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Jennifer Theriot

Auteur de Awakening

12+ oeuvres 67 utilisateurs 7 critiques

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Œuvres de Jennifer Theriot

Awakening (2013) 24 exemplaires
Regifted (2014) 17 exemplaires
Fortune Brawling (2015) — Auteur — 5 exemplaires
Everlasting (2016) 4 exemplaires
Immortal Desires : Anthology (2019) — Contributeur — 4 exemplaires
Relationship Resuscitation (2018) 3 exemplaires
Unwrapping Noel (2015) 2 exemplaires
Spring Desires: Anthology (2019) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Wicked & Sexy Nights: Anthology (2018) — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire

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This story had it's moments, and I hate to disparage someone's hard work, but from the beginning, the dialog was very stilted, not at all realistic. The first quarter of this book is the best part, that's where the conflict resides. From there, there is no conflict, the characters become caricatures. Everything is handed to Olivia, from her job, to her lawyer, to her next step in life. That doesn't scream independence. Her lawyer tells her to move out to demonstrate her independence, and she doesn't. Her "age-appropriate" clothing isn't. The relationships aren't realistic. Plot points are repeated (in case you missed them the first two times she told you what they were a paragraph ago) and the author spends too much time "telling" you what she wants you to think rather than "showing" you things to let you figure it out on your own.

There is so much in this book that could have been cut out ... Olivia isn't going to be independent, she's going to let people drive her around because she doesn't know how to drive in winter weather, she's going to let them tell her what lawyer to call and she's going to drive their cars. And the author is going to wrap that all up and tell me this equates to independence because Olivia's out of a bad marriage. I didn't think Olivia was cool, I thought she was pampered and air-headed and juvenile, waiting for someone to tell her what to do next. Not my idea of a strong woman. She allows someone else to buy her kids' Christmas presents instead of buying them herself and for someone working part time, she shows no fiscal responsibility.

I'm sorry, Jennifer. I wanted to like this book. Really, I did. I just can't get there.
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Karla.Brandenburg | 4 autres critiques | Aug 1, 2023 |
"I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily reviewed this book and this is my honest review."

WOW... What an amazing follow up to Out of the Box Awakening, Jennifer Theriot's first novel in this incredible series. It is the continuation of the beautiful love story between Olivia and Ash....and so much more!

I absolutely adore all of the characters in this series. They are not only true to life but they are also characters that are easy to care about. I know I for one have fallen in love with them all as I am sure you will too (especially Todd!)

I highly recommend this series to anybody who enjoys a heartwarming romance filled with joy, heartache and full of passion. I am looking forward to reading Out of the Box Everlasting which is the next book in this awesome series.
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Trimaze | Dec 1, 2016 |
I received this book from EBook Discovery in exchange for an honest review.

Out of the Box Awakening is the first in a three book series. It is a beautifully written story about second chances and starting over. It proves that life is constantly changing and that love can be found at any age.

I really enjoyed the storyline and richly developed characters. I loved the interactions between them. I found myself laughing when they laughed and crying when they cried. When an author can illicit such emotion from me, the reader, they have done an amazing job.

I would recommend this book to anybody who enjoys second chance romance stories that are not only about starting over but also about real life family interactions. I will definitely be reading Out of the Box Regifted which is the next book in this series.
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Trimaze | 4 autres critiques | Sep 29, 2016 |
As modern technology and advances are increasing the average human life span, so to does the vigor of youth extend. While once forty was considered to be mid-life, these days 60 is the new 40. It is about time someone wrote romance for this generation that is romantic and sexy. What is the point of being a grown up with all the experience of having dealt with the obstacles life has thrown at you if you don’t get to enjoy life just a little bit?

Out of the Box Awakening is the story of Olivia. A 50-something empty-nester who is beginning to find her self again after thirty years of being just “Mom” or “Mrs.”. Her husband has been transferred to Chicago from Houston, requiring her to pack up her home and contemplate starting a new life in a new place. While she is apprehensive, she approaches the new adventure as catalyst to find herself and breathe fresh life into her increasingly stale marriage. However, before the movers have even delivered her things to the new city, she is faced with fact that her marriage is over and she is on her own. Luckily she has Ash, the man her husband had arranged for them to stay with while they looked for a new home and who now offers Olivia a safe haven while she moves forward to this new chapter in her life.

It is always fun to catch a glimpse of oneself in a book. Reading about places I know, movies I have seen or music I listen to is a little thrill making the characters more real and approachable. Like Olivia, I too have a music play list that is all over the place from classical to country to rap and something from everything in between. Most people I know think that is nuts, but that is how I listen to music and I immediately connected with Olivia and her play list. I am also blessed to be married to a musician and have a son who is following in his footsteps. It didn’t take me long to take to Ash and Tommy as well. Ms. Theriot has done a terrific job of capturing the voice and characterization of this whole extended family. Each person adds something distinct to the whole, making the fabric of the story a little more vibrant. Family, those you are born to and those you find along the way, is the foundation of this story and though the romance is deliciously steamy and sweet, that is what I take from this book.

I am not certain how Olivia ever managed to have a life with her cardboard cutout drip of an ex- husband, or managed to raise such fantastic kids, a common theme for many women her age, I am sure. I am also certain the best thing he ever did for them was to move aside and let them look for happiness in another place. It was a pleasure to be a part of Olivia’s journey to find herself. It is great to believe that love can be found at any age.
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Ireadwhatuwrite | 4 autres critiques | Mar 23, 2016 |

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Œuvres
12
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1
Membres
67
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#256,179
Évaluation
½ 4.3
Critiques
7
ISBN
9

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