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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
I'm a sucker for a beautiful cover so I requested the ARC as soon as I saw this. Reminiscent of Farrah Rochon's Boyfriend Project this story follows 3 friends brought together after break-up, supporting each other as they move forward. Vanessa is getting out of an abusive relationship and is not sure what direction she is going in next, she agrees to help a sexy Korean American Sheriff determined to make sure his sister doesn't marry Vanessa's cheating ex husband. Very cute, well worth the read
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced copy!
'Vanessa Jared's Got a Man' is such a fun, low stakes romance that dives into some really nuanced places about the things we do and accept for the people we love. This was such a great romance I'm a little embarrassed to say it was my first LaQuette novel!
Michael and Vaness are HOTT together and I loved their interplay together. They are two people who need fun and find it in each other, which was so wonderful to reach. The plot feels a little absurd (Michael's sister is engaged to Vanessa's ex and can she please come by to tell the sister how horrible the ex is? ok sure) but honestly, it was just a framework for bringing two people to a moment when they could let loose and move on with their lives. And the fantastic supporting cast was a hoot along the way.
I also really loved how LaQuette explored the differences between the things that our loved ones do to control us and how they can come from abusive and hurtful places, but also caring places and places influenced by trauma. Michael has trauma in his past that moves him to try to control his loved ones, but in a way that hopefully makes him happy. Vanessa's ex was emotionally abusive and she is in the process of creating and flexing the agency she lost in her marriage. This creates a third-act clash that I thought LaQuette handled perfectly, allowing each character to acknowledge their own past and actions while leaving themselves open for growth and love. Just wonderful.
Also, this was perfectly steamy. Is Michael a stern brunch daddy? I think he might be.
'Vanessa Jared's Got a Man' is such a fun, low stakes romance that dives into some really nuanced places about the things we do and accept for the people we love. This was such a great romance I'm a little embarrassed to say it was my first LaQuette novel!
Michael and Vaness are HOTT together and I loved their interplay together. They are two people who need fun and find it in each other, which was so wonderful to reach. The plot feels a little absurd (Michael's sister is engaged to Vanessa's ex and can she please come by to tell the sister how horrible the ex is? ok sure) but honestly, it was just a framework for bringing two people to a moment when they could let loose and move on with their lives. And the fantastic supporting cast was a hoot along the way.
I also really loved how LaQuette explored the differences between the things that our loved ones do to control us and how they can come from abusive and hurtful places, but also caring places and places influenced by trauma. Michael has trauma in his past that moves him to try to control his loved ones, but in a way that hopefully makes him happy. Vanessa's ex was emotionally abusive and she is in the process of creating and flexing the agency she lost in her marriage. This creates a third-act clash that I thought LaQuette handled perfectly, allowing each character to acknowledge their own past and actions while leaving themselves open for growth and love. Just wonderful.
Also, this was perfectly steamy. Is Michael a stern brunch daddy? I think he might be.
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
The cover drew me in but the story made me stay.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Loved it, and it had some cute plot twists. Enjoyable I listened on audio
I really loved this. Vanessa Jared is reeling from a divorce she was in for 20 years and is trying to figure out who she is now. At a divorce support group Vanessa meets what will soon be her best friends, Cree and Janae. They have an instant bond and create The Savvy, Sexy, Singles Club. I love it!
The HEAT, and the CHEMISTRY between Vanessa and Michael is everything! Whew! When Michael uses Korean terms of affection I grinned ear to ear this was so cute
The HEAT, and the CHEMISTRY between Vanessa and Michael is everything! Whew! When Michael uses Korean terms of affection I grinned ear to ear this was so cute
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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