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For the Love of Emily Kindle Edition

by Joy Wood (Author), John Hudspith (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition

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Rebecca Price Jones is a young woman with a deadly secret.
Emily, her precious twin sister is hidden away where nobody can find her. To pay for Emily’s keep, Rebecca creates beautiful dresses by day and works as ‘Kate’, a high-class prostitute for female clients at night.
Darlene Milner, a rich gay middle-aged socialite becomes besotted and plans to keep Rebecca all to herself, until Ezzio Marin, a wealthy businessman with a ruthless attitude in the boardroom and the bedroom decides that he wants the same.
When the two cross paths, Rebecca’s past unravels and her secret comes out with dire consequences.
From the lavish lifestyle of the rich and powerful, to the drama of a British courtroom, For the Love of Emily is a story of murder, blackmail and passion.

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July 23, 2015
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B012GKUK8I
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Feed a Read; 1st edition (July 23, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 23, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 923 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 434 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #2,254,282 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #23,163 in Lesbian Erotica
- #213,958 in Erotic Literature & Fiction

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I’ve always loved the many facets of the English Language. At school, my favourite lesson was English Literature. I used to read a specific story, imagine I’d written it and then formulate a different ending. Delighted with my own efforts, I’m not so sure the renowned authors’ would have appreciated my slant on their work.

Poetry was a particular favourite of mine, and I’d use any excuse to dabble. I trained as a nurse, and whenever I left a period of employment such as working on a ward or in an operating theatre, I would leave behind a witty poem about my colleagues, turning them into humorous characters, which were always well received.

I progressed to consumer competitions, and enjoyed a significant amount of success writing slogans. Nothing would please me more than to receive a long white envelope through the post, announcing a prize I’d won for an innovative slogan. I was very lucky with most of the prizes, although a runner up reward of a year’s supply of dog food wasn’t the best prize, especially when I didn’t have a dog!

I once wrote a simple romantic story for a competition run by a clothing catalogue. I did the usual, boy meets girl, conflict between the two of them which was eventually resolved, and they both lived happily ever after. However, I featured the male and female characters wearing brand names of outfits from the catalogue range, and used appealing descriptive phrases about the garments. To my amazement, I was rewarded by winning first prize of an all-inclusive holiday.

Even though I knew that the reference to the catalogue clothing range most probably sealed the win, it gave me the encouragement to try my hand at actually writing a romance novel. Two years ago, I moved with my husband to Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire. Watching the tide turn daily, gave me the idea for the story, ‘For the Love of Emily’. I would develop the characters in my head, and create the chapters on my laptop when I returned home. Although this story is now finished, I still have plenty of ideas still whirling around in my brain, yet to be sealed in ink.

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Jeani DeSisto

In grateful praise of "For the Love of Emily"

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015

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We’ve finished the Novel and must say that we are amazed at the path taken in this incredible journey. Each mesmerizing turn of the journey was alive.

We are grateful for the rise in our spirits to the sky, for the passion, for the tears, for the lessons of hope and love, for George and Dorothy’s loyalty, for Rebecca’s mind and devotion, and of course for Emily’s unadulterated innocence. What an absolute thrill this has been.

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Barbra E Ross

Hot, steamy page turning great read!

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017

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Really enjoyed this book. Kate sacrifices everything, her dignity, her own life to preserve her twin sister. Loved Ezzio! I was drawn in by this page turning novel. An awesome debut novel, hot and steamy, with suspense and intrigue packed every page. I am so looking forward to her next book.

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patty erickson

At first you think it's a love story of two women

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016

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A very interesting book. Kate is a very complex woman and so is her story. At first you think it's a love story of two women, of a sexual manner, and it is. But what it truly is a story of sisterly love and how they need to take care of each other. The story is very layered and intriguing. I can't wait to try Joy Wood's next work.

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Mons

Welcome to my lair said the spider to the fly... For the Love of Emily

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018

What a hauntingly beautiful book!

Kate/Rebecca will do anything for her identical twin sister Emily. Emily has developmental issues and will forever have the mind of a child.
Rebecca protects Emily with everything she has, even prostituting herself with woman, so that she can pay for Emily's housing and care.

Ezzio is a wealthy American businessman who sees Kate and wants her. Kate's disinterest in him astounds Ezzio as woman are always chasing him.

