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When Amber flees her ex-boyfriend, she knows it'll be dangerous, maybe even deadly.
Amber soon realises that starting over is hard when you're keeping secrets and you don't know who you can trust.

Will, the sexy builder next door has issues of his own. He doesn't want another complicated female in his life. He has enough on his plate raising his kid sister.

Trouble is, you can't run from temptation and you can't hide from the mistakes of your past.

*Mistakes of My Past is a STANDALONE romantic suspense novel for readers over the age of 18 only due to dark abusive themes.

Praise for Emily James' debut novel - Mistakes of My Past:

Bloggers Down Under: 5 STARS
I was completely gripped from the very first chapter, I couldn’t put it down.
It was raw, gritty and at times highly confronting.
It was heart-breaking and at times dark.
But it was also heartwarming and breathtakingly beautiful.
And the twists……Mind blowing.

Chick Dog Blog: 5 STARS
Wow!! Debut novel from Emily James blows it out of the park. I absolutely adored this book. I loved the characters and the story.

5 STARS: A MUST READ
I vastly enjoyed this book as it relates to a situation that can happen, and does happen in everyday life. I think this would be a great read for teenagers as well as adults and Emily James is a fantastic writer with a clever mind. I cannot wait to read more of her novels in the future.

5 STARS
Wow a breathtaking rollercoaster of a novel.
A very well thought out story line expertly told. Reading Amber's story felt very much like talking to a friend about her life.

Length: 235 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English	Age Level: 18 - 18

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #121,479 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #6600 in New Adult & College Romance
- #1923 in Coming of Age Fiction
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Wonderful

Reviewed in Australia on 15 August 2019

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This book took me by surprise!
It was my first Emily James books and I've already bought everything else she's written that I could find !
Emily has an amazing writing style that keeps a reader hooked.
I loved Will, he was so Amazing with Amber and Amber, well she grew so much along her journey.
Great book

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Virginia Gill

A fair read

Reviewed in Australia on 20 August 2019

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An entertaining novel. Plot and characterisations were simple but a fairly good read on a lazy day.

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Saleena Chamberlin

New Beginnings

Reviewed in Australia on 28 December 2016

What an awesome debut story for Emily James! This book is a roller-coaster of strong emotions, deals with some strong subject matter of abusive situations, but it's also full of love and laughter! This book uses British/UK spellings and references.
Will and Amber have both been hit in the party, top they date risk their great and trust again? Is it possible to actually find true love that won't hurt you or someone have ulterior noticed and actually just love you for who you are? Are Will and Amber able top find that kind of live with each other or are they destined to repeat the mistakes of their pasts? You'll have to read MISTAKES OF MY PAST to find out, but me oh my it'll be worth the read! I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review, but I've also purchased a copy!
Favorite Passages~
~ “Honey, I’d cross the whole world every day if you needed me. I thank God I still have you.”
~ She looks like a minion in her big round specs and blue pyjamas.

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His sister Cody's antics bring laughs as well as Amber's best friend Roxy

Reviewed in Australia on 22 December 2016

*Given a free copy for an honest review*This book had it all. Romance, suspense and humor to boot! The emotion was honest and real.
Amber, a young woman who has suffered a severe tragedy wanted to find a way to regain her life, so she enlists the help of her father after circumstances progress. She's relatable and resilient. She's real.
When she moves to be with her father, She meets Will. A charismatic, kind and sexy neighbor who is raising his kid sister. Will shows patience and he's supportive of her.
His sister Cody's antics bring laughs as well as Amber's best friend Roxy.
When Amber's past comes back to haunt her, that's when you just can't put the book down. I loved the story and the ending was perfect. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Sam

Loving Emily James

Reviewed in Australia on 6 June 2019

The first book I read from Emily was 10 Dates and I was hooked on her writing style immediately. Even though this book was darker, it was still addictive. I laughed, cringed and was on the edge of my seat for this one. A must read!

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Rach

loved!! Wow!!

