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Book Nerds and Boyfriends Collection #1
Bookishly Ever After
It all started with a bet and a book.
Emory Blake is the ultimate bibliophile. She’d take curling up with a good novel over a night on the town any day of the week. But then best friend Tate Woodby accuses her of living between the pages of her paperbacks instead of the real world, and make a bet that will force her to experience the adventures of her fictional friends…instead of just reading about them. With her face no longer buried in books, Emory must confront the pain of the past. But is it also her perfect opportunity to discover the hunky hero who could be the happily-ever-after of her own story?
Emory Blake is the ultimate bibliophile. She’d take curling up with a good novel over a night on the town any day of the week. But then best friend Tate Woodby accuses her of living between the pages of her paperbacks instead of the real world, and make a bet that will force her to experience the adventures of her fictional friends…instead of just reading about them. With her face no longer buried in books, Emory must confront the pain of the past. But is it also her perfect opportunity to discover the hunky hero who could be the happily-ever-after of her own story?
101 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2018
About the author
Sarah Monzon
25 books561 followersA Carol award finalist and Selah award winner, Sarah Monzon is a stay-at-home mom who makes up imaginary friends to have adult conversations with (otherwise known as writing novels). As a navy chaplain's wife, she resides wherever the military happens to station her family and enjoys exploring the beauty of the world around her.
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August 21, 2018
Cute novella!
Avid readers will relate to some of the main characters behaviors. My favorite scene was the date with Landon.
Avid readers will relate to some of the main characters behaviors. My favorite scene was the date with Landon.
July 31, 2018
This was just a miss for me. I may still try one of this author's full-length novels and see if that jives better with me, since I have friends that rave about her work.
There was one instance of nasty innuendo that also dinged my enjoyment and took me out of the story for a page, which I had to go back and reread. I also disliked that the hero would answer his door wearing nothing but a towel.
I felt like overall it stayed on the surface, and though there were attempts to go deeper which somehow still felt surface to me. I'm just going to set this down to mood (since I've read a lot of heavier stuff lately, it may be just that much lighter by comparison), primarily.
I did really like Emory's colorful experiences out of her books (park, escape room, etc) and I especially liked her statement that she enjoyed any books that were clean with no foul language and no sex. Good for the girl!!
There was one instance of nasty innuendo that also dinged my enjoyment and took me out of the story for a page, which I had to go back and reread. I also disliked that the hero would answer his door wearing nothing but a towel.
I felt like overall it stayed on the surface, and though there were attempts to go deeper which somehow still felt surface to me. I'm just going to set this down to mood (since I've read a lot of heavier stuff lately, it may be just that much lighter by comparison), primarily.
I did really like Emory's colorful experiences out of her books (park, escape room, etc) and I especially liked her statement that she enjoyed any books that were clean with no foul language and no sex. Good for the girl!!
July 23, 2018
Seriously so cute! A contemporary romance of unrequited love told from the perspective of the clueless one, Emory. She has some hang-ups from her past that makes her avoid conflict and deeper feelings that have the potential for future hurt and vulnerability. Tate is so patient with her, and I loved the little observations clue the reader in that he's carrying a serious torch. The setting of Seattle was awesome, I love that city! Combine that with a soulful musician and reclusive bibliophile stretching outside their comfort zones and this story was a perfect blend of angst, humor, and sweet romance.
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
June 4, 2018
This book is utterly charming. The bookish references, the way Emory is. Seriously, I would totally be her friend if she was a real person. As it is, I’ve read this book twice already. Once as a beta read. Second time to make sure I didn’t forget any goodness that resides within. And what I discovered…
This book still makes me sigh with the romance of it all. This book makes my heart ache with the pain in Emory’s life. This book makes me smile at what an accomplishment of writing Sarah continues to reveal with each release. And pure joy because I was transported and believed Emory and Tate were real for the length it took me to read this novella. Which wasn’t very long because I devoured it in one sitting, well two since I read it twice.
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher. My review was not influenced in any way.
