I really liked this book, Like everything about. No, she whispered even though her body shuddered with desire. , ISBN-13 My hand moved to the narrow strip of her stomach exposed between her shirt and jeans, and she gasped. I ran to her and just as I went to scoop her up her eyes fluttered open and the blood drained from her face. (LogOut/ Facebook, Babcock, K. (2010, Aug 29). This author has a way of writing a story that I immediately fall in love with. , but there is definitely a lot of lively, amusing repartee between the two attractive protagonists. Your email will not be used for anything other than this newsletter, nor will I share it with any third parties. Jamie could push people away in her sleep, but no matter how hard she tried she was not going to scare me off. The way I see it, Carter said, I have to keep your secret because if I dont call a truce with you, that someone whos going to get killed someday. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Sold me hook line and sinker, which is total first. Jamie has just beat the bad guy, and now Carter has shown up with her parents, who just finished planting evidence in the villain's home that frames him as a stalker: "What things did you leave there?" Her eventual catharsis with respect to this last point is the true highlight of this novel instead of her climactic attempt to rescue Ryan from the clutch of a mad scientist (I kid you not). Its a rare instance when Jamie really, truly lets her guard down, but its those moments that keep me fighting for her. Unfortunately, Ryan is not the only person on to her secret. There is no suspense and very little tension as Jamie goes about rescuing Ryan and disabling the villain. Wed love your help. Becky is so pretty, and aside from how she feels about me, she seems really nice. This is a great and beautiful love story with a bit of humor and drama thrown in the mix to make a wonderfully crafted novel. Suddenly desperate to make Jamie understand exactly how much I wanted her, I leapt out of my seat and pulled her into my arms. Being Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker Trilogy Book One) [Oram, Kelly] on Amazon.com. She might be the only one with superpowers, but I was there now, and I was going to get through this with her. Ill start singing, and you go for a jog. au kelly oram kindle store. , Item Weight (LogOut/ I specialize in resale/purchase transactions, 1031 Exchanges, Commercial transactions, seller financing/private money loans, short sales and refinance transactions. *spoiler alert*, Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2015. Well plan a trip sometime. I was already hashing out the details in my brain. Thankfully Jamie Baker is not boy mad, and acts out of logic and emotion in a really believable way. This makes her confrontation with the villain much more fulfilling than it otherwise would be. Jamie's voice, and Oram's characterization, rescues itmostly. ";"+Math.random()+ Whether she wanted me to or not. An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. Id been drooling over her for the last half an hour and shed been so focused it was like I wasnt even there. Of course she overhears everything and though her instant reaction is to shut him out, she does the exact opposite which creates sparks for more than one of them. After all, she doesn't have many friends and Dav, As Darby Dixon sits in a tiny Texas church bathroom on her wedding day holding a positive pregnancy test, she realizes that of all the bad decisions she's made in her life, marrying her abusive fianc, Her whole life, it had just been the two of them. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the title of Rocklin High's resident ice queen. Very entertaining debut, superhero, dramedy novel, Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2013. Had she given herself to him? Because you usually get cranky when I try to kiss you, and if you dont stop looking so downright sexy, Im going to have to do just that. And then some. Whatever. Review of the book Being Jamie Baker, by Kelly Oram. If only I could do the things she could. Oram, Kelly "After a freak accident gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker superhuman abilities she must go to great lengths to hide her secret. Because something equally bizarre happened to Jamielynn Baker, back when she lived in Illinois. Anyways, I don't even know what I'm saying anymore. I took my fingers off her skin and had to lace them together to keep them from roaming. , Dimensions You deserve the things she could give you, all the things I cant.. