Fiction-Romance
Whimsical Publications,
LLC/paperback, 284 pages
Sept 2008
$13.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-9787738-5-4
Book One in the Serendipity Series
Whimsical Publications,
LLC/paperback, 284 pages
Sept 2008
$13.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-9787738-5-4
Book One in the Serendipity Series
Five concert tickets won on a radio contest seem to be the perfect solution for Alyx to get away from her abusive ex
boyfriend and turn a new page in her life. Quiet, antisocial Maxim is not the sort to want adventure, but when his
brother volunteers him to go on the trip to the concert with Alyx and her best friend, he suddenly finds his world turned
upside down, especially when it comes to the way Alyx affects him.
Taegen is having trouble dealing with the death of her brother and finds herself wanting to shut out the world, until she
meets a mysterious stranger who shows her that she can, in fact, still feel something inside her wounded heart.
Thrown together in a bizarre and hilarious set of circumstances, these five strangers come to realize the true meaning
of friendship, love and being true to oneself.
boyfriend and turn a new page in her life. Quiet, antisocial Maxim is not the sort to want adventure, but when his
brother volunteers him to go on the trip to the concert with Alyx and her best friend, he suddenly finds his world turned
upside down, especially when it comes to the way Alyx affects him.
Taegen is having trouble dealing with the death of her brother and finds herself wanting to shut out the world, until she
meets a mysterious stranger who shows her that she can, in fact, still feel something inside her wounded heart.
Thrown together in a bizarre and hilarious set of circumstances, these five strangers come to realize the true meaning
of friendship, love and being true to oneself.
| Excerpt for The Road Less Traveled |
| Reviews for The Road Less Traveled |
Comment/review =Have you ever picked up a book and found yourself wishing you were a part of the story before
you? Have you ever read a book and felt the raw emotion drip from every page? If you've never experienced either of
these situations, then the chances are that you've never read a story by author Brieanna Robertson. A visit to her
website will show you that she's a woman who likes to get to the heart of the matter. She believes in being true to
yourself and it is this belief that is a guiding force in her story, The Road Less Traveled.
To find out which path each of these characters takes is one that as a reader you
cannot deny yourself. The Road Less Traveled is a story from the heart, delivered
with eloquence, thought, understanding and passion. Each character is written with
such quality and detail, that you can't help but find yourself immersed in their
journey. This was a very absorbing read and has me reaching for another of this
author's works, even as we speak.
-Blue City Romance
Comment/review = Maxim DeBoer was a quiet and shy man. He did not blend so well with people, or so he thought
until one unbelievable road trip.
Alyxandra Oncidezzerro was trying to hold it together. After the beating she received; she did not think she could ever
forget. That was until the most amazing road trip ever. She found herself again and something worth holding on to.
The biggest road trip ever was about to happen Alyx, Javan, Maxim {who had to be pushed into going} were in for a
lot of surprises along the way. They meet up with some more people. There was Torrey Reed and amazing musician,
Teagen Lane, a person with a huge heart. The five of them meet up with some special people, and have an
adventure on the way.
The Road Less Traveled was Brilliantly Touching and Funny! I could relate having taken so many road trips myself.
The people you meet along the way will always stay with you. I know I will never forget these Characters. Brieanna
Robertson is a shining star that truly stands out. Her flare to write about people in their everyday lives and make you
feel apart of it is truly something remarkable. I enjoyed this book immensely and will be reading it again. I would love to
read a story on Jeff, Alex and Javan.
-Sensual Reads and Reviews
Comment/review = From the first page this morning, to the last page this evening, I have been absorbed in your
words. I could relate to everyone of the characters in some way. I laughed when they laughed and cried when they
hurt. What a gift you have. If this book is any indication of what your future holds...the skies the limit my dear. My hat
is off to you!! Fabulous, from beginning to end!
-Adelle Laudan, Author of Juliana
Comment/review = Well, I'm done and I intend to tell everyone I know who likes to read about your book. However, I
have two things to say about it.
1. Daaaamn! You had me from the start and carried me all the way through. The characterizations, your style, the
settings, the descriptions… Sorry…lol, am I gushing? Out of all the characters, I loved your characterization of Maxim.
2. Now for the complaint.
You know how they have those warnings for movies... PG-ratings, and those warnings on books... Explicit sexual or
Violent content. Well, I think you need to put a warning on your book. You know, like a MW-rating, as in Medical
Warning.
Examples:
AAA - Asthma Attack Alert - for people like myself with asthma who can't catch their breath from laughing so hard
when the humor is beyond funny.
