Famous by Default

By: MK Harkins

Narrated by: Tiffany Marz

Jax

Buried,

By my family's fame.

Dying to escape the limelight,

And finally, I do.

Being raised as a Jayne, I'm under constant scrutiny. The rock band my brothers formed makes it impossible to stay under the radar. Paparazzi, tabloids, rabid fans - you name it and I've got it. It all makes me sick. But getting shipped off to crazy Aunt Betty's house in my senior year of high school isn't any better. After all, there isn't a stray kid or pet in the world that my aunt wouldn't take in.

Then I meet her. She's cautious, suspicious, and not interested in me at all. But that's fine by me. Sivan Holt may be beautiful and intelligent, but she's nothing I'm looking for.

Sivan

Drowning,

In my past.

Struggling to feel settled.

And finally, I do.

Growing up in the foster care system, I longed for a sense of belonging. All I wanted was a place to call home.

At the age of 17, I'm finally starting to feel it here. Home.

When he comes along, it unsettles me. I don't want him to ruin everything we've built - everything that matters. Jax Jayne is arrogant, privileged, and I want nothing to do with him. But those green eyes of his keep drawing me in. If I let down my walls, will it be my final undoing?

©2017 Marilyn Wellnitz (P)2018 Marilyn Wellnitz

Will Secrets Heal or Destroy?

Sivan was deeply traumatized and couldn't talk about it with anyone. What happens when she joins Aunt Betty's family?

What happens when she meets Jax? Why doesn't he want to be in his brother's band? What does he want to do with his life? Why does he pretend not to like Sivan?

I don't usually listen to YA books (Young Adults) however I decided to give it a chance. oh my word, this story ran the gauntlet of feelings for me.

there was a part that had me crying like a baby! I think you will too when you get this amazing book and read or listen to it yourself.

I highly recommend this book to everyone, its that good!
The narrator was wonderful too, she read the emotions as if it were happening to her.

riveting piece!!!

This is my first fictional audiobook and I’m almost speechless! It was an exceptional book that made me contemplate on love and life. MK came up with characters that have their own interesting personalities that will endear every reader. I’ll surely be checking out her other best-selling books.

Great story!

This was a beautiful and fun story.
The narrator was great! Right up until the crying. Turning what, on paper, would have been a heart wrenching turn of events into a comical melodramatic sobfest. I'm talking a full minute of snot-filled "waaaaaahhh".
I will give this a full five star rating because the story is that good. Like a hug.
And don't get me wrong, Tiffany Marz is a wonderful narrator, and the scene was probably directed that way. Many folks don't realize that.
Just give this a listen for entertainment. A great story. I might pick up a hard copy to read in the future.
 “I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." 

Pain and love

I wasn't quite expecting the emotion that came through in this book. It's a story of love, loss and the growth that comes from it. I liked the narration, except at times I couldn't tell the boy from the girl. I did however, find the emotion she put into one of the crying scenes very realistic and had to pause the book for a couple minutes to collect myself. I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.

Unexpected Love

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that Jax and Sivan helped one another heal.
I loved Betty's character as I feel she saw the good in everyone and just wanted everyone to find themselves and the good in them.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved the visit to the carnival