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Rising (Vincent and Eve Book 1) Kindle Edition

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As the bus approaches my stop on the Lower East Side, I raise the hood of my black sweatshirt. Anonymity is key in my neighborhood—particularly as a lone female walking at night.
All I want is to leave my crime-ridden shadow of a home in New York City.
I’ve done everything I can to keep my head down and focus on my studies.
College is my only goal; love has never been on the map…
That is, until my sister brings me to an underground fight, where I meet a gorgeous and mysterious man: Vincent.
He is the ghost in my shadows, showing up to feed me pieces of his upper-crust life, then evaporating into darkness until his next visit.
I’m falling hard and fast. How can I trust him amidst the depth of his secrets?
Vincent may be even more dangerous than the dark world I’m trying to escape.
(Rising is book 1 in the completed bestselling trilogy, Vincent and Eve.)

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Jessica Ruben lives and works in New York City, where she spends her days dominating in the court room as an attorney. Come nightfall, she writes romances centering on gorgeous alpha males and the intelligent women who love them.

Jessica is an insatiable reader, and will devour a few books a week without batting an eyelash. Books have always been her drug of choice, and she has no plans on detox anytime soon. She has three wildly delicious children and a husband who, for reasons unimaginable to her, loves her brand of crazy.

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"I am practically giddy with excitement. My mind is awash with theories, potential plot lines and excitement with what is to come. I cannot wait to see where this author takes this story."- The Romance Cover "If you love your impeccably written suspenseful romances that grab your attention and keep you invested throughout, then I cannot recommend Rising enough."- Steamy Reads"A gritty, emotional, hard to read at times tale of how hard life can be on the "wrong side" of the tracks, while the over-privileged seek something simpler, the pureness of it. Corruption, fear, and the all consuming want of MORE. Which I now suffer from because I WANT MORE. Like now." -Two Unruly Girls "A scandalous must-read!"- Ellie, Love N Books "Jessica Ruben's debut novel will leave you breathless and addicted. From the first page, I was hooked on this fast-paced, sexy and unpredictable journey with a heroine I wanted to root for and a hero I was DYING to figure out. A must-read!"- Author Ginger Scott
"I felt fevered by the storyline, so besotted by Vincent and his mysterious life, so deeply connected to Eve and her dire circumstances. I felt like someone had PLUGGED ME INTO THIS STORY and turned me on, like a fire was lit inside me and the more I read, the hotter the flames grew until they were a raging inferno. It was crazy. Chaotic. And man, was I obsessed by the time I was done. I was invigorated and ready to scream it to the world."-
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"Jessica Ruben's storytelling is hypnotic, her writing is nuanced, and her characterization is superb. It's difficult to comprehend that
Risingis her debut. She's delivered an emotionally charged story with a well-conceived and intriguing plot, compelling characters and an intense, angsty romance, and it will keep you breathless in anticipation to find out what happens next."- Mary Dube, USA Today HEA

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CN69KHB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JessicaRubenBooks, LLC (May 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
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Jessica is an insatiable reader, and will devour a few books a week without batting an eyelash. Books have always been her drug of choice, and she has no plans on detox anytime soon. She has three wildly delicious children and a husband who, for reasons unimaginable to her, loves her brand of crazy.

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Customers find the story gripping and suspenseful from the start. They appreciate the brilliant character development and unique voice of the heroine. The writing style is described as well-written, simple yet alluring. Readers describe the romance as sweet and forbidden. The characters are described as strong, intelligent, and vulnerable.

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Re-edit:Eve is just trying to survive everyday life in the projects of New York. She hides behind her books and baggy clothing, praying that she doesn’t get noticed or become an easy target. That changes one night when she is nearly raped by gang members and later pursued by one. Unwillingly give up on her dreams of becoming an attorney, she strives even harder to make it out of the projects. It becomes her sole focus, until she meets Vincent. He is complicated and arcane, with an air of danger and excitement. The two form an instant connection, even though Vincent’s life is complicated. It’s as if he is torn between who he wants to be and who he is expected to be. This is the first novel that I have read by Jessica Ruben and I wasn’t disappointed. I could easily relate to the struggles that Eve faced. The only disclaimer is that it does end in sort of a cliff hanger, but that only makes me excited for the next installment. This is definitely a must read and free on Kindle Unlimited! #bookstagram #bookbloggersofinstagram #hawaiianbooknerd🤓🌺
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018
    You know what my first thought was after finishing Rising?