IIW - Incontinent Issue Warning - for people who laugh so hard they can't make it to the bathroom in time.
PLAW - People Living Alone Warning - for people who live alone and laugh so hard they can't breathe and have no
one to resuscitate them.
And you do know that crying can trigger all of the above...right?
Keep making good reading happen...
-Bouzwha, Emily Wade-Reid, Author of Bittersweet Chocolate
Comment/review = This novel invoked nostalgia for me in the nicest way, bringing to mind my early twenties, in a tale
of crazy, confusing, bittersweet, heady pain and joy. The cast of characters are quirky, but believable. Alyx is
vulnerable and uncertain, but she’s not a doormat. Javan plays the part of a smart-mouthed goof, but he’s really
sharp and level-headed. Max seems antisocial and shy, but has a wry sense of humor and sweet nature. Taegan has
plenty of spunk under her subdued exterior, and Torrey, for all that he looks like a suave player, is down-to-earth and
a loyal friend. Their adventures (and misadventures) are entertaining and engaging—a little modern fairytale, and a
lot of fun.
This is the first book of Brieanna Robertson’s Serendipity series, a loose connected set of stories that can stand
alone, but which have some crossover characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this road trip cum journey of self-discovery
tale by Ms. Robertson. It was fresh, heartfelt, sweet without being cloying, and kept me smiling and sighing the whole
way. If you like music, poetry, and “buddy” stories, and are looking for a well-written romance, check this one out.
-Nicole, Manic Readers Reviewer
Comment/review = I have read this book several times and it never ceases to amaze me. The storyline is well-written
and there is so much "true-to-life" humor in this book that will have you laughing. I think what I like most is that I can
really identify with the characters.
Amazon review by: Sky "Rock Chic"
Rating: 4 stars
you? Have you ever read a book and felt the raw emotion drip from every page? If you've never experienced either of
these situations, then the chances are that you've never read a story by author Brieanna Robertson. A visit to her
website will show you that she's a woman who likes to get to the heart of the matter. She believes in being true to
yourself and it is this belief that is a guiding force in her story, The Road Less Traveled.
To find out which path each of these characters takes is one that as a reader you
cannot deny yourself. The Road Less Traveled is a story from the heart, delivered
with eloquence, thought, understanding and passion. Each character is written with
such quality and detail, that you can't help but find yourself immersed in their
journey. This was a very absorbing read and has me reaching for another of this
author's works, even as we speak.
-Blue City Romance
Comment/review = Maxim DeBoer was a quiet and shy man. He did not blend so well with people, or so he thought
until one unbelievable road trip.
Alyxandra Oncidezzerro was trying to hold it together. After the beating she received; she did not think she could ever
forget. That was until the most amazing road trip ever. She found herself again and something worth holding on to.
The biggest road trip ever was about to happen Alyx, Javan, Maxim {who had to be pushed into going} were in for a
lot of surprises along the way. They meet up with some more people. There was Torrey Reed and amazing musician,
Teagen Lane, a person with a huge heart. The five of them meet up with some special people, and have an
adventure on the way.
The Road Less Traveled was Brilliantly Touching and Funny! I could relate having taken so many road trips myself.
The people you meet along the way will always stay with you. I know I will never forget these Characters. Brieanna
Robertson is a shining star that truly stands out. Her flare to write about people in their everyday lives and make you
feel apart of it is truly something remarkable. I enjoyed this book immensely and will be reading it again. I would love to
read a story on Jeff, Alex and Javan.
-Sensual Reads and Reviews
Comment/review = From the first page this morning, to the last page this evening, I have been absorbed in your
words. I could relate to everyone of the characters in some way. I laughed when they laughed and cried when they
hurt. What a gift you have. If this book is any indication of what your future holds...the skies the limit my dear. My hat
is off to you!! Fabulous, from beginning to end!
-Adelle Laudan, Author of Juliana
Comment/review = Well, I'm done and I intend to tell everyone I know who likes to read about your book. However, I
have two things to say about it.
1. Daaaamn! You had me from the start and carried me all the way through. The characterizations, your style, the
settings, the descriptions… Sorry…lol, am I gushing? Out of all the characters, I loved your characterization of Maxim.
2. Now for the complaint.
You know how they have those warnings for movies... PG-ratings, and those warnings on books... Explicit sexual or
Violent content. Well, I think you need to put a warning on your book. You know, like a MW-rating, as in Medical
Warning.
Examples:
AAA - Asthma Attack Alert - for people like myself with asthma who can't catch their breath from laughing so hard
when the humor is beyond funny.