**Full review at: https://tonishiloh.wordpress.com/2018...
This book still makes me sigh with the romance of it all. This book makes my heart ache with the pain in Emory’s life. This book makes me smile at what an accomplishment of writing Sarah continues to reveal with each release. And pure joy because I was transported and believed Emory and Tate were real for the length it took me to read this novella. Which wasn’t very long because I devoured it in one sitting, well two since I read it twice.
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher. My review was not influenced in any way.
**Full review at: https://tonishiloh.wordpress.com/2018...
July 21, 2018
I love this little Novella about a girl who loves to escape to books and the hero who sweeps her off her feet in most Knightley fashion.
Full of witty references and great book references to plot was really cute and fun.
I read this in about 5 hours it was so good.
Full of witty references and great book references to plot was really cute and fun.
I read this in about 5 hours it was so good.
January 9, 2019
*grimace*
Not for me.
My biggest problem is that the book never went deep enough to connect me with the characters. From almost the very first page, it is obvious who the lead couple is. But I found no reason to care - much less root - for either of them. I found both borderline caricature and kind of confusing.
I like the idea of Emory, the bookworm who hates conflict. Certainly her aversion to small talk and inclination to read when stressed hit home. (Okay, not actually the small talk thing, because I love small talk. But it reminded me of my friend Kris. In a good way. Go introverts.) I guess even her reaction to angry voices made some level of sense. I just never got why she had no friends. Or how she became friends with Tate in the first place. Or what she did at her job. Or where her obsession with helping the homeless came from (besides the author's desire to make her a goody-two-shoes heroine.) As a character, she comes across basically perfect in every way except for the whole 'not good with people' thing. But she is good with certain people (see above mention of the homeless.)
As for Tate, he made even less sense. I get the 'how romantic, he takes her out on book themed
"dates"!' appeal. I mean, who doesn't want a guy who takes interest in your reading and tries to engage with it? But otherwise, he had no personality. He is a outstanding musician but apparently too shy to send in a demo. He's BFFs with this girl and apparently loves her but goes on dates with groupies. (Or something??) He gets so jealous at the sight of her sitting at a table with a guy that he storms out of the room. It just felt somewhat contradictory and...confusing. Like an attempt at designing the Perfect Boyfriend but an attempt that fell flat since I never got where his undying loyalty/love sprang from.
Furthermore, while the book references dotting the plot were cute, there are few things more annoying than a book attempting to be self-aware but lacking a self-aware character. What I mean is, Tate is clearly Mr. Knightley. Emory goes on about how much she loves the friends-to-lovers trope of Mr. Knightley. Yet she somehow remains clueless (no pun intended) about Tate. A plot can only wink at the reader so many times before the reader expects the character to notice!
Finally, one last thing bugged me. I hesitate to say it because it feels so petty, but...
The main character makes a HUGE DEAL out of the fact that this one dude "knows" of Jane Austen. And the dude knows very little indeed. What he does know he learned from his Mom. Again, the main character is super moved by this. Tate, on the other hand, doesn't know Austen from Austin. He makes some snarky comment about only male literature professors read her writings. While I think this is an attempt at humor, it came across really...jarring to the plot. We aren't talking about Nora Roberts. This is JANE AUSTEN. When my brother was sick, my sister and I used to read him Pride and Prejudice. My Dad loves quoting Emma. And when my sisters and I turn on Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, you better believe the whole family turns up to watch. Austen is classic and I found it ridiculous to have her so belittled...even in fun. (See? I told you it was a petty thing.)
Two stars because I like the idea of this book and at some level I did connect to Emory. But it needed more.
Not for me.
My biggest problem is that the book never went deep enough to connect me with the characters. From almost the very first page, it is obvious who the lead couple is. But I found no reason to care - much less root - for either of them. I found both borderline caricature and kind of confusing.
I like the idea of Emory, the bookworm who hates conflict. Certainly her aversion to small talk and inclination to read when stressed hit home. (Okay, not actually the small talk thing, because I love small talk. But it reminded me of my friend Kris. In a good way. Go introverts.) I guess even her reaction to angry voices made some level of sense. I just never got why she had no friends. Or how she became friends with Tate in the first place. Or what she did at her job. Or where her obsession with helping the homeless came from (besides the author's desire to make her a goody-two-shoes heroine.) As a character, she comes across basically perfect in every way except for the whole 'not good with people' thing. But she is good with certain people (see above mention of the homeless.)