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2021. You fall in love with the charachters and It keeps you hooked until that last page. ", "Ugh! Jamie Baker's Phone Number and Email She becomes someone I could see myself falling for, and the scariest part about that is that thatdoesntscare me. It was the first time I ever looked at her and truly saw her as a superhero. I had to make her understand. She becomes someone I can relate to, someone I can protect. No! More importantly, can she throw Ryan Miller off her trail before falling in love with him? She pushed me back, trying to break our connection, but she wasnt thinking clearly and accidentally sent be flying. Her entire body started shaking like it was trying to explode. Call me when you cant hear me anymore. So when the hottest, nicest guy in school starts courting her, Jamie has to decide whether to reject him and remain the ice queen or embrace himwhich, if done literally, may end up killing him. Currently unavailable titles are unavailable for purchase in this format. Unfortunately, Ryan is not the only person on to her secret. well, she has superpowers. I loved the resolution with Becky and that tie in. He's a nice guy but not perfect. Previously, Jamie was a Director, Education Programs & Se rvices at Third Sector. I was just wondering Suddenly I wasnt sure I could ask. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. All right then, I said, feeling like my patience had been renewed. Kelly Oram is a stay home mother of three children, who recently escaped the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles for a small town in Arizona. Read reviews from world's largest community for readers. Jamies quiet Oh brought me back to the present, and, a little too late, I put all the pieces together. Ever since the day shed kissed me therewasno other girl. "": Apparently it's true, no one can resist Ryan Miller - myself included. The kiss didn't actually give me my powers. However, it demonstrates how far Jamie has come from the beginning of the story, where she's an aloof ice queen trying to ignore her powers as much as possible. I have to resist! She strained against my grip, but the girl had superstrength and speed. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Being Jamie Baker has some problems with plot and pacing that threaten to consign it to mediocrity. I was at a writers conference a few weeks ago, and someone brought up a question in one of my sessions about voice. Kissing Jamie Baker? Jamie took a slow concentrated breath and the truck rose again. Yep, just like in the comic books, but not. Being Jamie Baker falls in the realm of science fiction (which I make no secret of loving), YA and a little romance. I could feel and taste her unbridled heat and desire. My thoughts came to an abrupt stop. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2014. Will Jamie learn to contain her unstable powers before being discovered by the media or turned into a government lab rat? Being Jamie Baker - Kelly Oram - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. She discovers that having superpowers is not all it's cracked up to be, especially because it makes having a "normal" high school life practically impossible. This looks amazing! There hasnt been for years and years. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the title of Rocklin High's resident ice queen. How much fun would it be if I could just go tromping around the country on a whim and still be back in time for dinner? This book reminds me a good deal of The Secret World of Alex Mack, a show I recall watching when I was very young. Jamie is a survivor and has lived through some terrible trauma. Shes been through so much, and I know she feels like shes alone in this but shes wrong. I bought (and read, more than once) this book back in 2016 so this re-view is way way waaaay over due.. I didn't have powers. But it looked seriously good, so I got over the shock and just enjoyed the fact that dating Jamie Baker had some sweet perks. Twittercide: the killing of one human being by another while the victim is in the act of tweeting. . I sat up slowly sure that something was broken. It is wonderful to encounter a YA heroine who has zero wimp issues--on the contrary, Jamie's main struggle is to manage her easily-aroused anger so that she doesn't accidentally blow up any of the jerks and villains invading her life. Jamie Baker has the making of a great heroine, but time will tell if she's gonna make the grade as a Super Hero. But during a supercharged encounter with star quarterback Ryan Miller she literally kisses anonymity goodbye. Why would I throw a truck at you? Do you hear that?, A really quiet humming noise. Here I was stuck in the hottest fantasies about her and she was just worried that someone was watching her. For making you fall in love with me, Because I kissed you? I love all forms of pizza., Well I happen to know where to find the best pizza in the country, so why dont you point me in the direction of a bathroom, and once Im all cleaned up Ill run get us lunch., Now that would just be a shame. Sorry about that.. Of course, theyre not married for real. You shouldnt want me, Ryan.. In fact, the Grand Canyon had never sounded so good to me. