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Date by Mistake by Gwen Hayes, Shannon Leigh, Jill Monroe, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Candace Havens
tsukikomew's review
3.0
This review was posted Tsuki’s Book Blog on Friday April 26, 2013.
1) Mr. Virile and the Girl Next Door by Gwen Hayes
I loved this story so much! It was such a neat concept to have two advice columnists who gave opposing advice fall in love with each other. Mr. Virile gave advice for men getting laid. Girl Next Door gave advice to women on how to avoid players, cheaters, and scoundrels. I loved how Mr. Virile was the one who seemed more invested in the relationship. He avoided relationships and intimacy but when the woman put the brakes on (after sex) he was thrown for a loop.
It was a cute story and I would love to see more from Ms. Hayes. I love it when authors incorporate technology into their stories. They were internet advice columnists not newspaper or magazines. I love it when stories seem a little more up to date.
2) Tycoon Reunion by Candace Havens and Shannon Leigh
This was not one of the best stories of the bunch. The basic premise surrounded a rich guy coming back to the small town he had left years ago to help develop the area/make money. Of course he runs into the girl he dumped after graduation so he could make a name for himself.
What I did like about this story was Annabelle's use in the business world. Her job mattered when it came down to it. He wanted to develop the town and she was part of the historical society. She did research on the buildings, the people, and the actual geography of the land. Her knowledge was useful. I love it when jobs actually matter and its not just billionaire and assistant who does nothing.
3) Passionate Persuasion by Rosemary Clement-Moore
This was also not one of the best stories in this anthology. It had a premise I loved but it didn't really work for me. I love musician stories and in this one it was the heroine who played the cello. I loved that aspect of the story as well as how it played into the overall story.
While I was fine with the storyline featuring the college senior breaking up with his freshman girlfriend because he had commitment issues and wanted to conquer the world. the application of the story bothered me. The idiot took one bad advice moment and turned it into losing the woman he loved. Not only that but he spent their initial email relationship lying about who he was. Sure it was a lie of omission but he still lied. It bothered me how quickly she was supposed to get over it.
The ending was a bit lackluster although everything was happy, happy. I sort of left the story feeling as though their future and actual relationship was not fully hashed out. They might have loved each other but she did travel as a musician and she couldn't guarantee positions close-by. They had some trust issues as well and it seemed convenient how happy everything turned out.
4) Date on the Run by Jill Monroe
This was a bucket of crazy and I loved it. This story was full of misunderstandings, bouts of omissions, and a little bit of suspense that made it spectacular. Ezra is back from a nasty military tour and just wants some rest and relaxation. Instead he is convinced to go on a blind date which leads him to Juliet. Juliet, on the other hand, is a reporter looking at her first big scoop. She agrees to meet her source at a restaurant but ends up with Ezra instead.
Not only did it start as a case of mistaken identity but it quickly became a bodyguard story when Juliet was threatened. I loved the idea Ezra was a bit absent-minded when it came to getting the date's name. I also loved the fact Juliet and Ezra both had to come to terms with their attraction and potential for a relationship. Ezra was having a bit of a tough time now he was home and it showed.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this anthology. I've had pretty good experience with the Entangled lines recently and I am looking forward to more in the future. They are not quite on the level of Harlequin yet but they are certainly on their way. If only I could find one like a Sarah Morgan HP. Ah...the angst!
3 Stars
Published by Entangled: Indulgence
March 11, 2013
215 Pages
Provided by--NetGalley
1) Mr. Virile and the Girl Next Door by Gwen Hayes
I loved this story so much! It was such a neat concept to have two advice columnists who gave opposing advice fall in love with each other. Mr. Virile gave advice for men getting laid. Girl Next Door gave advice to women on how to avoid players, cheaters, and scoundrels. I loved how Mr. Virile was the one who seemed more invested in the relationship. He avoided relationships and intimacy but when the woman put the brakes on (after sex) he was thrown for a loop.
It was a cute story and I would love to see more from Ms. Hayes. I love it when authors incorporate technology into their stories. They were internet advice columnists not newspaper or magazines. I love it when stories seem a little more up to date.
2) Tycoon Reunion by Candace Havens and Shannon Leigh
This was not one of the best stories of the bunch. The basic premise surrounded a rich guy coming back to the small town he had left years ago to help develop the area/make money. Of course he runs into the girl he dumped after graduation so he could make a name for himself.