As for Tate, he made even less sense. I get the 'how romantic, he takes her out on book themed
"dates"!' appeal. I mean, who doesn't want a guy who takes interest in your reading and tries to engage with it? But otherwise, he had no personality. He is a outstanding musician but apparently too shy to send in a demo. He's BFFs with this girl and apparently loves her but goes on dates with groupies. (Or something??) He gets so jealous at the sight of her sitting at a table with a guy that he storms out of the room. It just felt somewhat contradictory and...confusing. Like an attempt at designing the Perfect Boyfriend but an attempt that fell flat since I never got where his undying loyalty/love sprang from.
Furthermore, while the book references dotting the plot were cute, there are few things more annoying than a book attempting to be self-aware but lacking a self-aware character. What I mean is, Tate is clearly Mr. Knightley. Emory goes on about how much she loves the friends-to-lovers trope of Mr. Knightley. Yet she somehow remains clueless (no pun intended) about Tate. A plot can only wink at the reader so many times before the reader expects the character to notice!
Finally, one last thing bugged me. I hesitate to say it because it feels so petty, but...
The main character makes a HUGE DEAL out of the fact that this one dude "knows" of Jane Austen. And the dude knows very little indeed. What he does know he learned from his Mom. Again, the main character is super moved by this. Tate, on the other hand, doesn't know Austen from Austin. He makes some snarky comment about only male literature professors read her writings. While I think this is an attempt at humor, it came across really...jarring to the plot. We aren't talking about Nora Roberts. This is JANE AUSTEN. When my brother was sick, my sister and I used to read him Pride and Prejudice. My Dad loves quoting Emma. And when my sisters and I turn on Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, you better believe the whole family turns up to watch. Austen is classic and I found it ridiculous to have her so belittled...even in fun. (See? I told you it was a petty thing.)
Two stars because I like the idea of this book and at some level I did connect to Emory. But it needed more.
April 21, 2021
I can’t remember exactly how or where I heard about Sarah Monzon, but ever since I first saw her split-time romances—particularly the pirate one—I knew I had to read something of hers someday. With the gift of KU, my first pick was Book 1 in her Book Nerds and Boyfriends collection, which I finished in, like, twenty minutes one morning.
First page, I’m hooked! The heroine, Emory, was so fun and relatable, and Tater Tot? Adorable! Monzon’s writing is well-balanced, laugh-out-loud hilarious, and so smooth! I enjoyed every single page of this novella, and Lord knows I kept wishing for more! The romance was so sweet and well-done for such a short book. I’ll definitely be finishing this series, and I can’t wait to get into Finders Keepers (A Carrington Family Novel)!
First page, I’m hooked! The heroine, Emory, was so fun and relatable, and Tater Tot? Adorable! Monzon’s writing is well-balanced, laugh-out-loud hilarious, and so smooth! I enjoyed every single page of this novella, and Lord knows I kept wishing for more! The romance was so sweet and well-done for such a short book. I’ll definitely be finishing this series, and I can’t wait to get into Finders Keepers (A Carrington Family Novel)!
February 12, 2019
This was so cute!!! I kept seeing my friends raving about this book/series, so I knew I had to read it. I started it and right away got hooked. The opening chapter had me laughing and eager to keep reading. I loved how the MC was bookish... it made for a relatable character. Looking forward to book 2!!
(Thank you, Caitlyn, for lending me your copy!)
(Thank you, Caitlyn, for lending me your copy!)
August 13, 2018
Confession: I began this book because I needed to remove one of my shelved Kindle Unlimited reads. The synopsis hinted that it would be a light, fluffy, quick read. I figured I'd skim it.
Yeah. And so I began. Riveting opening… I jumped, even knowing what would happen, I jumped right when I should have. And the game (both literaturely and literally—within the context of the story, anyway) was afoot!
