Title: The Boy on the Bridge
Author: Sam Mariano
Genre: Bully Romance
Release Date: March 4, 2021
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The day I met Hunter Maxwell he wasn’t the rich kid who lived in the giant house, he wasn’t the most popular guy in school, he certainly wasn’t the bully who had chased his own best friend out of town after a falling out—he was just a boy with a black eye and a dark secret.
My life would have been much easier if I had stayed out of it, but I couldn’t. I saw someone hurting and wanted to help. I saw someone possibly in danger and wanted to make sure he was safe.
There’s nothing safe about Hunter Maxwell, though. I thought there might be. I fell under his spell. Whatever the world saw when they looked at him, it wasn’t what he showed me.
The bond we formed was real. I know it was real. But with Hunter, when the tides turn, you’d better hope you’re safely on the shore and out of his reach.
I thought I was a strong enough swimmer to keep my head above water. I thought if it came down to it, I could resist his pull.
I didn’t know, but now I do.
Once Hunter sets his sights on you, there’s no such thing as out of his reach. Whether it’s today, tomorrow, or five years from now, he’s coming for me—and when he does, he won’t stop until he’s destroyed me.
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EXCERPT
“You sure you want to bail? Leave me here alone in a dark theater with Valerie? Maybe you should tag along and make sure I behave myself.”
I know he’s only ragging on me, but I scoff at him anyway. “Please. I’d never babysit a guy. My mom taught me better than that. If you like Valerie, there’s no way you like me. If you don’t like me, then—”
He stands just as abruptly as I did, moving so close he’s practically on top of me.
My words halt and my amusement fades. His handsome face is so close to mine, my heart sinks. I can’t think straight when he stands so close to me.
“Then what?” he challenges, looking down at me and holding my gaze.
Stampeding wild animals stomp through my chest as I look back at him. I can see from the glimmer in his eyes, he knows exactly how he’s affecting me.
“Don’t torture me, Hunter.”
“This isn’t what it feels like to be tortured by me, Catnip.”
REVIEWS
100% love this book, and if you like bully books you will too. Yes there are some triggers, but honestly it's a bully book, that should be trigger warning enough. This is the story of Hunter and Riley, and boy are these 2 a mess. At times I was totally frustrated with Riley, but then I realized there was a reason she was like she was. Hunter for all his smarmy charm is just as a big of a mess as Riley is.
The chemistry of the two is pretty off the charts. The world the author created is an average high school, there are the usual groups, the jocks, the mean girls, the nobodies, the latter is where Riley is. The way the story is told and the characters portrayed is pretty amazing, they are sympathetic characters that you root for the whole way. This store is told mostly in Riley's pov with some chapters in Hunters pov. Take my advice and give this book a go, especially if you like the bully subgenre.
The Boy on the Bridge is a full-length bully romance by Sam Mariano. I read the short in the Bully Me anthology last year and have been dying for more ever since then. ♡
Riley was a very likeable and relatable person. I found her to be strong, selfless and brave. She is exactly the type of girl that I could see myself having as a best friend. I loved what she did for Sara and the close friendship that they had. And Hunter? His story really tugged at my heartstrings for all that he had to endure. No kid should ever be subjected to that.
Hunter's friendship with Riley was very sweet. I enjoyed seeing how their friendship blossomed into something more until the moment it all fell apart. He put her in an impossible situation asking her to keep a secret that definitely should not have been kept. When that secret gets out, he feels betrayed and is sent away, but not before vowing to get revenge upon his return.
Fast forward four years and he's back, determined to make good on his word, and he does indeed make things difficult for her. But the bond they formed when they were just 14 years old is still there despite everything. They just have this pull towards one another that can't be denied. But Riley is reluctant to go down that road with him again especially when crosses a line that she finds unforgiveable.
Man oh man, this was a riveting and epic bully romance! I loved all of the banter, the tension and angst. This story was pure perfection! Now I will say that Riley got on my nerves at times trying to get past a certain hang-up, but I still loved her nonetheless. The relationship between these two was one hell of a rollercoaster ride, but I enjoyed each and every second of it. Five stars and more for Hunter, Riley and The Boy on the Bridge!
Riley was a very likeable and relatable person. I found her to be strong, selfless and brave. She is exactly the type of girl that I could see myself having as a best friend. I loved what she did for Sara and the close friendship that they had. And Hunter? His story really tugged at my heartstrings for all that he had to endure. No kid should ever be subjected to that.
Hunter's friendship with Riley was very sweet. I enjoyed seeing how their friendship blossomed into something more until the moment it all fell apart. He put her in an impossible situation asking her to keep a secret that definitely should not have been kept. When that secret gets out, he feels betrayed and is sent away, but not before vowing to get revenge upon his return.
Fast forward four years and he's back, determined to make good on his word, and he does indeed make things difficult for her. But the bond they formed when they were just 14 years old is still there despite everything. They just have this pull towards one another that can't be denied. But Riley is reluctant to go down that road with him again especially when crosses a line that she finds unforgiveable.
Man oh man, this was a riveting and epic bully romance! I loved all of the banter, the tension and angst. This story was pure perfection! Now I will say that Riley got on my nerves at times trying to get past a certain hang-up, but I still loved her nonetheless. The relationship between these two was one hell of a rollercoaster ride, but I enjoyed each and every second of it. Five stars and more for Hunter, Riley and The Boy on the Bridge!
AUTHOR BIO
Sam Mariano writes the books she wants to read. She loves edgy, twisty romantic reads with complicated characters you’re left thinking about long after you turn the last page. Her favorite thing about indie publishing is the ability to play by your own rules! If she isn’t reading one of the thousands of books on her to-read list, writing her next book, or playing with her adorable daughter… actually, that’s about all she has time for these days. Feel free to find her on Facebook or Instagram—she loves hearing from her readers!
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