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TouchStone for play (Story of Us Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Sydney Jamesson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR - AMAZON #1 LITERARY ROMANCE, SUSPENSE

Separated by Time. United by Fate. Saved by Love...

Charismatic and sexy Ayden Stone is a multi-talented media mogul by day and playboy by night, seducing and discarding women, seeking only sexual pleasure without commitment. He is looking for the love of his life, but is settling for stand-ins—then Fate intervenes.

A chance meeting with shy school teacher Elizabeth Parker triggers a passionate reaction in him that he cannot explain. Unable to help himself, he is drawn to her by a kind of gravitational force. Up close, he recognises her charm and beauty and is consumed by the idea that they have met before.

Unschooled in the art of seduction, Elizabeth begins her journey of sexual awakening, allowing Ayden to steer her towards deep and dangerous waters, unaware of their fateful connection.

With great passion comes heartbreak, threatening their relationship and testing its limits. A dangerous figure from Elizabeth’s past returns, desperate to take back what is 'his'.

Elizabeth Parker is about to be found, but will she be bound by her destiny or by her demon…

The Story of Us is an epic story of love, loss and redemption. A modern day fairy-tale full of passion, unspeakable secrets and suspense.

Note: These books have been written by an English author and, as such, some spellings and some grammatical structures may seem unusual or incorrect to American readers.

148,000 words of seduction and suspense.
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" I was captivated from the very beginning. 5 Crazy Ass Stars!!" - Crazy Daisy Book Whore

"Beautiful twist for a modern day fairytale! One beautifully put together love story that will have you trying to turn the pages long after it is finished." - Renee Entress's Book Blog

"It is writing at its best, it sings to you like a song." - Books and Beyond Fifty Shades

"5 Hot and Sexy Stars!!! I FLOVED this book from beginning to end. Ayden totally ranks in my top book boyfriend list." ~ Book Babes and Boyfriends

"A Love Story Like No Other! Sydney Jamesson has hooked this reader and I can't wait for more!" - An Open Book Blog

"I give this novel FIVE stars and HIGHLY recommend to anyone who loves a beautiful fairy tale but with a whole lot of heat!" - Kez's Korner

"What a ride!Just wow! The story of Ayden and Elizabeth is a beautiful emotional roller coaster." - Amazon Reviewer

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Sydney Jamesson is an English teacher by day and bestselling author of romance by night. She is nocturnal by nature and loves nothing more than staying up late, listening to music and being inspired to write. She has always scribbled things down; in her home is one enormous waste paper basket full of discarded phrases, opening lines and pieces of dialogue that have hit her like lightning in the middle of the night or whilst parked up at a set of traffic lights. Her bestselling trilogy, The Story of Us is available worldwide, and she's thrilled to continue Ayden Stone and Beth Parker's epic love story in The Story of Us Series: Into the Blue.#1 Amazon Romance, Suspense
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CW6FNXO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ S J Publishing; 2nd edition (January 4, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 4, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2134 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 413 pages
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Sydney Jamesson is a USA Today bestselling author by night and an English teacher by day. She is nocturnal by nature and loves nothing more than staying up late, listening to music and being inspired to write. She has always written creatively; in her home is one enormous wastepaper basket full of discarded phrases, opening lines and pieces of dialogue that have hit her like lightning in the middle of the night. Her USA Today bestselling trilogy, THE STORY OF US sold worldwide, and she has been thrilled to continue Ayden Stone's and Beth Parker's epic love story in The Story of Us Series: Into the Blue, featuring Blue Genes, Blue Hearts and Blue Moon.

More recently, Sydney has focused on psychological suspense. THE DARKEST CORNERS was her first venture into the new genre: a complex love story filled with lots of angst, emotional scenes and edge of your seat suspense as a single father and a troubled young woman confront their deepest, darkest fears together. The twists come thick and fast and the ending is unforgettable!

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Interested in the foreign rights for Sydney's books? You can contact her via sjpublishing@virginmedia.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars It wasn't until I was more than halfway through the story that I realized somewhere during my read that Ayden and Elizabeth's lo
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015
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TouchStone for Play

I am racking my brain on how to begin my review for this book. I have to be totally honest because I was taken to a whole new level of reading with this trilogy. With TouchStone for play I did not find myself drawn to the main characters at first. I found that the strong sexual chemistry between Elizabeth Parker and Adyen Stone was overpowering and I was not able to connect to them. The character I did fear was Elizabeth's starker Dan Rizler, his obsession took a hold of me that I did not want to turn the page and find out what his plans were for his precious Elizabeth. Jamesson's writing of just the way Rizler held a photo and his thoughts creeped me out. It wasn't until I was more than halfway through the story that I realized somewhere during my read that Ayden and Elizabeth's love captured me and I had to continue reading their journey.

