Wanderlove [Kindle Edition]

Belle Malory (Author)

Book Description

Lola Moori is hiding a secret she doesn't know she's keeping.

She begins to remember someone.

Someone important.

His name is Gabe. . .and whatever they shared, she could feel that it was epic.

Yet it seems Gabe wanted her to forget him. Forever.

The curse that repressed Lola’s memories for the span of several lifetimes is coming undone. But unfortunately, she discovers that some secrets are better left buried.


Editorial Reviews

“A good mystery always grabs my attention and this one was addicting!” – Lost Amongst the Shelves Reviews

“Wow! I was blown away by what a awesome read Wanderlove was. I was so fascinated by the gypsy world Belle created that I started reading and before I knew it on was on the last page screaming, "No! It can't be over already!" – Book Addict Reviews

"This book is an artfully crafted masterpiece with enough mystery, suspense, not to mention love that's the most important part, to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time." - Remarkable Reads Reviews

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Belle Malory lives in enchanted castle with a beast and talking dishes...no...wait...that's the Disney version. Ms. Malory's life, on the other hand, is a little more ordinary. However, she is like the Disney Belle in the aspect that they both read a lot of books. Aside from reading, Belle enjoys writing young adult novels, mainly in the paranormal romance and urban fantasy sub-genres. She thinks YA books are awesome, and refuses to outgrow them. In her spare time, Belle is a hoarder of rescue dogs. She is confident her house is listed on a underground doggy map. It probably says something like: "Sucker Lives Here".

Product Details

• File Size: 526 KB
• Print Length: 394 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005OBI8O0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,955 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down! November 21, 2011

By songbird1706

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

*spoiler!*
I was very impressed with the writing style of the author. There was a flow to the book that pulled me in. I read it in a couple hours and cannot wait for the sequil. I loved the characters! I am only giving it 4 stars because The middle part annoyed me. Lola finally remembers Gabe, falls asleep then the reader is pulled into another story... a very long story. It might have been better if the second story was told throughout the book instead of in the middle of it, leaving me in suspense to what her reaction is going to be the next day when she sees Gabe again. Other than that, I would read it again!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Suspenseful, Hypnotizing!!! January 30, 2012

By LissiC

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Now I understand what everyone was talking about!! I couldn't stop reading, its 5:57am, just finished reading this amazing book, I had to write a review. A sequel is definitely needed!!... I'm hoping, and praying that Belle Malory will make a sequel to Wanderlove. I'm not going into details about the book since almost every review has already(which I thank you all very much!) but, I must say that its overwhelming reading about having such a love that never dies, finding that someone that even death cant part you from.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Glad I only read the sample July 16, 2012

By Bluestocking89

Format:Kindle Edition

Though this received many positive reviews, there were a few that were fairly negative, so despite the low price, I tried the sample first. I'm glad I did. Though it is a nice change to see a 99 cents Kindle book that has been edited, the writing isn't anything to rave about, but it was the characterisation that bothered me the most. The main character Lola just didn't ring true for me, she didn't feel like an actual person. If you're fleeing an arranged marriage and have been raised in a life of crime, surely you could come up with a better escape plan than stealing a luxury car (that is part of the score for a real heist), driving in a storm until you can't drive more and then WALKING IN A TORRENTIAL STORM! That was just too silly.Plus she is running from her father, to GRANDMA'S HOUSE. That's hardly running away from anything, or warrants such apparently drastic measures.
Another thing that bothered me: the main character is a gypsy, and she calls herself a gypsy. This is usually considered an offensive term for the Romani people. And the Romanian gypsy is just the icing on the stereotype: gypsy check, psychic check, Romanian origin check, life of crime check, old world traditions check. This just shows a lack of imagination that I couldn't go along with and made the poor characterisation even more noticeable.
In the end I couldn't even finish the sample, and I was glad I didn't buy the book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My heart is still pounding March 8, 2012

By Jordan Lorsung

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I thoroughly enjoy this book. I can admit that there were some obvious things that took a long time to hash out, but it added to the overall excitement! I was definitely surprised more than once, which doesn't happen often! Lola is a very strong character, although, sometimes her stubborn-ness makes me a tad bit annoyed. & Gabe, oh lordy me, GABE; perfection. I wish he were real to say the least.
This book created a wonderful fantasy, but not all that far fetched. From the moment I started reading it, I could not put it down! Even though it is the week of midterms, I have no regrets!! The book had me dreaming of my own past lives, if they existed, and what kinds of wonderful adventures I had.
There were times when I was reading (particularly more towards the end) where I literally had to put it down and stampede around my house, making all kinds of (most likely unattractive) noises. Or at some point I found myself manically laughing from hysteria and anxiousness. IN a GOOD way!!
Needless to say, it has been a good half hour since I finished the book, and the adrenaline has not left my system.

