There You'll Find Me [Paperback]

Jenny B. Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2011

Grief brought Finley to Ireland. Love will lead her home.

Finley Sinclair is not your typical eighteen-year-old. She’s witty, tough, and driven. With an upcoming interview at the Manhattan music conservatory, Finley needs to compose her audition piece. But her creativity disappeared with the death of her older brother, Will.

She decides to study abroad in Ireland so she can follow Will’s travel journal. It’s the place he felt closest to God, and she’s hopeful being there will help her make peace over losing him. So she agrees to an exchange program and boards the plane.

Beckett Rush, teen heartthrob and Hollywood bad boy, is flying to Ireland to finish filming his latest vampire movie. On the flight, he meets Finley. She’s the one girl who seems immune to his charm. Undeterred, Beckett convinces her to be his assistant in exchange for his help as a tour guide.

Once in Ireland, Finley starts to break down. The loss of her brother and the pressure of school, her audition, and whatever it is that is happening between her and Beckett, leads her to a new and dangerous vice. When is God going to show up for her in this emerald paradise?

Then she experiences something that radically changes her perspective on life. Could it be God convincing her that everything she’s been looking for has been with her all along?

Editorial Reviews

Review

Jones has incredible insight into her teen characters. They are complex, yet have a lighter side and irresistible charm. The story is truly an outpouring to young people about healing deep wounds and gaining a voice for truth and hope. TOP PICK --Romantic Times

About the Author

Jenny B. Jones is a four-time Carol-Award winning author who writes YA and Christian Romances with equal parts wit, sass, and untamed hilarity. When she's not writing, she's living it up as a high school speech teacher in Arkansas. Visit JennyBJones.com and SouthernBelleView.com. Twitter @JenBJones

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 4, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595545409
• ISBN-13: 978-1595545404
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #271,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jenny B. Jones is the award-winning author of romantic comedies for teens, as well as women. Writing with equal parts wit, sass, and untamed hilarity, Jenny believes a romance novel should make you smile and leave you entertained, as well as inspired. Check out her books for teens, such as the Carol Award winning A Charmed Life series and There You'll Find Me, plus books for women such as RITA finalist, Save the Date.

When not writing, Jenny believes in making the most of her rare free time with intellectual worthwhile pursuits. Such as watching bad TV, consuming dangerous levels of ice cream, and obsessive, frequent Twittering. You can find her at www.jennybjones.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A novel that stays with you November 4, 2011

By Jennifer M.

Format:Paperback

From the Goodreads synopsis:

"In There You'll Find Me, Finley is a senior and spending the year in Ireland in a foreign exchange program. She is trying to come back from a devastating loss, but pretty much failing. While she stays with her host family, who own a B&B, she meets Beckett Rush, the hottest teen actor in Hollywood and star of a series of popular vampire films. While Finley tours the countryside, determined to walk in the same steps her brother did when he was there years ago, she finds her stay in Ireland not nearly as inspiring. Between an assignment that has her babysitting a cranky old woman with troubles of her own and working as Beckett's personal assistant against her wishes and her good judgment, Finley is finding little time to do the healing God is calling her to do. And little time to deal with the secrets from her own past that threaten to pull her under."

I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this book when I began to read it. Since I found out after the fact that it's considered Young Adult Fiction, I figured that it was going to be the same old `fluff' that I remember reading when I was a young adult. Boy, was I wrong!

The author wrote this book giving the main character, Finley Sinclair, maturity that unfortunately came about by her experiencing the tragic death of her beloved brother. So there went the traditional "young adult" fluff right out the window. I was invested in Finley's journey following her brother's footsteps in Ireland, as she composed her piece to get into music school, and her tumultuous relationship with Beckett Rush. Especially when she found out that he is nothing like she thought he would be. I laughed when she laughed and cried when she cried. I know that this is a book that is going to stay with me for a long time. I really loved this book.

I thought that the author's handling of an issue that comes up with Finley while she's in Ireland was appropriate and done well. Sorry, you'll have to read the book to find out what I'm talking about.

This book is not just for teenagers and I'm looking forward to reading some other books by Jenny B. Jones.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic doesn't touch this one. November 1, 2011

By Michelle Neumeier

Format:Paperback

Jenny B. Jones knocks another one outta the park. There You'll Find me is poignant, snarky, and pure fun, but with a kicker of a message. When Finley tries desperately to fill the void her brother's passing has left behind, the last thing she expected was to find hope in another Hollywood bad boy. Film star Beckett Rush has no time for anything besides his skyrocketing career, but when Finley's disinterest combines with snarkism, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to this American heiress who's more messed up then anyone realizes.

I loved the tender way Ms. Jones handles the tougher issues of control, grief, deceit, and an Irish brand of mean girls. But to do so with enough wit and humor to keep the reader from becoming depressed is pure skill. By far this is one of my favorite Jenny B. Jones novels, yet. Can't wait for her next one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Coming of Age Novel October 31, 2011

By Laura A. Jackson

Format:Paperback

I have been waiting for this type of book since I became a teacher and lover of YA literature. A beautiful coming of age story from a Christian perspective. It's finally here.

Finley Sinclair heads to Ireland to find herself by following her brother's steps from his travel journal. In retracing his adventure, she hopes to find peace from the turmoil of her life since his death. When she meets a movie star, her journey to healing becomes even more complicated.

From the first page of the book, I loved Finley Sinclair, a girl who has more issues than she does hope. Her growth throughout the story is a beautiful tale of loss and healing. As usual, Jenny B. Jones adds enough humor throughout the book to keep the tale from becoming morose or gloomy.

What sets this book apart from books of its type (think Sarah Dessen) is that not only does Finley find herself and the guy she didn't know she wanted, but she finds the One who loves her so much that He orchestrated her life and her trip to Ireland so that she might find Him. That is the most important love story of all time, and teen readers will walk away from reading this book with more than just a cute romance (although the character of Beckett is definitely crush-worthy). :)

I received this book in exchange for my review. My thoughts are my own.