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mehsi's review
5.0
Oh my goodness, this was just a hilarious, romantic, great book!
Rochelle Ransom (what a name by the way, I kept checking if I was reading it right) has auditioned for a dating show, and is accepted. She thinks this will be just a breeze, sure she is embarrassed as heck about it (because come on, who would to publicly embarrass themselves on TV?), but she has her goal in mind. A nice prize money (for her charity) and maybe a hot dude. Only after she finds out who the hot dude is…. well she, and the dude, don’t really want to be there both.
I just laughed out loud when Rochelle found out who the hot guy was, her reaction to it was just priceless, and I just knew this was going to be good. And then we see his reaction! Brilliant! These 2 in one room? In one game? Oh, dear Lord. I could only imagine what will happen. Both of them of course get carted off to the boss to explain (as it is blatantly obvious that they know each other and have a past), and he tells them to stay in the game (both needed some extra motivation, because they were both ready to just jump out and leave). And then the show begins. Rochelle was just brilliant, and I was just clapping for her, I just loved what that girl did to get voted off, and to take revenge. Wearing the opposing team’s sweatshirt? Check! Drinking until passing out? Check! Being rude? Check! She thought of the craziest things. Of course, as the blurb also says, he is in no mood to vote her off. For revenge, or is it more? And she? She just wants to run away and enjoy her promised reward. I also loved what Grant thought of for stuff to take revenge on the girl.
The book is written in Dual POV, so you will see both sides of the reactions to the revenges. Rochelle and her tries, and how Grant feels about Rochelle. We also find out how they both feel about each other, and we quickly (almost immediately) get that these 2? They are anything but over. The tension between them just flies off the pages, and you just want them to kiss and hug. You will just shout at the pages for them to get it on with.
Also as the book continues we also find out about the break-up, we find out more about their past together, and I must say it was fantastic, it gave more depth to the story, and it made it all the more interesting to see them figure everything out.
The latter parts of the book are filled with tears, some hot scenes (though they are all clean, and nothing graphic), some laugh out loud situations and so much more. I just loved meeting the family of Grant, to see the hometown, to find out more and more about the past.
All the other characters were pretty great, even if they had terrible personalities (Chris, Richie, some of the contestants), they brought life to the story and I was interested to see what they would do.
The ending was just perfection, I am really happy with the way it ended. Though I felt that epilogue that followed was just a bit too weird and didn’t really match, and I wish instead we would have an epilogue with something different. That is truly the only thing I didn’t like.
All in all, this is one book I would recommend to everyone! Looking for a laugh out loud book? Romance? Dating Show? Revenge? Then try out this book!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Rochelle Ransom (what a name by the way, I kept checking if I was reading it right) has auditioned for a dating show, and is accepted. She thinks this will be just a breeze, sure she is embarrassed as heck about it (because come on, who would to publicly embarrass themselves on TV?), but she has her goal in mind. A nice prize money (for her charity) and maybe a hot dude. Only after she finds out who the hot dude is…. well she, and the dude, don’t really want to be there both.
I just laughed out loud when Rochelle found out who the hot guy was, her reaction to it was just priceless, and I just knew this was going to be good. And then we see his reaction! Brilliant! These 2 in one room? In one game? Oh, dear Lord. I could only imagine what will happen. Both of them of course get carted off to the boss to explain (as it is blatantly obvious that they know each other and have a past), and he tells them to stay in the game (both needed some extra motivation, because they were both ready to just jump out and leave). And then the show begins. Rochelle was just brilliant, and I was just clapping for her, I just loved what that girl did to get voted off, and to take revenge. Wearing the opposing team’s sweatshirt? Check! Drinking until passing out? Check! Being rude? Check! She thought of the craziest things. Of course, as the blurb also says, he is in no mood to vote her off. For revenge, or is it more? And she? She just wants to run away and enjoy her promised reward. I also loved what Grant thought of for stuff to take revenge on the girl.
The book is written in Dual POV, so you will see both sides of the reactions to the revenges. Rochelle and her tries, and how Grant feels about Rochelle. We also find out how they both feel about each other, and we quickly (almost immediately) get that these 2? They are anything but over. The tension between them just flies off the pages, and you just want them to kiss and hug. You will just shout at the pages for them to get it on with.
Also as the book continues we also find out about the break-up, we find out more about their past together, and I must say it was fantastic, it gave more depth to the story, and it made it all the more interesting to see them figure everything out.
The latter parts of the book are filled with tears, some hot scenes (though they are all clean, and nothing graphic), some laugh out loud situations and so much more. I just loved meeting the family of Grant, to see the hometown, to find out more and more about the past.
All the other characters were pretty great, even if they had terrible personalities (Chris, Richie, some of the contestants), they brought life to the story and I was interested to see what they would do.
