September, 1975: Shawn meets Dawn, his one true love, when she moves into the vacant house next door. Many people spend their life searching in vain for happiness, but he was lucky; finding it at the age of 15. February, 1979: Forbidden to see each other and feeling he is harming her by being in her life, he walks away from the love of his life, apparently forever. December, 2006: After decades of sadness and mourning the girl that got away, he has a chance meeting with her that might change his life forever...again. Can the sweet bond of first love not only survive, but flourish?
Feels Like the First Time lets you share in the magic of young love in small town America in the 1970s. No matter how much the world changes, some things - timeless music, high school dances, making out in the backseat of a Chevy Vega, and of course true love - will always remain the same.
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"I'm kind of torn on this book. I liked it, but there were things that drove me bonkers. I felt like almost like the past and present sections were written in different styles. The stuff from the 70's read like a novel while the stuff in the 2000's read like a blog mixed with a really cheesy romance novel. I think it's great that this is a true story but there were times in the last few chapters where I would groan because it felt fake and too perfect to be real. I also started to feel like Shawn was kind of creepy in a way for hanging on to Dawn when she was pretty clear several times that she was done with him. I did feel for them though and was happy things worked out for the best. I also absolutely loved the link to the photos... That bumped a 3.5 star rating up to 4 stars." — Kel (4 out of 5 stars)
"I'm kind of torn on this book. I liked it, but there were things that drove me bonkers. I felt like almost like the past and present sections were written in different styles. The stuff from the 70's read like a novel while the stuff in the 2000's read like a blog mixed with a really cheesy romance novel. I think it's great that this is a true story but there were times in the last few chapters where I would groan because it felt fake and too perfect to be real. I also started to feel like Shawn was kind of creepy in a way for hanging on to Dawn when she was pretty clear several times that she was done with him. I did feel for them though and was happy things worked out for the best. I also absolutely loved the link to the photos... That bumped a 3.5 star rating up to 4 stars."
" Great book. True story set very near where I grew up during the same time I grew up. Nice to see a happy ending! "
" This was a good story, but was a bit "run-on" in parts for me. But, it hit close to home as I, too, had a relationship that ended in part to manipulation from people in my family. "
" What a great story. Thanks for sharing your personal journey with us. First love can have a happy ending. "
" What I really enjoyed about this book was that it was one of those 'against all odds' stories, that gives us hope, not only for true love, but that anything is possible. It was also interesting to read a love story from a man's perspective. An all round enjoyable read. "
" Really enjoyable and will try this author again - if there are any other titles. "
" A real good read. Great love story. "
" What a great love story....Like love that is lost we hold that hope of "Getting back together". For some it happens,for some not. But you can always hold on to that hope.So happy for you Shawn & Dawn,that you have found your way back to each other.I wish you luck and much love. "
" I really enjoyed reading this. It certainly took me back to how things transpired with my first love during the late 70s. "
" I really wanted to like this - but the writing...not good. Stilted. "
" Couldn't relate. I stopped the book before finishing it "
" This was a free download off Amazon. I download free books all the time, but I haven't read that many. I felt compelled to read this one. I couldn't put it down! It was a fun, easy read. Really enjoyed this true love story. "
" Loved this book. I loved the references to all the wonderful music from the 70's. It is a great story about first love and how sometimes it last forever. "
" since I started this Monday and haven't been able to put it down or get much sleep because of it, this book gets a 5 rating. I am a sucker for a love story especially a true one. I'm glad the author shared his story. "
" Sweet and intense memoir about the author having, losing then searching for the love of his life. Quick, easy read. "
" an honest story of a young love and life, and proof that soulmates do exist "
" So sweet to know true love is real. Thank God for happy Endings. "
" I true story of 1st love, then lost and found. I love that a man wrote this book. To know that there is a man that is a true romantic is awesome. Thanks for sharing "
" Great read. Brought back memories in my life. "
" I loved this book. I have read it twice. Makes me smile every time. "
" Incredible romantic true story I could not put down. "
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