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    Grounding Quinn

    By Steph Campbell

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    Eighteen-year-old Quinn MacPherson's biggest fear has always been turning out like her mentally unstable mother or cold-hearted father. That is, until she meets Benjamin Shaw.

    Quinn thinks hooking up with Ben over summer vacation will be nothing more than a quick fling, and with his hot body and heart-breaking smile that's all she really wants from him. But she quickly realises that, Ben is not just some guy. He gets her - the real her, flaws and all - and that scares the hell out of her. So when Ben does the unthinkable and tells Quinn he's in love with her, she does what comes naturally: she pushes him away, breaking his heart, before he can break hers.

    Ben isn't prepared to let go that easily, he knows that Quinn is something special, and he'll do whatever it takes to make sure they're together. But will he be able to persuade Quinn to open herself up and allow Ben in to her life… and her heart?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster UK
    Release dateDec 6, 2012
    ISBN9781471117572

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    • 3/5
      Eighteen year old Quinn MacPherson spends most of her time avoiding her mentally insane mother and her business man sleeps with all the neighbors father. The family unit is messed up, even with the love of her older brother and the naivety of her younger brother, Quinn can't escape the dynamics of her failed teenage life. Her parents ignore her most of the time, shout unrealistic expectations and disregard how life really is. How she copes: she pops her moms pills, stays high on a regular basis and displays all the classic signs of a dysfunctional child raised by negligent parents.When Quinn meets Ben its love at first sight, yes we have insta-love and of course Ben is the level headed good guy who stakes his claim in the book as being the "one" who is going turn Quinn and the her ways around. Sadly for Ben though he doesn't know or understand the extent of Quinn's emotional baggage. Her self esteem is so low she doesn't think she deserves Ben, he's to good for her and Quinn's shovel of doom that stays with her 24/7 slowly but surely digs itself a huge hole to fall into and break Ben's heart in the process. After Quinn's betrayal Ben is mad, he gives it a few weeks but decides he just loves her too much and for the duration of the novel he attempts to win Quinn back as she wishes and washes through every emotion known to man. Can Quinn get over it? Can she set aside the unfairness of her upbringing and finally see her own value? Can she see Ben for what he is, a gift brought into her life to experience happiness? Only Quinn can decide if she will clean up her act and move forward to hope or throw herself in that huge hole and pile the dirt on top.Beyond that small synopsis, I can't really tell you anymore about this book, outside of Ben chasing Quinn and Quinn running from Ben, there really is no plot. It was nice to see Ben's perspective in the beginning and middle of book, but his POV got lost somewhere towards the end and the reader remains in Quinn's brain while she sorts her problems out. I did not like Quinn, not even at the end when she wakes up a bit from her self depreciating immaturity, I found her extremely unlikable and had it not been for Ben (even though he borderlines on doormat) this might have wound up in the DNF pile. Quinn was selfish, rude, disrespectful and seriously stupid. There is such a thing as low self esteem caused by insecurity and then there's something called jackass syndrome, I think Quinn suffered from the latter.Grounding Quinn in a nutshell: She loves him, she's happy, he says he loves her, she freaks, she betrays, he's still loves her, she hates him, she wants him to go away, he go's away, he go's to a party with his X, she shows up and has a freak out, she wants him back, he wants to come back, he loves her, she pushes him away again, but he can't have anyone else, she hates him, she loves him, another party, she wants him back, he ignores her but maybe he will come back and repeat cycle until the very last page. That nonsense was powerfully irritating, combined with a few other things that rubbed me the wrong way I found more problems dealing with the story then actually enjoying it.In the end, Grounding Quinn offered a fast read that Im not sorry I read and I would really love to try this author again, but unfortunately while I found the writing very much enjoyable, the story line overall did not work for me.
    • 4/5
      Quinn's biggest fear is turning out just like her mentally unstable mother. Then she meets Ben.. and he becomes her biggest fear. Quinn has a life time of keeping everyone at arms length, never allowing them to get close enough to hurt her.. she keeps herself closed off to love and friendship. But Ben quickly pushes through her walls because unlike most people.. Ben.. well he gets her.. he understands. But then Ben does the unthinkable.. he tells Quinn he loves her, forcing her to do what she's always done.. what comes natural to her.. Quinn pushed him away.. and in a bad way. She forces Ben to watch from a distance as she self destructs, lashes out, and punishes him for every caring about her. Their love is tested in big ways but Ben's not giving up.. and if and when he does.. Quinn will have to fight.. because Ben and Quinn are meant for one another."When we love a person, we accept him or her exactly as is: the lovely with the unlovely, the strong along with the weak and fearful, the true mixed with the facade." -Sydney"You push people away before they can have the chance to leave. But what else do I have to do to prove to you that I'm not going anywhere? I'm right here." -Ben"If I never saw a sunset through your eyes, I'd never know lose, or wounded pride. If I never felt love like you made me feel, I'd never believe that my heart was real." -Ben"My insides feel like they are crumbling like a towering JENGA game. I lose.” -Quinn"Beautiful things never last.” -Quinn“When my mouth meets hers, I swear that from that second on she has me. You always hear people talk about how there are moments in your life when you just know that things will never be the same. I always thought that was all horseshit. But here, now, with the feeling of her soft, incredible lips moving with mine, I know that it happens.” -Ben
