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Hall Pass For Life: A steamy tale of overcoming pain & finding romance Kindle Edition

by Dorothea Lynne (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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It’s never too late to find your happily ever after...

At 40, Thea has lost all hope for the fairy tale life she always dreamt of.
In an attempt to help her family, she has found herself trapped in an emotionally abusive marriage. It has taken it’s toll and she is no longer the young, confident woman she once was.
Her husband, Malcolm, is controlling and flaunts his many affairs with younger women in front of her.


When Malcolm wants to play house with his latest mistress, he buys Thea a week in Hawaii with her favorite singer. It’s all under the guise of a charitable donation, of course.

From the first moment Thea heard Liam’s sexy voice come over the radio, she has fantasized about him being in her bed.
Liam Pierce is a successful, young British singer who thinks his life is perfect...that is until he meets the beautiful, older Thea. Sensual sparks fly between them, causing Thea to feel alive again. The passion turns into much more, leaving Thea yearning to untangle herself from her loveless marriage.

Just when Thea believes she can be free of Malcolm’s control, he commits a heinous act that will send her world crashing down.

Liam is a prince worthy of any fairy tale, but can he help Thea fight her way out of the darkness?


“A modern day Cinderella story”

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"Brilliant read!No woman over a certain age should miss reading this book. It's a true romance, a real life fairy tale that captures your heart and gives you hope for your own. I found the book so empowering as Thea takes control of her own destiny in the arms of her perfect hero, Liam. This is a real eyeopener in the control freakery thing that some men feel they can use against women. Any woman who comes through a situation like this is so strong and this book lets that side of the character shine through without spoiling her vulnerability. Liam is the perfect gent even with his cheeky side on show. I only hope that there are men in thworld who are really like this.
Overall a fabulous and very sexy read with heartfelt moments and difficult subjects covered." -Amazon.uk review
"A touching story of a woman, placing others before herself. Trying to do the right thing, only to find her life is not what she had planned it would ever be. Her husband verbally and mentally abuses her. He is controlling in far too many ways. Refuses to allow her to have a job, to earn her own money.With his constant affairs paraded before her; Malcolm's latest conquest, he decides he wants his trophy wife out of his way and out of his house. Therefore, he organises a little holiday for his wife - a hall pass for her to have with a famous musician.
I found what Thea has been through and went through at the hands of her husband, to be tragic. Hoping Thea safe passage and a better life with the new love of her life. The tragedy and not just the physical effects but also those of the mental and mind games Malcolm plays on Thea. Gives me body shivers of the bad kind, what any manipulating man can do to a woman.I thoroughly enjoyed reading Hall Pass For Life and would recommend it, written by a superb author." -Amazon.au review
"Moving romance with an ending that made me cry... happy tears.Technically this story has great pace, not rushed, not too slow. The story unfolds at a lovely leisurely pace that is comforting to read.
It is well structured and written well.
The touch on marriage abuse came as a surprise and was very well handled, not elaborating but revealing enough of the motives and pain that controlling marriages can sometimes have. Dealt with really well.
But the overriding steamy, hot, loving relationship that the two main characters have carries you through the story so that you are rooting for them all the way." - goodreads review
  • "Hall Pass for Life is so much more than a romantic tale. With characters you love to love and others you love to hate, it pulled me in right from the first page. Well done." - Amazon.ca review

About the Author

Romance author Dorothea Lynne is devoted to giving her readers sexy, romantic love stories that make your heart skip a beat. She is a hopeless romantic who gives you compelling characters to root for (and a few to root against as well). The real world can be tough sometimes, so cuddle up with one of Dorothea's books and escape from it for a bit. Dorothea is busy working on her next novel for you. She would love to hear from you. Visit her website at www.authordorothea.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078PF6B96
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services LLC (December 28, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2611 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Romance author Dorothea Lynne is devoted to giving her readers sexy, romantic love stories that make your heart skip a beat. She is a hopeless romantic who gives you compelling characters to root for (and a few to root against as well).

The real world can be tough sometimes, so cuddle up with one of Dorothea’s books and escape from it for a bit.

Dorothea is busy working on her next novel for you. She would love to hear from you. Visit her website at www.authordorothea.com.

