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by Tasha Preston (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Oakley Farrell hasn’t used her voice for eleven years, too scared to speak for fear of exposing a secret from her past that would tear her world apart, destroying the lives of everyone she knows and loved. With only her physical actions and expressions to help her get through life, Oakley remains in her own world, until her one true friend, Cole Benson, convinces her that she can rely on him for anything she needs.

Growing closer puts them both in danger, but the attraction between the two of them becomes impossible for either to resist, and before Oakley realises what’s happening, she finds herself desperate to talk for the first time in years, if only to tell Cole how she really feels.

But life simply isn’t that straight forward for Oakley, for there are people from her past desperate to keep her silent forever, and when the most dangerous one of all finally finds their way back into her life, there’s only one man she can trust to help her.

If only she can find the strength to use her voice again…

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Natasha Preston is the New York Times bestselling author of The Cellar. A UK native, she discovered her love of writing when she shared a story online—and hasn’t looked back. She enjoys writing romance, thrillers, gritty YA, and the occasional serial killer.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009SV1YCU
Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 2nd edition (December 22, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1655 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #105,129 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,241 in New Adult & College Romance (Kindle Store)
- #5,010 in Contemporary Romance Fiction
- #6,429 in New Adult & College Romance (Books)

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Natasha Preston is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cellar, The Cabin, Awake, You Will Be Mine, The Lost, The Twin, The Lake, The Fear, The Island and her latest, The Haunting. A UK native, she discovered her love of writing when she shared a story online—and hasn't looked back. She enjoys writing romance, thrillers, gritty YA, and the occasional serial killer.

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Crystal

Amazing book!!! Im addicted!

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016

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I am never skeptical of starting a new book I absolutely love reading and I am usually pretty easy going when it comes to different books. I can almost always start a book and enjoy ever minute of it. Yes I do look at book covers sometimes when I'm searching for a new book to start but not always. This book cover looked perfect for me so I was very eager to start reading it. As soon as I read the first chapter I was completely hooked! And I mean hooked bad!! I didn't realize how addicted I was until after I finished the first book. Which I then realized that it was the first book in a series of books. And yes I confess I got the first book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, BUT, I was completely consumed by this book afterwards!! I am an honest person not just saying this because I got it free. I guarantee if you like these kind of books (romance, mystery, murder) you will fall in love with this series as I have!!! I am definitely a sucker for romance. And the romance alone in this story is so amazing. The mystery and murder is just an added bonus!! It has become an addiction for me. I think about this book while at work, while running erands, while eating meals, while cooking, before I go to bed, as soon as I wake up, the list just goes on and on! I have then gone on and purchased the next book in the series immediately after finishing one. If I could give this book a rating between 1 and 10 it would absolutely essential a 10 for sure! This book really does deserve a true 5 stars! I have started downloading other books by this author but I do not want to start them until I finish the series! You will not be disappointed with this book! You will find yourself clinging to it for more!!
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Great read

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2015

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I have read many reviews of this book, some with 1-2 stars rating and other up to 5 stars. It made me want to read it; what could cause such a contradiction. When I saw it for free on Amazon, I had to get it, and find out for myself if I hate it or love it. ... I loved it. I get it there are grammatical errors but you had to look beyond them and focus on the story. A story with a "taboo" topic many may find hard to read or understand. So, that said, back to my review.

Oakley hasn't spoken a word for 11 years. No one knows why. She is being bullied for her muteness, telling stupid jokes about her. What could have happened to her to choose muteness as her solution?But, not everything is bad in her life, she has the friendship (and love, later on on the story) of Cole, the only person that truly knows her and understands her. And not to forget her funny and cocky brother Jasper. But, when everything is going perfect for ones in her life, something happens that brings her world crushing down, her past becomes tangled in the present. Can she break out of it or drown deeper into her own mute-induced world?

The story is really well developed, written thorough he eyes of two protagonists, Oakley and Cole.
The chapters that involve Oakley point of view makes the story more realistic since she is telling it from her thoughts, don't forget she hasn't spoken in 11 years.

Silence keep me guessing what happen to Oakley. There was foreshadowing and hints as to what it was. I new what it was after some hints but didn't imagine the details of it. Who were involve and all that; after finding out, I wanted to "rip someone's balls off" literately. This book made so angry towards one of the characters. Also, there where moments of joy and tears. This story is heart-wrenching. Specially, the end, so sad but beautiful. It ripped my heart out and left it to be stepped on by a stampede. Love requires sacrifices sometimes. I love the ending, but I'm glad the story continues. Can wait to read book two. Beautiful story with a hard and touchy subject. Really love it. 4.5 stars

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Cupcake woman

Love it

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2014

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This book is awesome. some parts were weird, but most of it was soooooooo good. Cole and Oakley are so cute together. I like how at first they were just friends and gradually started...liking each other. I think it would be hard to have a relationship when you don't even talk. I love how Cole knows exactly what "oaks" is thinking. Jasper was...um...crazy,desperate, and loving. He was at first my least favorite character in the book. He is such a good brother in the end. I absolutely hate(yes hate) her dad. How could he do what he did? I love Cole, I hope when I grow up my boyfriend is that loving and caring. His character is perfect. I wonder what he would look like if he was real. this book was so great. I love how on the end she starts to talk. I was soooooo anxious to know why so didn't talk, that I looked at the spoiler. the end of the book is soooooo sad, she is leaving. Nooooooooooo!!!!! poor Cole, how could she? I am so mad(well sad). I would recommend this book for age 15 or higher(even though I am only 13 years old). I gave it 4 stars because this book had me wondering and wanting to read more. I loved it.

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Laura

Silence

Reviewed in Mexico on March 20, 2018

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Buena historia, la trama muy interesante. La forma de escribir de la autora es un poco reiterativa, pero logra capturar la atención del lector.

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Sonu Rasaily

The book is great for leisure reading.

Reviewed in India on June 20, 2017

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I know about child abuse have experienced it my self. The way the author has projected it, its real. The girl not speaking for years , locking the pain inside, its real it happens. The life gets effected. People forget to live. To have a understanding companion in a moment like this is a huge help.
I really enjoyed this book. Made me feel light after reading it since I myself am just coming out of a situation similar.

Monica

Ottima lettura

Reviewed in Italy on December 27, 2015

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Oakley non parla da quando ha 15 anni, perché nasconde un segreto. Nonostante tutto ha un rapporto speciale con Cole, il suo migliore amico che ha due anni in più di lei. Romanzo strano dove la protagonista é muta per scelta a causa di un trauma infantile subito. L'amore per Cole le permetterà di scegliere di rivelare il suo segreto? Ottima lettura, la consiglio vivamente.

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CHARY

Todavía no lo he leido

Reviewed in Spain on October 10, 2014

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Todavía no lo he leido, estoy en el principio, lo compré para practicar mi inglés, pero parece que está bien. El servicio de amazon ha sido bueno.

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Adrienne A

OK.