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Anywhere Else Kindle Edition

by Kayla Hicks (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
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Amidst the wreckage of heartbreak and homelessness, Leena faces a pivotal choice: Brent, the magnetic wildcard, or Garrett, the steadfast friend. But as love beckons from unexpected corners, Leena's decision becomes a journey of self-discovery with consequences she never imagined.

In the aftermath of a brutal breakup and her mother's alcoholic tendencies, Leena finds solace in the unwavering support of her best friend, Sydney. Together, they carve out a new beginning in a shared apartment, setting the stage for Leena's journey toward healing and independence.

But when two captivating men enter her life, Leena's newfound stability is thrown into disarray. Brent, the charming risk-taker, offers passion and excitement, yet harbors secrets that challenge Leena's trust. Meanwhile, Garrett, her ex-boyfriend's steadfast friend, provides comfort and familiarity, tempting Leena with his unwavering support.

As Leena navigates the complexities of love and loyalty, she must confront her deepest fears and make a choice that will shape her future. With each path holding unforeseen consequences, Leena embarks on a quest to discover not only whom she desires, but also the person she strives to become.


"A great piece of fiction transports you to another time and place, and this book delivers on that promise."- Peter Neeves

"I found it hard to put the story down, I devoured it in one night."- Cranky TBC

"I could not stop reading until I finished in one day."- MILIN I. DUENO

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  4. Publication date
    September 24, 2021
  5. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  6. File size
    6525 KB
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Anywhere Else

Red headed girl

Guy with white shirt and coat

Guy smirking

Girl with brown hair and freckles

Meet Leena

The girl whose life hit rock bottom but who is now ready to start her next chapter and live life to the fullest.

“What’s even the point of decaf coffee? I don’t understand why people even buy it. When you think about it, how do they even take the caffeine out of the coffee?”

Meet Garrett

Leena's ex-boyfriend's best friend and the loyal and handsome guy who could sweep her off her feet.

"You are one of the strongest people I know, and even if you don’t think you show it, everyone sees it."

Meet Brent

Fate keeps bringing Leena and this wild card together and the truth is, Leena can't help but swoon for him.

"There you were looking beautiful, even with a large red bump on your forehead, all up on your soapbox about coffee.”

Meet Sydney

Leena's best friend and the person who understands her the most.

“Leena, you can always come to my house. My mom’s no peach either but at least she works nights.”

List of things to complete from the book Anywhere Else

Garret and Leena's List

After Leena reveals to Garrett that her dismal childhood didn't allow her to experience the basics of childhood, Garrett offers to help Leena check these basics off her list.

He started coughing, taking a sip of water to wash down the food.

“Are you okay?” I asked.

“Yeah. I just started choking when you told me you haven’t experienced some of the basic experiences of childhood.”

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09DB57TZ7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 24, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6525 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

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Kayla Hicks

Kayla Hicks

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Always having been a voracious reader, my goal was to create stories that readers love and connect with. Having written in Fantasy, Sci-Fi and now Romance genres (I love to read each and every one of these), I am hoping to give all these different kinds of readers a great story to sink their teeth into.

In my spare time, you can find me reading, playing video games, watching movies, or spending family time with my daughter and husband.

Website: https://kayla-hicks.com/

For daily updates, you can find her on Twitter at:

https://twitter.com/klhicks912

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Superheroes-

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Short Stories-

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Nancy Reads
5.0 out of 5 stars Anywhere Else But Home
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022
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ANYWHERE ELSE is a Teen & Adult Contemporary Romance by Kayla Hicks. She is a new-to-me author. I liked her writing style & character development.

Leena's life at 18 was not going very well. All her life, as far back as she can remember, her mother has treated her awful. Her mom is an alcoholic & even when she is sober is nasty to Leena. But now that Leena is working two jobs, to save money for college, her mother's demands have become more difficult to stand. Even though she pays rent to her mom, she finds herself kicked out of the house & needs to find a safe place to sleep. She even sometimes sleeps in her old truck. Not everybody has a wonderful mother & this is not even close to the mean woman that Leena's mom has always been.

Leena has a longtime boyfriend named Chase. Lately he has been acting distant. Leena thinks since she can't afford an apartment alone, maybe she & Chase could move in with each other. They would be able to spend more time together, too! Chase's answer was, “I think we should break up.” Leena is devastated & hurt. Luckily, she has a best friend in Sydney who does want to share an apartment with her. Chase's best friend Garret is mad with him that he would treat a nice, beautiful girl like Leena so callous. So he offers his own friendship to her. He is more interested in her than “just” friendship, but knows she needs time to get over Chase. To make things a little more complicated, Leena meets a guy named Brent, who fate seems destined to bring them together. She is so out of her comfort zone with plans to have dinner with Garrett & a Saturday night date with Brent. Out of the two men in her life, who will she end up choosing?
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Robert G. Williscroft
4.0 out of 5 stars If you liked Seinfeld…
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2022
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“Anywhere Else” is a young adult story that will appeal to people who enjoyed the long-running TV sitcom “Seinfeld.” This first-person tale is well-written and moves logically to its inevitable conclusion. I’m just not sure why I should have been interested.