Reviewed in Australia on 12 December 2016

Wow!! Debut novel from Emily James blows it out of the park. I absolutely adored this book. I loved the characters and the story. And wow the writing was unbelievable. I adored Amber and Will's love story. It's a love story for the ages.
Pure genius.
Kudos Emily you knocked it out of the park.
Can't wait to see what you do next, I know it will be great!!

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Jessie K

Amazing 5+ stars

Reviewed in Australia on 11 December 2016

A wonderful and unapiring story of a young women who escapes an abusive relationship to only have to keep fighting both her past and her own fears. Worth the read.

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Tracey

Mistakes of my Past

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2017

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This is the story of Amber, a twenty one year old who is living with her boyfriend Tommy, she has it all, friends, boyfriend, but it suddenly goes all wrong. Her mother becomes ill and Amber needs to spend a lot of her time with her, but Tommy starts making her believe that she is not worth it, that she is only doing it all for attention . He is a complete and utter jerk. But one day her mother dies, all her friends turn on her telling her she is a slut for sleeping around on the day of her mother’s funeral. She can’t take it anymore and tries to take her life.
Her father comes over from America to help her and tells her he wants her to stay with him in Ohio. She has taken so much abuse from Tommy and her friends that she says she would do anything to get away.
This is where Amber meets Roxy while in a psychiatric hospital and when she finally moves into her dads house she meets the neighbour Will, but she doesn’t want to let him know what has happened to her, but as she opens up to Will their love begins to grow.
I really felt for Amber, still so young and having all that heartache put on her. But I really loved Will, he was such a romantic even though he had his own heart broken. And his seven year old sister Cody, she was a brilliant character trying to get them together on many occasions.
I really loved this book by Emily James and it was very real to life.

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Khandikane

Wow!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2017

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Omg where do I begin? This was by far a truly amazing read! I was taken hook line n sinker into the world of this poor girl, Amber. I was crying, shouting and generally getting all emotional with every chapter. I cannot fault it at all, all I can say is I was blown away by how much one person can live through. Brilliant!

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Diana M. Hockley

AN OKAY READ

Reviewed in the United States on 12 August 2017

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Overall this book, which tackles the subject of domestic abuse, does a reasonable job. Amba, pushed into isolation by her boyfriend, Tommy, and distraught because she realises that he has fooled the police and her father into thinking she is "crazy" stabs herself in order to prevent the health authorities sending her home with Tommy. Instead, her father takes her back to America where she meets Roxy, her roommate in the hospital where she finally gets help. However, instead of telling her father about the abuse, she keeps it a secret, thereby setting the scene for trouble down the track. Befriending a lonely dog across the street, she gradually finds equilibrium in her life - and trouble from the dog's owner - and with the help of the next door neighbour and his younger sister begins to climb out of her fog of despair.

Sometimes authors who write in two cultures make mistakes and this book is no exception. The author gets mixed up between her "Englishisms" and her "Americanisms" "Mum" is an English form of "mother" and "mom" is American, but our American hero says "mum"? There are quite a few of these glitches which gave me pause to think, but over all the author did a good job of showing the effects of domestic violence.

The tension was good, though I wanted to smack Amber out from time to time, fortunately not having been in that situation, I reminded myself of the saying "Walk a mile in my shoes."

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DonnaC

Great debut from Emily James

Reviewed in the United States on 18 February 2017

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Mistakes of My Past: Escape is just the beginning by Emily James
4 stars!!!

“If I am going to die, I won't do it afraid of him.”

Mistakes of My Past is the debut book by author Emily James. This has a little of that romantic suspense vibe running through it but overall, is a book about fresh starts, recovering from the past and looking forward to the future, a future you never deemed possible.

Amber was living in the UK with her mum, her Dad was working and living in the US and since he moved out there their relationship had been strained and he had become an absentee parent. Since her mum died, Amber has been on a downward spiral, culminating in a suicide attempt. Having lost her mum and finding herself in an abusive relationship, everything got too much and not living seemed her only option.

“…open your eyes, you have to snap out of this.” I have snapped, just like you promised me I would.”

