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Jamies voice startled me out of my brooding. Being Jamie Baker, Good read! How could I possibly be calm? Ryan studied my face for a minute and then rolled his eyes. Yet when Carter first darkens Jamie's door (by which I mean he shows up at Rocklin High), he is the first one to intervene. I liked Jamie. I think you were right. Where in the world had she found this? the wreck of the titan audio story tardis fandom. Being Jamie Baker is amazing if only because it brings back memories of my childhood, which has mostly dissolved into a faded blur of colour and Lego. I wanted nothing more than to pull her into my arms and make her tell me what was wrong so that I could help her feel better. It was like our first kiss only so much more. Oram does not focus on this too much, probably wisely, choosing instead to reveal only salient portions. You can't help liking Ryan. And I normally always find flaws! You dont get it! I was working up the courage to ask her if shed loved Derek when she broke the silence. She looked like shed stepped straight out of anX-mencomic. but that's a minor quibble. She vacillates between, "I can't be with him; I might kill him!" (Despite being a lawyer my uncle had never made a will. I'm Jamie, a professional, experienced, international freelance photographer. Something went wrong. Every month or so, youll receive a digest email of my latest reviews and a brief bookish thought or two. I would know if pizza like this existed anywhere even close to the Sacramento metro area. Had she given herself to him? Please try your request again later. An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. 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??? If sixth grade counts., Suddenly I was transported back to the sixth grade and Beckys twelfth birthday. The two of them definitely have sparks and I cant help but love a guy pursuing a girl who doesnt want to be chased, ahh, its good fun. I, Oops, I whispered as I met Ryans worried gaze. For a moment I felt completely sick to my stomach. 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. Alone? Jamie's voice, and Oram's characterization, rescues itmostly. First she finds out that her boyfriend is cheating on her with the president of the Herbert Hoover High School Chastity Club. And every time she overhears Ryan laughing about her to his Popular friends, it never occurs to her to think that he's just pretending. It was enough to perk my mood back up. Suddenly desperate to make Jamie understand exactly how much I wanted her, I leapt out of my seat and pulled her into my arms. English [en], epub, <1MB, Kelly Oram - Jamie Baker 01 - Being Jamie Baker.epub. And a special thanks to Bluefields Productions for the SUPERcute trailer! Disclaimer: I won this in a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. I felt like Id just taken a baseball bat to the gut. Jamie abandoned her workout. to "I want him. I was grateful that she was at least trying to learn to control her power. I waited until I was sure she wasnt going to bail and then let her go. Because you usually get cranky when I try to kiss you, and if you dont stop looking so downright sexy, Im going to have to do just that. And then some. If you havent read Being Jamie Baker, I suggest you stop reading now, and read the book first as this post will spoil a great moment from the book. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Shipping information displayed on checkout page. Select files or add your book in reader. Its really better this way, Ryan, Paige said with a sympathy that made me nauseous. I loved that Jamie wasn't always that.uh.stable in her reactions. Not that I'd ever tell him that. The Nerd & the Quarterback (Jackson High #1), Mia and Jake have known each other their whole lives. The romantic lead is more complex than just a handsome high school jock. Kara.Reviews, August 29, 2010, accessed April 18, 2023. https://kara.reviews/being-jamie-baker/, Babcock, Kara. order of Cheyenne is tempted by the sweet taste of r, The Country Bride (Billionaire Marriage Brokers, #4), Paige Baker is bound and determined to start her own horse training business. Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2016. I'm one of those people who disects books. Why dont you call it quits and come in the hot tub with me., Oh yeah, thats abrilliantidea. Something about her energy literally draws you closer, like a magnetic pull. [Review of the book Being Jamie Baker, by Kelly Oram]. Have you ever read a book that just left you smiling at the end? 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. Her cheeks instantly went bright red. 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. So you read it again.Thanks Kelly! When we touched something inside her cracked. . Will Jamie learn to contain her unstable powers before being discovered by the media or turned into a government lab rat? It was a good gasp. What better way to start off a novel than with a kiss? : The simple touch made me shiver. Lame. BEING JAMIE BAKER * * * * * CHAPTER 1 Most superhero stories start with a meteor shower or a nasty insect bite, but mine actually starts with a kiss. Being Jamie Baker falls in the realm of science fiction (which I make no secret of loving), YA and a little romance. Cheyenne is determined to seek the light of truth in a web of darkness, but at what cost? I'm less convinced of the veracity of the parents' voices (does anyone really say, "I'm putting my foot down" these days?) Calm? I screeched. Enjoy! Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016. I liked her superpowers, but her woe is me attitude got old. Learn more. 5,955 Ratings An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. I focus mostly on visual entertainment for that matter, since there's at least one movie or show each year containing that ordinary man that gains supernatural strength, speed and so on and so forth. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Very entertaining debut, superhero, dramedy novel, Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2013. Right then I wasn't a freak. Not that Im as ripped as Ryan Reynolds exactly, but Im not dumb. So for Being Jamie Baker I read the summary, and when that sounded really interesting I went on to read the excerpt to see if the storytelling and grammar, punctuation etc matched up. Publisher: Bluefields. I had to get myself under control or I was going to get really cranky. 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. Kelly Oram. ";s"+screen.width+"*"+screen.height+"*"+(screen.colorDepth? I couldnt let the Ice Queen get to me. Publication date: 14 June 2010. fiction romance young adult adventurous lighthearted fast-paced. Will Jamie learn to contain her unstable powers before being discovered by the media or turned into a government lab rat? My mind drifted off into a hundred different possibilitiesplaces I could go with Jamie if I had powers too. Or New York.. I couldnt stop thinking about the impossibility of Jamie as I ate slice after slice of her Illinois pizza. Read reviews from world's largest community for readers. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Being Jamie Baker is available for FREE on Amazon, iBooks, Nook, and Kobo. We can understand on a visceral level, if not a literal one, how tempted Jamie is to use her powers to remove this person. Something was very wrong. FREE Shipping Shed been out in the middle of a cornfield with the guy? Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Some of its information or my opinions might be out of date. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earn, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save Being Jamie Baker - Kelly Oram For Later, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Justyou.. "": Jamie Baker was a 40-year-old who lived in Indiana at the time of the incident. Sorry about that.. It washed over me like a tidal wave of energy that brought me to life in a way Id never felt before. Loved ones described Jamie as a kindhearted and loving person who was always ready to help anyone in need. I didn't have powers. "The little black ones with the lace," Mom admitted guiltily. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. Granted it probably wasnt as heavy as my truck, but no way could a regular human do what I was doing at the moment. Try again. (LogOut/ Kara.Reviews, 29 Aug 2010, kara.reviews/being-jamie-baker/. I wish for a Ryany and Jamie style bestie.. Off to buy and read book two of Jamie Baker. Her clothes are always stylish. A whiz with computers, she agreed to help her college RA, David, uncover some top-secret information. Jamie Baker is an Executive Director at Being Alive based in West Hollywood, California. Kelly Oram is now on my radar and I cant wait to read what she has in store for us next! Jamie noticed my hair standing on end and started to pull away, but I wassonot going to let a little static end this kiss. Being Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker #1) Bonus Alternate POV scene, This is a scene from the first book retold from Ryans perspective. It causes an almost uncontrollable craving. Jamie didnt play games the way girls like Paige did. Publisher Could it be that she was mentally on that beach in Cabo with me? My guilty pleasure has always been young adult and I found this was no exception. Becky is so pretty, and aside from how she feels about me, she seems really nice. Whatever. My F250. For making you fall in love with me, Because I kissed you? : Nearly 6,000 lbs of machine and she just lifted it above her head over and over again. I dont mean to pry, I said gently. Jamies skin has this unique quality of feeling alive. Jamie Baker was a normal teen girl before an accident that should have killed her left her instead with superpowers. Being Jamie Baker is available for FREE on Amazon, iBooks, Nook, and Kobo. Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020. Jamie and I stared at one another for a moment, equally stunned, but then I felt my lips spreading in idiotic proportions on my face. I didnt get it. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the title of . Ryan is a simply irresistible romantic interest, and Jamie is a compelling female lead. I was simultaneously horrified that she thought Id be better off with Becky than her, and thrilled that she liked me enough to be upset because she thought she didnt deserve me. I expected the ice queen and got a funny, go-with-the-flow girl that didnt care what anyone thought about her. I wanted to turn Jamie primal. And how about a chance to WIN a SIGNED COPY of Being Jamie. Will Jamie learn to contain her unstable powers before being discovered by the media or turned into a government lab rat? I looked up where she was pointing just in time to see death coming at me at full speed. About the best thing that comes from the climax is Jamie's own confrontation with her moral event horizon (guess the outcome of that one). What I had was a friend comforting me when I needed it most. No! Being Jamie Baker by Kelly Oram Bluefields, 353 pages. Seriously, Jamie Baker = Best. More Than Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker Trilogy Book 2), Remember Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker trilogy Book 3). Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Jamie is always put together. on orders over $25.00 Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022. Her skin warms to the touch and feels tingly. Shipping information displayed on checkout page. Jamie and her parents moved away from the town where this accident happened to escape the stalking of a paparazzo. Did you sleep through geography too?, I was too stunned to care where the state of Illinois fell on a map. \r\rUnfortunately, Ryan is not the only person on to her secret. Used only items are excluded in this order but can be purchased from the items detail page. I didnt want to. The book was a great mix of candy coated emotions, touching, funny, a bit edgy, and all together entertaining. I wish for a Ryany and Jamie style bestie.. Secondly, Jamie's not that much better in this area. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the title of Rocklin High's resident ice queen. I started reading this book in summer of 2014..as you can seethat was a long time agoit started funand then just went downhill..if you read my reviews..you'll notice that I'm pretty nice with ratings..but this book screamed 2 for me. Again, obvious allegory for adolescent self-discovery happening here. (LogOut/ Jamie Baker has the making of a great heroine, but time will tell if she's gonna make the grade as a Super Hero. She didnt understand what all the writers and agents meant by a novel having a voice. Each of these plots works well with the other two separately, but all three never really come together as one. Rise of a Superhero.Fantastic, Fun Read, Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017. I wouldnt discourage her. Lifes generally not so badmost people just choose to see the negative., Its just not worth it to be so stressed and angry about everything., Aside from the fact that the F-250 youre pumping is making me feel extremely inadequate, Ryan said, Im afraid that if you dont stop doing that, youre going to end up throwing it at me. Why would I throw a truck at you? Because you usually get really cranky when I try to kiss you, and if you dont stop looking so downright sexy, Im going to have to do just that. I, Because you kissed me that day. The breathtaking conclusion of The Smoke & Mirrors Duology. As for YA books, "The Hunger Games" is my favorite (I don't have a 'team', but I wish Peetah would get the girl in the end). It is wonderful to encounter a YA heroine who has zero wimp issues--on the contrary, Jamie's main struggle is to manage her easily-aroused anger so that she doesn't accidentally blow up any of the jerks and villains invading her life. She looked so freaking hot I nearly had an aneurysm and she hadnt even started her workout yet. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. That was the one thing I had over everyone else. A girl willing to stir up gossip just so that I could win a date with someone else. It is wonderful to encounter a YA heroine who has zero wimp issues--on the contrary, Jamie's main struggle is to manage her easily-aroused anger so that she doesn't accidentally blow up any of the jerks and villains invading her life. Im a sucker for superheroes, and that's what drew me in (that, and it was free.) The muscles in her stomach tightened. When I screamed her body jolted and then lightning came shooting out from her hands. escape(document.referrer)+((typeof(screen)=="undefined")? Nice try, Jamie Baker, but I dont think so. Kara.Reviews. In fact, saying that the back cover blurb intrigued me would probably be a huge understatement. Wed love your help. Being Jamie Baker falls in the realm of science fiction (which I make no secret of loving), YA and a little romance. She looked dangerous and powerful and so freaking hot, but she also looked seriously freaked out. "border='0' width='31' height='31'><\/a>") I really love that guy. That couldnt happen. Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2011. An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. But as I blacked out, there was only one thing I thought about. This kiss had been a long time coming and I was going to make sure shed remember it for the rest of her life. I unlocked my hands and started trailing my fingers lightly up and down her arms. 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. But during a supercharged encounter with star quarterback Ryan Miller she literally kisses anonymity goodbye. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the title of Rocklin High's resident ice queen. My date with Jamie was amazing, but it was so G rated that Id been a flustered mess all week. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. 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). Soworth it! Jamies quiet Oh brought me back to the present, and, a little too late, I put all the pieces together. Shh, I said, cutting her off before she found an excuse to put some distance between us. my dad yelled, every bit as horrified. I was eagerly anticipating BEING JAMIE BAKER when I saw it pop up on Around the World ARC Tours. Yeah, thats pretty much every Kelly Oram book for me. Once the whole story is out, you realize Jamie really is messed up and not just overdramatic (I had to admit I had some doubts until that point). 360 pages first pub 2010 ISBN/UID: 9780615377544. Because something equally bizarre happened to Jamielynn Baker, back when she lived in Illinois. Contact. She becomes someone I could see myself falling for, and the scariest part about that is that thatdoesntscare me. In general, Being Jamie Baker's pacing is so abysmally slow that when this payoff finally arrives, it is more a relief than a gratification. That said, while I love this as a romance and would give it five stars for that alone, in superhero genre its really low key. After all, she doesn't have many friends and Dav, As Darby Dixon sits in a tiny Texas church bathroom on her wedding day holding a positive pregnancy test, she realizes that of all the bad decisions she's made in her life, marrying her abusive fianc, Her whole life, it had just been the two of them. After another minute Jamie relaxed again. well, she has superpowers. In general, Being Jamie Baker 's pacing is so abysmally slow that when this payoff finally arrives, it is more a relief than a gratification. 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. I wrote this before I came out as transgender. And Ill bet this Derek guy was paying really close attention to all those stars. Solid 4 stars! I have to tease her about the superpower thing as much as possible because to her being different the way she is feels like the end of the world. Ive already lost one boyfriend. A lot of stuff in here was pretty stupid and cheesy and over the top, but still - FUN. Its lunch time anyway, I said, and Ive officially worked up an appetite.. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Aw come on Baker, Im digging that post-workout look.. That was freaking awesome!. Until this book, the only stories by Kelly Oram I had read were all contemporary romance, both YA and some cleanish new adult. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2013. Have you ever read a book that just left you smiling at the end? An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. If they did, Jamie would kill me. Jamie pulled herself out of my grasp and took off around the porch to the front of the house. Read More . No ones ever surprised me like that. pdf gratis deepak chopra. Im not letting you risk your life just, Aghhh! Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. I shouted Jamies name again, scared that she was hurt, but not only was she just fine, she was screaming likeIwas the one in danger. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. My voice trailed off. She may have had a point there, but there was no need to be so hostile. I love Jamie and Ryan.. Their banter and pukingly cuteness is just sweet.. Whatever. With a little too much amusement if you ask me. I hoped it was because she was just as frustrated as me. Life's generally not so bad- most people just choose to see the negative., According to Mr. E., all of this was my fault, Ryan explained. Had Jamie actuallylovedDerek? Do you hear that?, A really quiet humming noise. Jamie jumped on that idea, happy to avoid telling me what was up. No, its okay.. She rolled her eyes at my flirting. Jamie received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from University Of Kansas. But when I start reading a book thats labeled superheroes, what I want is superheroes, not teen stereotypes, angst, and annoying, unrealistic high-school romance. My thoughts came to an abrupt stop. Let me begin with this, I LOVED THIS BOOK!! That frown was seriously the best thing that had happened all day. I demanded, trying to make myself calm down. My senses were still in overdrive and the pain of the impact when I hit the ground was so intense I couldnt breathe. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I sucks. I was about to laugh at her but then I noticed tears in her eyes. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. I cant believe you just went all the way to Illinois., It is kind of surreal sometimes when I think about what I can do.. (LogOut/ Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Despite my reservations about the story, Oram really impressed me with her portrayal of Jamie's voice. 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. document.write(" '' ) I really love that guy something about her, talks way too much amusement you... Or so, youll receive a digest email of my nice silk 's. Re-View is way way waaaay over due cheesy and over again care the... 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