You don’t have to read the Consequences series to enjoy this stand-alone novel, but if you know Tony Rawlings, you know that disappointing him isn’t an option. Imagine being his youngest daughter...imagine telling him the unimaginable...
“Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.”
Sometimes ideas find you, and dreams begin as nightmares. Sometimes the truth that has been kept hidden is the key to opening a door you never knew existed.
“You might not know me. I’m the baby of the Rawlings family, the princess, the daughter who came along later. I’m not like my older siblings, successful at everything they touch. My mother and father have provided me with every luxury as well as their unyielding love and support, but I’m not spoiled. I’m also not content.
By example, my parents have shown me how love should be. I don’t know their past, and that doesn’t matter. I know what I’ve seen—two people devoted to one another.
I don’t believe that I’ll ever find that kind of love, the kind that forgives and accepts all. And as my life falls to pieces and I travel to visit my family to face their disappointment, I’m not even looking for it.
I’m looking for an escape...from my life as a Rawlings...from the pressure to achieve and not let others down. I dream of the time I can live for my own desires without the expectations that come with my name.
I don’t find what I’m seeking...it finds me. Or should I say...he finds me.
This time is different. I have a family who will search for me and find the answers. Little do we know—any of us—that my father set my journey into motion long before I was born.”
"Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects." ~Dalai Lama
Ripples (Unabridged Version) is Natalie’s story, the youngest of Tony and Claire’s children—their baby. This story first appeared in shorter form in Glamour: Contemporary Fairytale Retellings. Due to the length restriction of each novella in that anthology, many scenes in Ripples were shortened or omitted for that anthology. This unabridged edition is the entire story—double in length and—a full-length novel.
Please enjoy this Consequences novel along with special appearances from your favorite Consequences characters.
Sometimes history is destined to repeat itself.
If you read the Consequences series then you know all about Tony and Claire and how they started. This story is about their youngest daughter Natalie.
Natalie wants a life her own. She feels pressure to be perfect and do well in school. But she's had enough and is withdrawing from Harvard. On the way to France, to meet with her family for Christmas, she meets Dexter on the plane.
But Dexter has, other plans for Natalie. He's watched her for a while, and he wants her. Where as Natalie comes from everything, Dexter starts her with nothing.
Definitely one click this - it also seems there may be more to this story and I can't wait to see what happens next.
Welcome to the dark side of Aleatha.. she has finally emerged and reared her beautiful head once again! Not only that but its a spin-off of a series that totally and irrevocably f**ked up my brain for a long time! If you don't know what series I am talking about it was the Consequences Series.. and holy mother of something did this book do the same thing all over again! I didn't think anything could match up to what the Tony & Claire put me through but boy was I wrong... Natalie & Dexter gave them a run for there money for sure.
Welcome to the dark side of Aleatha.. she has finally emerged and reared her beautiful head once again! Not only that but its a spin-off of a series that totally and irrevocably f**ked up my brain for a long time! If you don't know what series I am talking about it was the Consequences Series.. and holy mother of something did this book do the same thing all over again! I didn't think anything could match up to what the Tony & Claire put me through but boy was I wrong... Natalie & Dexter gave them a run for there money for sure.
The only complaint I have for this story is that OMG really that is all we get! I do really hope we get more to this story because this can NOT be the end??!!! FML! I need more! Its like a bag of Lays you can't just eat one, you want the whole freaking bag! Although I do love the lighter side of this author.. the dark side of her calls to me on so many levels and like I said before one can only hope there is more in the future for this series.
I am not going to tell you anything about this story because even the smallest detail will give it away, just know the is Natalie's fate.. yes fate.. not journey and she is Tony & Claire's youngest.. and Dexter who knows where he came from.. hahaha I know just not telling.. just know this story will twist and turn your mind and make you have a lot of WTH and Holy S**T moments.
This story is not for the light of hearts so please take caution when reading.. but if you read the Consequence Series you know to be afraid be very afraid.. but buckle up and take this ride you won't regret it! One Click NOW! 5 Rippling Stars!
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of nearly thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers.
Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat. In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm.
She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.
2017 brings Aleatha's first "Leatha, the lighter side of Aleatha" with PLUS ONE, a fun, sexy romantic comedy. Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