Amber’s Dad flies over from the States and seeing an out, away from life, the UK and her abusive partner, Tommy, Amber grabs the opportunity with both hands and soon finds herself in a psych hospital in the US but it seems Tommy’s reign of terror is far from over.

“Honey, I’d cross the whole world every day if you needed me. I thank God I still have you.”

Will lives next door to Amber’s dad and he and his sister have been looked after by him since their parents died. Will was the salt of the earth, had a heart the size of Texas and lived and breathe for his little seven-year-old sister. Will takes an instant like to Amber and although it was reciprocated neither of these two were really accepting of what was happening between them. Time heals all wounds, but some take more time than others.

“I love everything about you. You make me feel like I have something worth fighting for.”

Emily James delivers an emotional read and this book may contain triggers for some. While some of this book tackles some hard subjects, Emily James delivered it with empathy and realism. At no time did I not feel something towards Amber, her situation in the UK was the kind that serial killer films were based on and Tommy was definitely on a total different level of crazy.

Amber had been worn down mentally over a long period, had endured terrible things at the hands of Tommy, all of which had somehow made it onto social media. Tommy manipulated how Emily’s friends saw her leading to labels that were neither true nor warranted. Tommy was scum on the scummiest of levels, a man born with a sense of entitlement and had no scruples when attaining what he wanted.

Amber’s growth from victim to a stronger confident woman was great to read about, it takes time and her propensity to trust is shot to hell. With the help of her best friend, Roxy, Will, Cody and her Dad, Amber works hard in bettering herself and it is this journey that cemented this as a really good read for me.

“I chose you the second I walked into that house and found a frightened little bird and watched her turn into a fearless eagle.”

For a debut book the author shows she has talent, yes, it is in its rawest form but this story held its own and had my attention from the very start. For me personally, I would have liked a little more emotion, typically a book like this would have me in floods of tears and while I had that empathy for Amber, she wasn’t a character that had burrowed herself into my heart. I was more an outsider looking in rather than living and breathing it with the characters.

This author will definitely stay on my radar and I cannot wait to see what comes next.

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Camille

MISTAKES OF MY PAST by Emily James

Reviewed in the United States on 18 January 2017

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I really enjoyed this novel! One of my favorite scenes was when Amber killed that SOB Tommy. The novel was well-written enough that I was able to laugh with Amber when she was happy; I felt her emotions as she learned to love Will and his sister Cody; I rejoiced with her as she gained her freedom and confidence, and made a new friend in Roxy. The characters were lovable and believable. The plot was well put together. The suspense kept me reading. Great read!

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Decent store but lacked immersion and style

Reviewed in the United States on 9 February 2017

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I enjoyed this story, but it had a few issues that knocked it down to a three star read for me. The writing style was casual to a fault, even outside of dialog, and there was *a lot* of comma abuse. The "English-isms" spouted by American characters broke my immersion on numerous occasions - for example, the hero (an American guy) calling his mother his "mum" or referring to temperatures in Celsius, or every single time Amber's best friend (also American) called her "Ambs". It was a pretty solid plot with decent characters but these details and the style both prevented me from really getting into it. Probably a better read for my friends across the pond.

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Brenda Caught in a Book

"...life takes, but it also gives,..."

Reviewed in the United States on 31 January 2017

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Mistakes of My Past was a suspenseful read. Amber transformed over the course of the book. I loved Roxy and the other supporting characters like Cody and Will. Deft storytelling that truly showcases the manipulation an abuser uses to turn so many against their target. My favorite line from the book that Patrick, Amber's father, said was:

"I guess what I'm saying is, life takes, but it also gives, and for that I am blessed."

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Ellen Montoya

Great Story

Reviewed in the United States on 11 March 2020

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What a great story! I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book! Plenty of drama, suspense, action and romance. And the characters were fantastic! I had to read straight through because I couldn’t put it down. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a romantic suspense story.

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Rach

WOW!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on 11 December 2016

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CoVeRpAgE

Riveting

Reviewed in the United States on 5 January 2017

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Enjoyed the flow of this novel as I cheered Amber on. Rising above abuse and the escape for a better life and new beginnings will have readers on the edge of your seat.