The ending was just perfection, I am really happy with the way it ended. Though I felt that epilogue that followed was just a bit too weird and didn’t really match, and I wish instead we would have an epilogue with something different. That is truly the only thing I didn’t like.
All in all, this is one book I would recommend to everyone! Looking for a laugh out loud book? Romance? Dating Show? Revenge? Then try out this book!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
mandy_pandy's review
5.0
4.5
When Rochelle signs up for a dating show so she can raise some money for her domestic violence charity, the last person she expects to see is her ex-boyfriend and love of her life Grant Drake. Grant has been chosen to be the bachelor and Rochelle is supposed to be competing to win his love. 10 years ago Grant broke Rochelle's heart so she will do anything to get herself kicked off the show. All the antics Rochelle comes up with, just show Grant that Rochelle is still the girl he fell in love with years ago.
This was such a fun and light story. There were quite a few laugh out loud moments. I really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading more by this author in the future!
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
When Rochelle signs up for a dating show so she can raise some money for her domestic violence charity, the last person she expects to see is her ex-boyfriend and love of her life Grant Drake. Grant has been chosen to be the bachelor and Rochelle is supposed to be competing to win his love. 10 years ago Grant broke Rochelle's heart so she will do anything to get herself kicked off the show. All the antics Rochelle comes up with, just show Grant that Rochelle is still the girl he fell in love with years ago.
This was such a fun and light story. There were quite a few laugh out loud moments. I really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading more by this author in the future!
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
mel_reviews_in_a_pinch's review
3.0
Actual rating is 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Full Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley, as part of the Tasty Book Tours blog tour, in exchange for an honest review.
My Thoughts: How to Lose a Bachelor definitely fed into my recent obsession with all thing contemporary. I don’t know if it’s a phase or if I’m just now discovering a new favorite genre, but I’m okay with riding this particular wave.
How to Lose a Bachelor kind of reminded me of Playing Games because of the reality show aspect. It was a very quick, fun read (it only took me a few hours to read). It had quite a few moments that weren’t believable, but that was actually some of the fun of reading it, for me at least. I don’t always like my contemporary romances based in reality.
Rochelle’s antics to get kicked off of the show left me with a range of emotions. Sometimes I found her to be hilarious, other moments had me cringing and wondering what the heck she was thinking. I highly doubt any real self-respecting attorney would get drunk on national TV. I’m pretty sure that puts you on the short track to getting fired.
It took awhile for me to warm up to Grant. For the first few chapters, I thought he was pretty boring. Then he made a few comments (in his head) about some of the other contestants and I was thinking he was a jerk/pig. I ended up liking him, but not for any specific reason. He just kind of grows on you.
Grant and Rochelle start How to Lose a Bachelor on the hate side of that fine line between love and hate. They both have what they consider to be good reasons for feeling that way. I may have rolled my eyes. It kills me when the biggest problem standing in a couple’s way is communication. I realize this is a legitimate real life problem too, but the entirety of Rochelle and Grant’s mutual heartbreak could’ve been avoided if they’d both been honest. I realize that’s easier to say than to do, but supposedly you’re grownups.
I did enjoy reading How to Lose a Bachelor. It was the perfect contemporary romance, but it has it’s funny moments. Even though I had my criticisms, I would definitely recommend How to Lose a Bachelor to anyone looking for a humorous contemporary romance.
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Full Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley, as part of the Tasty Book Tours blog tour, in exchange for an honest review.
My Thoughts: How to Lose a Bachelor definitely fed into my recent obsession with all thing contemporary. I don’t know if it’s a phase or if I’m just now discovering a new favorite genre, but I’m okay with riding this particular wave.
How to Lose a Bachelor kind of reminded me of Playing Games because of the reality show aspect. It was a very quick, fun read (it only took me a few hours to read). It had quite a few moments that weren’t believable, but that was actually some of the fun of reading it, for me at least. I don’t always like my contemporary romances based in reality.
Rochelle’s antics to get kicked off of the show left me with a range of emotions. Sometimes I found her to be hilarious, other moments had me cringing and wondering what the heck she was thinking. I highly doubt any real self-respecting attorney would get drunk on national TV. I’m pretty sure that puts you on the short track to getting fired.
It took awhile for me to warm up to Grant. For the first few chapters, I thought he was pretty boring. Then he made a few comments (in his head) about some of the other contestants and I was thinking he was a jerk/pig. I ended up liking him, but not for any specific reason. He just kind of grows on you.
