Prepare yourself to embark on a journey with just as many lows as there are highs. A book of self-discovery, love, loss, and heartbreak, witness the trials and tribulations of innocent, naive Scarlett MacGregor.
Learning who you are is no easy task - you will rise and fall many times before finally becoming the person you are meant to be - and Erin Noelle captures that flawlessly in the first beautifully heartbreaking book in the captivating series that is The Book Boyfriend Series.
While I did laugh more than I cried, there were still a fair bit of tears as I completely immersed myself if the lives of Scarlett, Evie, Ash, and Mason.
No matter how many times I read this book, the story always brings me to my knees. The characters, in all their facets, get to me. Hook, line, sinker. Scarlett, the hopeful, sheltered romantic who wants nothing more than to irrevocably change her life. Evie, the spitfire bestie who teaches Scarlett so very much about life. Ash, with a soul secretly as fragile as butterfly wings. Mason, witty and charming, and literally the whole package. 😉
Coming of age is never easy. In fact, it's often one of the most challenging times in our lives. Not physically, but emotionally. And we get an up close and personal, all access pass, to witness Scarlett MacGregor (and her little crew) figure out who she is. We get to laugh with her and cry with her. Share in her frustration and revel in her realizations. And what a beautiful thing it is to witness.
Erin Noelle brought this world to life, like only she could have. These four lives may have been born of her mind. But she put them out into our world, where they stole our hearts and broke them. But I've learned through this life, there is almost always beauty in the breaking.
- Ruminations of an Insomniac
Ambrosia - Book 2
In the second installment of Scarlett MacGregor's life, we see her try to come to terms with who she is as a person after the tragic loss she had to endure. Stumbling through the darkness with her heart guiding her, she tries to find her wings in the best way she knows how - to love fiercely without abandon and hope her wings will sprout before she hits the ground during her free fall into the unknown.
Jealousy and fear run deep in her veins, and she tends to have a hard time really thinking things through and stopping to look at the whole picture before jumping to conclusions. Between her deep love, hope, and recklessness, she desperately tries to grip on to anything to help her find her way to the light at the end of the tunnel.
- Ramblings of a Bookworm
"I need a lot of work, and I really want you to be here with me through all of it. It's not always going to be pretty, but all I ask for is honesty." - Scarlett MacGregor
Scarlett McGregor has got to be one of the most frustrating characters I have ever come across.. Not that I don't love her, because I do. Deeply. But the girl is as indecisive as a kid in a candy shop. Sure she knows what she wants, but she rarely has the patience to take the advice of "one thing at a time." Jumping into things with wild abandon, then navigating by heart with zero visibility and hoping for the best.
I also can't help but admire her. She is so feverishly passionate about who she loves. Most of us can't even fathom being loved to the extent she does. But passion like that, feeds recklessness, and Scarlett isn't an acception to that rule. After all, she is only human. Beautifully flawed, and desperately seeking her own wings.
The second part of Scarlett's story is full of these things. Told with both humour and hard truths, prompting my heart to ache for hers, and all those her heart touches. Because realistically, to know Scarlett is to love all of her, in one way or another. But to love Scarlett, is to also accept how she loves as a whole: boundlessly.
- Ruminations of an Insomniac
Euphoria - Book 3
This poor girl just can't catch a break... Part of me wants to scream at her for being so reckless and naive, however the other part wants to give her a giant hug and protect her from all the evils this world has to offer...
After shifting gears abruptly in Ambrosia, Scarlett finally starts to find peace and happiness, and her life finally starts to make sense. However, there is one thing that she is still missing: closure. When Mason's life starts spiraling out of control, Scarlett feels a deep-rooted regret and all-consuming guilt that she can't seem to shake.
To some, the idea of having two incredible, beautiful men pine after you to be a dream come true, but throughout this journey, you come to realize that is most certainly not the case. Having to choose between two people you care for so deeply is sure to tear you apart in the end. Ash, the beautiful, understanding soul with a surfer vibe and a brilliant mind; Mason, the tortured musician that is the complete "bad boy" image, but with a heart so big he doesn't know what to do with it. Both worthy of Scarlett's love and affection in their own way, but both with their own unique set of baggage.
When you lose someone you love, it consumes you in darkness. You wonder how you'll ever move on, and question why it was them and not you. But to lose two, is sure to break you in ways that are near impossible to escape.
- Ramblings of a Bookworm
"Because of you, I have come to realize that I do deserve to be loved, and most importantly, I’ve learned to love myself. I’m not there yet, but I’m much closer than I’ve ever been to finding my euphoria." - Mason 'Rat' Templeton
Scarlett MacGregor will always be one of the most challenging characters I will ever encounter. Sure, the part of her story we have been privy to has not necessarily encouraged stability. But she is naive and indecisive to a fault. The type of person you want to grab by the shoulders and shake a little. At least that's what I used to think. When I initially read her story, I was so focused on the parts I didn't feel she appreciated thoroughly enough. But over the years, as I have re-read and gotten to know her better, I realized that she is being pulled in too many directions to ever fully grasp those parts of her life.
She goes through this season of her life, almost frantically. Wearing herself down. Loving both Ash and Mason in different ways but without reservation. Consciously aware that both of these men want everything she has to offer, yet unable to grant that to either of them. In turn hurting everyone involved. She has so much love to give and she hands it out recklessly. To them, while never actually loving herself.
Her soul-deep feelings aren't just of love though. Scarlett harbours so much guilt and pain that it's a wonder she's still upright. Constantly on the verge of crumbling, but hiding it so well in the crevices of who she is. How much more turmoil and loss can a person possibly endure, in such a young life?
