Beyond Parallel (NA Contemporary Romance) [Kindle Edition]

Matthew Turner

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NA CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE FROM A BRITISH CONTEMPORARY FICTION MAN

CONTEMPORARY NEW ADULT NOVEL ABOUT LIFE'S DEFINING WHAT IF MOMENTS

ONE BOY. ONE GIRL. ONE INSIGNIFICANT MOMENT THAT CHANGES THEIR LIVES FOREVER


Bella and Clark are two young twenty-somethings, finding themselves in a chaotic and crazy world. One craves love; the other avoids it. Will they find one another, or will a single what-if moment mean they never meet?


BEYOND PARALLEL is a contemporary new adult novel about life's defining 'what if' moments. In the same mould as the movie, Sliding Doors, this NA Contemporary Romance flips between two parallel tales. One follows Bella and Clark as a couple, tackling new careers, small town living, and the prospect of marriage, kids, and mother in laws


In the other parallel they never meet, flipping between Sydney and New York, young professional adventures, and cool hipster hangouts.


Set over a fast paced and crazy two years, this contemporary new adult journey demonstrates how a small, everyday decision can affect how you look, where you live, the people you love, and the person you become. We could all live a billion lives but are only given one.


Is life a game of chance, or are Bella and Clark meant to be?
Hi, I'm Matthew, and I'm a British contemporary fiction author who decided to write a book called BEYOND PARALLEL. I'm not sure how much British fiction on Kindle you have, but I hope to persuade your literary taste buds with this contemporary new adult tale

After a difficult breakup, I turned to writing to ease my pain. I considered life and how different it could be had I said yes instead of no. Chose this instead of that. Loved instead of run. I realised how many 'what if moments' I face, and after speaking to others, I realised we all do

BEYOND PARALLEL had to be written


I love the contemporary new adult style, because it focusses on gritty characters leading grittier lives. NA Contemporary Romance is different too, because it isn't about unrealistic steamy sex scenes, rather REAL relationships, between REAL new adults, leading confused lives.

As a British contemporary fiction author, I aim to place more British fiction on Kindle in the coming years. There aren't many men in the New Adult Genre, but that doesn't mean there can't be. I hope to lead a trail, and provide a whole new outlook on what NA contemporary romance can mean.


This begins with BEYOND PARALLEL, a novel that helped me struggle through a difficult time in life. Bella & Clark are two characters just like me and you. They're confused with so many dreams. They could become anyone they wish, but the decisions they make today define the rest of their lives.


This is gritty contemporary new adult. This is realistic NA contemporary romance. This is life


To summarise:

1. I'm a British Contemporary Fiction Author


2. I write Contemporary New Adult Books


3. Beyond Parallel is a Real & Gritty NA Contemporary Romance Novel


4. Based on Two Parallel Tales Surrounding Bella & Clark


5. I Hope You'll Place Some Cool British Fiction on Kindle Today

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Matthew Turner is a British contemporary fiction author who lives in Yorkshire with his son. As well as BEYOND PARALLEL, Matthew has written other contemporary new adult novels, including TICK to the TOCK. Discover more, including how you can be part of Matthew's journey, at amzn.to/OBapAQ << In short, add some British fiction on Kindle today

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you ever pondered the WHAT IF question on your relationships, I highly recommend you read this book. In the fine tradition of British storytelling, Turner's pen makes the mark." -- Erin Al-Mehairi

"Beyond Parallel is a true love story through and through, but it's also about growing up and making choices, no, life-altering decisions." -- Lara Greenburg

From the Author

Hi there, what a journey this has been - and how thankful I am that you're here.

I first began Beyond Parallel in 2006, and in the time that's passed since, it's taken on several forms. I knew I'd let it fly someday, and that day is now. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I have.

This is my debut novel and the mere beginning. There's so much to live, love, and confront. I cannot wait to see what 2013 and beyond has in store for me.

Sit back, relax, and let your mind wander & muse about those what if moment from years gone by.

Matthew Turner - writer... dreamer... coffee lover

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Product Details

• File Size: 688 KB
• Print Length: 184 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1493647679
• Publisher: Turndog Publishing; 1st Edition edition (December 26, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00ATNX1SG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray:
  Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #745,830 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #12 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > British > Contemporary

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Will they meet again? January 11, 2013

By writer2050

Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Once I got my head around the characters, it was fascinating to read the exploits of the four whose lives intertwine in a lot of whatifs. What if Clark's friend, Sam, had not taken off, would he have been open to being friends with Beki? Alex and Bella mirror them but in different way with Alex expressing his true feelings for Bella. What if he hadn't? What if Bella was aghast? Would both couples have travelled to a new life and all the whatifs that entailed, getting work, accommodation? And would their relationships suffer or blossom?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it! I like asking those WHAT IF questions July 4, 2013

By A_TiffyFit

Format:Kindle Edition

Is the word "beyond" meant to be equivalent to the word fate? There are two lives running simultaneously as the title suggests, and what lives they are! Different in all implications of that word are the two characters that the readers follow.