What I did like about this story was Annabelle's use in the business world. Her job mattered when it came down to it. He wanted to develop the town and she was part of the historical society. She did research on the buildings, the people, and the actual geography of the land. Her knowledge was useful. I love it when jobs actually matter and its not just billionaire and assistant who does nothing.
3) Passionate Persuasion by Rosemary Clement-Moore
This was also not one of the best stories in this anthology. It had a premise I loved but it didn't really work for me. I love musician stories and in this one it was the heroine who played the cello. I loved that aspect of the story as well as how it played into the overall story.
While I was fine with the storyline featuring the college senior breaking up with his freshman girlfriend because he had commitment issues and wanted to conquer the world. the application of the story bothered me. The idiot took one bad advice moment and turned it into losing the woman he loved. Not only that but he spent their initial email relationship lying about who he was. Sure it was a lie of omission but he still lied. It bothered me how quickly she was supposed to get over it.
The ending was a bit lackluster although everything was happy, happy. I sort of left the story feeling as though their future and actual relationship was not fully hashed out. They might have loved each other but she did travel as a musician and she couldn't guarantee positions close-by. They had some trust issues as well and it seemed convenient how happy everything turned out.
4) Date on the Run by Jill Monroe
This was a bucket of crazy and I loved it. This story was full of misunderstandings, bouts of omissions, and a little bit of suspense that made it spectacular. Ezra is back from a nasty military tour and just wants some rest and relaxation. Instead he is convinced to go on a blind date which leads him to Juliet. Juliet, on the other hand, is a reporter looking at her first big scoop. She agrees to meet her source at a restaurant but ends up with Ezra instead.
Not only did it start as a case of mistaken identity but it quickly became a bodyguard story when Juliet was threatened. I loved the idea Ezra was a bit absent-minded when it came to getting the date's name. I also loved the fact Juliet and Ezra both had to come to terms with their attraction and potential for a relationship. Ezra was having a bit of a tough time now he was home and it showed.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this anthology. I've had pretty good experience with the Entangled lines recently and I am looking forward to more in the future. They are not quite on the level of Harlequin yet but they are certainly on their way. If only I could find one like a Sarah Morgan HP. Ah...the angst!
3 Stars
Published by Entangled: Indulgence
March 11, 2013
215 Pages
Provided by--NetGalley
aefedele's review
3.0
This review was posted Tsuki’s Book Blog on Friday April 26, 2013.
1) Mr. Virile and the Girl Next Door by Gwen Hayes
I loved this story so much! It was such a neat concept to have two advice columnists who gave opposing advice fall in love with each other. Mr. Virile gave advice for men getting laid. Girl Next Door gave advice to women on how to avoid players, cheaters, and scoundrels. I loved how Mr. Virile was the one who seemed more invested in the relationship. He avoided relationships and intimacy but when the woman put the brakes on (after sex) he was thrown for a loop.
It was a cute story and I would love to see more from Ms. Hayes. I love it when authors incorporate technology into their stories. They were internet advice columnists not newspaper or magazines. I love it when stories seem a little more up to date.
2) Tycoon Reunion by Candace Havens and Shannon Leigh
This was not one of the best stories of the bunch. The basic premise surrounded a rich guy coming back to the small town he had left years ago to help develop the area/make money. Of course he runs into the girl he dumped after graduation so he could make a name for himself.
What I did like about this story was Annabelle's use in the business world. Her job mattered when it came down to it. He wanted to develop the town and she was part of the historical society. She did research on the buildings, the people, and the actual geography of the land. Her knowledge was useful. I love it when jobs actually matter and its not just billionaire and assistant who does nothing.
3) Passionate Persuasion by Rosemary Clement-Moore
This was also not one of the best stories in this anthology. It had a premise I loved but it didn't really work for me. I love musician stories and in this one it was the heroine who played the cello. I loved that aspect of the story as well as how it played into the overall story.
While I was fine with the storyline featuring the college senior breaking up with his freshman girlfriend because he had commitment issues and wanted to conquer the world. the application of the story bothered me. The idiot took one bad advice moment and turned it into losing the woman he loved. Not only that but he spent their initial email relationship lying about who he was. Sure it was a lie of omission but he still lied. It bothered me how quickly she was supposed to get over it.
The ending was a bit lackluster although everything was happy, happy. I sort of left the story feeling as though their future and actual relationship was not fully hashed out. They might have loved each other but she did travel as a musician and she couldn't guarantee positions close-by. They had some trust issues as well and it seemed convenient how happy everything turned out.