TouchStone for Giving

I was a emotional mess with the second story of Elizabeth and Ayden, their sexual chemistry is still strong as ever and there love for each other is like the air that they breathe. Dan Rizler's obsession is increasing but now he has a silent partner Elise Richards, Ayden's childhood friend that wants to destroy Elizabeth and Ayden's relationship. The beginning of this story had me hyperventilating, crying and wanting to scream hoping someone could save Beth. The middle of the story had me crying like a fool when I thought something has finally come between them and the end had the same affect as the beginning but this time it was traumatic, I could feel the fear that Elizabeth is feeling when she comes face to face with her stalker and I could feel the anger and love that Ayden has when he watches his Beth at the hands of her monster. I have to stop here.... I might start crying.

TouchStone for Ever

This is where Sydney Jamesson's writing threw me for a loop, I was destroyed in the beginning. Let me say that I started the third story around 4 p.m. and could not finish the book til 6 a.m. I was determined to fall asleep knowing the end of Ayden and Elizabeth's story.

As I said, I was destroyed in the beginning of the book. Almost to the point that I was going to give up and not finish reading the third part. I felt like I was being tested and taken to another dimension with Elizabeth's story. I thought I was having a Micheal or City of Angels moment and I could only watch those movies... One Time. I felt like a part of me was dying inside for Elizabeth. Even though the relationship of Ayden and Beth was written with Angelic moments, beautiful scenery and heartwrenching emotions. My heart could not stop searching and hoping for the love that is destined to be.

Elise Richards is a big part of this story that is held onto by Detective Mack Bowker, who will not give up until he finds out what part Dan, Elise, Elizabeth and Ayden have in each others lives. So this story has two parts one told by Elizabeth and the other told by Detective Mack Bowker.

All I have to say is that Story of Us series let me emotionally raw and to find out there is a continuation of Ayden and Elizabeth's story with Blue Genes (The Story of Us series: Into the Blue). I am taking a little break to realign my emotions before I read Blue Genes.

* I found this series to be in the high side of a erotic romance novel*
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C. Potts
4.0 out of 5 stars Lengthy Mystery and Sexual Romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2017
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There are four books in this series, not three. I didn't find that out until I finished reading the third. The first three books are full of suspense. This is a lengthy story of love, loss, and redemption. There is lots of passion, turbulence, and secrets. Their love is amazing and all encompassing. The 3rd book is weird, and I was tired of reading the story by the end of it. I have not purchased the fourth book, need a break. I'm not sure whether or not I will purchase the 4th.
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Paula Radell
5.0 out of 5 stars Love and Fear in London
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013
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We all know that most contemporary romance stories have common elements, and it's often tempting to compare one with another. However, what makes a novel (or a series) truly stand out is how each author builds the story and its characters. The portrayal of motivation and emotion within the characters, as well as the chemistry the author develops between them, should capture the reader within the first few pages. TouchStone for Play, by indie author Sydney Jamesson, captured me in the first few paragraphs and held me until its cliffhanger ending. What a ride.

TouchStone for Play takes place in London, where Elizabeth Parker, a schoolteacher, encounters Ayden Stone, a media mogul, when he is invited to the school as a speaker. Their attraction is immediate, and the relationship takes off like lightening. However, each character is hiding something from the other. For Elizabeth, it's a college trauma that sent her into hiding. For Ayden, it's his driving need to control everything and everyone, with a history of ruthless disregard for other human beings. Ayden takes pride in playing games, in business and in pleasure, viewing his associates as commodities or pawns. Of course, he has had a difficult past that makes him who he is; but the author doesn't focus on that. Instead she brings these two disparate individuals together, then carefully reveals the effects that their secrets have on who they are and how they handle their feelings for each other.

Love and fear are never far apart in TSFP. The love between Ayden and Elizabeth is sudden, deep, passionate and literally life changing for them both. The fear - and the incredible suspense - comes from two sources. One is the villain, Dan, a stalker from the past who methodically formulates a terrifying plan to make Elizabeth his own. Ayden is also more than capable of eliciting fear, because although he is deeply in love with Elizabeth, there is inherent danger that manifests itself in abrupt mood swings, flashes of temper, and a relentless struggle for absolute control.

The love scenes in TSFP are very descriptive and realistic, but are also very tender and powerful. The use of mild BDSM as their love relationship intensifies is incredibly erotic, yet unique because of the qualities of each well-developed character. Their exchange of the dominant & submissive roles reveals not only the strength within Ayden and Elizabeth; but also their willingness to allow themselves to be vulnerable, and to trust each other completely in their most intimate moments. This exchange of power, as beautifully described by Ms. Jamesson, is utterly breath taking.

I found Touchstone for Play to be unique and absolutely riveting. The author's use of two points of view to distinguish the merging story lines is brilliant. The suspense introduced in the story by Dan, the villain, terrified me to the point that occasionally I had to put the book down and walk away. As much as I wanted to keep reading, the sheer terror of that evolving scenario, took me right to the edge of my wits. But each time, I was so captured by the love story that I couldn't stay away. That's powerful writing.