Emory? I’m half in love with her myself. She’s a delightful mix of flawed perfection. She has a sharp wit that doesn’t cut, she’s clueless but not indefinitely, and not stupid in her cluelessness, and she’s oh, so much fun.
I’d gotten two or three chapters in before I realized that I had read every stinkin’ word. Then I looked at my progress. How many hours would this take!?
Confession: I did not have time to be reading a book today. I was busy. Behind. Scrambling for time as it was!
But I was already at about twenty-five percent! That’s when I realized I’d grabbed a novella!
Confession number two: I don’t usually enjoy novellas. They feel rushed.
Yes, I recognize the irony there.
But Sarah Monzon pulled off a delightful novella that held my attention and made me slow down and savor every scene.
Yes, it was fluffy—in part.
The book is pure romance. That didn’t surprise me at all. What did surprise me was how into the romance I was. Maybe it was because she kept it about people instead of piling emotion upon emotion. It could be.
But I suspect it was more.
Because even in this short, ninety-one-page novel, she also tackled a deep-seated issue in Emory.
And she used a great guy, Tate, to help with it.
I love a good best friend. I mean, come on. I married mine. And Tate has some first-rate qualities that remind me a little of the guy who got stuck with me for life. (Hey, I finally “get” the whole “sorry, not sorry” thing…).
And Monzon wrote a great one. He’s real, honest, raw, and flawed—just like every “hero” I’ve ever loved. His patience spoke volumes. I’m just sayin’.
Did I mention she did it in first person?
Yeah, I just fell in love with a book written in first-person.
Confession: I didn't notice until I was three-quarters of the way done with the book. She should get five stars for that alone. But Monzon earned it many times over.
Like how about taking something people complain about and turning it on its head?
Look, in so much of romantic fiction, a whole boatload of stuff could be solved if people just talked instead of “misunderstood” and brooded.
Sarah Monzon did something novel in this novella. She had her characters talk—or at least acknowledge an unwillingness to when something else got in the way (mostly Emory’s past issues).
Monzon earned four stars just for that. But I didn’t give them to her for it.
Nope. She gets four stars for writing a book with fabulous characters I’d love to have over for dinner and chat with. I’d love to hear more about their bookish dates and when he just…knew. I’m giving her four stars for writing a book I loved and immersed myself into when I just wanted a skimmed read.
She gets four stars for writing fluff I couldn’t put down, with something substantial beneath that fluff, and for betraying my need for a quick read while giving it to me at the same time.
I didn’t skim this book. But being a novella, I read it in just over an hour and a half. Yes, it was fluffy. But writing something more than just fluff among the pages made it rich, too.
It was my first book by Sarah Monzon. It will not be my last.
If I could give four and a half stars, I would. I loved this book. On Amazon, it got 5 stars. Because "amazing" is the description on Goodreads, I'm only giving it 4, but I hate that I am. It's not right.
Yeah. And so I began. Riveting opening… I jumped, even knowing what would happen, I jumped right when I should have. And the game (both literaturely and literally—within the context of the story, anyway) was afoot!
Emory? I’m half in love with her myself. She’s a delightful mix of flawed perfection. She has a sharp wit that doesn’t cut, she’s clueless but not indefinitely, and not stupid in her cluelessness, and she’s oh, so much fun.
I’d gotten two or three chapters in before I realized that I had read every stinkin’ word. Then I looked at my progress. How many hours would this take!?
Confession: I did not have time to be reading a book today. I was busy. Behind. Scrambling for time as it was!
But I was already at about twenty-five percent! That’s when I realized I’d grabbed a novella!
Confession number two: I don’t usually enjoy novellas. They feel rushed.
Yes, I recognize the irony there.
But Sarah Monzon pulled off a delightful novella that held my attention and made me slow down and savor every scene.
Yes, it was fluffy—in part.
The book is pure romance. That didn’t surprise me at all. What did surprise me was how into the romance I was. Maybe it was because she kept it about people instead of piling emotion upon emotion. It could be.
But I suspect it was more.
Because even in this short, ninety-one-page novel, she also tackled a deep-seated issue in Emory.
And she used a great guy, Tate, to help with it.