    I HAVE TO TELL EVERYONE ABOUT THIS BOOK! I HAVE TO GET THEM TO READ IT. 

    It was one of the most exhilarating reading experience I've ever had. And I tell you what, the feels that attacked me while reading this novel are impossible to replicated. It was beyond intoxicating, so immersive and all-consuming that it shocked me. Originally, I picked up this novel on a whim, wasn't even intending to read the whole thing. My plan was to get through a chapter, get a feel for the writing, and figure out if I would review or not. But what happened was something else, it was ANOTHER LEVEL altogether. Rising turned into a one-sitting binge-fest I could not put it down.

    I felt fevered by the storyline, so besotted by Vincent and his mysterious life, so deeply connected to Eve and her dire circumstances. I felt like someone had PLUGGED ME INTO THIS STORY and turned me on, like a fire was lit inside me and the more I read, the hotter the flames grew until they were a raging inferno. It was crazy. Chaotic. And man, was I obsessed by the time I was done. I was invigorated and ready to scream it to the world.

    For a debut, I'm so impressed. Not only did Ruben's writing style show promise, she brought an exhilarating twist to some of my ALL MY TIME FAVORITE tropes—mafia and fighter—and she tucked that right into an NA genre in a mature and alluring way. On top of that, in a market where the same old stories are regurgitated time after time, she spun this tale into something new and original, and I was totally won over. Rising is a whirlwind of passion and angst, and this series promises to be one hell of a ride that I am more than ready to embark on. I truly can't recommend it enough.

    In a neighborhood run by gangs, Eve keeps her head down and stays in the shadows. Desperate for a way out of that life, she's 18 and on the cusp of getting into college. One night Eve's sister drags her to an underground fight and there she see's Vincent, an enigma she can't take her eyes off of. Drawn to each other, a magnetism that can't be denied pulls these two together and something sexy and sweet is formed. But life's not simple, each of them live by a complicated set of rules and things get intense and twisty and so so so good.

    Gah, I wish I could say more plot wise, but I can't! I want you to experience the brilliance of this story blindly. Just know it's rough, raw, and heavy. Eve pulls on your heart strings with her sweetness, naivety, and vulnerability, and Vincent is so dark and enticing. Together these two are a force of nature. They captivate you, overwhelm you, drawing you in from first to last page. I am so passionate over this story, so crazy over them, and I truly can’t swoon enough. Jessica Ruben might be a new indie author, but she’s most certainly one to watch, especially after this outstanding debut that left me dying for more. 

    And PS: Rising is book 1 in a trilogy. It's a continuous storyline that focuses on one couple. 
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018
    Rising is book 1 of Vicent and Eve Trilogy. This story has a bit of everything. First love, forbidden love, MMA fighting, gangs, mafia, an unbelievable sexy as sin man and a sweet, intelligent and beautiful young woman.

    Ruben starts this story with a BIG BAMB. I was so scare for this young woman, Eve. She has been trying hard to escape the life of gangs, danger and poverty she was born into. She is a bookworm, so intelligent, sweet and good. Her way of getting out of that hell she calls life is getting into college. All her time she spent between the pages of a book. Nothing else catch her eyes until one night. Eve is drag by her sister to an MMA fight and there he was, Vincent.

    They experience an instant attraction. He was big and dangerous with so many secrets. Vincent tried hard to stay away from Eve. She was too good for him but he felt the need to be near and protect her even if it’s from the distant and himself.

    This was a great start to their love story and that cliffhanger left me ready to dive into book 2 which actually my current read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
    What a debut novel from Jessica Ruben!!! I was not expecting this to blow me away and Rising did just that!! I freaking FLOVED it!! I was sucked in from page one and the story didn't let go of me until the last page! Rising is a suspenseful coming of age story about a high school senior looking for something better than life in the projects. Its a story of survival and finding love when you least expect it. It's heartbreaking, it's gritty, and a story of rising above the crappy cards you were dealt in life. I cannot wait to read more from Ms Ruben and will be a forever follower of her work! Rising will be on my Best of 2018 list as I thought it was a huge 5 star read!!

    Eve is a eighteen year old high school senior that lives in a gang infested low income housing building in New York. You would think she would become a product of her environment but she is has always been book smart, not street smart. Her goal is to get out of the projects and attend college but with so many factors working against her she must stay focused on the end prize. freedom. Her older sister, Janelle, is always there for her and looks out for her. She dropped out of high school and had to get a job to help pay the bills so Janelle was not going to let the same thing happen to Eve. Their mother is more of a part time mom only coming home when she is coming down from a bender or not with her latest client. Eve isn't a party girl, she would rather get lost in a good book then socialize but when Eve takes her out one night, she doesn't realize her life is about to change.

