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Xander: Part One, The Beginning: A Rockstar Romance Kindle Edition

by Anne Mercier (Author), Nicole Bailey (Editor), Sara Eirew (Photographer) Format: Kindle Edition
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We met at the age of eight.

That day on the playground was a turning point in my life. She stole my heart with just a glance as she sang off key. But nothing’s perfect. I figured out pretty quickly she was too good for me, so I let her go. 
I thought I was doing the right thing--until I realized I wasn’t. 
She was my everything and without her I was nothing.

When we reunited, my heart became whole. My life had meaning. We loved fiercely and completely. Life was perfect.

The more success I gain with Falling Down, the further away I’m pulled from Tera. But she gains success of her own, and the distance grows immeasurably. She wants me to live my dreams and I want the same for her. We both know our love is strong enough to survive time and distance.

Then the unthinkable happens and nothing will ever be the same again.

Warning: There is a scene of violence, abuse, and sexual assault that may be a trigger for some.

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  1. Book 12 of 21
    ROCKSTAR
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Anne Mercier is the author of the bestselling Rockstar, Forbidden Fantasies and The Way series. She was born and raised in Wisconsin and still lives there today. She's an avid reader who gets inspired by reading the stories from her favorite authors as well as listening to various types of music. She is a huge fan of music, chocolate, fruit, desserts, autumn, M. Shadows, Avenged Sevenfold, and Milo Ventimiglia. Through her books, she is proudly creating new Avenged Sevenfold and Milo Ventimiglia fans one reader at a time. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071924BXD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anne Mercier (29 April 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1230 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
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Anne Mercier is the USA Today and International Bestselling author of the Rockstar, Truths, Forbidden Fantasies, The Way series, and the Kiss duet. She writes adult contemporary romance as Anne Mercier; new adult contemporary romance and mature young adult romance as Annie Mercier. She was born and raised in Wisconsin and still lives there today. 

When Anne’s not writing she enjoys reading amazing books, listening to music, keeping up on all things Avenged Sevenfold and Milo Ventimiglia, chatting with readers and friends, and binging Netflix series.

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Jodester169
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic love story!
Reviewed in Australia on 30 May 2018
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It’s been a very long time since I have cried so much reading a book. But this isn’t just a book. It’s a living breathing monster that grips you by the throat and makes you beg for mercy. Writing this review I have a rock in my throat, an ache in my heart and tears running down my cheeks. Thank you Anne Mercier. Just thank you. I’m so glad that I waited to read this until book 2 was out. I really really wouldn’t have been able to wait for book 2 after reading this. Simply amazing ❤️
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C. C. Foulkes
5.0 out of 5 stars More please
Reviewed in Australia on 5 May 2017
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This rockstar series is one of the best series I've ever read and I'm a voracious reader. Reading is my life due to health issues. I've waited so long for Xander's story please don't let it finish with this book. I'm dying to hear more of Xander and Tera and more of the Falling Down & Blush members. Please keep writing about them. Caz
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5.0 out of 5 stars This story has levelled me
Reviewed in Australia on 1 October 2017
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Wow !!! Anne has entirely bared her soul in this story. The anticipation of getting my hands on this book is nothing compared the the awe and appreciation for every word written .. Can not wait for the next chapter . Anne Mercier you are an exceptional author #xananegans ❤❤❤
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Sarah P
4.0 out of 5 stars I loved these characters
Reviewed in Australia on 9 June 2019
Great characters
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Lisa040272
5.0 out of 5 stars Xander
Reviewed in Australia on 28 April 2018
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Wow....I can not wait for the second book. Xander and Tera have had a long and hard road. I want them to get there together!
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klokanada
5.0 out of 5 stars I love the whole series but this one is special
Reviewed in Australia on 5 May 2017
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Oh, my God! I love the whole series but this one is special! I read it in one day, couldn't put it down. It is so beautiful! Thank you Anne! Looking forward to the next one!
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jaki armanasco
5.0 out of 5 stars Omg
Reviewed in Australia on 1 May 2017
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I love this book it fills in so many blanks and i can not wait for the second book. Anne Mercier you have done true justice to this book and Xander💙💙💙💙
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Megan L.
3.0 out of 5 stars Bit of a let down
Reviewed in Australia on 12 July 2019
For so long we’ve waited for this book. For so long hints have been dropped about Xander’s girl. I’m sorry to say, I don’t think this book loved up to the hype. I felt it was rushed and the LA incident came out of nowhere and seemed completely random. It also has shades of Lucy in it, where I would’ve liked to have seen a bit more originality.
Yes, it was interesting to see Xander and Tera’s past, but it’s a bit of a let down for me.
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coralee corrigan
5.0 out of 5 stars Most read
Reviewed in Canada on 25 August 2018
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Beyond amazing read and I loved it.this author always right amazing stories
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Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreakingly good!
Reviewed in the United States on 4 May 2017
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SPOILER ALERT!

This time Ms. Mercier may have truly out done herself. We've all known Xander and the other members from Falling Down as men and the rock legends that they are, but here she takes us back in to time to show us how it all began. But the story of FD is just the back story to Xander and Tera's love story. In this book we finally meet Linc (Lincoln Ramirez). He's Tera's twin brother and he's mentioned in the earlier books.