IIW - Incontinent Issue Warning - for people who laugh so hard they can't make it to the bathroom in time.
PLAW - People Living Alone Warning - for people who live alone and laugh so hard they can't breathe and have no
one to resuscitate them.
And you do know that crying can trigger all of the above...right?
Keep making good reading happen...
-Bouzwha, Emily Wade-Reid, Author of Bittersweet Chocolate
Comment/review = This novel invoked nostalgia for me in the nicest way, bringing to mind my early twenties, in a tale
of crazy, confusing, bittersweet, heady pain and joy. The cast of characters are quirky, but believable. Alyx is
vulnerable and uncertain, but she’s not a doormat. Javan plays the part of a smart-mouthed goof, but he’s really
sharp and level-headed. Max seems antisocial and shy, but has a wry sense of humor and sweet nature. Taegan has
plenty of spunk under her subdued exterior, and Torrey, for all that he looks like a suave player, is down-to-earth and
a loyal friend. Their adventures (and misadventures) are entertaining and engaging—a little modern fairytale, and a
lot of fun.
This is the first book of Brieanna Robertson’s Serendipity series, a loose connected set of stories that can stand
alone, but which have some crossover characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this road trip cum journey of self-discovery
tale by Ms. Robertson. It was fresh, heartfelt, sweet without being cloying, and kept me smiling and sighing the whole
way. If you like music, poetry, and “buddy” stories, and are looking for a well-written romance, check this one out.
-Nicole, Manic Readers Reviewer
Comment/review = I have read this book several times and it never ceases to amaze me. The storyline is well-written
and there is so much "true-to-life" humor in this book that will have you laughing. I think what I like most is that I can
really identify with the characters.
Amazon review by: Sky "Rock Chic"
Rating: 4 stars
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Maxim climbed the steps of the building up to his apartment and sighed apartment. Same door. He frowned as he
heard Rob Zombie music blaring from the inside and he put his ear to the door. He blinked. A voice sang along with it.
He opened the door and watched as a tall, brown-haired man danced through his apartment in a white button down
dress shirt, a silver tie and a pair of bright yellow happy face boxers. Maxim took off his coat and made his way to the
stereo, which he promptly turned off.
The yellow-clad underwear man stopped abruptly and scowled at Maxim. “Hey! I was listening to that!”
“So was the rest of the building,” Maxim muttered. He frowned. “Nice shorts, Jeff.”
Jeff grinned and admired his boxers. “Thanks!”
Maxim yawned. “Why did I ever give you a key?”
“Because you love me.”
Maxim rolled his eyes. “What are you doing here?”
Jeff snorted. “I was on my way to work and my donut detonated all over my pants. I needed to wash them and you
were closest. Since I didn’t get to really eat either, I’m cooking breakfast too!” He flashed Maxim a wide, warm grin.
Maxim smiled and sat down on his sofa.
“Where were you anyway?” Jeff asked, going to the stove.
“I took a walk.”
Jeff pulled open a drawer and the handle busted off. He stared at it, frowned, and set it on the counter. After retrieving
the fork, he was after, and closed the drawer. He started to hum to himself and opened up the refrigerator. “Geez,
Maxim,” he commented. “You have less food than me. What do you live off of? Ramen noodles?”
Maxim smiled and picked up a book he had recently bought. He flipped through the pages absently, then set to
reading it, stealing another glance at his brother. Jeff closed the refrigerator with somewhat of a slam and some debris
fell from the ceiling. He stared for a second, then went back toward the stove. He stepped on a floorboard that bowed
in the middle and frowned.
“Dang,” he muttered, “what’s up with your floor?”
“Water damage,” Maxim replied.
He shook his head and returned to his breakfast, but jumped back. “Holy crap!”
Maxim closed his book with an annoyed scowl and looked back at Jeff. “What is it?”
“You’ve got a granddaddy cockroach on your counter! Gimme a shoe! Where’s a shoe?”
Maxim rolled his eyes and stood. “You don’t need to kill it. He’s not hurting anything.”
Jeff stared at his brother in complete bafflement. “That’s sick, dude!” He glanced around, then seized a pot and
slammed it down onto the kitchen counter. The clanging rang through the apartment and sent the roach running for its
life.
Maxim winced as he rushed over to his brother. “What are you doing? Not only am I pretty sure that you woke up
everybody on the floor, but now I’ll never catch the roach.”
Jeff ignored him and continued to blindly bang at the counter.
“Stop it!” Maxim shoved him out of the way and grabbed a cup. The roach scurried frantically, in search of a dark
place to hide. Maxim tried to put the cup over it, but it dodged him.
