Love Unexpected: A Storybook Romance
(Three Romantic Novellas)
by Melanie Jacobson, Jennifer K. Clark, & Julie Daines
by Melanie Jacobson, Jennifer K. Clark, & Julie Daines
Adult Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 176 Pages
January 1st 2015 by Covenant Communications
Paperback & ebook, 176 Pages
January 1st 2015 by Covenant Communications
Summary
They say a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but as mistaken identities abound, three heroines will put this age-old adage to the test! Showcasing a trio of LDS fiction’s finest authors, Love Unexpected: A Storybook Romance is a heartwarming collection of short stories that begs the question: can true love really conquer all?
Storybook Romance by Melanie Jacobson —New York City book editor Ellie Hanover has discovered a groundbreaking manuscript that may be just what she needs to save her job. But when her anonymous correspondence with the author begins to develop into more than a professional relationship, Ellie is left wondering if her real find is actually Mr. Right.
He Loves Me Not by Jennifer K. Clark —When Kenedee spies her boss leaving flowers on her desk, she’s swept into a whirlwind of infatuation. If only he didn’t have a girlfriend . . . Undeterred, the young woman enlists in the scheme her employer’s brother has put in motion for the company’s sake in hopes that she can win over the man of her dreams. But even foolproof plans can go awry.
Fools of Us All by Julie Daines —The course of true love is never smooth, as Jane discovers when a case of mistaken identity results in a date with the man she’s admired from afar for years. But she knows all too well that masquerading as her twin sister can only go on for so long before the truth comes out.
My Review
I have read books by two of these authors before and enjoyed them, so I was curious to see how I liked novellas from them. I was not disappointed. The stories were sweet, romantic, fun, and had some great moments.
Storybook Romance by Melanie Jacobson. Melanie is one of my favorite authors. I love her humor, wit, and sarcasm, as well as her characters who I always immediately connect with. This story was no different. I felt for Ellie and her situation, fell in love along with her to her pen pal, and cheered her on when she makes a tough choice. The ending was also picture perfect. My only complaint? I wish it would have been longer. This one was my favorite of the three.
He Loves Me Not by Jennifer K. Clark. I wasn't sure about this one at first because the MC was so blind, but then the whole situation grew on me as her emotions changed. I pretty much saw through the whole charade and then was completely embarrassed for her when it all comes crashing down. I loved the hero though. He was sweet and rugged and fabulous.
Fools of Us All by Julie Daines. I have a book on my shelves by this author that I've been dying to read, but haven't yet. I'll definitely be reading it soon now after falling in love with this heartbreakingly sweet story. I definitely felt some frustration towards the characters, some anger towards some others, and then some love as well. There were some seriously sweet moments and I loved that the guy was there for the girl and how they really shared their lives with each other.
If you enjoy short and sweet contemporary romance with some humor, sparks, and perfectly imperfect characters then definitely give these a try. It was nice to sit down and get through each story quickly and end with a smile on my face.
Content: Clean
Source: I would like to thank the publisher, Covenant Communications, for my complimentary review copy, which did not affect my review in any way.
Storybook Romance by Melanie Jacobson. Melanie is one of my favorite authors. I love her humor, wit, and sarcasm, as well as her characters who I always immediately connect with. This story was no different. I felt for Ellie and her situation, fell in love along with her to her pen pal, and cheered her on when she makes a tough choice. The ending was also picture perfect. My only complaint? I wish it would have been longer. This one was my favorite of the three.
He Loves Me Not by Jennifer K. Clark. I wasn't sure about this one at first because the MC was so blind, but then the whole situation grew on me as her emotions changed. I pretty much saw through the whole charade and then was completely embarrassed for her when it all comes crashing down. I loved the hero though. He was sweet and rugged and fabulous.
Fools of Us All by Julie Daines. I have a book on my shelves by this author that I've been dying to read, but haven't yet. I'll definitely be reading it soon now after falling in love with this heartbreakingly sweet story. I definitely felt some frustration towards the characters, some anger towards some others, and then some love as well. There were some seriously sweet moments and I loved that the guy was there for the girl and how they really shared their lives with each other.
If you enjoy short and sweet contemporary romance with some humor, sparks, and perfectly imperfect characters then definitely give these a try. It was nice to sit down and get through each story quickly and end with a smile on my face.
Content: Clean
Source: I would like to thank the publisher, Covenant Communications, for my complimentary review copy, which did not affect my review in any way.
About the Authors
Melanie Jacobson is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she grew up in a rich tradition of storytellers. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she enjoyed a career in fashion retail before pursuing her true passion: teaching literature and writing. Realizing she was still missing something, Melanie tried Internet dating for a few years. She now considers herself a retired Internet dating expert after searching the World Wide Web to find her husband, who only lived forty-five minutes away. The live with their three children in Orange County, California.
Jennifer K. Clark grew up in the small mountain town of Monticello, Utah, and graduated from the College of Eastern Utah, where she studied art. Although she never had the innate talent to write, Jennifer inherited her father’s love of storytelling. After coming up with a story worthy of publishing, she and her sister Stephonie wrote their first novel, Mark of Royalty. Since then, Jennifer has fallen in love with the art of writing and has set out to learn the craft of combining the written word with storytelling. She spends a lot of time with the characters in her head, putting their stories down on paper. In her spare time she like to study history and attend renaissance festivals. Jennifer enjoys hearing from her readers.
She studied Zoology and Secondary Education at Brigham Young University, paying her way through college by performing live reptile demonstrations at the university’s life science museum.
She spent eighteen months living in London where she studied and fell in love with English Literature, Sticky Toffee Pudding, and the fellow who ran the kebab store around the corner.
After editing for other authors, she decided to take up writing again--this time in the young adult genre. She feels qualified to write for teens because, as a young adult, she mastered the art of drama. Oh, and she has some skulking around the house.
Julie is a member of SCBWI, the League of Utah Writers, and Utah Children’s Writers. She frequently attends conferences where she has won a few awards for her writing, and is part of a superb writer’s group.
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Great review and giveaway! I like the cover. :)
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I have both of these as ARCs and I'm hoping they'll be as good as I think they'll be. :)
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Excellent pick with 'Dauntless', Tressa. I'm anxious to get my hands on that one. :)
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These were really cute. I think you'd like them, Natalie. :)
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ReplyDeleteI read a lot in the genre (in case you didn't notice) and there have been some serious favorites. I'm hoping these two will be favorites.
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