    Janelle takes Eve to a club where they also have underground fights. The main effect features The Bull and Eve is immediately in awe of the male specimen she is watching. She's never seen anything like him. She is only used to the thugs and punks from her neighborhood. The Bull aka Vincent is like an enigma that she is drawn to. After the fight she seems him at the bar and they seem to hit it off. Their chemistry is off the charts and they both can't resist the pull they feel for one another.

    Time goes by and it seems that Eve sees Vincent on occasion. Every time they are together she feels like there is something more but Vincent seems to keep her at arms length. He give her bits and pieces of himself and Eve knows he's holding back. With graduation and college on the horizon she knows she must focus getting out of the projects and going to college so she accepts that maybe her time with Vincent isn't now. She accepts that a guy like Vincent is not for a girl like her. He oozed sex, power, and money where she was just a girl from the wrong side of town with nothing to offer.

    What does the future hold for Eve? Will she be able to rise above her upbringing and make it out of the projects or will she be like her mother and be a slave to the gangsters and thugs that are on every corner? Rising is a MUST read book and I just LOVED every second of it!! I cannot wait to see what is next for Eve as she starts a new chapter in her life!
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  • Sabrina Casas
    3.0 out of 5 stars Livro mediano
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 15, 2018
    É um livro mediano, os sentimentos não parecem ser reais, me incomodou muito isso na verdade. A historia também não é mt original para ser sincera. Porem é fluido e facil de ler.
  • Corrine Collett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2018
    Fabulous - can't wait for book 2!!
  • Claudia~Cushin Violeta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Epic five plus star read!!!!!!
    Reviewed in India on May 12, 2018
    So I dived into this book almost blind. Read it mainly based on recommendation by Lucy Ivey and now WOW!!!!!! This read !!!!!!! The story, the characters, the chemistry, all the other characters and then there is the ending which has me eyes wide and my hand covering my mouth in surprise. This is the type of book that has just that something a little extra different and special about it that getting to read it truly makes me feel being in a high , the words, the intensity between Vincent and eve ....are you kidding me this BOOK IS EPIC.......But NO!!!!!!! I just can't wait for the next book and you bet I'll be waiting like a maniac for the next in line . Five plus awesome stars.💓💓💓💓💓
  • Perusing Princesses Blog
    5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning, addictive, unmissable read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2018
    Wow! Rising is a stunning, addictive and unmissable read as we delve deep into the depths of a young girls struggle to live in a crime-ridden New York neighbourhood where poverty and fight for survival dictates, and dreams are only for the weak.

    Eve is a smart girl who has a dream. One that alienates her from her Blue Housing project peers. Her only support is her older sister who works hard in a salon to keep a roof over their head and food on the table as their alcoholic working girl mother goes on regular M.I.A.

    Dreams are foolish in the projects but Eve is determined to escape by working hard and applying for college scholarships.

    After a very harrowing run in with a deadly gang leader Eve finds herself fighting against borrowed time.

    Unknowingly walking into an illegal underground fight ring, Eve is shocked to learn her sister is a regular patron. Initially she feels scared and wants nothing more than to get away – violence a regular theme in her life, this is one she can choose to play a part in and she wants out. That is until she sees him..

    Vincent aka The Bull is a powerful, respected and unstoppable force. Not only is he undefeated but he’s the most beautiful young man she has ever set eyes on.

    Suave, sexy, seductive, dangerous – Vincent is everything she doesn’t need right now, and everything she wants.

    Eve is an innocent. An angel disguised lurking in a crowd of monsters. She is everything he can’t have, and everything he could ever hope for.

    This book is quite simply AMAZING!!! A relatively short read that gave a little bit of EVERYTHING! I need book two in my hands NOW!

    If you like a little darkness, a lot of sexy and a passionate, determined, albeit a very sweet heroine, then make this your next read!!!
  • Karen Sedg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Debut Novel!
    Reviewed in Australia on November 16, 2018
    Fantastic debut novel Jessica and awesome start to Vincent & Eve's journey! This was a page turner l did not want to stop reading! I felt so much for Eve what she has endured and Vincent so mysterious! So happy l waited for all three books because now l can binge read YAY!

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