growth, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Her story took me back to that precious and often painful time of late adolescence and early adulthood, when we are uncertain about our paths, when we make bad choices, and then are forced to move on and hopefully grow from them. It was full of humor and dialogue that was fresh and real -- I simply loved Jane's long-term friend, roommate, and cheerleader, Lacey, who has no qualms pool-sharking a guy at an arcade game and then grabbing his face and kissing it. I adored Jane's father, who coughed something "suspiciously like asshole" when Jane's horrible ex-boyfriend tried to reenter her life. There were moments that were sweet and others that made me want to cry. And I found myself truly rooting for certain characters, and wanting to hit over the head other characters -- or throw them under a bus, in the case of emotionally abusive ex-boyfriend, Wyatt. I think that was the true power of this story. It made me really feel for Jane and literally want to stand up and cheer for her when she finally discovered herself. I might have done just that.

I really loved this story and am looking forward to more from this author.

[Tana · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Bridge of Her Own by Carey Heywood

Jane grew up sheltered, shy and really didn't make any major decisions in her own life, trying to be a good girl and please her mother was important to her.

Heading off to college and being so sheltered she entered a relationship and ended up always trying to please him. Wyatt was a a hole, her roomate and bestfriend tried to steer her in the right direction but let her make her own choices.

So I liked the story, I found the writing a bit too much and I wanted to yell at Jane so many times, I was even pissed at her friend for not speaking out more about the relationship.

So the premise of the story was good, but I ended up not enjoying it as much as I could of.

I will say that I do think it was heading in a good direction and I will give the author another chance and take a look to see if she has other books that I could read.

The story does end well and Jane grows up and makes some better decisions and was glad to see this.

I rated it 3 stars as I did enjoy some of it.

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'? · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jane is living with her roommate Lacey loving life. She went out which she normally wouldn't do and meets a great guy. The next day she goes to her parents for lunch and there sitting on the couch is her ex. What was he doing? This story tells about how Jane got to this point and what happens next. This is a great novel for a first time author.

[Nikki Mahood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well firstly I read it in a day! (I'd tried to start it before Christmas but time wasn't on my side) From the beginning I liked Jane, its nice to read a character who isn't instantly the popular or confident girl and she's just the kind of likeable girl I enjoy reading about. It's a great book for friendships, yes there's men and relationship drama but unlike so many books it doesn't dominate the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good chick-lit book and one with great dynamics!

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! Highly recommend.

[Michelle Tuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read. I loved Jane and could not put the book down for wondering what would come next.

[Nicola Mahood-Wain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well firstly I read it in a day! (I'd tried to start it before Christmas but time wasn't on my side) From the beginning I liked Jane, its nice to read a character who isn't instantly the popular or confident girl and she's just the kind of likeable girl I enjoy reading about. It's a great book for friendships, yes there's men and relationship drama but unlike so many books it doesn't dominate the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good chick-lit book and one with great dynamics!

[Lore De Leenheer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It was the first time I read a book that was written in 3rd person but I loved it! This book showed me how important friendship is. Lacey and Jane are the best friends ever and I am so glad that Jane stood up for herself and waved goodbye to Wyatt and started making art again. Thank you Carey for writing this amazing story! I love it!!

Ooh and btw Gabe is awesome!!! 🙂

[Mieke · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a complete waste of time. Trust me. Don't go there. Badly written.

[Dena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have many things to say first I really enjoyed the inflection this book had. I believe the depth of the emotion really got to me. I was a little irritated in the beginning because of my intolerance to Jane. I felt that she should have been looking from others point of view instead of blowing them off. However, I see now that many of us do it constantly, because it is our life and we know what we are doing. I guess for many of us we have to learn from our own mistakes and maybe friends need to understand. With that being said I did enjoy the story and was hopeful for the happily ever after.

In the end this book is a great model that maybe learning is not all that is cracked up for. I would rather know from others instead of experiencing it on my own but sometimes it doesn't work out that way.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

First let me say, I love Carey Heywood. I have read a few of her books that were absolutely outstanding. This one however seemed like it was a first attempt. It felt rushed and the editor did not do a very good job if at all. There is a great story here, of finding yourself. I was raised kind of like Jane was. I can relate to that aspect. The grammatical errors and misspellings made me go back and reread many lines. This distracted from the story. The ending was just........blah. No epilogue, no where did she go from here. I will continue to read Carey's books. I wont let one bad apple spoil the pot, so to speak, because I know she has Amazing books out there.

[Marie Fostino · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story A Bridge of Her Own is a good story about a woman learning about herself. It shows how strong a female can be and also how herself worth can be put to the test. You know the old saying, 'Love is Blind'. You would have to read this story and see if Jane's love for Wyatt is worth leaving her identity behind or does she like the way he molds her. I gave this story three stars because the story contains more telling of how events unfold rather than showing. Thank You Carey Heywood for a good read.

[Sara Wendel-Örtqvist · Rating 1 out of 5]

There was lot of small details that made me feel like it could've been written better. There are passages that would've been better with dialogue and some stuff is repeated although you already now it, such as Jane's parents living close to her and her visiting them regularly. Sometimes I feel as if the author took long breaks between some sections and couldn't remember what she had already told the reader. It feels hastily written and some chapters are much better than others, which leads to a very strange reading experience.

[Tabitha Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have fallen in love with Carey's other novels and this one is no different. The way she conveys a girl’s first love is so truthful. Lacey is always there for Jane no matter the situation and friends like that are very hard to come by. I’m glad Jane finally found her voice and was able to stand up for herself even with the help of Lacey. I hope everything works out for Gabe and Jane and that stupid Wyatt stays out of the picture.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book it gives true meaning of which bridge she should take or burn, the thing that got on my nerves was that Jane needed to be more upfront and stopped being a push over, the written has left it where she could of carried on writing I want to know more about Jane and gabe what happened next with them, over all a very good written book

[Victoria Morrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Team Gabe!!

I loved this book so much at first all I wanted to do was punch Wyatt in the throat and face and anywhere else possible, but by the end she met an amazing man and had an amazing sister who was always there I would deff recommend this book I finished it within a day. I just could not put this book down!!

[Charity Chimni]

I just couldn't finish the book. I thought after the first couple chapters it would get better, but I could not get into it. I have liked all of the authors other books, but not this one. There was too much telling what was happening and not enough dialogue. I only made it half way through before skimming the last couple chapters to see what happens. It felt like a long monotone lecture.

[Jill · Rating 2 out of 5]

a 2 might be too generous. i guess it get's an extra star just because i read the whole thing. hated most of the characters. ugh! horrible way to start my new year of reading.

[Jae Lu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! What a cliffhanger. And there's no follow up book? And that was not a short book to read and just ended like that.

[Fern (whirlwindbooks)]

Cannot wait to read and review!

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[Bonnie Harris-tibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!! Good job Carey. I so enjoyed this book.
Ready to read another one of your books.
Keep them coming!

[Linda Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend!!!!

[Tia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't really like it, something about it truly bothered me.

[Frances Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jane, I feel you.

[Haley]

so excited to read this :)

[Farzana rahmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great short story