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The Difference Between Somebody and Someone (The Difference Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Aly Martinez (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 3,152 ratings
The world owes you nothing.

It took losing the woman I loved and facing the paralyzing task of moving on without her for me to truly understand that.

Consumed by regret and razor-sharp memories, I’d resigned myself to a life of loneliness until a survivor from the same plane crash that took my fiancée stormed into my life.

Remi Grey was chaos and sunshine, fire and freedom. With her in my arms, I began to believe that fate had other plans for me.

But as secrets of the past exploded around us, it seemed the only thing fated about our relationship was that I had been destined to lose her from the start.

The world owes you nothing. But for Remi, I would risk it all. No matter the cost.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Difference Trilogy
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    235 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    January 27, 2022
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Holy cannoli! This is the rare book that will leave you teasing apart the events for days afterwards. When I grow up I want to plot like Aly Martinez. -Sarina Bowen, USA Today Bestselling Author

Seriously, this book is the reason I read!!! -The Book Bee

Aly Martinez's brilliance astounds me and to date, this is the best book she's ever written. -Veronica's Reading Vault

She had my mind going in a million directions trying to figure out what was going to happen...The twists and turns almost gave me whiplash -Yamina, Women Who Stare at Books

Aly never disappoints with her impeccable writing style that weaves a captivating story with wonderful characters, emotion, humor, twists, turns, and steam. -Fun Under The Covers

This book is filled with humor and grief and emotional turmoil. It's such a beautiful blend of ups and downs -Kay Daniels Romance

This is a well written story which is emotionally charged, and is intense, with regret, loss, grief, twists, humor, witty banter, passion, secrets, and love, which leads to a steamy and riveting page turner. -Wendy's Book Blog

A shocking plot twist that you will NOT SEE COMING!- Ruth's Romances

Buckle up and grab your tissues! This is love story with equal parts fire, intensity, and so much heart and emotion. -Megan The Never Ending Book Basket

Unique, emotional, sweet and sexy story that will blow your mind. -Sarah, Book Obsession Confessions

The Difference Between Somebody and Someone is sheer brilliance from beginning to end ... the best blend of ordinary and extraordinary. I loved this story full of fire, fate and feels. -Karen M.

This book is raw and so well written. I'm literally hanging on to every word. -Reading in the Red Room

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09QQRC1PL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 27, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 27, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 235 pages
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Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her four hilarious children.

Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys movies that can surprise her with a twist, charcuterie boards, and her mildly neurotic golden retriever. It should be known, however, that she hates pizza and ice cream, almost as much as writing her bio in the third person.

She passes what little free time she has reading anything and everything she can get her hands on, preferably with a glass of wine by her side.

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Customers find the book captivating with well-executed plot twists and lots of banter between the characters. The writing is masterful, and customers describe it as sweet, beautiful, and filled with emotions, with one review noting it's a tear-jerking work of writing. They appreciate the humor, with one customer highlighting the flirty banter, and they love the characters, particularly Bowen and Remi. The pacing receives mixed feedback, with several customers noting it starts off slow.

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83 customers mention "Plot twist"74 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists in this book, finding the story captivating and full of surprises, with one customer noting how it unfolds with many twists and turns.

"...Between Somebody and Someone is a stunningly emotional and dramatic story that made me laugh and swoon as I fell in love with these characters and..." Read more

"...even though I had no doubt they were authentic, but I was enjoying the story nonetheless...." Read more

"...And ooh boy, does Martinez deliver hands down. Brilliant storytelling, secondary character development, and a jaw-dropping twist ending that still is..." Read more

"...The surprise twist was so unexpected and shocking for me and called for new questions. I can’t wait for the next installment to see this play out...." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the nice characters and lots of banter between them, with one customer describing them as swoon-worthy.