“Don’t you have any spray or anything?” Jeff asked. He opened up the cupboard under Maxim’s sink and let out a
triumphant shout as he spotted a half used can of roach spray. He pulled it out and took aim.
“Jeff!” Maxim cried. “Are you out of your mind?” He yanked the can out of Jeff’s hand and threw it aside right as he
managed to corner and trap the roach. He looked up at his brother, who was giving him a very perplexed look, and
scowled. “Sure, just spray pesticide all over my kitchen counter. Poisoning me is a new torture you haven’t tried yet.”
He scooped the roach into the cup, opened the window and flung it out. “I have to get along with my roommates,” he
said, turning back to Jeff. “Otherwise, they might turn on me.”
Jeff screwed up his face. “Gross, Maxim! How can you live here? This place oughta be condemned!”
Maxim frowned. “It’s fine. I like it here.”
Jeff’s eyes bulged. “You like things spontaneously breaking off? You like asbestos falling from your ceiling? Maybe
one day you’ll fall through the floor and then get a clue!”
Maxim glanced at his brother, but said nothing.
“You bring girls here?”
Maxim cocked his head to one side and looked slightly puzzled. “What’s a girl?”
Jeff put his hand to his face. “Holy cow,” he muttered. “You embarrass me sometimes.”
“Love you too.”
“You need a life, Maxim!” Jeff cried. “This thing you’ve got going isn’t working out so well!”
“Your eggs are burning,” Maxim stated with a sniff.
Jeff let out a strangled cry and ran to save his breakfast. Maxim took the opportunity and went back to the couch and
his book. He did have a life… A boring, terribly lonely life, but a life nonetheless. The last thing he needed was a
lecture from Jeff. He blocked out his brother and lost himself in the words of Henry David Thoreau.
“Maxim,” Jeff said with a sigh, bracing his hands against the counter, “I have taken it upon myself to give you a bit of a
push.”
Maxim frowned. “Do you mind? I’m trying to read about Walden Pond.”
Jeff ignored him. “You know my business partner Alex?”
Maxim turned a page, making a noncommittal noise.
“His sister Alyx got really hurt last night.”
“Alex has a sister named Alyx?” He looked up at Jeff in confusion.
He sighed. “She’s Alyxandra and he’s Alexi. Their mother really liked the prefix Alex.”
“
I guess,” he muttered, turning another page.
“Anyway,” Jeff continued, “she was beat up real bad by her now ex boyfriend.”
Maxim raised his eyebrows. “That’s terrible.”
Jeff nodded. “She’s gonna get out of Oregon for a week or so. Her best friend Javan just won five tickets to go see
Bleeding Passion in San Francisco on the 18th, so they’re gonna go.”
Maxim nodded. “That’ll be good for her.” He noticed Jeff steal a sidelong glance at him and then wince as if expecting
a blow. An uneasy tingle worked along his spine.
“Yeah.” Jeff cleared his throat. “It’ll be good for you too, considering…Itoldthemthatyou’dgotoo.” He sped through the
last part and turned to Maxim with a cheesy grin plastered on his face.
Maxim’s eyes bulged. He threw his book aside and jumped up. “You what?”
heard Rob Zombie music blaring from the inside and he put his ear to the door. He blinked. A voice sang along with it.
He opened the door and watched as a tall, brown-haired man danced through his apartment in a white button down
dress shirt, a silver tie and a pair of bright yellow happy face boxers. Maxim took off his coat and made his way to the
stereo, which he promptly turned off.
The yellow-clad underwear man stopped abruptly and scowled at Maxim. “Hey! I was listening to that!”
“So was the rest of the building,” Maxim muttered. He frowned. “Nice shorts, Jeff.”
Jeff grinned and admired his boxers. “Thanks!”
Maxim yawned. “Why did I ever give you a key?”
“Because you love me.”
Maxim rolled his eyes. “What are you doing here?”
Jeff snorted. “I was on my way to work and my donut detonated all over my pants. I needed to wash them and you
were closest. Since I didn’t get to really eat either, I’m cooking breakfast too!” He flashed Maxim a wide, warm grin.
Maxim smiled and sat down on his sofa.
“Where were you anyway?” Jeff asked, going to the stove.
“I took a walk.”
Jeff pulled open a drawer and the handle busted off. He stared at it, frowned, and set it on the counter. After retrieving
the fork, he was after, and closed the drawer. He started to hum to himself and opened up the refrigerator. “Geez,
Maxim,” he commented. “You have less food than me. What do you live off of? Ramen noodles?”