I love a good best friend. I mean, come on. I married mine. And Tate has some first-rate qualities that remind me a little of the guy who got stuck with me for life. (Hey, I finally “get” the whole “sorry, not sorry” thing…).
And Monzon wrote a great one. He’s real, honest, raw, and flawed—just like every “hero” I’ve ever loved. His patience spoke volumes. I’m just sayin’.
Did I mention she did it in first person?
Yeah, I just fell in love with a book written in first-person.
Confession: I didn't notice until I was three-quarters of the way done with the book. She should get five stars for that alone. But Monzon earned it many times over.
Like how about taking something people complain about and turning it on its head?
Look, in so much of romantic fiction, a whole boatload of stuff could be solved if people just talked instead of “misunderstood” and brooded.
Sarah Monzon did something novel in this novella. She had her characters talk—or at least acknowledge an unwillingness to when something else got in the way (mostly Emory’s past issues).
Monzon earned four stars just for that. But I didn’t give them to her for it.
Nope. She gets four stars for writing a book with fabulous characters I’d love to have over for dinner and chat with. I’d love to hear more about their bookish dates and when he just…knew. I’m giving her four stars for writing a book I loved and immersed myself into when I just wanted a skimmed read.
She gets four stars for writing fluff I couldn’t put down, with something substantial beneath that fluff, and for betraying my need for a quick read while giving it to me at the same time.
I didn’t skim this book. But being a novella, I read it in just over an hour and a half. Yes, it was fluffy. But writing something more than just fluff among the pages made it rich, too.
It was my first book by Sarah Monzon. It will not be my last.
If I could give four and a half stars, I would. I loved this book. On Amazon, it got 5 stars. Because "amazing" is the description on Goodreads, I'm only giving it 4, but I hate that I am. It's not right.
August 18, 2019
***sigh*** I don’t know how I’ve let this sweet, adorable story sit on my TBR list for so long, as I literally just devoured it in one sitting. What a wonderfully fun and romantic story. First of all, I highlighted so many good quotes! Some bookish, some funny,and some just plain beautiful. Second of all, Monzon has written a sweet, romantic story of friends to romance that will have all readers wishing they had a special friend in their life!
Emory and Tate are sweet characters. Emory happens to be a bookish nerd after my own heart. She likes to escape into her books just like I do, and she lives vicariously through the characters she reads, just like me. I think many readers will find her easy to connect with!
There are several great contemporary romance authors in the Christian Fiction world, and Monzon is in my top ten. I just adore her stories! I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
Emory and Tate are sweet characters. Emory happens to be a bookish nerd after my own heart. She likes to escape into her books just like I do, and she lives vicariously through the characters she reads, just like me. I think many readers will find her easy to connect with!
There are several great contemporary romance authors in the Christian Fiction world, and Monzon is in my top ten. I just adore her stories! I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
July 30, 2018
So very cute! A must-read for all romantic book lovers. Emory annoyed me a bit with her cluelessness, but overall the story is just adorable and fun.
August 9, 2018
Can you say adorable?
I love books that read as an introvert's heart song. And Sarah Monzon nailed it! Emory is bookish, incapable of small talk, and knows who she is. This book isn't about her changing who she is, it's about her growing. When she starts going on these adventures with Tate, she allows herself to open up to the world and everything it has to offer. She is so lovable, relatable and kind - a wonderful heroine. Tate is sweet, charming, funny and patient. And if all that doesn't make you swoon, he's a singer, too. He's the perfect hero in this friends-to-lovers romance. With great natural chemistry, fun adventures and bookish references, this story is sure to capture any book lover's heart. 📚 Plus, it's completely adorable! I would definitely recommend this book!
I love books that read as an introvert's heart song. And Sarah Monzon nailed it! Emory is bookish, incapable of small talk, and knows who she is. This book isn't about her changing who she is, it's about her growing. When she starts going on these adventures with Tate, she allows herself to open up to the world and everything it has to offer. She is so lovable, relatable and kind - a wonderful heroine. Tate is sweet, charming, funny and patient. And if all that doesn't make you swoon, he's a singer, too. He's the perfect hero in this friends-to-lovers romance. With great natural chemistry, fun adventures and bookish references, this story is sure to capture any book lover's heart. 📚 Plus, it's completely adorable! I would definitely recommend this book!
