A Review for Unlovable (Port Fare #1) by Sherry Gammon

Posted by Jess

Release Date: January 19th, 2011

Finished Date: April 30th, 2012

Publishers: Word Painting Unlimited 

Source: Bought

Format: Kindle

Pages: 307
Purchase: Amazon UK / Amazon US

Exciting news! Unlovable is under contract to be made into a movie!

Port Fare, New York, has fallen into the clutches of true evil. The Dreser brothers have arrived with a scheme to increase drug sales in the area by whatever means possible. Seth Prescott is part of MET (Mobile Enforcement Teams) a branch of the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration). He's been assigned to work undercover at Port Fare High, and things aren't going very well, until senior Maggie Brown enters the equation. He's harbored a secret crush on her from day one, and now that she is in the center of the case, he's trying to stay clear and objective while walking the line between business and unrequited love.

Maggie is truly the poster child for Heroin Chic, complete with jutting bones and dark-ringed eyes, but is she an addict, or is there another reason for her appearance? She struggles with her feelings for Seth, fearing he is just another person who will eventually let her down, as everyone in her life has done thus far.

Maggie has spent her life caring for her alcoholic mother. A task that has left her heavily burdened and alone. Before long, her mother's health takes a turn for the worst, sending Maggie's life into a tale-spin.

While Seth works relentlessly to inject fear into the dealers and flush them out into the open, Maggie fights to stay alive as the hunt turns deadly.

Seth and Maggie's romantic journey is one of humor, heartbreak, and self-discovery

The Review: Awe what a completely amazing story. I remember Donna having read this last year, and telling me how incredible it was. I finally got around to reading it last month and I completely enjoyed it.
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I loved every minute of this book. The characters were easily likeable (except Maggie's mother) and I enjoyed seeing all the characters develop as the story went on. The relationship between Seth and Maggie was wonderful. It kept me on the edge and made me want so much for them to have a happy ending. They were full of passion and anger, and both delved into the unknown when it came to growing closer together. Maggie is extremely strong but quite timid and closed off in the beginning which is to be expected considering all the crap that she goes through in this book with regards to her mother. I loved seeing her develop into a much more confident person once Seth entered her life on a full time basis. Seth is wonderful too. He's the older guy, and he's been in love with Maggie for a long time, and I admired him so much in the book when he was willing to take on everything just for a chance to spend time with Maggie, at first as a friend and then as a lover.
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This story is incredibly emotional, you will end up feeling pretty drained afterwards, but it's so worth the read. With multiple points of view throughout the book we get to see different reactions to the happenings around Port Fare itself. We even get inside the minds of both the Dreser brothers who are the baddies. Although it's a little creepy and the story would have worked just as well without it, it was good to read about their thoughts. All the secondary characters like Booker and Cole were fantastic, they brought a nice dynamic to the story and I look forward to reading more on them.
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Overall this was a wonderful story, and I felt so many different emotions whilst reading this. Love, passion, anger, sadness. Every kind of emotion just shines through in here. And Sherry Gammon is quite the story teller. I look forward to books two and three that involve Cole and Booker from their POV's, And I especially look forward to the movie that was announced a while a go! 
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Absolutely fantastic, and any fans who enjoy a gritty story where love conquers all then this is definitely a book you need to check out; and soon!

Author Interview/Giveaway Unlovable: Sherry Gammon

Hey everyone! Most of you know I recently read and reviews a book called Unlovable. If you missed it, you can view it here and today we have a very special interview  with the author.....Please welcome Sherry Gammon!

 

Q: Hi Sherry!  Thank you for joining us today. Please tell us a little bit about yourself?  
A: I'm a cheesy romantic… which, if you have read my novel, comes as NO surprise to anyone;} I LOVE a happy ending. So much so that whenever I want to read a Nichols Sparks novel, I have my daughter check the last chapter to make sure the couple in it lives 'happily ever after.' If they don't, I will NOT read it.

I'm a 'Jack of all Trades, Master of None.' I can do a lot of different things, but I'm not phenomenal at any one thing. I am hoping, before I die, to find that one thing I can do really well, but as of now, it seems to elude me. There are people, who, out of the clear blue sky, decide to do something and, WHAM! they are great at it… you know what I mean? That's so not me! Example: JK Rowling. Wow. What I wouldn't give to be able to write, and create, like her.

