Charlotte Phillips (3)Critiques
Auteur de All Bets Are On
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Critiques
The Present
I appreciated how Alex and Lara’s bond is established and gradually strengthened in part through their small businesses and in part through smartly showing some parallels in their experiences (even though they come from vastly different backgrounds).
I liked the ending a lot, while it may be too abrupt for some readers, for me it very much suited where this relationship was at which is much more my preference than suddenly pushing/rushing the couple into a particular stage just because that’s what’s expected for a “romantic” ending, to me, this feels real while still being satisfyingly happy.
This met my requirements for holiday reading. Lots of Christmas activities, the "spirit of Christmas," good sex, and reluctant embracing of romantic feelings. I'll check out the rest of Charlotte Phillips' books.
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Emma and Dan were perfect for each other. At least in the sense that they looked nice together, knew how to navigate business dinners, and kept Emma’s family off her back. Their long-term fake dating agreement wasn’t enough for her anymore though, and it was time to move on to a real relationship. Read More
When Alice Ford ran across the document while answering phones at someone else's amazingly messy desk, she couldn't believe it. It was like history repeating itself... Read More
The first half of the book is taken up with the back and forth of "I want to....but I really shouldn't....but I want to....but I better not", the second half is "we did, it was great, but it can't work", until we get to the happy ending.
I really wanted to like this book. I usually love Brit authors and their books.
The first half of the book is taken up with the back and forth of "I want to....but I really shouldn't....but I want to....but I better not", the second half is "we did, it was great, but it can't work", until we get to the happy ending.
I really wanted to like this book. I usually love Brit authors and their books.
The first half of the book is taken up with the back and forth of "I want to....but I really shouldn't....but I want to....but I better not", the second half is "we did, it was great, but it can't work", until we get to the happy ending.
I really wanted to like this book. I usually love Brit authors and their books.
'Your Room or Mine?' is a romantic; sexy novella with the class of a novel.
Izzy attempts to take control of her life after she discovers her boyfriend is a serial cheater. Izzy reacts to his treachery like any wronged woman would; too much wine, ice cream, tears and much needed feminine solidarity.
A romantic break Izzy takes alone has an unexpected highlight. Izzy's heart's in jeopardy when she agrees to a one night stand with Oliver a sexy workaholic lawyer. Oliver doesn't have relationships just brief encounters to placate his libido. He sees the chance meeting with Izzy in the hotel lobby as an opportunity for a no strings encounter.
The plot is interesting and character driven. There is a flirty side to this romantic novella but the sensuality is matched by deep emotion not associated with a one night stand. The ending has a delightful twist which Izzy deserves.
Jane Hunt Writer Book Reviews Google
This contemporary,fast-paced romantic novella set in a chic boutique hotel is a lovely escapist read if you have a spare couple of hours. The second in the 'Do Not Disturb series' it has plausible characters that experience their worst nightmares and best dreams within the microcosm of hotel life.
Layla a diligent guest services person becomes the very personal assistant to Matt a celebrity pro-tennis star who appears to court the paparazzi but is he really as shallow as he seems? Layla craves 'normal' family life after a less than conventional upbringing. Smarting from her mother's latest betrayal she meets Matt who epitomizes all she despises. Sparks fly from their first encounter and lead to some steamy love scenes.
I liked Layla because she knows what she should do but follows her instincts rather than commonsense. She risks everything for love and deserves to have a happy ending. Matt is likeable too although his finer feelings do get buried beneath his arrogance and self -preservation periodically.
This is an enjoyable read full of witty conversation and genuine emotion.
Jane Hunt Writer Book Reviews Google
Kiss Me On This Cold December Night is a lovely romantic tale which reinforces the magic of Christmas and the potential of the New Year.
As usual with the Do Not Disturb series an unsuspecting couple in this case Ella and Tom are drawn together by fate at a boutique hotel in London.
They've met before but still seem like strangers. After their one night stand five years previously which neither could quite forget they must abandon the rules that govern their lives along with their fear and take their chance of happiness.
I loved Ella. So brave facing yet another Christmas alone but Tom came across as poor little rich boy until the end when he redeemed himself in my eyes.
A lovely festive treat.
I received a copy of this e-book from Harper Collins Harper Impulse via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
The only thing I'm left with after reading this train wreck is that making a set of rules while dating a guy IS NOT THE SAME AS THE GUY STARTING AN OFFICE POOL ON WHO CAN GET YOU INTO BED FIRST. Girl, get a grip and quit trying to justify his crap behavior.
LAME.
Did not mesh at all with this writing style. It was choppy and way too bogged down with internal dialogue.
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