I only hope that the next book comes out soon; as to end my suffering!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for this price! November 10, 2011

By Krista Cubicleblindness

Format:Kindle Edition

When I started reading this book I was so excited to jump into something different. It begins with a very fast paced runaway scene, stealing cars, visions and gypsies. The first section of the book kept me really engaged. I liked meeting the characters and the different twist of adding gypsies and their powers and politics. The second section of the book, although still written very well I had a harder time getting through. It revolved heavily around the characters relationships with each other and their past lives. As soon as it progressed into the final section of the book I was happily surprised by the outcomes and results, it brought everything together again and everything fell into the right places. My overall feelings about the book that as a whole it was very interesting read. I think for the price it is well worth giving it a try and the last page has me very interested to see where else the story goes. Plus the best thing about sequels is that we have already been introduced to the characters and the world so we can just jump into the new adventures and see where they take us.
3.5 stars

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Joined the gypsies in Wanderlove! June 3, 2012

By Cathy Givans

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Wanderlove was one of those books that I seemed to have a hard time getting into, mostly because it just wasn't what I had wanted to read at the moment. It really had nothing to do with the book itself; I just wasn't interested in the kind of story it promised to tell at the time. So, it sat on my Kindle for months. Finally, I sunk my teeth into it.

At first, I was horribly frustrated. The Kindle app on my phone wouldn't read the formatting completely. Words in the margins were cut off. And I kept thinking that it had something to do with the formatting of the book and it made me horribly mad because I really wanted to like this story. Then I got this crazy idea to try and read it on my regular Kindle. As soon as I moved over to my regular Kindle, the problem was resolved and I found a story that was both captivating and beautiful!

First off, I love the name Lola. It just sounds like a gypsy name: light, exotic, airy and beautiful. Then of course, there is the wandering spirit; I could so relate! So Wanderlove already had the potential to steal my heart, even before I opened the pages. I did find the beginning to be a little slower than I would have liked for a non-reflective piece, but that's just personal preference. Once I got to the meat and potatoes though, oh how the pages turned!

Once I really dug in, I felt that Greg was a little too handsome for me. I don't know what my deal is but I just can't get into the all-too-perfectly built guys. I did, however, adore his character. Cam was another character that I fell in love with quickly. Secretly, I spent about half the book wishing that Cam would win Lo's heart because he just seemed so intriguing to me, but then Greg finally won me over with his well-placed displays of testosterone....

All of these things made a great story, but what really stood out in this book compared to so many that I've read is that it really plays on gypsy history - or at least you would assume that by how well the author created the history. The author also used the reincarnation solely for gypsies, which I found very interesting.

The writing was beautifully descriptive. The castle in Romania really existed to me; the entire camp existed. Belle Malory really painted the pictures for me with her words. I found myself utterly lost and enveloped into the gypsy world. What I really enjoyed most though was that descriptive scenery wasn't overused to the point that it interfered with the story. I've read a few of those lately, you know, the ones that make you want to scream, "I don't CARE what the buildings look like on every street! I just want a story!" It wasn't like that at all. She used description where it was needed and left it out when it wasn't.

I do have to say, though, that for a book about gypsies, not a lot of traveling took place. I definitely would have liked to have seen more traveling in the book, which was, of course, one of the reasons that I knew the story would captivate me. But maybe it was exactly what I needed right now, being stuck in one place right now and myself. I fully sympathized with Lo when she was trapped in one place too long and knew, firsthand, that excitement of being on the move again.

All in all, definitely a read I loved. The second installment comes out in just two weeks(!), which I am very excited about because the ending of Wanderlove definitely left me on the edge of my seat, wanting to know more. I was worried it was a trick at first, because I didn't KNOW if there was another book. I would have ranted for hours if there hadn't been because the story isn't complete. Although, there aren't any "lose ends" that left me feeling unsatisfied; I had a knowledge with that ending that there's more story to be told. I hate books, shows and movies that end with open ends. They always make me so stinking mad. Thankfully, that wasn't the case with Wanderlove.

Okay, that's it! I'm going to give away spoilers if I say anymore! I would recommend this read to anyone with a case of wanderlust, definitely, as well as anyone that simply enjoys a good story with reincarnations and interesting characters. Definitely a five star book for me and I am insanely excited for the upcoming release of the second installment - Foretell. Read more ›

More About the Author

I don't consider myself a writer. I'm a storyteller.

My two great loves are books and coffee. If it weren't for books, my heart wouldn't feel as full. And if it weren't for coffee, I wouldn't know what mornings are. That being said, the guy at Starbucks knows me well. He sings to me sometimes.

I live in Orlando, Florida with my family and two rescue mutts. Their personalities are like night and day. One is gold. The other is black. The gold one doesn't like to sleep in. Before I've had my coffee, we are enemies.

You can visit me at http://www.bellemalory.blogspot.com. I love hearing from readers!