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Its no wonder hes such an egomaniac., I havent had time, I said, exasperated. I didnt want to. Murder, romance, secrets and hidden pasts. Lifes generally not so badmost people just choose to see the negative., Its just not worth it to be so stressed and angry about everything., Aside from the fact that the F-250 youre pumping is making me feel extremely inadequate, Ryan said, Im afraid that if you dont stop doing that, youre going to end up throwing it at me. Why would I throw a truck at you? Because you usually get really cranky when I try to kiss you, and if you dont stop looking so downright sexy, Im going to have to do just that. I, Because you kissed me that day. Sold by multiple sellers. Can you guess what a teenager with superpowers wants? Whatever. I could have done a happy dance when she didnt shrug me off. Publisher: Bluefields. I was ready to push Jamie in a more physical direction so I suggested we work out together. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. Feeling heat rising between our bodies, our breaths coming fast, You know? Being Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker #1) Bonus Alternate POV scene. Bit by a spider, born on an alien planet, flooded by gamma rays - you get the picture. Loves me the free books. The breathtaking conclusion of The Smoke & Mirrors Duology. Lots of superhero, high school silly goodness with a cute romance. Thats an understatement if Ive ever heard one. You can't help liking Ryan. When shes upset you have to watch out because touching her is going to bite you, but when shes relaxed? And every time she overhears Ryan laughing about her to his Popular friends, it never occurs to her to think that he's just pretending. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the title of Id wanted this for so long. About the best thing that comes from the climax is Jamie's own confrontation with her moral event horizon (guess the outcome of that one). This page works best with JavaScript. I was caught off guard by the severity of it, and I really didnt like it. Was Ievergoing to get to kiss that girl again? Definitely not G rated. Being Jamie Baker by Kelly Oram Pages: 353 Publisher: Bluefields Source: Received from author in exchange for my honest review Summary from Goodreads: An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. There was definitely an overabundance of hormones present this afternoon, but they were all mine. Have you ever read a book that just left you smiling at the end? Granted it probably wasnt as heavy as my truck, but no way could a regular human do what I was doing at the moment. She looked like shed stepped straight out of anX-mencomic. But she was moving at a regular human pace. : If I had book boy crushes, you would definitely be on the list. Right then I wasn't a freak. This is not a stand-alone so be sure you have read the first two books! She didnt care what anyone thought about her. She was serious! Deception from every anglewho's telling the truth? Making you work out was a really bad idea., Aside from the fact that the F-250 youre pumping is making me feel extremely inadequate, Im afraid that if you dont stop doing that, youre going to end up throwing it at me.. That said, while I love this as a romance and would give it five stars for that alone, in superhero genre its really low key. Jamie Baker was a 40-year-old who lived in Indiana at the time of the incident. He's so self-assured and cocky at times it's annoying but somehow Kelly Oram makes it work. Being Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker #1) Bonus Alternate POV scene, This is a scene from the first book retold from Ryans perspective. : As I flew through the air I was on such a high that I felt as if the world around me was moving in slow motion. A lot of stuff in here was pretty stupid and cheesy and over the top, but still - FUN. Sean: Meeting Sang #8 - The Academy Ghost Bird Series. Thats it. Alone? If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Try again. Change), You are commenting using your Google account. The author has a rare talent to make you feel as if youre not reading, but listening in on someones private thoughts. Kelly Oram super-girl-love-story works surprisingly well: it's fun, cute and entertaining. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Were not doing this. Being Jamie Baker is no exception. I liked Jamie. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. . There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There is a unique plot & something is happening the ENTIRE time. What was he doing if he wasnt in the car with you? Her hair and makeup are always perfect. There is nothing like the feeling of having Jamie in my arms, and she doesnt let me keep her there nearly often enough. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. In particular, the following exchange is hilarious. And Ill bet this Derek guy was paying really close attention to all those stars. If I had a truckload of toxic waste to douse myself in, Id juice myself with some power lines in a heartbeat just to prove it to her. 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