Relationship Driven Fun
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I'm a big fan of this author.  She is able to capture something within her books about the human search for community and connection.  I find the relationships to be the reason I read and the plot simply to be an excuse to visit such a warm group of people.  This book really made overt the issue and importance of community.  And when you come to the end you will likely start over just to make sure you didn't miss anything.

Plus anyone who writes with such a deep appreciation for good food is tops in my book!
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Ellie has the perfect life all laid out in front of her. Shes set to be married to a wonderful man, she plans to go back to school and then shell settle into her role as the quintessential London wife.  But when her perfect future falls apart, shes left picking up the pieces and starting over on her own.  After tossing the engagement ring, Ellie enters the horrifying world of dating in your 30s. After years of bad encounters, and one final horrendous online date, she decides its time to take matters into her own hands. If she cant find love for herself, shell use her experience to help others find their perfect match.

Filled with fun and quirky characters, Its Got To Be Perfect is an entertaining read thats oh-so-relatable! I found myself nodding in agreement when Ellie was recounting some of her online dating horror stories and often laughing aloud at the adventures of her clients.  While Hills insight on what its like to be a woman dating in her 30s was spot on, she also managed to shed some light on how men see the dating game as well.  Ellies story doesnt go exactly as youd expect which is a refreshing change from the typical girl meets guy, girl loses guy, guy wins her back with big romantic gesture that so often found in chick-lit.

Its Got To Be Perfect is a fun story that will appeal to all women whove had wade through the murky waters of the dating world while searching for their perfect match.
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Emotional, insightful, playful, and most of all just fun.  Taylor has hit it on the nose with this personal memoir of joy, pain, learning and growth that has touched us all in the world of dating while adding a new technological insight and twist.  The author seems to have a delectible wit and strong command of the English vocabulary, leaving one laughing one minute and looking in the dictionary the next.  great set of quotes through out this soul searing tale of dating that truly made it a joy to read.  I read it in a single sitting and my wife finished it even quicker than I.  Give it a shot you won't regret it.
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My husband and I loved this book.  By bringing fantasy and play to the world of relationships, author Mark Robert Waldman successfully combines psychology and sensuality in Love Games. Exercises drawn from diverse  experts, including Harville Hendrix and the Dalai Lama, can be done alone,  with a friend, or with a lover. Sometimes therapeutic, sometimes childlike  and playful, Waldman's book shows how to discover more about yourself and  your partner, improve communication and fan the flames of romance. My  favorites: "Treasure Hunt" - Tuck a heartfelt  love note under a  jar of pickles, in a box of cereal, or between the bedsheets; create a  "Couple's Journal"; make a "Pleasure List" of your most  pleasurable memories; and "Two Thumbs Up,"in which you and your  partner engage in a scene where the characters are, well, your thumbs.
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Kate, like so many Crusie heroines to follow her, is on a mission to fix her life. She's successful, but unsatisfied, so between Kate and her best friend Jessie, they come up with a plan to rejuvenate her love life. Kate makes a list of criteria for eligible men, and Jessie urges her to go on vacation at a resort catering to singles--the perfect place to meet men fitting Kate's list.

So she goes, and determinedly starts dating one man after another who seems just fine on paper. And every single date ends in disaster. I'm not going to list the disasters and spoil them for you, but take my word for it--they're hilarious. Kate finds herself spending more and more time relaxing with resort handyman Jake, and proving that when it comes to love, the best laid plans of women... well, in this case, they lead to unexpected results.

Even though this is early Crusie, it's still got that special something. The snappy dialogue is immediately recognizable, as is the seriousness underlying laugh-aloud humor. In this case, a lot of the seriousness comes from communication issues, and a sub-plot between Jake's brother and his girlfriend does double duty both showing Kate that maybe she doesn't really want what she thought she want, and demonstrating the follies of miscommunication.

There's also the serious issue of ambition and goals and one's definition of a full life, and that's echoed in the sub-plot about new friend Penny, who's at the resort for one last fling before getting married.

I've got to say something about the humor, because far too many authors just don't understand the concept. They'll take the idea of the dating disasters and throw them into a story thinking that the more outrageous they are, the funnier. But in Manhunting, and indeed in any Crusie novel, it's not just a silly situation--the silly situation means something. The disasters aren't just random disasters--they connect to the characters in specific ways. Jennifer Crusie does humor right.

