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mccorbin's review
5.0
Yep, JLA goes and does it again. She writes these amazing stories filled with action, comedy, fluff, and just good ole plain love. Can’t beat that at all.
I have been waiting for Colton’s story ever since he showed up at showed up at Mona’s with a bee in his bonnet. Being that he always seemed grumpy, I was interested in how JLA was going to write his story and I was not disappointed.
Abby and Colton are thrown together after Abby witnesses a murder (wrong place, wrong time kind of a thing) and Colton is the detective assigned to the case. Both characters went to high school together but never ran in the same crowd, however, Abby has always daydreamed about what Colton would feel like under her fingertips. This story follows Abby in the days after the murder and starts to reveal just how important she is to Colton and how serious he is about protecting her.
What I loved about this book was honestly the character Abby. She was an average girl like the millions all over the world. She wasn’t model thin, she wasn’t movie star beautiful (well, at least that is what she thought,) and she confidence issues. I think I can speak for all of us when I saw that there are days when all wake up and take a look in the mirror only to just wish that we had the power to change something (or all) about ourselves. Well, that was Abby. She knew she wasn’t the ugliest woman in the world but she also didn’t see herself as someone that Colton would ever be drawn to. That right there sold me on her character. The fact that JLA can write about a woman who suffers from the lack of confidence (when all we read about are women who are drop-dead gorgeous and are brimming with confidence) and motivate me to be more confident in myself speaks volumes to her as a writer.
I am looking forward to the next installment in this series…heck, I am just looking forward to the next JLA book period.
I have been waiting for Colton’s story ever since he showed up at showed up at Mona’s with a bee in his bonnet. Being that he always seemed grumpy, I was interested in how JLA was going to write his story and I was not disappointed.
Abby and Colton are thrown together after Abby witnesses a murder (wrong place, wrong time kind of a thing) and Colton is the detective assigned to the case. Both characters went to high school together but never ran in the same crowd, however, Abby has always daydreamed about what Colton would feel like under her fingertips. This story follows Abby in the days after the murder and starts to reveal just how important she is to Colton and how serious he is about protecting her.
What I loved about this book was honestly the character Abby. She was an average girl like the millions all over the world. She wasn’t model thin, she wasn’t movie star beautiful (well, at least that is what she thought,) and she confidence issues. I think I can speak for all of us when I saw that there are days when all wake up and take a look in the mirror only to just wish that we had the power to change something (or all) about ourselves. Well, that was Abby. She knew she wasn’t the ugliest woman in the world but she also didn’t see herself as someone that Colton would ever be drawn to. That right there sold me on her character. The fact that JLA can write about a woman who suffers from the lack of confidence (when all we read about are women who are drop-dead gorgeous and are brimming with confidence) and motivate me to be more confident in myself speaks volumes to her as a writer.
I am looking forward to the next installment in this series…heck, I am just looking forward to the next JLA book period.
neverstopreading's review
4.0
“You know what? I’ve dreamed of you for so long.”
Colton picked up my hand and brought it to his mouth, kissing my palm. “You don’t have to dream anymore.”
Colton picked up my hand and brought it to his mouth, kissing my palm. “You don’t have to dream anymore.”
jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
I am a huge fan of the Jennifer L. Armentrout and this series in general so I couldn't wait to read this latest novella. As expected it was a well-written, sweet and realistic romance.
Abby was very easy to relate to because of her insecurities and how she let them get to her. She's every girl and therefore it's easy to connect with her character. Plus she gets to live every girl's fantasy, discovering that the guy you secretly crushed on in high school, crushed on you too. Colton was sexy, straight-forward and wasn't shy about going after what he wanted, which just so happened to be Abby.
The suspense aspect of the story was just enough to add to the story without making it too unrealistic or over the top. My only complaint is that I wish it were longer because, lets face it, I could read JLA romance all day, every day and love every second of it.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
Abby was very easy to relate to because of her insecurities and how she let them get to her. She's every girl and therefore it's easy to connect with her character. Plus she gets to live every girl's fantasy, discovering that the guy you secretly crushed on in high school, crushed on you too. Colton was sexy, straight-forward and wasn't shy about going after what he wanted, which just so happened to be Abby.