"...I loved this book so much! Bowen and Remi are fantastic characters who are just incredible together...." Read more

"...Brilliant storytelling, secondary character development, and a jaw-dropping twist ending that still isn’t over has me itching to get my hands on The..." Read more

"...the characters this is a dreamy love affair between two incredible characters. I love them both so much but Remi is special...." Read more

"...Aly Martinez always gives great heroes. Loveable and swoon worthy guys so it’s no surprise that Bowen stood out in this first book...." Read more

18 customers mention "Emotional depth"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, which fills them with various feelings, including heartache, and one customer describes it as an achingly beautiful tale.

"...The Difference Between Somebody and Someone is a stunningly emotional and dramatic story that made me laugh and swoon as I fell in love with these..." Read more

"I really enjoyed this one. It was emotional at times but still had some happier moments...." Read more

"Her stories are so intricately woven, so attentive to detail, so rooted in emotions. That is the creativity that is Aly Martinez...." Read more

"...Intense, emotional story.❤️" Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as truly masterful, with one customer noting its beautiful, cute, and sexy tear-jerking style.

"...but I don’t know why I’m so shocked, because it’s written in true Aly Martinez fashion. It packs a punch...." Read more

"...I gave 4 because I loved the style and the story had potential, just for someone else...." Read more

"...The writing is fantastic ,it's realistic and the sex scenes are definitely realistic and not so Off the Mark so to speak. But the last paragraph?..." Read more

"...I am beyond glad that I did. First off the writing had me hooked...." Read more

13 customers mention "Humor"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it entertaining with flirty banter, and one customer describes it as a sweet, funny, and heart-wrenching read.

"...and Someone is a stunningly emotional and dramatic story that made me laugh and swoon as I fell in love with these characters and their amazing story..." Read more

"...Is she fun, likeable, funny?..." Read more

"...Remi is cute and funny and is just what the broken Bowen needs, , , but the unexpected twist at the end was something I never saw coming...." Read more

"...When these two people meet, they are both in their element, happy, full of laughter, surprises, until an unexpected event happens and totally..." Read more

11 customers mention "Sweetness"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and beautiful, with one customer describing it as a breathtakingly beautiful ride, while another appreciates the cute banter between characters.

"...and we get the most incredible romance that is passionate and so freaking swoony. It felt real...." Read more

"...They had sizzling chemistry and cute banter, but it also felt very insta-love to me, especially given Bowen’s love history so I wasn’t quite sold on..." Read more

"...this author then you know she’ll give you all the emotions plus the SEXY plus a twist that will leave you gob smacked...." Read more

"...Aly Martinez always gives great heroes. Loveable and swoon worthy guys so it’s no surprise that Bowen stood out in this first book...." Read more

5 customers mention "Love for characters"5 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters, particularly Bowen and Remi, with one customer noting they provide a perfect foundation for their journey.

"...She’s laid the perfect foundation for Remi and Bowen's journey, and I seriously can’t wait to see what she has in store...." Read more

"...Wow. I love Remi and Bowen, I’m loving their journey. It’s heartbreaking and beautiful. I’m not sure what I’m in for with the next book...." Read more

"Loved Bowen and Remi, great character building along with plot of the story...." Read more

"I loved everything about Bowen and Remi (Sally) story from start to finish it was amazing... I'm hoped for a happy ever after.." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"2 positive6 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book unsatisfactory, with several mentioning that it starts off slow, and one customer noting that the beginning is confusing.

"...It is off the charts if not for my liking, a tad too quick to start...." Read more

"...She gave us topsy turvy spin the bottle twist. The beginning is confusing saying he lost both loves of his life’s… and that’s a cliff..." Read more

"...the emotion between these two, and it was just perfect for them – the pacing, the timing, the way it all unfolded so naturally...." Read more

"...The book started off a little slow, but it didn't take long for me to become invested. Bring on book 2!" Read more

