I knew I’d love this book from the prologue… the humor and banter and flirting were spot-on. Emma and Justin were heartwarming and heartbreaking. I lovI knew I’d love this book from the prologue… the humor and banter and flirting were spot-on. Emma and Justin were heartwarming and heartbreaking. I loved their relationship, the honesty of it… the sweetness, the fire, the goodness.
This book does deal with heavier themes like the trigger warning says at the beginning. Child neglect in particular. And while I usually despise this in a romcom (since becoming a mom I can’t deal very well with reading about mistreated childrens—not that I enjoyed it before, but now, I can’t help but imagine my son in the same situations and my heart cracks.) but this book was so thoughtful and well written I was still able to enjoy it. My heart still cracked, I cried a lot, but I also healed with Emma.
Anf finally, I just loved Justin. He was a golden retriever hero. A goofeball. I love when the MMC is kind and respectful… he was a dream …
Even having read the other book I didn’t see the big plot twist come until the end …I should’ve connected the dots way before but I didn’t… IYKYN...more
We all fell in love with Thomas in Not in a Billion Years... I received so many messages about him and am so glad you can finally read his story. Tropes include:
Office Romance STEMinist He Falls First Reverse Grumpy Sunshine (she’s the grump) Only One Bed Billionaire Boss Romance Secret love notes...more
The ending made my cry happy tears, it was so emotional... such a perfect HEA or as the author says the beginning of an ever after... I adored this boThe ending made my cry happy tears, it was so emotional... such a perfect HEA or as the author says the beginning of an ever after... I adored this book from page one and couldn't put it down. I love rom-coms with banter and this one was perfect. Not to talk about all the writers inside jokes. Being inside Emma's witty head was a delight. The book touches on harder topics like illness and loss, but it's done beautifully and in a way that fills you with hope. The cameos from Jack Stapleton (The Bodyguard) were also fun. 100% reccomend....more
The premise of this book was really original--the idea of professional edding objectors. I loved the story and characters from page one. The banter waThe premise of this book was really original--the idea of professional edding objectors. I loved the story and characters from page one. The banter was spectacular. Lynn Painter really gives the best banter. The romance is a slow burn but with sizzling chemistry in the meantime. I also adored the supporting cast, especially the unconventional roommates. This book is rom-com gold :)...more
My rom-com Baby, One More Time is out now… This brand-new book is a second chance romance where Marissa, single and jaded about men, decides to have aMy rom-com Baby, One More Time is out now… This brand-new book is a second chance romance where Marissa, single and jaded about men, decides to have a baby on her own and runs into her hot doctor ex at the clinic.
This exes reunite romp has it all, including:
-A cinnamon roll hot doctor who’s also a single dad and used to be the boy next door -A kick-ass leading lady -All that enemies to lovers, second chance angst of childhood sweethearts -Mishaps, family disasters, hilarious situations, and all the swoons -Cameos from Blake and Gabriel, the main couple in Not in a Billion Years, with some behind the scenes in their story, too. Baby, One More Time is book 2 in the True Love series. It can be read as a standalone, but you’ll enjoy it better if you read Not in a Billion Years first
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-The most awkward meet-cute I’ve ever written -Taylor Swift references
Elisabeth Drummond knows how to craft the perfect, broody, swoon-worthy hero, Wolfie had my heart at his first glower.
I also loved Pippa's journey froElisabeth Drummond knows how to craft the perfect, broody, swoon-worthy hero, Wolfie had my heart at his first glower.
I also loved Pippa's journey from push-over to tough gal. I immediately liked her for her big heart, but by the end of the story, I also admired her for being brave and direct and for standing up for herself.
The small town of Hurst Bridge was the perfect backdrop for this rom-com. Together with the old Squires house, they felt like an extra supporting character in the book.
A special mention goes also to Juniper the pig :) I love cute pets in romances, and she was delightful...
An adorable grumpy-sunshine, small-town read that will have you swoon......more
I had to drop this book. I loved the enemies to lovers premise and the curse paranormal theme. The beginning was fun and light. I was in the mood for I had to drop this book. I loved the enemies to lovers premise and the curse paranormal theme. The beginning was fun and light. I was in the mood for a witty rom-com, instead the steamy scenes turned out to be too kinky for the vibe that I was in the mood to read. ...more
For me, it's one of my favorite aspects of a novel to read and write, especially when it's in an enemies to lovers setting.
This novel has a lot of banter. In this slow burn rom-com the tension is palpable ... Just to give you a sneak peak:
Gabriel: She walks right up to me, getting too close for anyone’s comfort, and neatly attaches the Post-it note to my jacket’s pocket. Not content with the already too intimate gesture, she smooths a finger over the glued section, making sure it perfectly sticks to the fabric. A slow current flows from where she’s touching my chest to the organ behind my ribcage. I’m not sure what her game is, but I can’t shake the sensation she’d rather give me a heart attack than seduce me.
Blake: Nothing could prepare me for the appearance of Gabriel in a black tux. His hair is swept back tonight, his chiseled jaw shaved clean. Dark eyes on me. Full lips curled up in a cocky grin. The man is a work of art, and if he were to be assigned a label like the rest of the pieces exposed in the museum, his would read: Alpha board member specimen of the twenty-first century, known for his power to melt the underwear off women with a single stare. Believed not to be used to hearing the word no.
And another final tidbit of dialog:
Blake
Gabriel makes a mock-hurt face. “Don’t my vulnerabilities make me more attractive?” He accompanies the question with a waggling of his eyebrows.
“No.” I chuckle. “Just more risky.”
He smirks. “I might be human and therefore undatable?”
I point a finger at him. “You have heartbreak written all over those cute dimples, so thanks, but no, thanks.”
“Ah, I see.”
“See what?”
“You feel the attraction, but are too scared to put yourself out there. What is it, fear of getting hurt, of not being in control?”
“How about you choose whatever explanation you prefer as long as you leave me alone?” I ask, all fake sweetness. “It’s late and I still have stuff to do.”
“My job here is done. You’re fed.”
He grabs his suit jacket. I take in the wrinkled fabric again, how normal it makes him look, and I’m surer than ever that I’m making the right call. If I discovered this man’s vulnerabilities, saw his bed hair, or heard his still-groggy-with-sleep voice, I don’t think I’d come out the other side alive if he ever ended things with me.
The Love Theorem is available also in audiobook with duet narration!
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I devoured this book … finished it in one day (admittedly I got my period today and didn’t feel like doing anything other than reading all day, but thI devoured this book … finished it in one day (admittedly I got my period today and didn’t feel like doing anything other than reading all day, but this book was the perfect companion to do just that.)
Trevor. I can’t even start on him. New book boyfriend number one! I’m not kidding.
I loved the humor and quiet remarks throughout the book … adored the tension between Tara and Trevor … the stolen kisses, the bathtub moment, all the shared Bachelor episodes :)
And that epilog!!! Oh my gosh, I’m still swooning… 100% recommend this book (steamy read) ...more
If someone had told me I woul’ve liked a rom-com mentioning a cult I woud’ve called them crazy. Weel, Instand corrected. I recently discovered EmilyHeIf someone had told me I woul’ve liked a rom-com mentioning a cult I woud’ve called them crazy. Weel, Instand corrected. I recently discovered EmilyHenry and read all her backlist. I loved Beach Read the chemistry and banter were perfect. The enemies to lovers, neighbors to lovers, second chance vibe sizzling. I felt like I was there in a small town lake beach house sharing signs with the hot writer neighbor…. yes!...more
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