For almost two years now, Kiera's boyfriend, Denny, has been everything she's ever wanted: loving, tender, and endlessly devoted to her. When they head off to a new city to start their lives together—Denny at his dream job and Kiera at a top-notch university—everything seems perfect. Then an unforeseen obligation forces the happy couple apart. Feeling lonely, confused, and in need of comfort, Kiera turns to an unexpected source—a local rock star named Kellan Kyle. At first, he's purely a friend she can lean on, but as her loneliness grows, so does their relationship. And then one night everything changes … and none of them will ever be the same.
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"I cannot even begin to say how much I loved this book!!!!! The characters were amazing and their terrible, twisted, crazy situation sucked me in 100%!!!!! It was a total emotional roller coaster, and my heart broke so many times. Sometimes, I completely hated Kiera and the things she did. Denny was such a good guy and it was hard to watch what was happening to him. And, oh my, Kellan...I totally fell for him and my heart ached for him. His story was so gut wrenching at times as it all unfolded. I shed a lot of tears throughout this story. I can't believe I waited so long to read this one!!!!! Another 5 star read for me!!!! Starting Effortless right now!! If you haven't already, go read this now!!!!!!!!!"
— Tracy (5 out of 5 stars)
“Wildly addictive, beautifully written, and uniquely captivating. Thoughtless is a simmering, slow burn.”
— Tracey Garvis-Graves, New York Times bestselling author“Stephens has perfectly and with gut-wrenching honesty portrayed the reality of a love triangle and the mess that ensues when bonds are severed and new ones are formed. What happens when you find your soul mate at the worst possible time, in the least expected place? What if being with that person means doing the most wrong thing you’ve ever done? Thoughtless is one of those books that leaves you thinking about these questions, the characters, and their choices for days if not weeks after reading.”
— Tammara Webber, New York Times bestselling author“From page one, this book is impossible to put down.”
— Abbi Glines, author of While It Lasts" Wow! This book had so many emotions I just loved it! Kellan Kyle my new book crush *swoons* there were times I wanted to strangle Kiera but at the same time I understood and probably would have done some of the same things. She was in difficult predicament. Onto Effortless! "
— Sarah, 2/5/2014" Loved this book. I could not put it down. "
— Kerry, 2/3/2014" So I have been on a tear since I finished the 50 Shades trilogy, reading this contemporary romance genre, which I never read before. Recently, I've read Hopeless, Slammed, Beautiful Disaster, Flat-Out Love, and Losing It. And I liked all of them, in varying degrees and for different reasons. But Thoughtless - well, this one I can't recommend. The protagonist is horribly whiny and indecisive. I have no idea what the two hunky guys in the book see in her (because it's never described or demonstrated). As far as I can see, she is the only normal (read: not a groupie ho) woman Kellan's ever met, and that seems to be the attraction for him. Of course, I assumed that a love-triangle plot would be angsty, but in my opinion, it was unpleasant reading. There must be at least 8 scenes where she lustfully attacks Kellan, and right before the tipping point, stops him cold and launches into a speech about how "we can't keep doing this." You know, as the expression goes, get off the pot honey! Then she suggests they stick to touching, hugging, holding hands, ogling, and napping together. She is a tease and and a waffler and a liar. Whichever guy she's with at that moment is the one she chooses - until she's with the other guy 8 hours later. You know, I get that these are college-aged people, and they are immature and have questionable judgment. But it wasn't entertaining having a front-row seat to that. It was a little too close to reality - people making crappy decisions that leave other people hurt and miserable. I prefer a bit more fantasy in my leisure reading. I don't think I'll be reading the second installation. "
— Jen, 1/31/2014" I enjoyed the book but I really wanted to slap Kiera! Are there girls out there like that I hope not! I loved Kellum! "
— Diane, 1/29/2014" Fucking loved hooked from start couldn't put the book down "
— Caryn, 1/24/2014" Really?? I cried all day reading this book. Love Kellan, hated Kellan and loved him more and more. Denny love him to death that my heart broke for him. Kiera, kinda a whore. But still liked her. Can't wait to read the next one. "
— Patricia, 1/18/2014" Perfection! My absolute favorite book (or series for that matter). I read this series weeks ago, and still think about the characters. This is the only book I've ever considered reading twice. Huge 5 Stars!!! "
— Ashlea, 1/1/2014" Not really a fan of Kiera or her cheating on Denny especially since he seems like a great guy. "
— Hey, 12/30/2013" I thought the book started slow but once it started it STARTED!! I I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading effortless!! "
— Alyssa, 11/17/2013" Honestly, I Love this book! "
— Julisa, 11/15/2013" I seriously love this man "
— Stacey, 11/13/2013" great book very emotional!!!! "
— Lourdes, 11/1/2013" I guess I'm the odd man out on this one. I didn't really love it like everyone else. Hated Kiera throughout the book and didn't really dig the love triangle story. "
— Nikki, 10/21/2013" This is just so awesome "
— Regine, 10/15/2013" amazing book, amazing series. sometimes you cheat on someone because it wasn't meant to be . . . . "
— Beverly, 8/24/2013" Loved it! I actually had to put it down because I got SO emotionally involved in it. It made me angry, made me cry, made me laugh. I highly recommend this one and I can't wait to start Effortless. "
— Sara, 6/16/2013" Its hard to express in a paragraph how much I LOVE this book. Angsty, beautiful, sexy, sweet, and so well written. I do little happy dances every time I think about March 5th... I can NOT wait!!! Especially since I get to re read the first two. Thank you for this amazing story, love love love it!! "
— Christine, 6/5/2013" Fantastic story! Very emotional & romantic. Absolutely loved all the characters. They each had their own personality and loved them all. "
— Caterina, 6/1/2013" One think to say hate Kiera. "
— Helena, 3/16/2013" loved the story, but something about Kiera just annoyed me... "
— Rebeca, 1/14/2013" Loved this book ;) "
— Dmb, 1/10/2013" This book was so damn annoying! I couldn't finish it! I felt like the story line was too unrealistic and immature. "
— Kateryna, 11/15/2012S. C. Stephens is a bestselling author who enjoys spending every free moment she has creating stories that are packed with emotion and heavy on romance. She has been writing nonstop ever since the release of her debut novel, which received a great deal of praise from the literary world. In addition to writing, Stephens enjoys spending lazy afternoons in the sun reading fabulous novels, loading up her iPod with music to reduce writer’s block, heading out to the movies, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Rebekkah Ross is an actor, singer, writer, producer, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. She is a founding partner and artistic director of SparkPlug Productions, a non-profit multimedia production company. She is also a company member of Food for Thought Productions and has starred as Vanessa Fitzgerald in Handsome Town, an internet sitcom.