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4 STARS! “There are two types of people in the world, Remi. There are a million somebodies on this planet. But there’s a huge difference between somebody and someone. From the moment we met, I knew you, my beautiful, crazy woman, were definitely someone." Man, I had forgotten the number this author could do on one's emotions and brain! LOL! Ok, so the first 30% or so of this book drug in many places for me and felt repetitive. I liked the beginning a certain stand out scenes, but nothing kept me glued to the pages. It was really from the last half on that I could not walk away from this story and I was ALL IN! Bowen lost his girlfriend on a plane crash that he was on. Even prior to the crash, there were issues in the relationship. He carries around guilt over all the things he could've done differently to avoid his current reality. When Remi stumbles into him, he fights his attraction to her and wants no part of anything to do with her. Bowen Michaels, although an interesting character, wasn’t interested in me. Or so I’d thought. A glass of white wine landed on the bar in front of me and a bottle of water slid in front of Margret. “From the gentleman who just left,” the bartender said. I bit my bottom lip and looked over my shoulder, but Bowen was long gone. Okay, maybe that hadn’t been a strike after all. Maybe the game hadn’t even started yet. There really isn't a lot I can say here. I'm just gonna say...READ IT! It's a solid start to what I'm sure is going to be another amazing series from this author. The banter between these two was so witty on and hilarious and the steam was grade-A, as usual with this author. I will be over her salivating for my next fix from this series!
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  • Jennifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I’m not sure what I’ve just read…mind blowing!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022
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    Wow, just wow. I’m pretty speechless after reading this one. Aly Martinez is just amazing, one of the best storytellers there is. I don’t know how she does it, but she gets me every. single. time! When I think I have it figured out, she throws me for a loop, and she does it so seamlessly, I just never see it coming!

    The Difference Between Somebody and Someone is a stunningly emotional and dramatic story that made me laugh and swoon as I fell in love with these characters and their amazing story. It’s a story of grief and loss and finding the strength to continue on after a tragedy, and it’s an incredible romance that completely captured my heart. I loved this book so much! Bowen and Remi are fantastic characters who are just incredible together. They have been through so much, and I loved watching them face it all honestly and realistically. I loved watching their relationship develop, and we get the most incredible romance that is passionate and so freaking swoony. It felt real. I could feel the emotion between these two, and it was just perfect for them – the pacing, the timing, the way it all unfolded so naturally. However, since this is an Aly Martinez book, nothing is really what it seems and there are secrets that are uncovered and twists and turns I didn’t see coming, even though I thought I had all figured out.

    Aly Martinez sets up the reader for an epic conclusion with this trilogy. She’s laid the perfect foundation for Remi and Bowen's journey, and I seriously can’t wait to see what she has in store. I’m so glad these books are releasing so close together because I’m not sure if I’m able to wait long for the next one!
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  • Michelle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not a fan of the twist or instalove, but liked the rest
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
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    The synopsis reeled me in. I’m a huge fan of the show Manifest so this storyline revolving around a plane crash seemed right up my alley, minus any sci-fi aspects. Remi Grey is like a breath of fresh air with her persistent optimism and overshare type of humor despite the tragedy she endured. Bowen Michaels, a fellow survivor, catches her eye and while he respectfully tries to dissuade her, Remi isn’t easily budging. They had sizzling chemistry and cute banter, but it also felt very insta-love to me, especially given Bowen’s love history so I wasn’t quite sold on his feelings even though I had no doubt they were authentic, but I was enjoying the story nonetheless. However, being that this is written by Aly Martinez, there are surprises laying in wait and those early relationship feelings make more sense later. I was trying to work through what the potential twist would be and didn’t figure out as to what it actually wound up being. While that certainly explained a lot based on the clues planted, I wasn’t a fan of this turn of events. So while I’m now less enthused about the the whole Remi-Bowen ship and the that role fate plays, I do see that they are likely endgame. I still have questions and there remains a mystery to uncover that I want to find out the answers for.
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  • Sharon Thérèse
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a heartstopper!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
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    As is usual with me, I hadn’t read the synopsis. So when I was three-quarters of the way into the book, I started to investigate. The Difference Between Somebody and Someone is the first book in The Difference Trilogy, and goodness me, what a heartstopper it is. 