Grant and Rochelle start How to Lose a Bachelor on the hate side of that fine line between love and hate. They both have what they consider to be good reasons for feeling that way. I may have rolled my eyes. It kills me when the biggest problem standing in a couple’s way is communication. I realize this is a legitimate real life problem too, but the entirety of Rochelle and Grant’s mutual heartbreak could’ve been avoided if they’d both been honest. I realize that’s easier to say than to do, but supposedly you’re grownups.
I did enjoy reading How to Lose a Bachelor. It was the perfect contemporary romance, but it has it’s funny moments. Even though I had my criticisms, I would definitely recommend How to Lose a Bachelor to anyone looking for a humorous contemporary romance.
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saffie95's review
4.0
I loved the concept and I love how it was worked out. Anna is a great writer and she definitely delivered a great story
charmaineac's review
2.0
Huh, all right. I like The Bachelor, and this was basically Bachelor fan fiction. This book didn't really do it for me though. It was just too predictable.
It was a little too happy and roses all throughout. There was a lot of manufactured drama, but it was very evident what was going to happen.
The characters weren't all that well-developed. The sweet, romantic moments were few and far between. While there wasn't insta-love, there did seem to be an insta-change of heart. Some people's motives changed a little to quickly! Others, I didn't understand their motives at all.
Overall, this book was a little mundane. Unfortunately, I was not very impressed.
It was a little too happy and roses all throughout. There was a lot of manufactured drama, but it was very evident what was going to happen.
The characters weren't all that well-developed. The sweet, romantic moments were few and far between. While there wasn't insta-love, there did seem to be an insta-change of heart. Some people's motives changed a little to quickly! Others, I didn't understand their motives at all.
Overall, this book was a little mundane. Unfortunately, I was not very impressed.
storieswithsoul's review
5.0
I think this is the most fun I have had in a while. Reading about unpredictable Rochelle was quite entertaining. She doesn't hold back and no one messes with her. Right now she is determined to get her revenge, her ex-boyfriend is going to regret the day he decided to do the reality show that brought them back together. Although things are not easy for her either because apparently Grant is not letting her get away so easily this time...
When Grant finds Rochelle there is only one thing on his mind and thing is not reconnecting with her in any way. He cannot go through with all the drama and heartbreak once more but what he doesn't realise is that Rochelle is thinking on the same lines. Dealing with her and keeping up appearances for the audience's sake will not be easy for him at all. But you know what they say... love conquers all.
The story is quite enjoyable. There are many funny moments and some quite romantic not to mention some very embarrassing encounters. One thing is for sure this book will keep you entertained from the very beginning until the end...
When Grant finds Rochelle there is only one thing on his mind and thing is not reconnecting with her in any way. He cannot go through with all the drama and heartbreak once more but what he doesn't realise is that Rochelle is thinking on the same lines. Dealing with her and keeping up appearances for the audience's sake will not be easy for him at all. But you know what they say... love conquers all.
The story is quite enjoyable. There are many funny moments and some quite romantic not to mention some very embarrassing encounters. One thing is for sure this book will keep you entertained from the very beginning until the end...
missriki's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a fun book! I'm a huge fan of reality dating shows like The Bachelor, and I love books, so I was super excited to have those two things rolled into one exciting story, and Anna Banks has written an absolutely joyful novel. It is said that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and boy, does Rochelle ever feel scorned. I loved all of her crazy attempts to thwart the show's intentions and get sent home, and laughed out loud at the lengths she goes to to be unattainable. But, love is difficult to deny, and Grant is a man in love. Watching he and Rochelle battle it out is pure fun, and the moment they realize there's still love between them is exhilarating.
This book is all sorts of cute, and it's a sweet, clean romance that will appeal to all kinds of romance readers. There's tons of amazing chemistry between Grant and Rochelle that absolutely leaps right off the page. I loved reading about all of the crazy dates and activities the show required, and the author does an excellent job of showing all of the conflict and emotion that goes along with falling in love when you're on display for all of America to see.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention how much I loved Maya as a secondary character, and now I'm totally wanting a spinoff book that gives her her own happily ever after! (Pretty, please, Anna?!?)
If you like fun, flirty romance, swoon-worthy moments, and plenty of drama, you'll love HOW TO LOSE A BACHELOR!
This book is all sorts of cute, and it's a sweet, clean romance that will appeal to all kinds of romance readers. There's tons of amazing chemistry between Grant and Rochelle that absolutely leaps right off the page. I loved reading about all of the crazy dates and activities the show required, and the author does an excellent job of showing all of the conflict and emotion that goes along with falling in love when you're on display for all of America to see.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention how much I loved Maya as a secondary character, and now I'm totally wanting a spinoff book that gives her her own happily ever after! (Pretty, please, Anna?!?)
If you like fun, flirty romance, swoon-worthy moments, and plenty of drama, you'll love HOW TO LOSE A BACHELOR!