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One Lonely Sister

Nice romance with a side of suspense

Reviewed in the United States on 26 January 2017

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What does one do with the biggest mistakes ever? Run. From Britain all the way to Ohio. Amber's mistake is called Tommy or perhaps, Sneaky Tommy. She was fooled by him into thinking that he cared for her, but all she really received was abuse.

Amber was pleased when Tommy exhibited so much warmth and caring, that is until he cuts her off from her friends and ensures that she is completely dependent upon him. When her mother lay dying, he consoles her. Until one day, in anger, he tightens his hands around her neck, leaving bruises. Another day, it was bruises on her arms, another it was bruises on her legs. His physical abuse continues to grow. Slowly, he erodes what confidence she had, until Tommy absorbs her life, right down to her mother's house and her mother's money.

While Tommy takes over her life, she is overwhelmed by panic attacks and depression. Her mother's death left her emotionally adrift and, with the aid of his abuse, she drifts right into a mental hospital. As Tommy explains to the doctor that Amber is ready to come home, she panics at the prospect of returning to him where he can continue to terrify her. She grabs a pair of scissors in desperation and cuts her arms open in front of the doctors and nurses. Needless to say, she is relieved when she is not released into his open arms.

She is filled with hope when she awakes to find her father has come to Britain to bring her home to Ohio. Tommy makes all sorts of excuses as to why she should stay and how he will take good care of her. Although she doesn't know her father, she knows he has to be a safer bet than Tommy. Going back with her father means being committed to a treatment center, but she is more than willing to do what it takes to escape Tommy's hands.

Finally, freed in Ohio, she meets Will who is raising his little sister Cody. Is it love, lust, like, dislike? It's hard for her to decide. Will is certainly an attractive guy, but he is a bit pushy and Amber simply wants to find herself. He just can't seem to leave her alone, though. Unknown to her, she is like a magnet for Will and he's not going to rest until he gets to know her as more than just the next-door neighbor.

This is only the tip of the iceberg. Has she escaped Tommy? Is she in love with Will? Is the neighbor across the street a pervert? Is Cody a matchmaker? There is a lot going on in this book to keep you wondering.

The book is very well-written, entertaining, and even suspenseful. The only time I didn't care for the story was when Amber allowed Tommy to take away her inheritance. For the most part, I found the secondary characters to be interesting and a great addition for the story. I definitely didn't think of this as a normal romance; there is so much more going on. However, there is sexual interest and you know that one of the goals is reaching the bedroom. Fortunately, it did not overwhelm the storyline, which was a pleasant aspect. I recommend this book to readers who like more than just a typical romance.

For the rating:

Genre and general reading age - Contemporary romance for adults and older teens.
Level of sexuality - There are a few sex scenes that are rather low-key for the most part.
Is there graphic language? Yes
Did I cry? No
Did I laugh? Yes, I actually did.
Is this part of a series? No.
Level of character development - The main characters were solid and several of the other characters matured nicely over the course of the story.
I gladly give this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars.

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sammyd

Great

Reviewed in the United States on 27 December 2017

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This book was interesting. It is not a favorite of mine, but it is good. The plot was great and I liked some of the characters. Some parts in this book surprised me such as what happened with Tommy ( I don't want to spoil it 😉.) Overall, I do recommend this book.

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Beth H Jones

good book

Reviewed in the United States on 9 February 2017

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Good book. Good story line and characters. Will is raising his young sister after their parents die and Amber is dealing with the death of her mother and leaving an abusive relationship. Can they come together and be happy? I would recommend this book. No cliffhanger.

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New Beginnings

Reviewed in the United States on 27 August 2017

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From the first page I was interested in this tale of past mistakes.
I was pulled deeper into the story with each turn of the page.
I wanted to see good things happen, but like every story this wasn't the case.

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LoveDogs

Good read!

Reviewed in the United States on 19 August 2017

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I enjoyed this book as well as the characters who were very likable. The villain was truly a despicable person who no woman would want to cross paths with.

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