Anyway, Manhunting is just a joy to read. It's fast-paced and short enough that it can be read in one or two sittings, which you'll want to do anyway--it's hard to put down. The perfect read for a gloomy not-yet-spring day.
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this story was fun and funny, a bit scary at times and sometimes touchy.

but the main thing was that sometimes, when you think your relationship don't work anymore, finding something you like to do together, discovering each other can help you understand whether the emotions are still there or not and whether you still fit each other.
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So fun! My husband and I bought this to play with another couple for our game nights and it is a blast. I would recommend playing with people with whom you are close with and that can handle some joking and/or dirty content.
Great fun for close friends!
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A well-rounded, fun and topical view on today's world of modern romance, Right Click, Love sees our two single characters set up a blog to post about their dating experiences. From the moment I read the first paragraph, I was hooked...not only on the idea behind the story, but on the characters, and their not always quite successful experiences in the dating world. It made me realize how the dating scene has not become easier, but in fact is probably more complicated than ever. M.B. Feeney has a style that is entertaining, funny, and unique with its British flavor and well-rounded characters. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. Great read.

LJ Harris.
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This cute romance is an adorable, fly by the seat of your pants journey that perfectly balances a light-hearted, laughter-filled relationship with the demands of two high-powered professionals in intense job fields (politics and medicine). The dynamics of an inter-racial relationship were well-played without being heavy-handed, both Alexa and Drew come across very genuinely. I enjoyed the realistic portrayal of how different genders handle relationship discussions - we see Alexa seek out a few close friends about the budding romance, while Drew only talks to his one guy friend, and then only after he's had a few beers. Alexa's relationship with her sister is featured more than I was expecting, and I found the subplot about Alexa's plans for a teen arts rehabilitation program as well thought-out as the main romance storyline. A fun, light, fast read.
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My wife and I love this game. It's easy to play, and there's nothing too kinky about it, but it does push you a little bit in fun, comfortable ways. We have a lot of fun with it, and it adds an extra spark to our alone time together.
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Bravo to Matteson Perry for writing an engaging, fun, and hilarious book that is also structured beautifully, showing his growth and progression as he learns to be comfortable single rather than clinging to relationships that are wrong. The book was just fun, from the lists he makes that all seem rational at one time or another, and for the peek into the single male mind, since most females have been on the receiving end of some of this behavior and, perhaps, mystified by it.
Highly recommend.
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This is a well-done novel that starts off with a light, chick-lit tone. Sometimes you just need a book that has a humorous take on life and love. After Dan and Sylvie, who have been together for ten years since they were twenty-two, are told by their doctor they can each live to be one hundred, they have mutual breakdowns thinking about how they will possibly fill that much time together. Already, they can finish each others sentences and they seem to be able to read each others minds.

So, to keep things fresh, they decide to make an effort to surprise each other. No easy feat when they are parents to rambunctious five-year-old twin girls and busy with careers of their own.

For a time, this does seem like a frothy novel about keeping the spark alive in marriage before it becomes a deeper look at relationships between family, husbands and wives, work, and yourself. Its when this novel goes deeper that I really enjoyed it.

They start off by surprising each other with exotic lingerie and sex in unlikely locales, but ultimately they surprise each other discovering that there is infinitely more to learn about each otherand themselves.

This book is touching and funny and fun. Thanks so much to NetGalley and Random House for the opportunity to review this novel.
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I got this as a valentine's gift for my husband. We are really enjoying it! Now that we have 2 children most of our time is taken up with taking care of them and talking about them(which we love more than anything but every couple needs time just them). This has been a fun way to make time for us in the evenings and ask questions we may have never thought of. It's exciting to learn new things about the one you love. We ask a different question once a week. The questions are not always easy to answer. Sometimes we really have to think about it which makes it more fun. I would recommended this highly as just a fun game to get to know each other better and become closer.
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Elle James  Whos Your Daddy  -Texas Billionaire Club Series Book 3

Ms. James 3rd book in this new series made me laugh, smile and I toughly enjoyed the ride.  I started reading Ms. James Take No Prisoners & Brotherhood Protectors Series, (excellent reads).  The Texas Billionaire Club series is more lighthearted and a lot of fun to read.

