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Beach Read
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January Andrews is a supposedly successful, yet broke, writer of romance novels...who no longer believes in “happily ever after�.
Gus Everett, a writer she knew in college, pens more serious novels, but is also experiencing “writer’s block� for reasons of his own.
They end up living next door to each other and agree, on a bet, to attempt to write a novel in the other’s preferred genre.
Gus will take January through his “research process�, and January will provide a crash course on “rom com�.. because “happily ever after� doesn’t matter if “the getting there sucks�...
And, that is exactly WHY this romance did NOT work for ME, despite its many 5 star reviews. I did not feel ANY chemistry between them.
The getting there for me...kind of sucked!
The only part of the book that I enjoyed was when the two characters were discussing writing.
I found the rest of the dialogue to be TOO introspective, which grew boring, and was definitely NOT sexy.
The descriptions, were not any that I could relate to (a one piece bathing suit which made January look like a water logged popsicle tangled in toilet paper) ?? Huh?
And, January, when talking to herself, referring to herself as a “dumb bunny�.
NOPE.
Could not relate to this one.
But, different books resonate with different people, so, if you have been wanting to read this one, by all means, you should! It obviously worked well for many other readers, as indicated by the many positive reviews.
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Gus Everett, a writer she knew in college, pens more serious novels, but is also experiencing “writer’s block� for reasons of his own.
They end up living next door to each other and agree, on a bet, to attempt to write a novel in the other’s preferred genre.
Gus will take January through his “research process�, and January will provide a crash course on “rom com�.. because “happily ever after� doesn’t matter if “the getting there sucks�...
And, that is exactly WHY this romance did NOT work for ME, despite its many 5 star reviews. I did not feel ANY chemistry between them.
The getting there for me...kind of sucked!
The only part of the book that I enjoyed was when the two characters were discussing writing.
I found the rest of the dialogue to be TOO introspective, which grew boring, and was definitely NOT sexy.
The descriptions, were not any that I could relate to (a one piece bathing suit which made January look like a water logged popsicle tangled in toilet paper) ?? Huh?
And, January, when talking to herself, referring to herself as a “dumb bunny�.
NOPE.
Could not relate to this one.
But, different books resonate with different people, so, if you have been wanting to read this one, by all means, you should! It obviously worked well for many other readers, as indicated by the many positive reviews.
Available Now!!
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Fabulous review, Jayme! Sorry you couldn't relate to this one. I have this to read and I am going to lower my expectations.
Thanks Meredith! I hope you have better luck with it! 🤞🏻
Thanks Sheyla! It didn’t work for me but I am glad that you enjoyed it! ❤️
I requested this one due to all the rave reviews and now I kind of wish I hadn't. Maybe I'll have better luck...but that description makes me cringe "water logged popsicle tangled in toilet paper" Eeek. 😦
Oh no! Sorry it didn’t work out for you. 🤞next one 🌈❤️🌈
I got off EW after reading the 5 star reviews too-where is the delete button we keep requesting? 🤦🏻♀� Hope you have better luck with it, Michelle! 🤞🏻
Thanks Ceecee! Next! 🌈❤️🌈
Sorry this was not a winner for us! We'll appreciate the next good one even more!
It just couldn’t compare the the others in this genre, that we have had the pleasure of reading together, DeAnn! ❤️
Okay, you just made me feel so much better about not getting this ARC. Thank you! 😘
This is the lowest rating I've seen for this so far! Sorry you didn't enjoy it more Jayme, I'm starting it this week, so hopefully I will like it more 😂 That description is weird though...
Glad I could help, Bridgett! 😂
I hope you will have a better experience with it, Preoccupied! I just read Happily Ever After Playlist and Happiness For Beginners-this just paled in comparison, for me!
