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BEING JADE

by Kate Belle

A tragic death. A family divided. Only truth can set them free.

Banjo Murphy is killed on the night he finally walks away from his wife, Jade, after twenty-five years of her adultery. In the aftermath, Banjo is bewildered to discover he still exists, and in despair he watches Jade collapse into deep depression and his daughters, Lissy and Cassandra, struggle with their unexpected loss.

Lissy is tortured by the mystery surrounding her father’s death. What compelled Banjo to leave the night he died? And why won’t Jade talk about what happened? Despite their volatile relationship, Lissy believes her parents’ love to have been enduring, but sensible

Cassandra sees things differently. When Cassy discovers a sketchbook chronicling Jade’s affairs, the truth of their parents’ relationship begins to unfold and Lissy’s loyalties are divided.

Searching for answers, Lissy contacts Jade’s ex-lovers. And watching from afar, Banjo aches as he discovers what these men meant to Jade – until Lissy’s quest reveals an explosive truth …

Being Jade is story about the passion and the bond that is hard to explain but impossible to erase from one’s mind.

Available as eBook or paperback from all major book retailers.

$29.99 paperback, $9.99 eBook

Published 9th July 2014

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  • Terrific book !!

    Once I started reading this book I couldn’t put it down !!
    Very intriguing, interesting & suspenseful book.
    Loved it !! 🙂

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  • Couldn't put it down

    Riveting from the first page, the author has great story telling abilities, the descriptions were so great that you could picture what was happening and what it looked like. Loved the characters, you felt like you knew them. Can’t wait to read more.

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  • Fantastic read. didn't want to put it down

    Great book. Drew me in and made me feel what the characters felt
    I love a book that i cant put down because its so good and this book did that.
    Fantastic

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  • A good read

    I found the story different and interesting. The characters were well rounded and very real.
    I enjoyed that the story wasn’t predictable.

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  • emotional, thought provoking, encouraging you to question social values

    I have enjoyed reading this novel. It had suspense as it unraveled who Jade is as a person. At times I felt sorry for her whilst other times I was left sheathing at her apparent selfishness. As the ending unraveled I was left still disappointment in her. I understood her behaviour better in some aspects but I felt her pride against Banjo’s incorrect assumptions was devastating. I would read a sequel.

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  • Great book

    This book is just amazing it is so hard to put the book after you read the first page. The story line feels like a real story. I’m in love with the book.

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  • Amazing, enthralling and moving

    I’m supposed to post two reviews on this book one when I start it and one when I finish it but I can’t. I was so enthralled with this book that I couldn’t put it down, I had it read in 5 hours from front to back. The story shocked me and moved me, I even teared up at the end which was a credit to the author. The storyline was dramatic yet you believed it all and you felt it all. Simply amazing, I can’t wait to read another book by the incredible Kate belle.

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  • I read it in one sitting

    BEING JADE by Kate Belle is difficult to review as it is not your typical book. There’s an intriguing plot and vividly drawn characters that engage you in such a way, you can’t put the book down. I read this book cover to cover in one sitting, I wanted to read it that much.

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  • Captivating and enthralling

    I really enjoyed this book. Captivating and enthralling it held my interest from start to finish. Part of the ending I guessed at but, the rest I didn’t see coming. It’s not a light hearted book, rather heavy at times, making you question things you probably would never of thought before. I highly recommend this book.

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  • Fantastic Author. Well written

    Loved this book from cover to cover. Spellbinding, intriguing, mesmerising. So well written you thought you were in the story with the characters. Heart wrenching at times.

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  • Fantastic Author. Well written

    Loved this book from cover to cover. Spellbinding, intriguing, mesmerising. So well written you thought you were in the story with the characters. Heart wrenching at times.

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  • Fantastic Read

    This book was a fantastic Read. I couldn’t pitot down. I was supposed to go out for dinner but I had to cancel so I could finish reading Being Jade. Loved it from the first page until the last. I can not wait for the next book from this author.

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  • Couldn't put it down

    Riveting from the first page, the author has great story telling abilities, the descriptions were so great that you could picture what was happening and what it looked like. Loved the characters, you felt like you knew them. Can’t wait to read more.

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  • SPELLBOUNDING

    This book sent shivers down my spine, made me wonder and had me exasperated at times. Jade’s open honesty to herself and her Husband in how she conducted her life, left him bewildered and hurt. Banjo showed unconditional love and endearment, whilst Jade took it on a whim and countless times threw it back at Banjo irrationally and thoughtlessly. Her true love manages to shine possibly at the expense of herself?