    • 5/5
      If you enjoy contemporary romance, then this is a great novel to read. I love a good romance, but Grounding Quinn is so much more than that. Stephanie Campbell has done a wonderful job writing this novel. Quinn is a beautiful young girl who comes from a very dysfunctional family. Her mom is mentally unstable, and lives on prescription meds, and her dad certainly has a plethora of his own issues. Growing up in the midst of all this has left Quinn a very insecure girl, though she tries desperately to mask it, and her coping mechanisms are not the best of choices. She is afraid to open up to anyone, and has presented the facade that everything is great, good, and normal with her friends. Then things change when Quinn meets Ben over the summer, and hottie Ben is not just a summer fling, she really cares about him. Ben is a totally swoon worthy guy. He is protective and caring, and he falls hard for Quinn, even telling her that he loves her, and Quinn is afraid of love. She cares deeply for Ben, and has opened up to him more than she ever has with anyone, yet her insecurities and fears of letting someone past the walls she has built up cause her to make some really bad choices. Those choices lead to some painful consequences, but the judgement and punishment Quinn places upon herself is far worse than anyone else could do. Quinn has to come to terms with the things she has done, the choices she has made, her own lack of self-worth and inability to forgive herself and accept forgiveness from others, especially Ben. Ben continues to love and accept her through all of this though she continues to push him away. He is one of those absolutely dreamy guys every girl would love to have, but even he has his limits, and has his own issues with his family, though his family dynamic is entirely different from Quinn's. Stephanie Campbell has written the book in such a way that you get to experience the whole gamut of emotions going on and you feel elated and heartbroken as you journey though real life experiences with real-life characters. The situations they face deal with genuine issues, and the characters and supporting characters are far from perfect, which makes them so believable. I was hooked from the first page and totally engrossed through the whole novel, waiting to see if the love Quinn and Ben have could stand the tests that face them. This is an amazing novel and I would definitely recommend reading it. Enjoy it, oh yes I did.
    • 4/5
      If you need a great read, pick up this novel. The characters have depth and will become friends with the reader. The reader will be rooting for Quinn and Benjamin, the main characters, throughout the novel. The plot itself, while nothing otherworldly or extra special, is very interesting. Not too many books are about a girl having a fear of relationships and not chasing after the guy. Quinn makes for a great, complex character. She has a safe where her heart should be. However, she doesn't make the best choices when it comes to guys. She tends to be afraid of intimacy. Selfishness, while not an ideal quality, makes Quinn seem much more realistic and likable. Benjamin is Quinn's opposite in many ways. He is much more protective, caring, and responsible. He doesn't make that many mistakes. He is much more innocent than Quinn. For whatever reason, he really tries to love and respect Quinn. He takes all of her jabs and her pushing him away and continues to go after her. The book has many ups and downs as well as quite a few exciting scenes. The reader will not be bored while reading this novel. The ending is definitely satisfying and not even all that predictable. This book is recommended for young adults/adults (females) who enjoy romance novels with a twist.
    • 5/5
      What a beautiful and amazing book! Let me tell you people that this book rock my socks off. It is beautifully written, amazingly told and a great book that I can read over and over again! From the very first word on the page, I was hooked and done for.What got me hooked on this book is the amazing plot line. I loved that Ms. Campbell created greatly flawed characters. I love seeing characters grow and become new. Seeing characters open their eyes to what they thought they were to someone they are meant to be. Every turn of the page left me either feeling love, sad, or just pissed off. The way the author is able to pull my emotions along with the book left me in awe!The love interest in the book is so simple, something that happens everyday in this real world that it was super good to read. Love is not easy for everyone. I loved how Ben fought for Quinn. There is a line in the book that stole my heart. "If you love her. You fight for her." And Ben fought. And when he did, I swooned like there is no tomorrow. I fell in love with Ben, and rooted for him.This is a great book! It not something based on over dramatic stuff, but real love, real problems, and a real girl just trying to find out where she stands. I loved that the author took many real elements adding them to her book. Grounding Quinn is an amazing debut! Filled with heart ache, one messed up family and a love that will with stand time, you must read this book