Trust Me? by K.E. Osborn – a Review & Giveaway

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Description:
When Jenifer Taylor, a young woman from the big City of Mornington Vale California starts her day, it turns from bad to worse, when on her way to work she’s involved in a chain collision.

Jeni is content with her life, dull and boring as it is, because being absent from the dating scene, means she doesn’t have to deal with the major trust issues she has with men. Her trust issues stem from a controlling and aggressive ex boyfriend, and an absentee father. She’s happy being alone, sharing her life with her friends and family.

Her world changes forever when she meets Aiden O’Connell, the billionaire son of Alistair O’Connell, who owns Mornington Vale’s largest financial incorporation. Aiden is an up and coming young businessman, who’s ready to take on the Vice Presidency in his father’s incorporation. He’s focused on the business, and life for Aiden involves working hard and not much else. Aiden is the good son, and Alistair wants nothing more than for Aiden to succeed and follow in his footsteps, it’s imperative to him.

After the accident Aiden finds Jeni irresistible, and pursues her instantly, and with some coaxing she eventually agrees to a date. It becomes apparent that they are very attracted to one another.

Jeni finds love quickly with Aiden, but trusting him is another issue. Trust is a major factor, and the question of when to give it can be asked of us in many different ways. Jeni is asked this question, when she finds out that Aiden is being investigated for a serious crime. Jeni’s trust issues spark, as she goes through a journey of self-discovery.

She must decide once and for all whether she trusts the man she loves, when she’s asked the ultimate question:

“Do you trust me?”

Review:

Trust Me? is book one of The Trust Me Trilogy by KE Osborn.  Jenifer Taylor thinks of herself as a plain Jane. She starts her day with the expectation of it being the same as every other. Waking up, coffee, driving to her job, where she is a receptionist at an auto repair shop.  But chance had other plans.  Morning coffee completely ruined and a chain reaction car accident brings her face to face with Aiden O’Connell.  But their not so nice encounter leaves Aiden wanting more.  

Aiden is a handsome, young man working in finance at his fathers firm. Strong willed and amazingly sweet, he wants nothing more than to get to know Jenifer better. But Jenifer has trust issues.  Can she let go of those issues and learn to trust again?

This is an incredible love story. One that leaves you anxiously reading and turning pages.  What starts out as a chance of fate – turns into one of the most epic of love stories. The sub-characters in this book are some of my favorites to ever have read!  Jenifer’s best friend Sarah and her boyfriend Chris are both amazingly written. I love how the relationship between Chris and Jenifer build into one of like siblings and looking out for Jenifer’s best interest!  And the twist that is Chris is absolutely outstanding!  I enjoyed the writing style and I am head over hills in love with Aiden.

The ending was one of the most startling cliffhangers… ever! I tried to turn more pages and literally turned my kindle over looking for more – then yelled in protest – “Nooooo…. It can not be over!”  I don’t know how long I have to wait for the next book – but whatever it is – it’s entirely too long!

Reviewed by Erin

Copy provided by Author


I was born in September 1984, and raised in Adelaide South Australia. I had a love of writing throughout High School, but went down a different path deciding on graphic design instead. It wasn’t until I had a vivid dream about a three car pile up, that the characters of her debut book Trust Me? The Trust Me? Trilogy came to life. Aiden and Jeni, are the amazing couple from the Trust me? Trilogy, and they were born into the world through my imagination in 2012.

In high school I had a love of writing, I enjoyed writing about all sorts of things but mostly I had a love of writing about romance. However as time passed I decided to follow a career in graphic design. Whilst I love graphic design and all that comes with it, writing was always in the background bubbling away, just waiting to come to the surface.   

It wasn’t until I had a vivid dream about a couple meeting through a three car pile up, that I felt like I needed to start my writing career. I sat myself down and started writing solidly until the Trilogy was on paper. About half way through writing the first book in the Trilogy my mother stumbled upon my work, and started reading it. It was then, after she told me honestly what she thought, that I realized I wanted to publish it. The first book took about three months to completely get down on paper, and the other two books in the Trilogy (still to be released) took approximately one month each. Of course that was the first draft; it has taken many more hours of rewriting and editing to make each book perfect for publishing.

Since writing the Trust Me? Trilogy I have written, or are in the process of writing two more books. I would love to just to sit every day and write down my stories, but unfortunately editing, rewriting and promoting do take up a considerable amount of time.  The best part about editing and rewriting is watching your first draft come to life, and then turning into the best manuscript your can produce.

I have had some amazing feedback and reviews, regarding my debut book Trust Me? One of the most amazing things that can happen, is when you log into facebook and see a comment from a fan that goes along the lines of “I must have the second book, when is it due out?” A comment like this makes me feel like I have really accomplished something great. Interaction with my fans is very important to me and I make myself available on as many social media websites as possible, so readers can always contact me.  I love interacting with my readers, and will always answer all written posts or messages.  

Contemporary romance writing is very close to my heart and authors like EL James, Sylvia Day and Stephanie Meyer have been a big influence in my love of writing.

I really hope you all enjoy my debut book Trust Me? The Trust Me? Trilogy.

To discover more about K.E. Osborn, you can find her at the following links:

http://www.keosbornauthor.com/

https://twitter.com/froggy585

https://www.facebook.com/KEOsborn

https://www.facebook.com/trustmetrilogy

http://www.goodreads.com/KEOsbornAuthor

http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/KEOsbornauthor

Trust Me?
by K.E. Osborn
Release Date: September 7,2013

EXCERPT

I turn to face him; he puts his other arm around me. We are in the same position as before when the last kiss attempt failed. My arms are tight around his neck, his arms around my waist. I look down. He lifts up my chin so I’m lost in his gaze. His hand goes back to my waist. He swallows; I think he’s as nervous as I am. He tilts his head and leans in … I back away quickly. 

    “What’s wrong?” he asks, looking hurt. 

    “Oh, no, it’s not you. I think … I might have garlic breath.” 

He laughs and pulls me back to him. “So do I.” He pulls me in tighter, and before I know what’s happening, his lips are on mine. I give in and surrender to him completely. 

This feels like one of my fantasies, only way, way better. He holds me tight as one hand moves from my waist to caress my cheek, kissing me softly but sensually. My hands move to the back of his head, and I grab a lock of hair in each hand. He moves our bodies so that I’m against the railing at the edge of the deck. He moves his hand from my waist to hold the rail as I still grasp his hair. The kissing becomes feverishly passionate; his tongue against mine as they intertwine with each other. Our breathing becomes faster and erratic. Our kissing becomes more intimate. We are in perfect sync with each other. I pull him closer to me, our whole bodies touching. My heart is pounding fast and hard. His hand moves from my face to the back of my head, pulling me tight. He moves my hair from the side of my neck, breaks our kiss and kisses my neck slowly and seductively. I sigh and breathe in a stuttering motion. I open my eyes to see the waitress standing there, gawking at us. I stiffen as I see her. He pulls back and looks at me. With my eyes, I gesture toward the waitress. He turns, looks, and lets out a little huff. He leans in towards me. 

    “Now that’s a first kiss,” he whispers as he grabs my hand and leads me over to the table. I can’t help but smile.

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