He sets plans in motion to get what he wants. In doing so, he puts Kate and Emily at risk without knowing this.
Kate doesn't do men and she especially has never had sex with them. When Ezzio pursues her and blackmailed her, she has no option but to be with him. Stunned by the feelings he evokes in her..she is clueless and gives in.

When her sister is threatened Kate does what she has to in order to ensure her safety. This leads to Ezzio put the wheels in motion for what leads to love, betrayal, hurt, murder and more.

A spectacular book from Joy. Gripping from the first page until the end. This is the third book I have read from Joy and once again I'm totally impressed with her work. Her books are true works if art, with gripping storylines.

I'm looking forward to more of her work.

I voluntarily read this ARC and am giving my honest and unbiased opinion of the book as I experienced it

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D. T. Phillips

WOW what a read... :)

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2015

Firstly a very warm and heartfelt congratulations on publishing your first, and most assuredly, not your last, book.
Being a new author I had no precedence on which to rate this novel, nor what to expect when I opened it... there are many ways that this story could have been written but only one way that made sense, the Joy Wood way...

Within a few pages I found wondering what I had opened, was this just the ramblings of a wannabe shock 'em author? No it most certainly was not as it quickly became evident that the intensity of the graphic sex was an important part of who these characters were, and the roles they were playing in each others life's...

I found myself led down many dead-ends, as I was convinced I had 'sussed' it all out, only to be dealt another clever, well thought out and executed 'twist'... and there are a number of them so be ready for a roller coaster ride :)

The novel was exactly the right length and came to rest leaving me to foretell the next chapter, or has been left that for the sequel???

An enjoyable and enthralling read that had my temperature rising, my blood seething and truly looking forward to her next addition to the world of literature...Thank you

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Melissa72

Terrific Debut Novel!

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015

When I was first offered the chance to read and review this book I wasn't sure if I would say yes because I had never read or hear of the author, but the first thing that drew me to take a closer look was the cover, and then the blurb, as soon as I read it I knew that I needed to know more. I am soooo glad that I did. This book is absolutely stellar. The writing is fantastic and the book drew me in pretty much from the start and kept me turning page after page, and every time I thought that I finally knew what was going on the author threw in a twist that had me gasping and reeling. There were points when I was absolutely shocked. I love that! The read is a total thrilling bumpy, twisty, turn-y, up and down ride. This book is so hard to put down and the few times that I was forced to (life and such) I found myself thinking about what I had already read and what might be coming next. I am left wishing and hoping for a sequel. Kudos to the author for creating a work of this magnitude. I look forward to reading more and more of your work. I was generously provided a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.

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JenTheRiot

I have One Word for this...WOW! (And that's a good WOW)

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2015

OH MY GOD! From the very first page of this book, I was drawn in - further and further. We meet Rebecca (Kate) and lean what a giving woman she is. This book shows that you do what you have to do for those you love. She has a little 'secret' that makes her choose a not so acceptable 'side job'. The story line itself had me taking the long way to and from work, as I read on my daily commute to work (text to speech) I flat couldn't put the book down. Ezzio is the man every woman dreams of. Rebecca knows he's the one for her, but she has co many dark secrets from her past and one slip of the tongue could land her in BIG trouble. The book has steamy sex - and it is so well written, I didn't find it offensive at all! If you love suspense, steamy romance (that swings both ways) then this is a MUST READ. Well done, Joy Wood and I look forward to reading more of your works.

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Toni Cowans

A Definite must Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2016

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I completed this book a couple of days ago and i needed to take a couple of days to process what i had just read. Not because the story wasn't compelling, or because it tore my heart out and stamped all over it (although there at times when it did), nor because I had any difficulty in reading it (quite the opposite really), but because i am still struggling to understand how this is the first book that Joy has written. This is a beautifully written story that has emotion, a great storyline, obvious character development, and not one single thing in the entire book that doesn't add towards the story, the characters in the book or the overall plot line. Everything has a reason and is striving for a specific ending. However if you think that you know where it is going to go, let me stop you right there because you'd be wrong. Every time you think you have figured out where it's heading, BOOM, it changes direction.