- Ruminations of an Insomniac
Timeless - Book 4
When a 6-year-in-the-future Epilogue ended this heartbreaking trilogy, I damn near died. What happened in those 6 years? How did Scarlett finally come to terms with all of the loss, heartbreak, and pain? I was relieved when I discovered that Timeless was a beautiful Novella, taking a look back in time by reminiscing over old photographs.
If any character in any book by any author deserves a break in the end, it's Scarlett. With the hell she went through, she deserved her happily ever after. Yes, she was infuriating at times. Yes, she made stupid decisions. Yes, I may have played favourites a tiny bit and cheered a little to loud at the way her ending turned out... But that's the thing about books. You get sucked into the lives of these fictional characters, and root for the ones you feel the deepest connection to, crying when they fall and cheering when they get right back up.
Finally finding peace, and herself, along the way, there is one thing I can say with absolute certainty - Scarlett MacGregor finally found her wings. 😌
- Ramblings of a Bookworm
"Instantly, I was engulfed in his arms, deafened by the cheers and applause surrounding us." - Scarlett MacGregor
Honestly, after I read the epilogue of Euphoria, I frantically flipped back and forth through the pages. I was convinced that I had missed something. Imagine my dismay, when reality hit me in the face. The story had, in fact, jumped ahead six years. A LOT can happen in six years.. You can grow a glorified little tadpole into a walking, talking in full (usually coherent) sentences, sometimes reading (we can only hope 😉) tiny human being, in six years.
Then, wrapping her readers in a 'sorry I left you hanging' hug, Erin gave us Timeless. A walk down memory lane with Scarlett. I breathed a sigh of relief then proceeded to revel in the moments Scarlett held most dear through that time in between. A highlight reel. Her greatest hits, if you will. I found myself reminded of Scarlett's strength, through the tumultuous path that lead her to this point. And I also bore witness to so much love, finally understood and balanced. Love beyond measure.
I laughed and cried, but this time they were tears of joy. For the beautiful life Scarlett had found herself in. Filled with hope and wonder. This novella was the perfect bow, wrapping this entire story with care. As I turned the final page I knew, without a doubt, that Scarlett found her wings. And she was beautiful when she soared.
- Ruminations of an Insomniac
Embarking on this adventure has made for a remarkable whirlwind of an inaugural month. With our hearts on our sleeves and pens in our hands (or keyboards?) we have shared our insight on some of the most incredible characters and their stories. But the reality is that, without Erin Noelle, unsuspectingly planting the idea in our heads years ago, we likely wouldn't even be on this journey. So thank you Erin, for letting us meet Scarlett and Evie. And be inspired by their stories. Also thank you to all of the word weavers who are taking a chance on us, allowing us into your worlds, through both ARCs and your already published works. And finally to everyone we have in our corner. Those supporting this adventure, in whatever way you can. Sharing our enthusiasm, even when you don't actually understand what we're so excited about. We can't wait to see where we go next. ❤️
~Synopsis~
Metamorphosis - Book 1
Scarlett MacGregor has lived a very sheltered life courtesy of her over-the-top controlling parents. Having never been to a co-ed party, much less on a date, Scarlett has relied on her books, her music, and living vicariously through her best friend Evie to keep her sanity as she's patiently awaited her freedom from their rule.
When Scarlett and Evie go away to college, Scarlett quickly meets Ashton, Dylan, and later, Mason, and is thrown into a crash course of like, love, and lust. With Evie's help, she must figure out the difference in the three and which one she wants before she ends up without any of them.
Metamorphosis is the story of Scarlett's transformation from a young, naive girl to a strong, mature young woman and her search for self-discovery and true love.
Ambrosia - Book 2
After coming to terms with the tragedy that rocked her world, Scarlett MacGregor has returned to try to pick up the pieces of the broken relationships that she left behind.
Ash and Mason were left devastated and heartbroken following Scarlett’s sudden, unannounced departure. They are both ready and willing to forgive her and welcome her back into their lives with open arms. However, a lot can happen in 8 months…
Scarlett must learn to overcome the obstacles thrown in her path to prevent the past from repeating itself. Can she learn to fly with her own wings and discover the secret to eternal love?
Euphoria - Book 3
After a series of catastrophic misunderstandings and impulsively poor decision-making, Scarlett MacGregor finds herself once again torn between two loves, as different as they may be. Lacking proper closure with their relationship, accompanied by the overwhelming guilt for her role in his devastating downfall, Scarlett resolves to help Mason recover and reclaim his life as a budding rock star. However, now that he has finally claimed her as his, Ash Walker is bound and determined to keep her by his side, and he will go to any lengths necessary to do just that.
Mason Templeton has hit rock bottom. He’s in love with a girl whose heart and soul belong to another and he’s partied his way off of an international music tour that was supposed to be his big break. Returning home for rehab sounds like the worst possible way to start a new year, but when an unexpected friendship emerges, he begins to realize that maybe everything does happen for a reason.
Euphoria is the third and final installment of Scarlett, Ash, and Mason’s self-discovering journeys to happiness and understanding the meaning of true love ~ the kind that begs for complete surrender.
Timeless - Book 4
Six years. Two People. One love.
After the long awaited wedding of her dreams, Scarlett Templeton, along with her rockstar husband and their five year old twins, are finally putting down roots and settling into their first suburban home.
While unpacking, they stumble across a box filled with photos spanning the previous six years, and they're catapulted down the proverbial memory lane.
Join the couple on their reminiscent journey as they learn a picture is truly worth a thousand words and the emotions they elicit are timeless.