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Q: What inspired you to write your first book? 
A:  I used to write poetry as a young girl. I went through a rough patch, as many of us do, and I found my escape in writing poetry.I wrote my first novel (A Harry Potter Novel) after JK Rowling started killing off characters in book five of her famous series. It was over 500 pages and it was how I  wanted Harry Potter to end. After that, I was hooked!

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Q: Why do you feel you had to tell this story? 
A:I have written about five books, but I never felt quite right about them. I was in the middle of a book about Shape Shifters and Changelings when my mind started to wonder to Maggie and Seth. I stopped the other story and quickly wrote an outline for UNLOVABLE. It flowed like melted butter, from start to finish, and I couldn't stop writing until I'd completed it.

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Q: How did you come up with your main characters Maggie & Seth?
A: Well, as I mentioned, I was writing a fantasy novel when I came up with UNLOVABLE, so Seth was easy…He is the Perfect guy…that in itself is a fantasy;}} Maggie was a compilation of two girls I grew up with. Sometimes life is not pretty.

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Q: What was your favourite chapter to write and why?
A: Probably the chapter near the end with Maggie when her mom is in the hospital. I wanted it to be real and to have an emotional punch. I cried when I wrote it…ya, what a sap I am!! I really wanted it to be realistic. Also the chapter when Maggie is in the trailer after that hospital scene. I wanted to get across why Maggie was the way she was, what her thought process was, her way of thinking.

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Q: What is your work schedule like when writing?
A: I try to write every day. Some days I get a lot done, some days, not so much. I have to work around my kids and their schedule and writing gets pushed to the back:{

I go over what I write in my head at night while I lay in bed…or is it lie in bed?? Anyway, I try and come up with a better way to word what I have written or maybe add some fun things to it… I don't sleep much when I'm writing.

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Q: Can you tell us about any of your upcoming books?
A: I want to finish the next two books in the series about Cole and Booker first. They are both outlined, and Cole's is written, but I want to change some things. Booker's story is about third written. Then I want to finish the Fantasy novel I started before UNLOVABLE. I am also working on a Peter Pan/Tinker Bell type romance novel that is pure fun!

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Q: Where can readers purchase your books? 
A: Ebook: Amazon UK Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. If you don't have an e-reader, you can get a FREE app for your computer at both these web sites. The paperback version is at Amazon.com too, and it will be at BarnesandNoble.com soon. It is a little expensive, $12.99 (American) I had nothing to do with the price. I have to charge so much or I'll have to PAY Amazon for every book I sell. Weird.

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Three Random Questions!
Q:  If you couldn't be an author, what would your career be and why? 
A: A mom! I love being a mom. It is the most rewarding and frustrating job on earth, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. If I couldn't be a mom, then a nurse or an Interior Decorator…or maybe an Interior Decorating nurse!

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Q: What books are reading right now?
A: I am rereading Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Man, I wish she would finish writing it :'{

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Q: What's your favourite food? 
A: ANYTHING Mexican!! We live in Upstate NY where your choice of restaurants are: Italian, Steak houses, or Italian! As a former California girl, I MISS my Mexican food!!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions Sherry. Its been fantastic getting to know you and good luck with Unlovable. 

Unlovable by Sherry Gammon: Seventeen year-old Maggie Brown is truly the poster child for Heroin Chic, complete with her jutting bones and her dark-ringed eyes. She’s struggling with her growing feelings for the new guy at school, Seth Prescott, and fears he is just another person who will let her down, like everyone in her life has done thus far.

Seth Prescott is an undercover cop assigned to Port Fare High, and despite his job, he’s developed strong feelings for Maggie. Seth’s working tirelessly to flush out the sadistic heroin peddlers that have invaded the small town of Port Fare, New York, while Maggie fights to stay alive as the search turns deadly. Seth and Maggie’s romantic journey is one of humor, heartbreak and self-discovery as their world is about to change forever. 

So who wants to win a copy of Unlovable? 

Well.....we have up for grabs 1 paperback copy for one lucky US winner and 3 e-book copies for anyone else.

All you need to do is fill out the these forms. 