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Lana Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars A tremendous Cinderella-style love story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018
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A tremendous Cinderella-style love story. If you love hot, steamy romance books you'll love this story! Thea is a forty year old woman trapped in an abusive marriage. Her husband Malcomn is a real ass. He cheats on her, manipulates and controls her and puts her down constantly. At the beginning of the story, Thea's behavior is that of an abused person. She mostly believes the terrible things her husband says about her. She has secret fantasies about finding a happily ever after but she's trapped and doesn't believe that can ever happen for her especially at her age.
One night at a charity auction, Malcomn buys Thea a week long prize vacation for her to spend in Hawaii with famous British singer, Liam Pierce so that he can get her out of their house in order to entertain his newest mistress there. Thea has always had a thing for the handsome twenty five year old singer and loves his music. Lo and behold when they meet sparks fly between the two. A steamy romance ensues and they quickly fall in love. Liam restores Thea's self-confidence and helps her to see her value as a person and a woman. Believing she has a future with Liam, Thea files for divorce. When Malcomn finds out about the romance between Liam and Thea he causes all kinds of trouble for them. He goes so far as to kidnap Thea and holds her in their home against her will. The things he does to her are horrific. Will Liam be able to rescue Thea? Will they have a happily ever after? Or will Malcomn win?
This is a great story for older readers who enjoy seeing a cougar find true love with a younger man. All in all it was just a good, simple heart-warming romance.
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ReadsInTheGarden
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely take home message--Absolutely recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
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In Hall Pass For Life, we follow Thea, a forty-(one)-year old woman who has, due to sad circumstances in life, ended up in a less-than-happy, emotionally abusive marriage. Her husband arranges a surprise for her that ends up being the best thing that has ever happened and changes the course of her life.
We start the journey from an improbable meeting of two hearts, a spark that turns into love despite difficulties. Throughout the book, I cheered for our Thea, glad to see her finding happiness at long last. She seems like a sweet person. Her fairytale underlines how it’s never too late to find someone who could reciprocate all the warmth and kindness that you radiate to the world, and see your worth.
Personally, I thought the steamy scenes, of which there were plenty, could have been skimmed down a bit, but I vouched for Thea all the way--Go, girl! There were a lot of plot twists too; after the mid-point, I would have been ready two wrap up the fairytale in a beautiful, happy ending. But these other themes, that were developed, were important ones to many women in real life. At the ending, I enjoyed how some ‘gray area’ people stepped up their game, and felt happy to see how things turned out. I think the take home message is lovely, and much of the mood/atmosphere absolutely sweet. Enjoyed this! I can imagine this book bringing a smile on many women’s lips. For that, I can recommend this book to all women who dream of finding true love, or wish to escape sorrows and suffering and dive into a heart-warming fairytale that can restore hope of a new beginning!
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jdgriffith78
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of darkness and despair, true love prevails...
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018
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I loved this one, mainly because I can relate to Thea's character as I've been through her world as well. The story revolves around Thea,a 40 year old lady that is trapped in a marriage by her controlling and abusive husband Malcolm, a "man" 15 years older than her that loves to tear her down mentally, verbally, emotionally and eventually sexually as he's flaunting his wealth to get younger 20 years olds as mistresses throughout their "marriage" . Malcolm uses his wealth to secure a week in Hawaii for Thea with the young English stud musician named Liam at a charity event for the sole purpose of getting her out of their house so he can have his latest fling in their bed as well as show her that no one as young as Liam would want her find her attractive. That part of his plan backfires as sparks and passion between Liam and Thea ignite. The two fall hard for each other, despite the age difference, much to the dismay of Malcolm who beats and sexually assaults her as way to punish Thea during a confrontation at home. As the story unfolds, you see a beautiful transformation in Thea as she goes through the grieving process of the assault and finds the inner strength to be with Liam, who has to adjust and grow with her. As I said, I can relate to this tale and it had me crying a lot as I recalled my own personal experience with abuse but it didn't deter me from enjoying this story, if anything, it had me rooting for Thea the whole time. I highly recommend this one, bravo!
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Heather Girton
4.0 out of 5 stars Too steamy romance for me
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018
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Not really my kind of book.

That being said its probably someone else's type. For me it was an okay read. I personally am not into the whole steamy sex scenes. I could do without all that. I would have enjoyed this book more if it had less sex in it and the constant sex drive from the main characters and focused more on the plot itself. It was too lustful for me and I really could have done without the constant affairs. Again, that's my preference. If you don't like reading about lustful affairs and sex this book isn't for you. If you do like steamy sex scenes, cougar romance, and finding love unexpectedly and damn all vows of marriage and loyalty then dive right on into this, it will be one you enjoy.

Even though this is not my kind of book the author does a decent job at bringing some everyday struggles to light. A lonely housewife taken advantage of and mistreated by her controlling and abusive husband. It is something people can relate to that find themselves in a loveless marriage. Everyone deserves to find their true love no matter their age or situation they are in. I do like that concept in this story.