Maxim smiled and picked up a book he had recently bought. He flipped through the pages absently, then set to
reading it, stealing another glance at his brother. Jeff closed the refrigerator with somewhat of a slam and some debris
fell from the ceiling. He stared for a second, then went back toward the stove. He stepped on a floorboard that bowed
in the middle and frowned.
“Dang,” he muttered, “what’s up with your floor?”
“Water damage,” Maxim replied.
He shook his head and returned to his breakfast, but jumped back. “Holy crap!”
Maxim closed his book with an annoyed scowl and looked back at Jeff. “What is it?”
“You’ve got a granddaddy cockroach on your counter! Gimme a shoe! Where’s a shoe?”
Maxim rolled his eyes and stood. “You don’t need to kill it. He’s not hurting anything.”
Jeff stared at his brother in complete bafflement. “That’s sick, dude!” He glanced around, then seized a pot and
slammed it down onto the kitchen counter. The clanging rang through the apartment and sent the roach running for its
life.
Maxim winced as he rushed over to his brother. “What are you doing? Not only am I pretty sure that you woke up
everybody on the floor, but now I’ll never catch the roach.”
Jeff ignored him and continued to blindly bang at the counter.
“Stop it!” Maxim shoved him out of the way and grabbed a cup. The roach scurried frantically, in search of a dark
place to hide. Maxim tried to put the cup over it, but it dodged him.
“Don’t you have any spray or anything?” Jeff asked. He opened up the cupboard under Maxim’s sink and let out a
triumphant shout as he spotted a half used can of roach spray. He pulled it out and took aim.
“Jeff!” Maxim cried. “Are you out of your mind?” He yanked the can out of Jeff’s hand and threw it aside right as he
managed to corner and trap the roach. He looked up at his brother, who was giving him a very perplexed look, and
scowled. “Sure, just spray pesticide all over my kitchen counter. Poisoning me is a new torture you haven’t tried yet.”
He scooped the roach into the cup, opened the window and flung it out. “I have to get along with my roommates,” he
said, turning back to Jeff. “Otherwise, they might turn on me.”
Jeff screwed up his face. “Gross, Maxim! How can you live here? This place oughta be condemned!”
Maxim frowned. “It’s fine. I like it here.”
Jeff’s eyes bulged. “You like things spontaneously breaking off? You like asbestos falling from your ceiling? Maybe
one day you’ll fall through the floor and then get a clue!”
Maxim glanced at his brother, but said nothing.
“You bring girls here?”
Maxim cocked his head to one side and looked slightly puzzled. “What’s a girl?”
Jeff put his hand to his face. “Holy cow,” he muttered. “You embarrass me sometimes.”
“Love you too.”
“You need a life, Maxim!” Jeff cried. “This thing you’ve got going isn’t working out so well!”
“Your eggs are burning,” Maxim stated with a sniff.
Jeff let out a strangled cry and ran to save his breakfast. Maxim took the opportunity and went back to the couch and
his book. He did have a life… A boring, terribly lonely life, but a life nonetheless. The last thing he needed was a
lecture from Jeff. He blocked out his brother and lost himself in the words of Henry David Thoreau.
“Maxim,” Jeff said with a sigh, bracing his hands against the counter, “I have taken it upon myself to give you a bit of a
push.”
Maxim frowned. “Do you mind? I’m trying to read about Walden Pond.”
Jeff ignored him. “You know my business partner Alex?”
Maxim turned a page, making a noncommittal noise.
“His sister Alyx got really hurt last night.”
“Alex has a sister named Alyx?” He looked up at Jeff in confusion.
He sighed. “She’s Alyxandra and he’s Alexi. Their mother really liked the prefix Alex.”
“
I guess,” he muttered, turning another page.
“Anyway,” Jeff continued, “she was beat up real bad by her now ex boyfriend.”
Maxim raised his eyebrows. “That’s terrible.”
Jeff nodded. “She’s gonna get out of Oregon for a week or so. Her best friend Javan just won five tickets to go see
Bleeding Passion in San Francisco on the 18th, so they’re gonna go.”
Maxim nodded. “That’ll be good for her.” He noticed Jeff steal a sidelong glance at him and then wince as if expecting
a blow. An uneasy tingle worked along his spine.
“Yeah.” Jeff cleared his throat. “It’ll be good for you too, considering…Itoldthemthatyou’dgotoo.” He sped through the
last part and turned to Maxim with a cheesy grin plastered on his face.
Maxim’s eyes bulged. He threw his book aside and jumped up. “You what?”
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