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Only one entry per person. Extra entries are optional and the giveaway will close on July 10th. Winners will be announced on or shortly after July 11th. 

Good Luck everyone! 

A review for Unlovable (The Port Fare Series #1) by Sherry Gammon

Posted by Donna
Published Date: January 19th, 2011
Finished Date: June 26th, 2011
Source: For Review from Author
Format: Kindle
Pages: 307 
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The Blurb from Goodreads: Seventeen year-old Maggie Brown is truly the poster child for Heroin Chic, complete with her jutting bones and her dark-ringed eyes. She’s struggling with her growing feelings for the new guy at school, Seth Prescott, and fears he is just another person who will let her down, like everyone in her life has done thus far.Seth Prescott is an undercover cop assigned to Port Fare High, and despite his job, he’s developed strong feelings for Maggie. Seth’s working tirelessly to flush out the sadistic heroin peddlers that have invaded the small town of Port Fare, New York, while Maggie fights to stay alive as the search turns deadly. Seth and Maggie’s romantic journey is one of humor, heartbreak and self-discovery as their world is about to change forever. 


The Review: Wow! I think I’m going to follow the lead of my friend Haley (whose review is here) and give you a few quote’s from the book because I honestly don’t know where to start with this review….so here goes; 

He peered into my eyes and it felt as if he was burrowing into the dark recesses of my soul. His fingers ran softly across my cheek, brushing away the tear. There was an undeniable tenderness about him and it made my heart flutter. – Maggie 

I thought about Maggie standing in my door just over three hours ago. It took all I had not to pull her into my arms and kiss her. There she stood with her wet, snow-packed clothes plastered to her malnourished frame and those hapless blue eyes driving tears down her waxy hollowed cheeks, begging me to kiss her. Everything inside me screamed, “Hurry, before she changes her mind!” Nevertheless, I didn’t! “Yup, I deserved a medal” – Seth 

Unlovable is truly an amazing story! 

The story follows the lives of Maggie and Seth. Maggie being a 17 year old girl, who is half starving because her mother would rather drink alcohol than put food on their table. Maggie has spent all her life living with her mother and suffering years of emotional abuse. Her mother constantly telling her she’s an unlovable nothing and soon Maggie starts believing her. 

Seth is a high school student or so he appears to be. He’s really an uncover cop trying to stop drug crime in Port Fare. He’s always has a slight crush on Maggie but when an assignment comes up involving Maggie, he has no choice but to get to know her better. 

As their lives quickly intertwine they are thrown into a wonderful self-discovering and loving relationship but they also put into a dangerous situation when there is a dangerous killer on the loose…..one that could cost them their lives. 

Again, I’m going to say Unlovable is a truly an amazing story. This story had me captivated from page one and even though I finished it a few hours ago, I’m still thinking about it now. When Sherry Gammon asked me to review her work, I’ll be honest, I’d never heard of her work before but wow! I totally wish I had because I would have made sure I had read this book a long time ago. Sherry has created a heart breaking story that will leave us readers with hope that everyone can be loved and will get a happy ending they deserve. Not only has she wrote a captivating story but she’s managed to write about a very hard subject which is completely raw, passionate and truly breath-taking. 

Our two main characters are well developed and easy lovable. Maggie and Seth are two completely different people but two people willing to see the better in everybody else. Maggie has so many hard times with her mother but even through it, she is still as loyal as ever to her. She’s one strong person and felt completely real to me. Now Seth is just an amazing character all round. He sees the person Maggie really is even if her appearance isn’t what it should be. He’s kind, generous, selfless and he’s definitely stole the show for me in this book. 

The story itself is an emotional rollercoaster. I managed to feel so many different emotions while reading it and I felt I really connected with the characters. I loved that we got to see a part of the killer’s journey too, is only a few chapters but it’s enough to keep you going through the whole book knowing that something dangerous is going to happen. I also loved the secondary characters like Booker and Cole and I’m really interested to see their journey’s next in the next of the series. 

Overall, I think any fans of Simone Elkeles or Jennifer Echols will absolutely fall in love with Sherry’s work like I have. Read it guys! It’s truly not a story you want to miss out on. 

P.S Its only 69p on Kindle! BUY IT and show this author your support! 

Thank you to Sherry for giving me the opportunity to review her work.