Don’t get me wrong. Author Hicks develops her characters, and allows the reader to get inside a nineteen-year-old girl’s head as she deals with problems life throws at her. For a young woman facing similar problems moving into adulthood, “Anywhere Else” may just supply the right encouragement. Writing style and writing quality bring this tale to 4-stars.
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Peter Neeves
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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Anywhere Else is a YA novel. It is a great story and well written. The characters are believable and relatable. I found myself vested in the outcome early in the book. A great piece of fiction transports you to another time and place, and this book delivers on that promise. Writing about alcoholism and the impact on those close to the alcoholic is difficult to do well, and in this case it is done extremely well. It is a moving and credible story with great characters that will hold your attention through from beginning to end.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Decisions Against Great Odds
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
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Anywhere Else is a coming-of-age book that deals with alcoholism and decisions a young girl makes as she struggles to plan for college. There is just enough romance to give the story spark and realism. This is a pleasant read.
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Lorelei
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2021
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I think as readers when we start a book we are hoping it will pull us into its world and make us forget whatever is around us. Anywhere Else is that book. Whether you can relate to Leena or not the world building and character development in this book are top notch. I could not put this book down and wouldn't be disappointed if the author gives us more of these characters in a sequel!
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MILIN I. DUENO
5.0 out of 5 stars It was so good I read in one day
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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The book caught my interest within the first few pages and I wanted to know more and what would happen, who would she stay with. She pulls you into the story and you are there with them. I could not stop reading until I finished in one day. Very good read.
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Kristi M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Charming Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2021
Self-reliant Leena, a pick-up truck driving high school senior with an alcoholic mother, is the main character of this YA novel. Through this story, we see Leena navigate romantic relationships, figure out how to live on her own, and learn how to trust others. I enjoyed reading Leena’s story. She is easy to connect with and you want to see where her journey goes.

This book relies on the classic love triangle for much of its storyline but it is well done. To me, the book was like comfort food -- it uses your favorite ingredients and satisfies your craving. It is not a life-changing book but it is charming and delivers on your expectations in a pleasing way.

I will be reading another book by this author. In fact, I have already purchased a copy of her novella, The Back-Up Superhero.

Thank you to the author Kayla Hicks for providing a free ARC of Anywhere Else. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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Maria Rivera
5.0 out of 5 stars Hicks Does It Again!
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
This coming-of-age novel pulls you into the story right from the beginning. The reader immediately connects with Leena, our main character. The topic of alcoholism was dealt with in a manner that allows young people to see the detriment of this horrible disease. Poignant, suspenseful at times, and funny provide a great formula for a wonderful read. I am a high school English teacher and will be putting this one on the shelf!
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Penny.S
5.0 out of 5 stars Hallmark romance
Reviewed in Germany on November 5, 2021
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It spells Hallmark tale all over, sweet, cozy, and romantic. If you’re looking for a HEA then this is for you. I do like how the author brought in realistic drama such as alcohol addiction and how it not just affects the abusers but those closest to them as well. A well written book and I look forward to many more from this author.
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Steve Vimes
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable romance!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2021
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The thing about the book that surprised me was how much I enjoyed it!

Don't get me wrong, the books by Kayla Hicks are always great, I've read several of hers now and they are excellent, fun reads, but Anywhere Else is a romance novel and I don't read romance. Ever!

However, after reading her Back-Up Superhero books, I gave this a try and was surprised at just how much I enjoyed it! The characters are believable, the situations they are all in worked and I found myself really hoping for Leena to find the love she wants and rooting for the one she ends up with as well!

And now I like romance books! My whole world view has been shaken!

Definitely a recommended read for any romance lover and well worth a shot if you want to try something different to your normal stuff!
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Nicola Lowe
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, romantic and well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2022
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This is exactly the type of book I love! Focused on the characters and their journey as they fall in love, the depth of their emotions, thoughts and feelings.

It is written beautifully and was a book I couldn’t put down.

Leena is just 18 but has had a tough life at the hands of an alcoholic mother, her awful boyfriend isn’t helping matters as she gets ready for college.

She does however have an amazing best friend and someone waiting in the wings to declare his feelings. I might have swooned a lot at Garrett!

It was a lovely read and I am so, so glad I picked it up!
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