This book is a great story of the determination of one young lady called Rebecca (AKA Kate) and her desire to not only to survive, but to protect those that she loves. She does what she has to do to survive and provide for her mentally handicapped sister. There are twists and turns, ups and downs, a lot of uncertainty and a very strong headed woman that won't take any crap from anyone. She is manipulated and desired by almost everyone, however, she remarkably stays in control of herself and always see's things through. Is it traditional, NO, is it inspiring, YES. This is a must read.

Having read For the love of Emily, I will never hesitate to one click Joy in the future and can't wait to watch her journey unfold as she continues to bring us so much enjoyment with her vision and the voices in her head that will continue to tell us stories.

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Mary Wood

A great read, with only one reservation

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2015

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An excellent read. I cannot believe this is a début novel as the author handles the craft of writing with the skill of an experienced author. This isn't a gushing review, sorry, as I do have to say that for my personal taste there was too much sexual content - all beautifully written, which I appreciate, and I do like some grittiness in my reads, but being on nearly every page was a bit more than I really want. Having said that, I could not mark it down a star for that reason as that is a matter of taste and not in anyway a detraction from the authors skill at putting together a good story, which is very captivating, and at times very moving.
The main characters were drawn very well, with a good mix of moments when I loved them and wanted them to win through and others when I felt annoyed at them, and yet more when I experienced their pain, their frustration, their happiness, and was with them through all they were going through. Other characters drew a feeling of hate as their evil selfish ways caused heartache. All in all this book delivered what I like, a journey through many emotions with characters I cared about, and with an outcome that I really wanted. Put into this mix a fair measure of tension, and I can say that I really enjoyed it and have given a well-deserved five stars.

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Belinda

An exceptionally good debut novel!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2015

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I found this book when I searched my granddaughters name (Emily obviously) in Amazon books. I didn't know what to read and was looking for inspiration! The cover intrigued me, as I love sewing, so I decided to download the book to my kindle. I'm so pleased I did as it proved to be the best book I have read for a long time!
Being from a hospital background I was intrigued from the prologue and couldn't put the book down. The book had a bit of everything from sex and lesbian sex to prostitution to love and romance to power and control: A bit of family life thrown in and a bit of detective work made the book complete!. The twists and turns of the book kept me (as a reader) turning pages and for the first time ever in a book I didn't work out the ending and look at the last few pages to see if I was correct before I had finished!
I really hope that this author writes another book, a sequel to this one would be brilliant although I would think difficult to come up with better than this novel! As I enjoyed the book so much I have ordered a hard copy for my daughter who lives abroad; I know she'll love it too!
A must buy!

D. T. Phillips

A novel to set the heart racing and your blood boiling for JUSTICE...enjoy :)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2015

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Firstly a very warm and heartfelt congratulations on publishing your first, and most assuredly, not your last, book.
Being a new author I had no precedence on which to rate this novel, nor what to expect when I opened it... there are many ways that this story could have been written but only one way that made sense, the Joy Wood way...

Within a few pages I found wondering what I had opened, was this just the ramblings of a wannabe shock 'em author? No it most certainly was not as it quickly became evident that the intensity of the graphic sex was an important part of who these characters were, and the roles they were playing in each others life's...

I found myself led down many dead-ends, as I was convinced I had 'sussed' it all out, only to be dealt another clever, well thought out and executed 'twist'... and there are a number of them so be ready for a roller coaster ride :)

The novel was exactly the right length and came to rest leaving me to foretell the next chapter, or has been left that for the sequel???

An enjoyable and enthralling read that had my temperature rising, my blood seething and truly looking forward to her next addition to the world of literature...Thank you

6 people found this helpful

Avid reader

A Fascinating Novel Which Hooks You From Beginning To End!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2015

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Being an avid reader, I am constantly on the lookout for new and exciting stories. My friend told me about this book after seeing it advertised on FB. I quickly read the back cover and I was hooked! I soon delved inside to find characters which both charmed and fascinated me. Ezzio, the strong, arrogant male, Darlene, the slightly un-hinged middle-aged 'cling on' and Rebecca, doing everything she can to help care for her dear sister ... Combined, these characters made the story compelling and the sex was enough to be naughty, even tantalising, yet not over the top or sleazy.

The book is well written and fast-paced enough to have kept my attention until the bitter end and well done with the finale, I never saw that coming! Definitely a five star read and now I can't wait for the next novel! Move over 50 Shades - this girl has class!

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