*note edited to remove constructive remarks that were sent to author for personal reference.
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Jemmah
5.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasure to Read
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2018
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Dorothea Lynne’s Hall Pass for Life is an engaging romance that is hard to put down. Thea, a 40-year-old woman is trapped in an abusive marriage and has lost all confidence in herself. Her husband is a vile controlling man who wants her out of the house for a week so he can entertain a 22-year-old woman he is having an affair with. At a charitable event, he buys Thea a week in Hawaii with her favourite singer, Liam.

Liam is a sexy 24-year-old and the two fall instantly in love. They face a number of challenges as they navigate their relationship, especially as Thea tries to untangle herself from her loveless marriage.

I loved how the author wrote her characters, her careful handling of Thea’s reawakening under Liam’s care and love. It was a mature love story with lots of romance. Also notable – this book was extremely well-written and well-edited. A pleasure to read.
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Nora
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot and Sexy but Sweet
Reviewed in Germany on January 8, 2019
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This was a very well written book that kept me hooked till the last word. It wasn’t only a romance but it was full of suspense too. I liked the fact that the main character (Thea) was forty. I think many women could relate to her in more than one aspect (Not necessarily abusive marriages). This book has an empowering story about how Thea struggled to come out of the dark and find her fairy tale. I liked the chemistry between Thea and Liam a lot. The intimate scenes were steamy and hot but not repulsive. However, there was more to this book than the hot and steamy scenes. It was full of human emotions. I look forward to reading more from Dorothea Lynne.
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Bookaholic
5.0 out of 5 stars I don’t have the words to express how much I loved this book. It was absolutely fabulous.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2018
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To the world, Thea Drake has it all. She is married to a wonderfully rich man. She wants for nothing. But behind closed doors lies a sinister secret. Her husband is controlling and abusive, and over the last fifteen years, he has steadily destroyed Thea’s confidence.

As a young girl, Thea dreamed that she would meet her soul mate and have the fairytale life that she had often read about in books. But as she rapidly approaches her 41st birthday, she realises that it is too late. Her life would never be her own. It would never be how she wanted it to be. And then she met Liam…

This is one of those books where I have had to take a minute to think about what I have just read. Hall Pass For Life by Dorothea Lynne is not only a great romance, but it is also the story of one woman’s fight to escape an abusive marriage. Thea is one of those protagonists that you cannot help but admire, and I think she could very well be an inspiration to someone who is going through something similar and trying to find a way out. Without giving away any spoilers, Thea is at one point in the story completely broken, and as a reader, we experience all of the emotions with her. we can feel her pain, her hopes, and her fears. Thea’s character was very real in the telling. Kudos, Ms Lynne.

The story itself had a lovely gently flow to it. It is not a graph novel in its contents, the sex scenes are very sweet, but as I have already said, this is a very emotional book. I thought it was wonderfully executed.

I don’t have the words to express how much I loved this book. It was absolutely fabulous.

I Highly Recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars From tragedy to freedom and love
Reviewed in Australia on May 24, 2018
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Hall Pass For Life, written by Dorothea Lynne.
A touching story of a woman, placing others before herself. Trying to do the right thing, only to find her life is not what she had planned it would ever be. Her husband verbally and mentally abuses her. He is controlling in far too many ways. Refuses to allow her to have a job, to earn her own money.
With his constant affairs paraded before her; Malcolm’s latest conquest, he decides he wants his trophy wife out of his way and out of his house. Therefore, he organises a little holiday for his wife – a hall pass for her to have with a famous musician.
I found what Thea has been through and went through at the hands of her husband, to be tragic. Hoping Thea safe passage and a better life with the new love of her life. The tragedy and not just the physical effects but also those of the mental and mind games Malcolm plays on Thea. Gives me body shivers of the bad kind, what any manipulating man can do to a woman.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Hall Pass For Life and would recommend it, written by a superb author.
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joanne paulson
4.0 out of 5 stars Love conquers hate, age and fame
Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2018
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Stuck in a loveless and frankly horrific marriage, mid-life Thea Drake is whisked off to Hawaii for a charity gig: spending a week with the stupendously handsome singer, Liam Pierce. That turns out much better than either of them expect. Re-enter Malcolm, her complete jerk of a husband, who tries to ruin her life in every way possible. Between loathing Malcolm and rooting for Liam/Thea, this love story has fairy tale qualities but also deals sensitively with some difficult issues. A classic romance.
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