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Combustion: An Emotional Love Story Too Real to Be Fiction Paperback – July 2, 2020

by Julie L. Spencer (Author), J.L. Spencer (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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Sometimes she's not the only victim...

Kaelen is the perfect boyfriend. Smart, athletic, attentive, and willing to keep their secret.

Abigail is the only girl he's ever met who is smarter than him. With his 165 IQ, he can talk to her about anything; science, math, social issues… chemistry. He just can’t date her.

Until the day he gives up trying to pretend he isn’t in love and the chemical equation that burns between them gets too hot to ignore.

Kaelen learns the hard way what happens when you play with fire, and Abigail pays the price. But she isn’t the only victim that night. Devastated that he hurt the girl he loves, Kaelen pleads guilty and faces the punishment he feels he deserves.

Five years and one prison sentence later, Kaelen and Abigail can’t ignore the evidence of that one tragic night, and they can’t ignore the fire that still threatens all their plans for a future together.
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  1. Print length
    213 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    July 2, 2020
  4. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.54 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8657776782
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08C92BDD1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (July 2, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 213 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8657776782
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.54 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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  1. Julie Spencer

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    Julie Spencer is a bestselling multi-genre author who uses real social issues to incorporate valuable lessons into fictional stories and believes we can change the world one story at a time.

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    Julie L. Spencer is a bestselling multi-genre author who uses real social issues to help change the world one story at a time. As a developmental editor and author coach, Julie mentors other writers using techniques she’s developed over 40+ books and other publications. Her stories include snarky, flawed characters, a little bit of heat, and romantic twists and turns.

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    J.L. Spencer writes passionate stories with snarky, flawed characters, a little bit of heat, and romantic twists and turns.

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A Barrett
5.0 out of 5 stars This book deserves all 5 stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
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This was a very gripping book. It was also extremely emotional, as in every single page was very emotional. This is a whole different perspective of a situation dealing with the charged topic of rape and the very grey areas that can be involved with teenage romance. This book was steamy but did not have detailed (and quite frankly gross) descriptions of sex but it was charged with emotions of the feelings a couple feels leading up to it. I believed every single teen should read this book. If it helps even one teen decide not to partake of alcohol or decide they should wait to give over the intense emotions and bonding that should come from a sexual relationship, this book has met its mark. It feels very realistic. It was also extremely frustrating. I know other reviewers thought it wasn’t realistic (situation that the victim isn’t allowed to testify their side) but I know it happens far too often. This is an excellent book. Read it. Read it with your teens. Have good conversations with them and use this as a tool to open that conversation. This book is also an excellent tool to discourage sneaking and lying and have a bridge to open up the uncomfortable conversations between an child and parent regarding sex and love.
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Book Worm Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
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So many different feelings! All of them conflicting.

This book addresses so many angles of teens and alcohol and sex. It's a complicated area to navigate, to be sure. So many grey areas. I think the book covers it all.

I think everyone that reads this will interpret it differently. There were some parts that I just didn't agree with, but are hard to argue against. And what Ms Spencer did was address them. She did not shy away from the heavy topics at hand. Which was appreciated.

I would definitely recommend this book for young teens. Kaelen and Abigail got a happily ever after. But that's not how life works. This book can open communication channels for important talks about sex and alcohol and consent with teens. It can be an example of a couple that consents completely, but add in a few factors (alcohol, age, inexperience, different expectations), and things go somewhere they weren't supposed to.

I'd definitely put this book in my tool belt for those talks.
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Melodie
3.0 out of 5 stars Important message for teens. Hard read.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020
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I didn't read what this book was about when I bought it. So, was surprised with the book when I started reading it. It has an important message about abstinence from sex and alcohol. Good message. But a hard read. Wish they would have kept their promise to not have sex until married.
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AJ Skelly
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Message
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
I appreciated that in Combustion, author Julie Spencer has created wonderful characters in Kaelen and Abigail. Their love story is sweet, but ripped apart by tragedy. I appreciate the frankness that Spencer has taken in dealing with a very touchy subject. Teens, sex, and alcohol is a subject that needs to be discussed openly, and often together in context. I liked that Combustion took a closer look at some of this. While I would have liked some more development between time gaps, I feel that this story gave a good overall of the six years in which the story takes place. While I really enjoyed the outcome of Combustion, and I'm so glad that the main characters got their HEA, I'm not sure that that part of the story was super realistic. Emotions are complicated things, so is the law. For the sake of the story, I love that things worked out well. That being said, I'm not sure the ending was as realistic as the beginning. All considered, a very compelling story!
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R. B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Tells it like it is
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020
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This was a hard book, I can’t lie. I had mixed feelings when I read the burb for it, but I was curious and decided to give it a try.
I was glad a did.

Both Kaelen and Abigail are super smart and feel a connection from the first time they meet. Some bad choices lead to bad consequences. At times I questioned if some of the story was believable, but the further I read the more I could see something like this happening. I really liked the message in the epilogue.
Definitely something kids need to hear!
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Shadowell
5.0 out of 5 stars Proves the importance of abstinence--Alcohol & Sex.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020
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I won't say this was an enjoyable story, because it wasn't. It was upsetting all the way around. Blame was put on everyone but the parents. Parents have the first responsibility to teach their children the importance of abstinence. They need to teach them the dangers and why it is important. I think this story makes very clear some of the dangers of underage drinking and dating. Also going to improperly chaperoned parties. Good job Julie.
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The Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Combustion
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021
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This is a very emotional story. It deals with teen alcohol drinking and rape. It also shows there is redemption for those who try to make things right. Julie wrote this story so realistically that you would think you were reading a true story. So glad that it sanded with a happy ending.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Shockingly honest
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
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This book may be valued by ones who experienced what occured in it. It is also an eye opener to others who can learn from it. These issues are international and affect the moral values of society. Great work! It takes courage to address issues so honestly! I hope the author reaches great heights !
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