Turner weaves these tales in such a way that it truly feels as if the reader is getting a peek into the actual, real people.Their angsts, their triumphs, their anxieties, the ups and down, the struggles, the joys, and their loves can be felt by the reader by the way this talented author spins this tale.

I bet numerous readers will identify themselves in these characters as they run through the gamut of emotions, all of us having had our own trials and tribulations and similar emotions in our own lives and experiences with love.

Beyond Parallel is a romantic novel which deals in the reality of life as opposed to a fantasy set out of time, out of this world, out of place. It manages the romance in the real life settings which more readers may easily identify with and therefore enjoy it immeasurably. You see the romance, the idea of fate, the realism, and the love of Clark and Bella, the way it ought to be.

The parallel lives for them are woven in such a way that the readers won't find out if they are fated for one another. It is one of those stories that is so seamless, so intricate, the reader will be eager for the end to find out what happens. It captivated me entirely. These two paths were extremely interesting and entertaining especially because they were so uniquely different. I am no writer and cannot begin to describe how much you immerse yourself in this story, watching and learning. The prose is contemporary and smooth-flowing without any glitches to kick you out of Reader Zone. You must read this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Parallel Universe? Yes, Please. June 29, 2013

By bethany f

Format:Kindle Edition

I couldn't decide whether or not I wanted to give this novel a 3 or 3.5. In the end I ended up with the 3.5 because the pro's outweighed the cons. Oh yeah, that's right. I'm a list person. Lists, Charts, and all those things I love them, I LIVE for them.

Beyond parallel is the debut novel by Matthew Turner, with characters that change their destiny by one decision. Turner labels the chapters well with "With" and "Without", as the main characters go on about their lives in a two totally different realms of existence. I really love the idea of parallel universes, and I always have. To be honest, I think quite often about all the "What if's?" and the "maybe's" of my life. "What If" is a serious inner turmoil question. I mean, at least for me it is.

I liked this novel, probably more than I thought I would. I do have some issues with it though. I admit it wasn't exactly what I expected. I do feel like it was light, and fresh... compared to my normal reads. Don't get me wrong. There are still a couple surprises and twists. I liked how each segment let you know exactly which "universe" you were going to read about. As I read this I couldn't decide which story I liked better. At first I was completely enthralled about the "With" story. Then I decided I liked how the characters played out in the "Without" story.

I appreciate the ending, but I felt it was generic. Matthew decided to write about a two worlds, which is a pretty daring move. It's hard to transition back in forth between the two. It's almost as if you're reading two companion books at the same time. To some it may get a little too confusing, but again... I'm a total parallel universe fan. Throughout the book I was fairly sure of what was going to happen but I still had that "Ooh what's gonna happen now!?" perspective. Unfortunately at the end, I saw it coming a mile away and didn't enjoy it as much as I could have. I'm sure it's super hard to create a world without having people know the ending. Matthew did a GREAT job with that, until about 85% into the book.

Beyond Parallel was extremely well written, and I thoroughly enjoyed the novel. I feel that many people will fall head over heels in love with this book. Personally, I'm not a big Chick Lit. fan and I would have to classify this novel as that. So if you're looking for a book like that, with some light twists, a little angst and just a great read... This book is definitely for you. Beyond Parallel still makes you smile, laugh, get a little emotional, and want to scream at the characters. All in all I think this was a great debut Novel from Matthew Turner. I look forward to seeing what he has to offer in the future. Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Beyond Parallel is beyond delightful! April 9, 2013

By J.E. Swift

Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Beyond Parallel was a delightful read. The story starts with a particular moment in time and asks, what if that moment happened or did not happen? What are the consequences? Where would their life take them?

Now, this kind of story has been written before. Everyone has these moments in their lives, which is what makes the question such an interesting one.

But what I enjoyed so much about this particular tale is each story had the main character going through a different journey, discovering different things about themselves and growing as a person, while at the same time being held back as a result of that particular parallel. It wasn't black and white which one was better, and I often found myself switching as to which life was really better for the main characters.

The writing was well paced and well written. The only thing is that I could tell that the writer was English in the beginning when writing Bella, the American character as "coming away" while traveling. Not a term that an American would use, but it was the only instance I saw the writer really use incorrectly.

I also wanted to know the motivation of Alex a little more. I was hoping that we would get some insight or some conversation with him and Bella at that the end.

I gave this story four stars, as it held my interest and I cannot wait to see what else this author is going to write in the future. Well done.