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Abandon: A Seaside Pictures Novella (1001 Dark Nights) Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 390 ratings

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a new story in her Seaside Pictures series…

It’s not every day you're slapped on stage by two different women you've been dating for the last year.

I know what you're thinking. What sort of ballsy woman gets on stage and slaps a rockstar? Does nobody have self-control anymore? It may have been the talk of the Grammy's.

Oh, yeah, forgot to mention that. I, Ty Cuban, was taken down by two psychotic women in front of the entire world. Lucky for us the audience thought it was part of the breakup song my band and I had just finished performing. I was thirty-three, hardly ready to settle down.

Except now it's getting forced on me. Seaside, Oregon. My band mates were more than happy to settle down, dig their roots into the sand, and start popping out kids. Meanwhile I was still enjoying life.

Until now. Until my forced hiatus teaching freaking guitar lessons at the local studio for the next two months. Part of my punishment, do something for the community while I think deep thoughts about all my life choices.

Sixty days of hell.

It doesn't help that the other volunteer is a past flame that literally looks at me as if I've sold my soul to the devil. She has the voice of an angel and looks to kill—I would know, because she looks ready to kill me every second of every day. I broke her heart when we were on tour together a decade ago.

I'm ready to put the past behind us. She's ready to run me over with her car then stand on top of it and strum her guitar with glee.

Sixty days. I can do anything for sixty days. Including making the sexy Von Abigail fall for me all over again. This time for good.

Damn, maybe there’s something in the water.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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About the Author

Rachel Van Dyken is a Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and number one New York Times bestselling author of Regency, paranormal, and contemporary romances. Her books include Stealing Her in the Covet series; the Red Card novels, Risky Play and Kickin’ It; her Liars, Inc., series; and her Wingmen Inc. series, which has been optioned for film. A fan of The Bachelor, Starbucks coffee, and Swedish Fish (not necessarily in that order), Rachel lives in Idaho with her husband and her adorable son. For more information about Rachel’s books and events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L9HHKSK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated (August 27, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 308 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 124 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 390 ratings

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Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books ranging from new adult romance to mafia romance to paranormal & fantasy romance. With over four million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs.

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Customers enjoyed reading the book. They found the story engaging with drama and love. The characters were relatable and bonded as a family. Readers enjoyed the writing style and found the book series enjoyable.

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Customers enjoyed the book. They found it a fun, engaging read that kept them wanting to continue reading. The story included sexual tension, friendship, and humor that helped lighten the load.

"Abandon (Seaside Pictures #3.6) was a great read by Rachel Van Dyken. Ty Cuban was on stage with his band when two woman slapped him...." Read more

"Abandon by Rachel Van Dyken is a fun, angsty, and heartwarming second chance romance ...." Read more

"Fantastic! Loved it always a great read from RVD. Drama, laughs, emotional, family, awesome no fantastic characters and their personalities..." Read more

"...I was happy to see the crew back as well as they lightened the load with humor and friendship. Plus, I missed them...." Read more

15 customers mention "Story quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find the drama and love in the book engaging. The writing style and storyline are described as amazing. Readers say the book takes them on an emotional journey with its blend of passion, pain, and love.

"...-length novel or a novella like Abandon, she always gives you a fantastic story, with all the feels and you finish the book looking forward to the..." Read more

"Fantastic! Loved it always a great read from RVD. Drama, laughs, emotional, family, awesome no fantastic characters and their personalities..." Read more

"...Rachel has written a flawless story that reminds you everyone feels abandoned and alone at some point, but sometimes things happen so you end up..." Read more

"...read and that is a bunch her words grab your attention and take you for an emotional ride.. You will feel as if you are at summer camp and apart the..." Read more

7 customers mention "Romance"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They mention it's a heartwarming second chance romance, with humor and friendship. The characters bond as a family and settle down to family life.

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"...Loved it always a great read from RVD. Drama, laughs, emotional, family, awesome no fantastic characters and their personalities will just..." Read more

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"This is a great second chance romance book..... The book is set at a Hollywood summer camp .. As true with all the books of Rachel Van Dyken’s I..." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the relatable characters and their relationships. They appreciate how quickly the romance develops, and the bond between the characters as a family.

"...Drama, laughs, emotional, family, awesome no fantastic characters and their personalities will just win you over." Read more

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"This was an enjoyable storyline with lots of romance and interesting characters...." Read more

"This book was such a good second chance romance. I loved Abigail and Ty and how quick their new romance developed. Definitely worth the read." Read more

3 customers mention "Book series"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book series. Some find it their favorite, while others think it's too short.

"Another great book for this series, but I think is too short. I love the Seaside boys and will want more of the girls too...." Read more

"Can I move to Seaside?! Asking for a friend...seriously I LOVE the Seaside series...." Read more

"My favorite series! Buy this book, it’s a great addition 2 Seaside and I hope we get a Drew story right away❤️" Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing style. They say it's well-written, and the words grab their attention.

