(Despite being a lawyer my uncle had never made a will. At the time I thought it was brilliant because I could still use the pretense of practice, but wed both be wearing less and our adrenaline would be up. But you have to promise not to freak out. This conversation was sure to upset her, but it was too late now. No kiss, no matter how good it is, is worth killing you for. But during a supercharged encounter with star . Id been drooling over her for the last half an hour and shed been so focused it was like I wasnt even there. There was no way Id be able to do it again. to "I want him. FYI? I loved that Jamie wasn't always that.uh.stable in her reactions. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon, "Most superhero stories start with a meteor shower or a nasty insect bite, but mine actually starts with a kiss." This makes her confrontation with the villain much more fulfilling than it otherwise would be. She didnt care what anyone thought about her. screen.colorDepth:screen.pixelDepth))+";u"+escape(document.URL)+ I abandoned my weight bench for the patio swing and closed my eyes as I chugged a bottle of water. With all she's dealt with, it was just such a realistic way of dealing with things. : Call me when you cant hear me anymore. Even less successful, however, is the superhero story in this superhero story. You kissed me, you smiled, and then you wished me good luck. Jamie jumped on that idea, happy to avoid telling me what was up. Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Besides, if one little kiss makes her a slut, I'd hate to know what that makes you., I kissed Ryan, and it charged him up like a freaking Duracell., It's just not worth it to be so stressed and angry about everything. He's harsh to Jamie, and his attitude toward women in general is, at best, macho-ly misogynistic. Rather than enjoying a fine ebook bearing in mind a cup of coffee in the I know that these fluctuations of affection are the hallmark of a hormonal teenage girl, but in fiction they need to be married to useful developments in plot. In book one of the Jamie Baker series, popular teen romance author Kelly Oram creates an electrifying superhero origin story with a lovable twist. Click to read more about Being Jamie Baker by Kelly Oram. Rise of a Superhero.Fantastic, Fun Read, Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017. I'm less convinced of the veracity of the parents' voices (does anyone really say, "I'm putting my foot down" these days?) A lot. Jamie Baker was a 40-year-old who lived in Indiana at the time of the incident. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the ti Want to Read Rate it: In fact, you probably should have been insulted, but you werent. In real life, of course, things like that don't happen. 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.. Could it be that she was mentally on that beach in Cabo with me? A LOT! Sothatwas her game plan this time? I mean, that's the expected payoff when the hero reveals his or her secret identity to a loved one. With Jamie, Ryan, Mike, Paige, et al., Oram duplicates the diction of adolescents, with "like" inserted in all the right places. Aw come on Baker, Im digging that post-workout look.. Except, they do. I'm willing to keep following this character and check out others written by Kelly Oram. *spoiler alert*, Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2015. Youve not only done a replica of Being Jamie Baker, youve added more! Kelly Oram wrote her first novel at age fifteen--a fan fiction about her favorite music group, The Backstreet Boys, for which her family and friends still tease her. How exactly is the best way to bring up the subject of her dead boyfriend? U som mala polku recenzie na GR napsan ,lene pri mojom ast som to vymazala, take znova :D. Get help and learn more about the design. Yep, just like in the comic books, but not. Have you ever read a book that just left you smiling at the end? Enjoy! 0 views, 45 likes, 1 loves, 2 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Kelly Oram: You guys want a TEASER from REMEMBER JAMIE BAKER??? I enjoy all forms of "Pride & Prejudice", Sandra Bullock rom/coms, and I really enjoyed reading "Twilight" until the end, when it tried to become an action flick (I didn't even read the last fifty pages). Still, I was not prepared for the sheer sexiness that is Jamie Baker working out. This was SO FUN. Language: English. I was pretty sure the shock was going to kill me. Error rating book. ", "Linda!" : Best sunsets on the planet.. Being part of a fresh idea or something new everyday makes my work and lifestyle very special. He wasnt sprayed with the chemicals, just electrocuted., I guess it made sense why he didnt get powers then, but I was still confused. Now. I think what compelled me most were the electricity motifs on the cover and in the blurb--a superhero with electricity-based powers would be really interesting to read about. The author has a rare talent to make you feel as if youre not reading, but listening in on someones private thoughts. I really liked this book, Like everything about. You. But its not really. ", "What?" The blood had drained from his face at the word "panties. You shouldnt want me, Ryan.. (LogOut/ Jamie's voice, and Oram's characterization, rescues itmostly. Powered by TinyLetter. Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022. This is a scene from the first book retold from Ryan's perspective. : She's obsessed with reading, talks way too much, and loves to eat frosting by the spoonful. But when Id picked her up this morning and found her makeup-less with her hair thrown up in a simple ponytail, wearing nothing but a sport-tank and tiny workout shorts, gorgeous wasnt the right word to describe her. But during a supercharged encounter with star quarterback Ryan Miller she literally kisses anonymity goodbye. I dont mean to pry, I said gently. Secondly, Jamie's not that much better in this area. More Than Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker Trilogy Book 2), Remember Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker trilogy Book 3). More importantly, can she throw Ryan Miller off her trail before falling in love with him? Firstly, Ryan's self-assuredness did not endear me to him. Jamie is beyond hot even on her bad days, and I knew shed look good working up a sweat. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the title of Rocklin High's resident ice queen. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Seriously? Welcome back. Her light of hope has been extinguished, cruelly ripped away as Marcus yearns to unlock the darkness in her heart. Gross. Mood officially dead. I began to shake and felt Jamie panic in response. She was serious! Kara.Reviews, August 29, 2010, accessed April 18, 2023. https://kara.reviews/being-jamie-baker/, Babcock, Kara. I hated bringing up such a painful memory. The last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt her, but it just didnt make any sense, and if we really wanted to get to the truth behind her powers, then I needed to know. I sat up, disappointed, but then Jamie came to sit next to me on the swing. It's sort of a superhero origin story and it was so much fun to read. Change), You are commenting using your Google account. 5,955 Ratings An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. Learn more about the program. That was freaking awesome!. I bought (and read, more than once) this book back in 2016 so this re-view is way way waaaay over due.. Being Jamie Baker falls in the realm of science fiction (which I make no secret of loving), YA and a little romance. I was waiting for this moment forever. She looked dangerous and powerful and so freaking hot, but she also looked seriously freaked out. Youre ready, I said, bringing my face down to her neck. Now the annoyingly irresistible Ryan will stop at nothing to melt the heart of the ice queen and find out what makes her so special. Deception from every anglewho's telling the truth? Whatever. I expected the ice queen and got a funny, go-with-the-flow girl that didnt care what anyone thought about her. A really fun reading, light and enterteining, full of action and adrenaline. order of Even though I bought the book for the super hero elements, it's the normal relationships and personal aspects of Jamie Baker's life that are the meat of the story, and what makes the book shine. 353 pages Rating: (6.4K votes) Get the book "Besides, if one little kiss makes her a slut, I'd hate to know what that makes you." Kelly Oram, quote from Being Jamie Baker Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It seemed stupid to be jealous of a dead guy, but Jamie was really,reallybroken up over him, and if shed been sneaking off to cornfields with him. A lethal combination of car accident, toxic waste and something like 40,000 volts of electricity turned Jamie into a living, breathing human freak with super speed, super hearing and a killer connection to all of the universe's electrical power. I wish for a Ryany and Jamie style bestie.. I imagine its a lot like a TV dinner feels likecompletely cooked from the inside out. Lots of superhero, high school silly goodness with a cute romance. The villain, once he is revealed, is unimposing to the point of being laughable. Nearly 6,000 lbs of machine and she just lifted it above her head over and over again. It pushed my control over the edge. Other format options may be available on the item's detail page. The book was a great mix of candy coated emotions, touching, funny, a bit edgy, and all together entertaining. Kissing Jamie Baker? , Paperback Tasting salty kisses. ";s"+screen.width+"*"+screen.height+"*"+(screen.colorDepth? Romantic sunsets, a billion stars in the sky, me, Jamie, and not another soul around for miles and miles Hey, she could even still wear the bikini if she wanted. Maybe Jamie wasnt as hung up on her last boyfriend as Id thought, because she looked disappointed by the idea of me being interested in Becky. I am not going to, When I got to school the next morning I had stepped only, Are you going to put on your old cheer uniform?, Becky! I had to laugh. I'm Jamie, a professional, experienced, international freelance photographer. I liked her superpowers, but her woe is me attitude got old. Whatever. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. Thatsucks. b biliot. I let out a breath I hadnt realized Id been holding. Will Jamie learn to contain her unstable powers before being discovered by the media or turned into a government lab rat? Review of Being Jamie Baker, by Kelly Oram. Your email will not be used for anything other than this newsletter, nor will I share it with any third parties. Her hair and makeup are always perfect. Please try again. Not to mention she has the best boyfriend on the planet. Jamie is a survivor and has lived through some terrible trauma. Did you sleep through geography too?, I was too stunned to care where the state of Illinois fell on a map. The romantic lead is more complex than just a handsome high school jock. I love Jamie and Ryan.. Their banter and pukingly cuteness is just sweet.. Okay, yes, I'm a guy and this book is very pink, so let me give you a quick frame of reference: I like romance/relationship stories, and I can get just as excited about a good chick flick as I can about the next James Bond film. Shes gorgeous. She had my attention now. Until this book, the only stories by Kelly Oram I had read were all contemporary romance, both YA and some cleanish new adult. Oh, no you dont, I said. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. His True Queen (The Smoke & Mirrors Duology, #2). Being Jamie Baker Jamie Baker #1. Where was he?, We were coming back from this place we liked to go to sometimes. There were so many different little .themes isn't the right wordtopics that this book touched on besides being an enjoyable action romance. Was Ievergoing to get to kiss that girl again? Kelly Oram wrote her first novel at age fifteena fan fiction about her favorite music group, The Backstreet Boys, for which family and friends still tease her. Being Jamie Baker - excerpt from 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Entry book. 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. He's a nice guy but not perfect. Kara.Reviews, 29 Aug 2010, kara.reviews/being-jamie-baker/. Well, actually we did for a while. Then there is Jamie's back story, including her origin story and the true fate of her late boyfriend, Derek. Its just that, well, if it was the waste from the truck combined with the electricity that gave you your powers, then shouldnt Derek have gotten them too, instead of you know. Also, the plotting is subtle and the climatic turning points at the end hit you with some really unexpected plot twists. Before I could ask her what color her bikini was, she cleared her throat and said, If I could take you anywhere with me, Id take you to the Grand Canyon, not New York. More importantly, can she throw Ryan Miller off her trail before falling in love with him? Something about beating him back to the car, but I was having a hard time paying attention because another thought had now occurred to me. "": I didnt get it. Being Jamie Baker is no exception. I though I'd read the first page and then see what happens. Goodreads members who liked this book also liked: An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. I wrote this before I came out as transgender. My hand moved to the narrow strip of her stomach exposed between her shirt and jeans, and she gasped. She lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and four children. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Not only that, but Jamie is a wonderful character who I related to easily. Being Jamie Baker has some problems with plot and pacing that threaten to consign it to mediocrity. An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. As I mentioned above, it's not a very tense moment, because the outcome is predictable. (LogOut/ But the more I push her the more she closes off from me, so, as impossible as felt, all I could do was be patient and wait for her to let me in. The simple touch made me shiver. Seeing Jamie upset kills me. Being Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker #1) Bonus Alternate POV scene, This is a scene from the first book retold from Ryans perspective. Jamie didnt play games the way girls like Paige did. Please try again. This is a scene from the first book retold from Ryan's perspective. (Carter, the reporter, doesn't count. Oram does not focus on this too much, probably wisely, choosing instead to reveal only salient portions. I could even deal with the excuse that youre just too scared. Wait! she screamed, but it was too late. Being Jamie Baker Official Trailer - YouTube 0:00 / 1:50 Being Jamie Baker Official Trailer bluefieldscreative 33 subscribers Subscribe 229 Share 16K views 12 years ago Official trailer for. What I had was a friend comforting me when I needed it most. There is nothing like the feeling of having Jamie in my arms, and she doesnt let me keep her there nearly often enough. And Ill bet this Derek guy was paying really close attention to all those stars. My voice trailed off. I was just wondering why Derekit was hard to say the guys namedidnt end up like you., My stomach turned to knots as I watched the blood drain from Jamies face. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I wasn't an ice queen. Kelly Oram, Jamie Baker 1, 2013. Of course for the next 24 hours I was sitting under a lamp in a snuggie, giggling to myself, with my kid in the other room glued to FINDING NEMO and my husband practically starving to death. Ever since the day shed kissed me therewasno other girl. I wouldnt discourage her. Sorry about that.. My senses were still in overdrive and the pain of the impact when I hit the ground was so intense I couldnt breathe. I held my breath as I lowered my lips on to hers. No kiss, no matter how good it is, is the superhero story Im digging that look. Much better in this area expected payoff when the hero reveals his her. Where was he?, We were coming back from this place We liked to go to.! 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