I recommend TSFP without reservation. It reveals the raw talent of an independent, self-published author with incredible potential. I can't wait for the sequels. I'm not sure that three books will be enough Ayden Stone for me.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, nothing great
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2013
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1) Yet another female lead character that I am not fond of. Can we stop playing the innocent and victimized naive girl card? Please? That Beth then tries to play like she's dominant is just laughable.
2) Ayden is good, but I hope the next book gives us more background on him. It's hard to believe he thinks he's not a great guy just because he says he's some 'business baddie' or whatever. Also, the fact that he's a hot guy in the business world who then says he's a Dom.... Didn't somebody write that already? Yeah, exactly. This is 50 Shades light.
3) Author needs to hire a real editor and not DIY. It's really obvious.
4) all in all, it's a decent read if you are looking for what it's offering. If you want something different or new, you might want to look elsewhere.
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Nicola_1202
5.0 out of 5 stars The start of a series with real potential
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2013
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I thought I'd give this a go after Sydney Jamesson followed me on Twitter. I try not to have pre-conceived ideas, but I can't help it and was expecting a book that was in a similar vain to many others out there; rich sexy man, quiet inexperienced lady, man is a dominant, lady bows to his every whim. Wrong! Well sort of! Ultimately, it's a love story of how two people can change each other's lives. Yes there are dominant and submissive elements, but we aren't talking paddles and whips here and there are some very surprising character traits...

I would peg Ayden Stone as a cross between Gabriel Emerson and Gideon Cross (and that's no hardship). He's rich, powerful and sexy, has a reputation to go with it and knows what he wants and goes for it. But there is much more to him and once you start to peel back his layers you discover a complex man who you want to love, cuddle and do many other things with. Elizabeth comes across as the quiet studious teacher, happy to blend into her surroundings but she just needs the right person to help her blossom. I liked her very much, she's realistic, strong-willed and full of surprises.

Throughout the book you get to know them and understand them in great detail, although I don't doubt there is much more. The way they use music throughout as a way of expressing their feelings makes you think and brings a lovely element. It's passionate, intimate, sensual, touching and erotic but alongside their journey runs a deeper storyline with potentially dreadful consequences. Dan Rizler made my skin crawl. It's a well-written captivating first offering and I can't wait to see where Sydney takes their story next. Definitely one to read.
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Belle Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is amazing. With its fairytale feel and its classical structure
Reviewed in Australia on December 12, 2015
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OMG...Where to start?
I truly don't know what to say.
This book is amazing. With its fairytale feel and its classical structure. The words...oh my, the words. The way this author writes is insane. She has you feeling like you are in the room with these characters completely apart of their world, (A fly on the wall). She captures you immediately and makes you fall in love with these characters, it is so refreshing. Elizabeth or Beth and Ayden How I love you two.
I also love the story within the story this book offers. Twists and turns keep coming and keep you on the edge of your seat. So suspenseful... So perfect.
The end left my mouth wide open...You just can't end a book like that. But this author did and lucky for me the next book is already out so I dove into that immediately.
I give this book - a fireworks display - massive 5. Thanks for such an amazing book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sydney.Jamesson...'for play'...wonderful!'
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2014
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TouchStone 'for play' book #1 (The Story of Us) by Sydney Jamesson, is an eloquent and sensitively written book, which exudes quality. It follows the attraction and subsequent relationship of a couple from very different backgrounds, both of whom, harbour personal insecurities from their past. `for play', is a romantic love story, between Ayden and Elizabeth. The powerful, confident,media magnet, Ayden, becomes distracted by affairs the heart; from his organised world, by the unassuming Elizabeth. Elizabeth is a relatively reserved English teacher, who has led a sheltered existence in recent years.
Sensitively written, Ms.Jamesson has utilised her command of language and creative writing, without being overly dramatic, to capture the essence of the imperfections, thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the book. Ayden and Elizabeth personalities develop during the book capturing their strengths, weaknesses, imperfections and insecurities perfectly for the reader.
The dialogue between the couple is realistic,humane and funny at times. I loved Ayden's ability to self depreciate in his personal life, for all his power in his pubic one.
The humorous thoughts, and insightful observations of Beth, made me laugh out loud several times. In my humble opinion, the pitch of language and dialogue between the characters has been pitched perfectly, and I am looking forward to reading `for giving' book two of the trilogy. Hats off to you Ms.Jamesson.  TouchStone for play 2: 1 (The Story of Us Trilogy)
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Minime
4.0 out of 5 stars Wem's gefällt...
Reviewed in Germany on August 24, 2013
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Okay..schon einmal vorneweg...Die Geschichte ist ziemlich vorhersehbar. Reicher Held, natürlich höllisch gutaussehend, verfällt Heldin, die in der Vergangenheit bereits einiges einstecken musste. Aber wenn man diese "Art" von Büchern mag, dann wird man hier nicht enttäuscht. Meines Erachtens passiert alles ein wenig zu schnell, aber dieser Ayden Stone.....mhhh.....einfach zum anbeißen.... *schmacht*..;)
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Margaret Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesomely unusual and thought provoking series.
Reviewed in Australia on May 23, 2016
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This was the most fascinating story. It evoked so many emotions. I laughed, cried, groaned and chewed my lips to bits. The concept was devastating and the story written so well. Rivetting reading indeed. Unusual to the max. Highly recommended series.
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