The suspense aspect of the story was just enough to add to the story without making it too unrealistic or over the top. My only complaint is that I wish it were longer because, lets face it, I could read JLA romance all day, every day and love every second of it.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
colecordium's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my goodness, Jen, why couldn't you give Abby a full book? She is so so so my character!!
Review on June 30th, as a part of the blog tour on Books and Starlight.
Review on June 30th, as a part of the blog tour on Books and Starlight.
bookfever's review against another edition
4.0
Jennifer L. Armentrout never disappoints. At least she hasn't so far for me. Dream of You is yet another great addition to the Wait for You series.
This story is about Abby Erickson and Colton Anders (Yep! Reece's brother!). They knew each other in high school from a distance. And although Abby had a boyfriend all through high school they did notice each other back then.They crossed paths again when Abby witnesses a murder and Colton has to protect her.
One of the things that I loved about this book —and I'm fairly sure other readers loved as well — is that it featured a main character that wasn't a perfect girl. We really need this more in the new adult genre. Abby had quite some insecurities, which I think, a lot of women can relate to. At least I did.
Abby really was great character to read about, also because she's an editor mostly for indie authors and quite a lot authors got mentioned too. I love that JLA did that. She's such a rockstar!
Colton was in one word swoonworthy. Damn them Anders brothers! But he was also really caring and sweet towards Abby. I adored him and Abby together. They were perfect.
With 131 pages this novella is on the shorter side (compared to the full books). Sometimes novellas can feel a little rushed because they're shorter than novels but this wasn't the case at all with story. Although I finished it quickly, it felt like a nice solid book.
Overall, Dream of You wasn't quite a full four stars but it was really amazing in so many ways. It was short, yes, but Jennifer L. Armentrout really did create a full story, in my opinion. Abby was such a relatable character, as I'm sure she is for a lot of people and Colton (a.k.a. the unicorn) brought out a smile on my face more than once. Really, this series just keeps adding to my book boyfriends list. Love it!
This story is about Abby Erickson and Colton Anders (Yep! Reece's brother!). They knew each other in high school from a distance. And although Abby had a boyfriend all through high school they did notice each other back then.They crossed paths again when Abby witnesses a murder and Colton has to protect her.
One of the things that I loved about this book —and I'm fairly sure other readers loved as well — is that it featured a main character that wasn't a perfect girl. We really need this more in the new adult genre. Abby had quite some insecurities, which I think, a lot of women can relate to. At least I did.
Abby really was great character to read about, also because she's an editor mostly for indie authors and quite a lot authors got mentioned too. I love that JLA did that. She's such a rockstar!
Colton was in one word swoonworthy. Damn them Anders brothers! But he was also really caring and sweet towards Abby. I adored him and Abby together. They were perfect.
With 131 pages this novella is on the shorter side (compared to the full books). Sometimes novellas can feel a little rushed because they're shorter than novels but this wasn't the case at all with story. Although I finished it quickly, it felt like a nice solid book.
Overall, Dream of You wasn't quite a full four stars but it was really amazing in so many ways. It was short, yes, but Jennifer L. Armentrout really did create a full story, in my opinion. Abby was such a relatable character, as I'm sure she is for a lot of people and Colton (a.k.a. the unicorn) brought out a smile on my face more than once. Really, this series just keeps adding to my book boyfriends list. Love it!
mishafoo's review against another edition
3.0
I think this one is my least favorite in the series. I mean it's sweet, It's romantic at times, It made me laugh, made me blush. But something about Abby's self esteem issues just feels.. wrong. Besides the fact the conflicts were resolved way too easily, the story ended so abruptly I had to check if I missed a chapter or a few. I'm not familiar with 1001 Dark Nights format, maybe that's it's thing, but it kind of feels like KLA lost patience at some point. I'm a bit sad to close off the series with this one :/
laraandotherthings's review against another edition
3.0
Me hubiera gustado muchísimo que esta historia fuera la última y no la de Jillian y Brock.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
5.0
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This book was reviewed by a member of the review staff at Cocktails and Books. The name of the reviewer can be found under the post categories.