July 5, 2018
This one was definitely my favorite of the anthology. In fact, it's my favorite novella of the ones I've read so far this year. A book-geek's dream!
July 26, 2018
This story was just what I needed! Something light, fun, but also not complete "fluff." It hit all those elements just right and had the serious case of the giggles.
As a book reader, Emory is a VERY relatable character. I loved her analogies and comparisons (despite if I have never read a Jane Austen novel that was a large part of an important conversation). What her best friend does to pull her outside of her comfort zone was absolutely amazing and made my heart pitter-patter as his thoughtfulness.
Though there are many funny, smile-rewarding moments, I appreciated how the author hit a deep topic concerning confrontation. As someone who personally doesn't like confrontation for maybe a reason or two as Emory, I found it to be a beautiful part of healing in this story.
Overall, a fun, but inspiring read to enjoy the people around us and not just amazing fictional characters. I'm very curious to see if this author has other reads similar to this one because I will definitely pick up another one of her books to smile and laugh in an evening as I did with Bookishly Ever After.
As a book reader, Emory is a VERY relatable character. I loved her analogies and comparisons (despite if I have never read a Jane Austen novel that was a large part of an important conversation). What her best friend does to pull her outside of her comfort zone was absolutely amazing and made my heart pitter-patter as his thoughtfulness.
Though there are many funny, smile-rewarding moments, I appreciated how the author hit a deep topic concerning confrontation. As someone who personally doesn't like confrontation for maybe a reason or two as Emory, I found it to be a beautiful part of healing in this story.
Overall, a fun, but inspiring read to enjoy the people around us and not just amazing fictional characters. I'm very curious to see if this author has other reads similar to this one because I will definitely pick up another one of her books to smile and laugh in an evening as I did with Bookishly Ever After.
November 24, 2018
Be still my book loving heart! I ADORED every single second of this book! It hooked me on page one and didn't let go. Utterly and completely delightful, amazing, fantastic, phenomenal, fabulous, and every other superlative you can think of don't even begin to fully extol the extraordinarily epic experience that is this incredible piece of awesomeness!
I don't think I've ever met a main character that was as much like me as Emory, seriously we have such similar personalities that in so many ways it was almost like reading a story about myself! 😍😍😍😍😍
I read this book for pure pleasure. No review required.
I don't think I've ever met a main character that was as much like me as Emory, seriously we have such similar personalities that in so many ways it was almost like reading a story about myself! 😍😍😍😍😍
I read this book for pure pleasure. No review required.
February 6, 2019
Awwww!!! This was so cute!
I loved the characters, they were quirky & cute! I loved the premise and the plot and the books and the love confession and ALL the things!!
A quick love story that started with a bet & a book. 😍
4/5 stars.
I loved the characters, they were quirky & cute! I loved the premise and the plot and the books and the love confession and ALL the things!!
A quick love story that started with a bet & a book. 😍
4/5 stars.
July 9, 2018
I had the privilege to read an advanced copy of Bookishly Ever After. While I am mostly a historical fiction reader, I occasionally crave a contemporary romance. Sarah Monzon is definitely one of my go-to authors of this genre. If anything, I am pickier when it comes to contemporaries. I do not give 5-star ratings to many novellas, but this is definitely the exception.
Bookishly Ever After is well-written, with surprisingly well-fleshed out characters for a story of this length. I connected with Emory on many levels, wondering if Ms. Monzon had me in mind when she wrote this novella. There are many soul-searching, laugh-out-loud and romantic moments as Emory finds her "Bookishly Ever After".
If this is any indication of the quality of the rest of the novellas in The Timeless Love collection, the reader will not be disappointed. Can't wait for the release of the full anthology in June. It includes novellas from many of my favorite authors.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Bookishly Ever After is well-written, with surprisingly well-fleshed out characters for a story of this length. I connected with Emory on many levels, wondering if Ms. Monzon had me in mind when she wrote this novella. There are many soul-searching, laugh-out-loud and romantic moments as Emory finds her "Bookishly Ever After".
