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lindsaybonnez's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I recently read ‘only you in everything’ from this author wich I absolutely ADORED. However, this didn’t even come close. Sadly enough I had no connection with any of the characters.. 180 something pages didn’t feel like enough for this plot. I expected a cutesy romantic story about fate and destiny but Gemma is a very badass female lead that is very work invested and not ready for a relationship while Jack is an upcoming artist that falls head over heels for her. They keep bouncing back and forth between going out for a night then having a timeskip to then bump into each other again and so on and so on. I just didn’t feel it..
I received a free copy of this book, my opinion however is entirely my own.
I received a free copy of this book, my opinion however is entirely my own.
jmoura01's review
4.0
Gemma meets Jack after being stood up by her sister. She is not looking for romance and only interested in her career. She and Jack keep running into each other and the attraction is always there, even though it's been months since they last connected.
I really liked this novella from Jennifer Ann Shore. The story flowed well. I was rooting for them to find each other again and again. It actually felt like it was longer than 180 pages and I wish it had been. I look forward to other books from this author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really liked this novella from Jennifer Ann Shore. The story flowed well. I was rooting for them to find each other again and again. It actually felt like it was longer than 180 pages and I wish it had been. I look forward to other books from this author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
lizsbookreviews21's review
5.0
Gemma is a lawyer at a firm in NYC, and doesn’t want anything serious after she gets her heart broken by a coworker who was cheating on his new fiancé. Until she meets Jack in the bar after her sister Ruby stood her up. Now her whole life has changed.
I loved this novella. It was such a quick sweet read. The characters were super relatable and the situation was adorable! The author is portrays the plot and conflicts so perfectly. Definitely a lovely read!
I loved this novella. It was such a quick sweet read. The characters were super relatable and the situation was adorable! The author is portrays the plot and conflicts so perfectly. Definitely a lovely read!
lizsbookreviews's review
5.0
Gemma is a lawyer at a firm in NYC, and doesn’t want anything serious after she gets her heart broken by a coworker who was cheating on his new fiancé. Until she meets Jack in the bar after her sister Ruby stood her up. Now her whole life has changed.
I loved this novella. It was such a quick sweet read. The characters were super relatable and the situation was adorable! The author is portrays the plot and conflicts so perfectly. Definitely a lovely read!
I loved this novella. It was such a quick sweet read. The characters were super relatable and the situation was adorable! The author is portrays the plot and conflicts so perfectly. Definitely a lovely read!
read_ingbooks1's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the second book that I have read from Jennifer Ann Shore and just like the first book, this book did not disappoint. It’s such a beautiful, easy read and as a novella with a shorter page length, I still felt the story went at a perfect pace and was not rushed. The relationship between jack and Gemma had me yelling at the phone “what are you doing!!!! Your being stupid!!!”, a lot but after facing their personal flaws and realising that what was in front of them was special, I could finally be at peace😅 I also would like to point out the bi rep in this book as one of the main characters, Gemma, is bi!! I love seeing this representation in books as I don’t see it enough. I can’t wait to read more of Jennifer’s work as she clearly has a gift at writing romance with deeper meaning and issues. Over all a solid 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ashliesydel's review
5.0
This is my first read by Jennifer Ann Shore. I liked the pretty cover, the premise of missed encounters, and the guy falling first. I assumed this would be a quick meet-cute with a few giggles and a HEA.
What I received was a much deeper vibe. A combo of How I Met Your Mother, mixed with Sex and the City, with a very Harry Meets Sally ending. New York without the rose-colored glasses and I was here for it. The timeline was also anything but quick.
Gemma is an intelligent, hardworking, career driven lawyer with goals on goals and a plan to achieve said goals. She loves what she does and recognizes that she doesn't have time to entertain a relationship right now. Especially after the last one ended in a shit show.
Jack is an artist slash barista who is just living his best life. He's hard working and passionate and he believes in fate and that the mulitple encounters with Gemma are a sign that she is the one.
Gemma is attracted to Jack, she appreciates his kind words and support, she acknowledges the chemistry they have. She's just not focused, it's not a good time. Jack is so open and honest with his feelings and while he has a few big projects in the works, the desire to be with Gemma is first and foremost in his mind.
Gemma isn't a villain. At no point did I think she's intentionally trying to hurt or mislead Jack. I think that her repetitive ball dropping is due to her failure to prioritize her personal life above work and having tunnel vision. The girl doesn't even have friends that she hangs out with.
I really enjoyed their story. I was rooting for both of them, not just in love but in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. NYC is huge the fact that they kept bumping into each other and/or had mutual acquaintances bring them together is kismet. The resistance, miscommunication, hurt feelings, along with the magnetic pull is real life romance. Very rarely will you find a couple where they both knew upon locking eyes that this was it. I feel like Gemma and Jack's story is relatable.
I am stingy with my 5 stars. I only give them out if a story has pulled a strong emotional or physical response from me. The last few chapters of this had me giddy, excited, frustrated, and on pins and needles. I was so committed that I skipped eating dinner.
Totally Worth It! I highly recommend and would like to get my hands on a full-length novel by this author because if she can fit this much depth into a novella, I can only imagine what she is capable of creating with twice the content.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
What I received was a much deeper vibe. A combo of How I Met Your Mother, mixed with Sex and the City, with a very Harry Meets Sally ending. New York without the rose-colored glasses and I was here for it. The timeline was also anything but quick.
Gemma is an intelligent, hardworking, career driven lawyer with goals on goals and a plan to achieve said goals. She loves what she does and recognizes that she doesn't have time to entertain a relationship right now. Especially after the last one ended in a shit show.
Jack is an artist slash barista who is just living his best life. He's hard working and passionate and he believes in fate and that the mulitple encounters with Gemma are a sign that she is the one.
Gemma is attracted to Jack, she appreciates his kind words and support, she acknowledges the chemistry they have. She's just not focused, it's not a good time. Jack is so open and honest with his feelings and while he has a few big projects in the works, the desire to be with Gemma is first and foremost in his mind.
Gemma isn't a villain. At no point did I think she's intentionally trying to hurt or mislead Jack. I think that her repetitive ball dropping is due to her failure to prioritize her personal life above work and having tunnel vision. The girl doesn't even have friends that she hangs out with.
I really enjoyed their story. I was rooting for both of them, not just in love but in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. NYC is huge the fact that they kept bumping into each other and/or had mutual acquaintances bring them together is kismet. The resistance, miscommunication, hurt feelings, along with the magnetic pull is real life romance. Very rarely will you find a couple where they both knew upon locking eyes that this was it. I feel like Gemma and Jack's story is relatable.
I am stingy with my 5 stars. I only give them out if a story has pulled a strong emotional or physical response from me. The last few chapters of this had me giddy, excited, frustrated, and on pins and needles. I was so committed that I skipped eating dinner.
Totally Worth It! I highly recommend and would like to get my hands on a full-length novel by this author because if she can fit this much depth into a novella, I can only imagine what she is capable of creating with twice the content.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
erinkabez's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Jennifer Ann Shore for providing me with an ebook copy of Nothing Personal for Breakfast for me to read and review. This newest adult romance by Shore did not disappoint! I was hooked right from the very first page. The characters immediately intrigued me and I was very quickly invested and hoping the best for them. All the way through the book I did not want to put it down. Shore did a wonderful job connecting the characters in the most ironic and surprising ways. Definitely a book that I will be recommending.
booksofbells's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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