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A New Beginning (The Second Chance Book 1) by [Christina Escue]

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For the first eight years of her life Karla Hall knew nothing but love, but when her beloved Grams and Pops died everything changed and she was forced upon a mother who never wanted her.

For the next six years she never knew what was going to happen next. Her mother moved her from town to town, following whatever loser boyfriend she had at the time and drinking away what little money she made in whatever dead-end job she could find. Her mother was a mean drunk and Karla was her favorite target. The boyfriends were worse.

On her fourteenth birthday Karla’s life takes a drastic turn. Her mother is arrested for soliciting drugs, the current boyfriend takes off and Karla is all alone in a dump of an apartment with no food and no money.

Caught shoplifting food, Karla is taken into the system and that’s where she meets The Peterson’s. Now she’s in a loving home, has a brother and sister she never knew about and has friends she’d never thought she’d have.

Will Karla get her Second Chance? Or will her past stand in the way of her New Beginning?

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The Second Chance
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October 18, 2014
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NLEFYQC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2313 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages

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- #151 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Orphans & Foster Homes (Kindle Store)
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- #5,090 in Teen & Young Adult Family Fiction

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Did someone say coffee?

Whether it be sassy vampire huntresses, spunky witches, or sarcastic humans; coffee is always Christina’s companion as she lets the voices in her head take control and lead the way. Which isn’t always the best idea.

Writing in a vast array of genres, from young adult to paranormal to borderline erotic, Christina never knows where her characters will take her next, but she sure enjoys the ride.

When she isn’t writing, Christina enjoys spending time with her kids, binge watching Friends, Criminal Minds, and Supernatural, and, of course, reading.

So, strap in and hold on tight as you join Christina on this roller-coaster she calls writing. It’s definitely going to be one hell of a ride.

You can keep up with her, and what her characters make her do next, by following her on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Amazon.

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Patricia statham

great first book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 24, 2014

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I started this book and had to put it down a couple of times . The abuse this poor girl went through. It broke my heart in a few places . Not being wanted by her mother at all was just so sad. Until the day when at 14 she is arrested for shop lifting and her life changes for the better in the long run. She is placed in a home with love and a family.

This is Christina's first book, and she takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions . Her characters go through hell and come out the other end stronger. You can't help but not fall for these characters. You want to wrap them up and put them on a shelf so they won't get hurt. You will cry and laugh with these characters . There was just one little thing that had me going was that Kara was never down on herself feeling negative thoughts. She was always positive and had a good look out on life. Which is a great way to feel, but I wish she would of just wallowed a bit asking why her. Other then that I really liked the book and the characters. They will grow on you.

The author's style of writing is real and the flow of the book was great, the story moved easily and you could feel the feelings and the pain and love that were pouring through the pages .

So if you have some time this Christmas season take a chance and read this book. It will break your heart and the build you back up

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Rising above

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 30, 2015

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This story is about a young teen who has had a hard life at the hands of her own mother who didn't want her but when her parents died she took Kara and moved place to place with a new man where she was also abuse by and her mother blame all of it on her and of course told her everything was her fault and that she never wanted her. On her 14 birthday she was caught shoplifting because all she was wanting was food and let's just say that is the best thing that could of happened to her she was found with bruises and cps was called and from that point on she was safe this young lady is so smart and handles things better than most adults. Was a great story a lot of saddness, grief and trying to forgive. I would have gave this story a five but at times it seem to over play but other than that you take away from the story of how this young lady deals with the life she had been giving.

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Jasmine

A great read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 16, 2014

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A New Beginning was a book I thought I would struggle to read and get through since some of the issues in this book hit so close to home, but Christina did an amazing job bringing real life issues and turning them into something positive.

Karla spent 6 yrs of her life being abused by her Mother and her boyfriends, but on the day of her 14th Birthday she wakes up to a empty apartment, she is broken and hungry so she gets caught stealing food from a local market. She tells her story to the officer who finds her and is taken to the hospital, and finds out that her Mother was arrested on drug charges and the boyfriend had taken off.
Over the course of the book. Karla is placed with a very loving and wonderful couple, she makes friends who are all great. Conner was my favorite out of them all. I loved this book and hope to read more about Karla's life with her new family and friends.

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Bookworm

Not bad if you enjoy juvenile books.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 10, 2015

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Why did I chose this rating? To be nice, Since I was tempted to give it one star instead of two.

The book reads like one written by a junior high student, so simplistic as to be unrealistic. A young man attacks the leading character, shoving her, pushing her, and ripping her clothes in an attempt to teach her not to spurn him. It's all caught on video. She is reassured that he will not be allowed on campus. No mention of cops or jail time for her attacker. The whole book is like this, written in such a fashion that you are tempted to believe it was written by a child for a child.

It also is written in such a manner that it prevents any emotional connection to any of the characters. You don't believe they are real, so why would you feel any sadness, joy, fear, trepidation or ANYTHING that had power to connect you to ANY of the individuals in the book.

It is a long drug out mess, one that I am not willing to finish. Too much time wasted on it already. I think I'll go find a good book. Perhaps Tiny Dancer... now that was a good book. Patricia Hickman can write!!!

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Cloaked Press

I need a Thesaurus I.V. and a content editor consult stat.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 24, 2016

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I really wanted to love this story and I made myself finish it to be fair to the author but I just can't give this any more than one star.

The idea of poor Karla Hall, abused and neglected, pulls at my heart. The problem is there is no problem. Other than a brief recounting of what happened to Karla, the rest of the book becomes page after page of people telling each other they love each other and how proud they are of Karla for her strength and maturity. See how I used 'each other' twice in the same sentence? Get used to that sort of thing in this book.

The dialogue between the characters is stilted and robotic. I may be far removed from being 14 anymore but even I know this doesn't work.

Every situation that could have been cause for well developed teenage drama is smoothed over with a hug and an 'I love you '. I kept reading hoping the author ended a chapter truly different but I was wrong. Closest thing to a villain is a teenage boy who needs an ass kicking before a trip to jail and we are denied even that.

I sincerely hope the author will keep trying but we are going to need a thesaurus IV and a content editor stat.

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Moody

Loved this book, cant wait for book 2

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 18, 2014

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An anazing read. Karla hasn't faced anything but hardship since her grandmother passed away. Her mother doesn't want her, she emotionally abuses her daily, while every man her mom brings home feels they can as well. When her Mother doesn't come home Karla is left staving, her only course of action is to steal. I say that's the best move for her, she gets caught and gets put into a supportive environment. Even through all of the struggles Karla has kept a positive attitude and she's a blessing to all around her. You'll laugh, you'll cry and youl'll cheer on this wonderful girl.. I would recommend this book to everyone.. I'm so ready for book 2!!!

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Nikki P

Tissues at the ready

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 13, 2015

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I was hooked on this book within the first few pages. Karla has a roughy start to her childhood and shows just how strong and amazingly pure her heart is. I used up every emotion I had whilst reading this book. Can't wait for book 2. Recommend this book to all.

MRS G WILSON

One Star

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 2, 2015

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would suit teenagers

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... this book in a book competition and im so glad i did

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on May 2, 2015

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I was lucky enough to win this book in a book competition and im so glad i did. This book was amazing! The feelings and emotions that came out of this beautiful and inspiring story was amazing. Karla's strength from all she had endured since losing both of her grandparents tore my heart out... and yes i did shed tears while reading Karla's journey. Now its on to book 2.....

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