"...just as frightening, and the gang is still meddling, Their group text are going strong and their seaside interventions are working...." Read more

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"Such a great book! I just love her writing style and the story line of Ty and Abigail was amazing!! Thank you for always putting a smile on my face!" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
    I am such a fan of Rachel Van Dyken it isn't even funny. It doesn't matter if it is a full-length novel or a novella like Abandon, she always gives you a fantastic story, with all the feels and you finish the book looking forward to the next adventure she's going to take you on!

    Ty Cuban is the drummer for the band Adrenaline and he's had a rough few months. In order to make amends, he heads to help with a summer music camp. Little does he know that the woman who broke his heart a decade ago is also going to be teaching at this camp. Did I mention she's the one he's never gotten over?

    Abigail lost as much a decade ago as Ty did. She was feeling anything but secure in their relationship and much of the blame was placed squarely on the fact that his band was about to take off. She felt the best thing she could do for herself was leave, but it also tore her apart.

    When the two are forced to be in close quarters while in Seaside for the music camp, emotions are heightened and the explosive nature of their relationship is showcased front and center. There is so much turmoil, hurt, anger and love all wrapped up in what they are feeling, it's hard to keep up with the swinging emotions.

    While this might be a novella, there is so much goodness packed into this short story. It's always great when we get to go back to Seaside, Oregon to visit!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023
    Abandon (Seaside Pictures #3.6) was a great read by Rachel Van Dyken. Ty Cuban was on stage with his band when two woman slapped him. Thry just happened to be the two women hes been dating for the last year. They were lucky enough that the audience thought it was a part of the song they finished performing. He is now being forced to settle down a bit in Seaside, Oregon. He is being forced to take a hiatus and teach guitar lessons for the next two months. His old flame, Von Abigail, is there with him. She isnt ready to forgive him for their past. I enjoyed reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
    Abandon by Rachel Van Dyken is a fun, angsty, and heartwarming second chance romance .

    Ty Cuban, bad boy rocker, has been spiraling downward ever since he had his heart broken years ago by Von Abigail. After a disaster at the grammy’s, his bandmates force him to take a rated G break at a Rock Camp for kids in Seaside, Oregon. He’s looking forward to a little down time and a break from his own antics. It’s a chance to get back to the basics of music and a re-discover his passion. He thought he would find his passion through his music and his peace through sharing his skills with the kids but fate had another scenario in mind for him. Von Abigail is working at the camp and turning his world upside down once again. She broke him once and he will never allow her that much power in his life. Who is he fooling, his heart has other ideas.

    When Abigail finds herself without a place to stay she has to turn to Ty. She knows he hates her but she also knows he’s a stand up guy with a good heart. Surely they can call a truce for two months.

    Abigail and Ty are residing under the same roof and so far Seaside, Oregon hasn’t went up in flames. Maybe they can get through the animosity and find the love they both were determined to extinguish years ago. They both had their issues and have learned from the hard knocks in life. They have both grown up and are adults. They just have to let go of it all, abandon the past.

    The Seaside gang is there to play their parts in being cupid. The dishwashers won’t get fixed, marshmallows are still a food group, the birds are still just as frightening, and the gang is still meddling, Their group text are going strong and their seaside interventions are working. They still have other tricks up their sleeves for their stubborn friends. They want Ty and Abigail to have the same kind of happiness they have found in their lives. They just have to convince them to Abandon their past and open their hearts for a new beginning. Ty and Abigail deserve a happily ever after.

    Once again Rachel Van Dyken delivered another heartwarming addition to the Seaside Pictures Series. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Abandon.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022
    Fantastic! Loved it always a great read from RVD.
    Drama, laughs, emotional, family, awesome no fantastic characters and their personalities will just win you over.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
    I adore Seaside so I couldn’t wait for this book!
    Ty and Abigail tugged on my heart strings and did not let go the entire story. Their journey was a rough one and the angst was high but it was worth every show stopping moment! I either held my breath, yelled at them or my heart bursted with joy. I was happy to see the crew back as well as they lightened the load with humor and friendship. Plus, I missed them. This book is full of drama, passion, pain and so much love. Rachel has written a flawless story that reminds you everyone feels abandoned and alone at some point, but sometimes things happen so you end up right where you were meant to be!

    Tracey, Life Reads With Friends
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019
    I Enjoyed getting to read more from the characters of Seaside Pictures. And I'm hopeful will get to read Drew's story next.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
    This is a great second chance romance book..... The book is set at a Hollywood summer camp .. As true with all the books of Rachel Van Dyken’s I have ever read and that is a bunch her words grab your attention and take you for an emotional ride.. You will feel as if you are at summer camp and apart the the world she creates. Awesome book once again .. oh and no need to worry about being lost if this is your first Seaside series book you will have no trouble following along...
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  • Marian Chawner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Once in love time heels
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2019
    A fine easy read. A second chance to make things how they should of been. This is Ty andAb’s story.
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars This an ok book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2019
    I quite enjoyed this book but it was not my usual type of story. But it is very well written.

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