I’m sorry you didn’t like it more, Jayme, and I’m not crazy about the things you mentioned - I’m not so sure about either! Thoughtful review and I hope you love your next one. I have this one coming up and hope I like it more. ♥️
Thanks Jennifer! I will look forward to your thoughts and do hope you will enjoy it more! ❤️
Uh oh....I’m 20% in and enjoying it so far but we will see....Fair and honest review Jayme, which I appreciate :)
Thanks Jan..well, I did not enjoy it from the start, Jan, so you may fare better than than me with this one! 🤞🏻
Nice honest review Jayme! I am honestly a bit worried.. you and I tend to agree. I see Jan's comment and I admittedly wonder.. Jan and I agree sometimes and sometimes we dont.. lolol!
It paled in comparison to Happily Ever After Playlist and Happiness For Beginners-both of which I just finished! I look forward to your thoughts, Susanne!
Hope you enjoy your next one more. It’s hard when you don’t feel the chemistry between the characters.
Sorry this one didn’t work for you Jayme! Hope your next read is a five star🤩
Tinichix wrote: "Hope you enjoy your next one more. It’s hard when you don’t feel the chemistry between the characters."Thanks Nicole! Their conversations seemed like they were between client and therapist to me..not sexy!
Thanks Kaceey! It just did not compare to the “Happily Ever After Playlist� ! 🤷🏻♀�
Good honest review Jayme. Sometimes, some characters don't gel well with the reader. I truly understand how you feel.
Three quarters of the way through and it’s starting to lose its original luster.
🤦🏻♀� At least you enjoyed three quarters of it, Marialyce! I struggled for much longer! 🤗
Great review Jayme...I still have this one to read 😳
😳 well...maybe you will be one of the readers who love it!? 💕
Jayme wrote: "😳 well...maybe you will be one of the readers who love it!? 💕"We shall see 😂 🧟♀️💛🧟♀�
I gave this one three stars, too. Albeit for slightly different reasons than you. But I just think it’s a bit overrated.
Great review! I was tempted to read this one despite not loving romance reads, but I think I'll pass.
Try The Friend Zone (book 1 of 2) and Happy Ever After Playlist (books 2) if you are looking to try a romance, Amanda!
Glad to have your company in the minority, Melissa! I will go check out your review! 🤗
I agree friend! Didn't enjoy this at all smh!!!
Katelyn wrote: "I agree friend! Didn't enjoy this at all smh!!!"Thanks Katelyn! I don’t get the hype! 🤷🏻♀�
I’ve got 50 pages to go, and sadly every word of your review rings true for me too.
We meet again, Jayne. Although for me it’s 2.5 rounder up to 3.
Andrea wrote: "I’ve got 50 pages to go, and sadly every word of your review rings true for me too."Thanks Andrea! I don’t get the hype!
Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "We meet again, Jayne. Although for me it’s 2.5 rounder up to 3."Hi again, Kris! 👋🏻 Did we read the same book as everyone else?
I totally agree with you!! Where was the spark? I definitely didn’t end this book by saying “Omg Gus loved her sooooooo much.� 👎
Creya wrote: "I totally agree with you!! Where was the spark? I definitely didn’t end this book by saying “Omg Gus loved her sooooooo much.� 👎"👎🏻 Thanks Creya! I am glad I am not the only one Feeling this way!
Sorry this one didn't work out super well for you, Jayme!
Danielle (The Blonde Likes Books) wrote: "Sorry this one didn't work out super well for you, Jayme!"Thanks Danielle! Hope you love it!💕
GirlWithThePinkSkiMask wrote: "Awww sorry this wasn't a winner for you but totally understand what you're saying!!😘"Thanks! I enjoyed her next two much more! 😘
Great review, Jayme💞!!!! Not every book is for someone, but kudos to you for trying it out!!!!! Although I loved this book, I totally see your points.
Thanks Cara! Thankfully her others did work for me! 🥰
OMG that popsicle and toilet paper thing had me scratching my head as well. It's a sad commentary on how bored I was with the book that I drifted off for a while trying to imagine where she came up with this analogy. (I mean the image itself is odd. Popsicle plus toilet paper? But how the hell could this equate to someone's appearance in a bathing suit?)