    It all seemed too good to be true. Both Martinez’s protagonists had been through thick and thin but observing them together was an experience in itself. Well, you’d have to be thick-skinned not to fall for Remi. She’s a vivacious, clumsy plant lover who bumps into Bowen in such a way that I couldn’t help laughing. Especially seeing that he’s nothing like her. 

    Martinez gives her readers more of Bowen’s backstory than Remi’s, and as their story progressed, I discovered why he was scared of getting involved on a deeper level. But it didn’t surprise me that he couldn’t avoid the inevitable. Remi is a ray of sunshine in his dark world. He learns to smile and make plans again and believe me, she all-embraces them with an open heart. 

    Martinez planting little clues into their story kept me guessing, and even though I thought I had a good idea of where she was leading me, I was way off the mark—and I loved it! Also, I have to mention these two’s chemistry. It is off the charts if not for my liking, a tad too quick to start. But that said, as a couple who can’t keep their hands off each other, it is so them.

    My book buddies know that I am a banter and suspense snob. And ooh boy, does Martinez deliver hands down. Brilliant storytelling, secondary character development, and a jaw-dropping twist ending that still isn’t over has me itching to get my hands on The Difference Between Somehow and Someway. Simply bravo, Martinez!  
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  • Gin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Swoon-worthy romance & twisty mystery! A must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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    I cannot believe this story! It was outstanding. If you’ve read this author then you know she’ll give you all the emotions plus the SEXY plus a twist that will leave you gob smacked. Well, this is one of her twisty best. I didn’t see it coming and I looked so hard. Nothing made sense, except the swoon worthy romance between the hunky Bowen and the sassy Remi. After that heartbreaking beginning with Bowen’s past being revealed and the horrific crash that affected the characters this is a dreamy love affair between two incredible characters. I love them both so much but Remi is special. She is wonderful in so many ways as she sees what she wants and goes after it. Then Bowen turning from a broody grump, albeit sexy, to a heartthrob is a heart melting moment. I just couldn’t figure out why he was love bombing her so hard. Not that she wasn’t right there with him. But it was just too delicious a romance to worry about. To go with all the hot and steamy was the heart stopping OMG moment. Then the questions started as I looked at the story completely different. What had I missed? The author did an outstanding job of giving a subtle mystery with flashbacks that only fill in a few blanks. The surprise twist was so unexpected and shocking for me and called for new questions. I can’t wait for the next installment to see this play out. A must read! Need more stars!

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  • Win
    5.0 out of 5 stars Freaking hell that was amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2022
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    Thankfully this series will have a quick/short wait in between releases because this story was just 🤯

    I honestly don't know how to review this without giving away spoilers. Read the blurb and trust that Aly Martinez wrote a beautiful book with great characters, secondary characters don't have as much time on the page but they are still pretty good too. And the story itself is pretty freaking good! Poor Bowen, Reimi and Sally! It's *not* a love triangle and there's no cheating either. Just a lot of traumdid. I suppose I was just shocked more than anything. And surprised!

    Please do yourself a favour and read this book. If the blurb isn't enough to convince you, just think that some big romancea. Surprisingly this book didn't make me cry. But that's not enough of a barometer to tell the book slayed me. Because it authors have been talking about this book too. 😉
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  • SamK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Woahhhhh!!!!
    Reviewed in Australia on September 30, 2024
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    I absolutely adore the soul deep connection between Bowen and Remi!! But holy smokes, that second last chapter just left me absolutely dumbfounded. Aly never disappoints with her twists and turns! ! I can’t wait to dive straight into book 2!
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  • joanne c
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
    Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2023
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    What a story it captured me from the beginning the characters are amazing and intriguing and the story line is incredible can’t wait to read the next one
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  • Daniella
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 21, 2022
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    Loved this book, and the plot twist at the end? Perfection! Starting with book 2 RIGHT NOW. 100% recommend this book
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  • Tracy
    4.0 out of 5 stars that ending
    Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2022
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    Well I was not expecting that ending. Hold on folks because you’re about to be surprised lol
    I needed a light and fluffy and this book didn’t disappoint. But wait till the last pages to make your heart sink. Goodread for sure!
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