4) Date on the Run by Jill Monroe
This was a bucket of crazy and I loved it. This story was full of misunderstandings, bouts of omissions, and a little bit of suspense that made it spectacular. Ezra is back from a nasty military tour and just wants some rest and relaxation. Instead he is convinced to go on a blind date which leads him to Juliet. Juliet, on the other hand, is a reporter looking at her first big scoop. She agrees to meet her source at a restaurant but ends up with Ezra instead.
Not only did it start as a case of mistaken identity but it quickly became a bodyguard story when Juliet was threatened. I loved the idea Ezra was a bit absent-minded when it came to getting the date's name. I also loved the fact Juliet and Ezra both had to come to terms with their attraction and potential for a relationship. Ezra was having a bit of a tough time now he was home and it showed.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this anthology. I've had pretty good experience with the Entangled lines recently and I am looking forward to more in the future. They are not quite on the level of Harlequin yet but they are certainly on their way. If only I could find one like a Sarah Morgan HP. Ah...the angst!
3 Stars
Published by Entangled: Indulgence
March 11, 2013
215 Pages
Provided by--NetGalley
1) Mr. Virile and the Girl Next Door by Gwen Hayes
I loved this story so much! It was such a neat concept to have two advice columnists who gave opposing advice fall in love with each other. Mr. Virile gave advice for men getting laid. Girl Next Door gave advice to women on how to avoid players, cheaters, and scoundrels. I loved how Mr. Virile was the one who seemed more invested in the relationship. He avoided relationships and intimacy but when the woman put the brakes on (after sex) he was thrown for a loop.
It was a cute story and I would love to see more from Ms. Hayes. I love it when authors incorporate technology into their stories. They were internet advice columnists not newspaper or magazines. I love it when stories seem a little more up to date.
2) Tycoon Reunion by Candace Havens and Shannon Leigh
This was not one of the best stories of the bunch. The basic premise surrounded a rich guy coming back to the small town he had left years ago to help develop the area/make money. Of course he runs into the girl he dumped after graduation so he could make a name for himself.
What I did like about this story was Annabelle's use in the business world. Her job mattered when it came down to it. He wanted to develop the town and she was part of the historical society. She did research on the buildings, the people, and the actual geography of the land. Her knowledge was useful. I love it when jobs actually matter and its not just billionaire and assistant who does nothing.
3) Passionate Persuasion by Rosemary Clement-Moore
This was also not one of the best stories in this anthology. It had a premise I loved but it didn't really work for me. I love musician stories and in this one it was the heroine who played the cello. I loved that aspect of the story as well as how it played into the overall story.
While I was fine with the storyline featuring the college senior breaking up with his freshman girlfriend because he had commitment issues and wanted to conquer the world. the application of the story bothered me. The idiot took one bad advice moment and turned it into losing the woman he loved. Not only that but he spent their initial email relationship lying about who he was. Sure it was a lie of omission but he still lied. It bothered me how quickly she was supposed to get over it.
The ending was a bit lackluster although everything was happy, happy. I sort of left the story feeling as though their future and actual relationship was not fully hashed out. They might have loved each other but she did travel as a musician and she couldn't guarantee positions close-by. They had some trust issues as well and it seemed convenient how happy everything turned out.
4) Date on the Run by Jill Monroe
This was a bucket of crazy and I loved it. This story was full of misunderstandings, bouts of omissions, and a little bit of suspense that made it spectacular. Ezra is back from a nasty military tour and just wants some rest and relaxation. Instead he is convinced to go on a blind date which leads him to Juliet. Juliet, on the other hand, is a reporter looking at her first big scoop. She agrees to meet her source at a restaurant but ends up with Ezra instead.
Not only did it start as a case of mistaken identity but it quickly became a bodyguard story when Juliet was threatened. I loved the idea Ezra was a bit absent-minded when it came to getting the date's name. I also loved the fact Juliet and Ezra both had to come to terms with their attraction and potential for a relationship. Ezra was having a bit of a tough time now he was home and it showed.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this anthology. I've had pretty good experience with the Entangled lines recently and I am looking forward to more in the future. They are not quite on the level of Harlequin yet but they are certainly on their way. If only I could find one like a Sarah Morgan HP. Ah...the angst!
3 Stars
Published by Entangled: Indulgence
March 11, 2013
215 Pages
Provided by--NetGalley
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