Review: Beautiful Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 25, 2014
Changing Tunes was the first book I have ever read by Heather Gunter. I will definitely be reading her first two books to better understand Ashley's past. I didn't care for Ashley in the beginning of this book but she definitely redeemed herself by the end of the book.Ashley is on her way to college to get away from her past and her overbearing father. She wants to start fresh in a place where she doesn't know anyone. She just wants to focus on school and getting good grades to make her dad happy.  On her first day there she meets her roommate Mac who quickly becomes a close friend to Ashley. She is always pushing Ashley to stand up for herself and to not let her father control her. The only control Ashley feels she has in her life is in the bedroom with the many men she sleeps with. On her first day of classes Ashley is partnered with Zeke in chemistry class. They are immediately attracted to each other but Ashley is afraid to let anyone get to close as she feels she is not worthy of love because of things that have happened in her past."Control is a hard thing for me to relinquish, and it's something I've always craved. For some reason with you, I don't feel that need. I think with you, I can let it go."Zeke is a sexy, nerdy, intelligent guy who sees something special in Ashley. He spends as much time with her as possible and feels a need to protect her. They both decide from the beginning that neither one has time for a relationship but they can be friends. As time goes on, staying just friends becomes difficult and they decide to give a relationship a try. Zeke is always going back home on the weekends and never asks Ashley to go with. She starts to question if he has another girl in his life. Zeke is hiding a huge secret from Ashley. Will it tear them apart once he confesses or will they be able to work through it?"You aren't just a piece of ass to me. God, you are so much more. Let me show you what you mean to me. Let me make you feel good. I don't just want this with you, I want so much more. I want all of you, Ash."The chemistry between Zeke and Ashley is beautiful. I loved all the side characters in this book and I hope to see more of them in future books. This book will take you through every emotion possible. I did feel that certain scenes were a little rushed but overall Heather did an amazing job with this one and I can't wait for the next one!!