This book has so much laughs, drama, romance, and angst. I'm sorry, but I don't want to give the story line away. Just know that the ending will break your heart. But I promise this book is worth reading, and will leave you craving more. Just don't harrass Ms. Mercier for the n next installment okay? Her books are like fine wines. They need time to be iust right, then they must be savored and appreciated as you devour them. Enjoy. Thank you Anne Mercier for another n awesome book!
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Mouse123
5.0 out of 5 stars Rock star brilliance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2017
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Xander!! Xander has been one of my favourite book characters for a long while, I've loved his energy and I couldn't wait for this book. Oh man, I wasn't disappointed - Xander's back story blew me away. Anne Mercier has done a fabulous job of making every emotion come to the surface as the story unfolds.

The one thing that I hadn't expected was to put the book down thinking a whole lot less of Xander. I'm not going to put in any spoilers because this book is too good to wreck and it is probably just me that feels this way but seriously TWO MONTHS. Xan, I'm so disappointed in you. Tera is the love of his life, all the way through the book that is reiterated but that only warrants TWO MONTHS (two years would have been too little.) Maybe the next book will redeem Xander a little but right now his halo has slipped for me.

Great read, looking forward to the next instalment in this brilliant series.
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CeeJay Daisy Booklover
5.0 out of 5 stars ❤️🌼🔥💔XANDER, BOOK 1: THE BEGINNING REMINDED ME WHY ANNE MERCIER WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS❤️🌼🔥💔
Reviewed in the United States on 11 November 2017
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As a HUGE fan of Anne Mercier and the RockStars series, even I can’t believe I’ve had this book in my kindle library since April 30, and I’m just now reading it. I wanted to read it as close as possible to the release date of Xander 2, but, yesterday, I snapped, and I decided I couldn’t wait any longer, and WOW!!! I’m so freakin’ glad I read it now. It may be one of Anne Mercier’s best!!!!❤️🌼🔥💔
This is not a standalone...You really MUST read the whole RockStar series, and there are several questions from those previous books answered in
this one. While there are some really difficult parts of this book to read, (and I suggest you have a box of tissues handy), I thought Ms. Mercier handled this difficult subject matter perfectly .....I’m sure no one “liked” reading them, but they are real life, and real RockStars fan will appreciate this information as it gave us some of the badly needed answers to our unanswered Xander and Tera questions...❤️🌼🔥💔
Xander has always been one of my favorite characters in the RockStars series, but he has also been somewhat of a mystery...He was sweet, sexy, charming and we would get bits and pieces of someone named Tera, who was VERY important to him, yet he continued living the typical rock star lifestyle, but..some piece to the puzzle was just missing.......❤️🌼🔥💔
Reading Xander1 IS that missing piece, and it has made me ready for Xander2 more than ever, because Xander1 is about the past, and Xander2 is the present, and I can’t wait to see if after everything that has happened if Xander and Tera’s relationship will, or even can, survive....As a bonus, we get a front row seat to the actual beginning of the boys becoming the famous band, Falling Down....❤️🌼🔥💔
While this book may have made some like Xander less...I, actually, like him more, because I understand now.....Bravo, Anne Mercier...❤️🌼🔥💔
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MLM 66
5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare yourself.!! 5*+
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 May 2017
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We have been well and truly teased with Xander all the way through the (Rockstar Series) We loved them all but Xander has always been the stand out character that we fell in love with from the start... even having his own book at Christmas.
It was towards the end of (A very Xander Christmas 3) when Tera finally came to Xander, you could tell it was a huge moment for both of them, that much was obvious. We knew very little about Tera but it was just enough to get us wanting to know more..
Xander (Rockstar Book 9) gave us Xander and Tera's story...the opening scene alone is enough to capture your attention with the beautiful friendships that are formed between all the boys and Tera and let's not forget Linc.. Dr Mac welcomed everybody with open arms and always treated and supported everyone equally.
You really start to appreciate Xander and a Tera's relationship and so does everyone else, there's no bitterness apart from a couple of bullies at school but they are soon dealt with even Carter who Tera dates for a while understands the special bond between the two of them, he ended up being a great support and a genuine friend to Tera...I wonder where he is now?
As this fabulous storyline continues so does the intrigue between Xander and Tera and as we try our hardest to work out what happened between them both, after all we know the spent time apart but why?
As sweet and endearing as this story is, nothing can prepare you for the dreadful turn of events that are about to happen to Tera... to say it's shocking is an understatement and it completely takes you by surprise in the most detailed way.
It's only now that you start to piece together and understand Xander and Tera's relationship, it all makes sense now but oh dear talk about heartbreaking, listening to Xander and Tera's POV plays with your emotions on every level.
Patience and timing is everything and Xander and Tera knew all about that.. the ending was beautiful...he'd wait forever...she came!!
I loved how the ending tied in with Xander and his thoughts it matched the ending of his last Christmas book.!
I hope it's not the end??
Thank you Anne Mercier.
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