If this is any indication of the quality of the rest of the novellas in The Timeless Love collection, the reader will not be disappointed. Can't wait for the release of the full anthology in June. It includes novellas from many of my favorite authors.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 8, 2019
Bookishly Ever After: What happens when you read books to the point of using them as a way to escape life instead of living it to the fullest. That is what happens with Emory, who finds herself challenged by her friend Tate to actually experience living based on the books she reads. As you experience the "book outings" with Emory, the reader discovers there is more to Emory's personal story and it is very painful. And as the reader, it is easy to see that Tate is more than a friend to Emory, but can she escape her book world long enough to see him for the heart mate he is? I stayed up long past my bed time for this one. I knew it would have a happily ever after, but I had to know the whole of Emory's story and how she would overcome her fears. Good story by new-to-me author, Sarah Monzon.
I read this story in the Timeless Love multi-author bookset.
I read this story in the Timeless Love multi-author bookset.
July 7, 2018
This was not my usual romance read. It was a PG version. I was already invested by the time I realized. It did not make my heart race but...it warmed it and made it melt. This was an enjoyable, feel good, keep faith in humanity, happily ever after kind of read.
August 27, 2018
Oh, so good! This quick read is very swoony with a very swoony hero. I loved it!
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August 10, 2018
"“I don’t know.” I shrugged. “I kind of like the rain.” Perfect reading weather."
September 17, 2018
This. Was. So. Good!
But it was MUCH too short. I wanted a LOT more character development and more pages full of
Emory-the-relatable-book-dragon and
Tate-the-yummy.
But it was MUCH too short. I wanted a LOT more character development and more pages full of
Emory-the-relatable-book-dragon and
Tate-the-yummy.
July 24, 2018
Really cute! I enjoyed this one.
October 17, 2018
Such a fun, sweet story! I absolutely loved it---just like I have everything else Sarah Monzon has written. ❤️ She's just that good.
July 25, 2018
This book is so Sarah Monzon... smooth reading, lovely romance, and a sweet sprinkling of adorableness.
August 28, 2018
Ok...so...
I declare that this book is required reading for all my bookish friends. Equal parts moosh and humor and feels and bookish references - I loved it!!! Just so cute!
There is really nothing more for me to say. Just read it and then you will understand.
I declare that this book is required reading for all my bookish friends. Equal parts moosh and humor and feels and bookish references - I loved it!!! Just so cute!
There is really nothing more for me to say. Just read it and then you will understand.
June 25, 2018
I have been a Sarah Monzon fan since Isaac Project. It's always interesting to follow an author from the start of their career and anxiously await each new release. I'm a big fan of contemporary stories, and this latest shorter length tale is absolutely fantastic. Not just fantastic, but fan-freakin-tastic. Our heroine is such a mess, but a funny, delightful mess. Her quirks and fears and idiosyncrasies are what make readers--and the hero--fall in love with her. Being able to connect with fully developed, enjoyable characters in a shorter length story is a credit to her writing skill. I read this story as part of the Timeless Love compilation. Highly recommend!
June 7, 2018
Such a fun and adorable story! I loved so much about this book, the first person POV, the friendship between Tate and Emory, the humor, and, of course, the bet.
The adventures Tate takes Emory on are unique and well-thought out. Just a hint of what kind of guy he is. But it's Emory's revelations throughout that gave Bookishly ever after the hooks that grabbed me in.
Here's hoping we get more readers like this from Monzon soon!
The adventures Tate takes Emory on are unique and well-thought out. Just a hint of what kind of guy he is. But it's Emory's revelations throughout that gave Bookishly ever after the hooks that grabbed me in.
Here's hoping we get more readers like this from Monzon soon!
January 4, 2022
This story was like a beautiful melody to me. It flowed so smoothly, I never wanted it to end.
I connected with Emory on a personal level as, I too, often use books as an escape and for therapeutic reasons.
I loved this short novella and I highly recommend it.
I connected with Emory on a personal level as, I too, often use books as an escape and for therapeutic reasons.
I loved this short novella and I highly recommend it.
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