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  • Fantastic read. didn't want to put it down

    Great book. Drew me in and made me feel what the characters felt
    I love a book that i cant put down because its so good and this book did that.
    Fantastic

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  • A good read

    I found the story different and interesting. The characters were well rounded and very real.
    I enjoyed that the story wasn’t predictable.

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  • So far, so good!

    I am absolutely loving it! I can’t put down! I’ve only read the first few chapters so far but can’t wait for the kids the to go to bed each night so I can read it in peace 🙂

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  • Great read! captivating interesting well written

    I fell in love with the characters instantly. I found myself falling in love with jade the same way banjo did. Her character had a hold on me instantly and I wanted to know more.
    The book was beautifully written.
    It was not stereotypical and not a simple read.
    It left me questioning a lot of things about myself and what certain things mean to me…..which I loved!
    When a book leaves me thinking/talking about it after I put it down, that’s a good book!
    Overall I loved it and was not expecting to enjoy it so much honestly.
    I have now ordered a copy of her first book the yearning!

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  • Love it!

    Absolutely engrossed in this book that I have forgotten to review it,it’s definitely one of those books that you can’t put down. I have not read a book in well over a year, but this one has got my mind wanting more.

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  • emotional, thought provoking, encouraging you to question social values

    I have enjoyed reading this novel. It had suspense as it unraveled who Jade is as a person. At times I felt sorry for her whilst other times I was left sheathing at her apparent selfishness. As the ending unraveled I was left still disappointment in her. I understood her behaviour better in some aspects but I felt her pride against Banjo’s incorrect assumptions was devastating. I would read a sequel.

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  • Great story so far!

    Got the book today and had to wait until the kids were in bed to start but I wish I hadn’t started so late I just want to keep reading! It’s so descriptive, it’s not hard to imagine the characters and the story. I already can’t wait until my son goes for a nap tomorrow so I can continue reading!!

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  • Can't wait to read more

    From the first chapter I was enthralled and captivated. Can’t wait to read more. Only received book in mail today (23.7.14) love living where no one else does. Will post a better review once I’ve had a chance to read more.

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  • Great story, hard to put down.

    I finished the book in 2 nights, I couldn’t put it down. I was hooked from the first page.
    It was an intriguing story that had you wanting to know more from the beginning. You felt instantly connected to Banjo and the other characters.
    The beginning of the story opens with the main character talking in the first person, explain how he had passed.
    Each chapter built on the complex, dynamic and fiery relationship between Banjo and Jade and how both were a product of their upbringing.
    It is an exciting story about passion, family and true love, albeit one sided to a degree.
    You won’t regret reading this book!

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  • Interesting story, good cover

    I am enjoying the book so far. The characters are interesting and well rounded. I definitely can’t wait to see what happens next.

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  • Being Jade. An instantly captivating read. An Australian backdrop.

    I enjoyed the book Being Jade. I was connected from the beginning, with the main character Banjo. As he opens up first page with explaining how he is dead. This indeed, had me wanting to know more as Banjo was instantly a likeable character. Then just as I, as the reader learned of him, he was a dead person talking about his life.
    The story is set in Australia and based on Banjo and his love for his wife Jade. A complicated girl that he fell for and continued to love as she became a complicated woman. The story is easy to read and enjoyable. I can say there is erotic scenes and a rawness about the characters and backdrop of Aussie life. I don’t see glossy good looking characters, but interesting, real and emotional people, because this is what wanted to be portrayed.
    I have to say that I thought it was written by a ‘bloke’ just in the language used and how Banjo talks throughout the book about himself in only a way a man can – BUT the book is written by a woman.
    Jade is a product of her environment, a prostitue mother, no father. Banjo rescues her and is in awe of her and in love, loyal unconditionally, unlike her to him!
    I recommend reading Being Jade to see for yourself why Banjo died ( :

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  • Great book

    This book is just amazing it is so hard to put the book after you read the first page. The story line feels like a real story. I’m in love with the book.

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  • Amazing, enthralling and moving

    I’m supposed to post two reviews on this book one when I start it and one when I finish it but I can’t. I was so enthralled with this book that I couldn’t put it down, I had it read in 5 hours from front to back. The story shocked me and moved me, I even teared up at the end which was a credit to the author. The storyline was dramatic yet you believed it all and you felt it all. Simply amazing, I can’t wait to read another book by the incredible Kate belle.

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