Whos Your Daddy focuses on Rachael Taylor, an accomplished woman who runs her own advertising agency. Rachael is sensible, levelheaded and very pragmatic in everything she does.  Now she wants a baby, after all her biological clock is ticking, but she wants this dream without the complications of a relationship or husband.

As the book opens, Rachael and her best friend, Genie, are looking at all the Date-Your-Mate dating service videos.  As they review each video of a potential sperm donor there was no winner.  However, you will hold your sides laughing, just like her best friend Genie did.  The losers that came across the screen may have deterred most women to forget the whole goal but not Rachael.  Rachael is an advertising executive with her own company after all, so she is more than qualified to writer her own ad in a singles column.

From the ad, Texas Billionaire Jesse responds. Rachael can check off all her boxes for a sperm donor, just one problem, Jesse is a client and pragmatic Rachael does not mix business with personal.  Rachael has read and heard about Jesses bad boys image with all the many women he has in his life.  As Rachael is determined to continue her journey of finding the right donor that will never be Jesse, this only convinces Jesse that she may be worth the chase.

Dont miss this installment to the series.  It is worth the journey.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
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Holiday Games

Love is in the air and a lot of bundles of joy along with that. Liz and Gavin have the perfect life. Wellfor the most part. Liz is a sports agent that ended up falling for a baseball player. While Liz cant represent Gavin due to their romantic involvement and subsequent marriagethe two still have an amazing life. The one thing that would make things complete for the couple is the baby they so desperately desire.

The best part of trying to have a baby is all of the sex! There is just one kink in that plan. The two continue to be interrupted due to commitments with a family wedding. To add to the stress, Liz volunteered to host the entire family for Christmas dinner. A task that is becoming more daunting by the moment. All of the hustle and bustle of the holidays leaves the couple little time for one another, but they are making the most of the moments.

Liz and Gavins journey is filled with all of the antics that go along with bachelor and bachelorette parties, rival sports teams, and holidays filled with a large family. Fans of the series will love seeing their old favorites paired with a family wedding. A quick read that fills in the Play by Play series with some interesting details.

Holiday on Ice

When your career is the focus of your life, you find little time for romance. At times, it is completely stalled on the back burner. For Trick and Stella and on again - off again relationship worked for a long time. Then the two became centered on their careers. Leaving their romance to sit on ice. Now the two have run into one another again. Rekindling the desire that sparked between them for some time.

Stella vowed never to let a man come between her and the love she possesses for dancing. Time has passed and Trick is no longer content with their casual hook ups. His focus on the ice that boosts his career and the dancer that has stolen his heart. The only question is.can Trick convince Stella that casual isn't nearly enough to define their relationship.

The devotion to their dreams has driven Trick and Stella through many lonely times. Now they have reached a point in life to think beyond what a career can offer. Stability, romance, and heart felt emotions lead Trick and Stella on a journey that will forever change their future.

Hot Holiday Nights

Life as a sports agent requires a lot of dedication. For Victoria Baldwin, her career has always been first and foremost in her life. When she does have a little time for a vacation, she makes sure to live it up and make up for lost time.

For the holidays this year, Victoria decides to enjoy the sun and warm weather in Hawaii. While out for a run- she has the pleasure of meeting Alex McConnell. The champion surfer charms Victoria from the start. Despite their age difference, the attraction that Alex and Victoria feel is immediate. Both decide to have a little fun with no attachments. What neither expected was to be caught by Ben.

With a successful business an former surfing career under his belt, Ben Reynolds is a friend and mentor to Alex. During Alexs pre-competition events, Ben makes sure to give Victoria a play by play of the surfing competition. As the two spend more time together, a pull of attraction tugs at them both. When Alex realizes that Ben is also attracted to Victoria, he gives the go ahead for the three to explore their desires. Where will the trio end up when the time in Hawaii comes to a close?

Hot Holiday Nights is everything that is implied by the title..some serious hotness that will heat up your holiday! Let me tell you, the relationship that Victoria had with Alex and Ben was off the hook hot! Is it just a fling? Could it lead to something more?

This quick read will have you wishing for a full length novel.
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If you like playful, interesting dialogue & interaction between characters, this dvd has it. If you like a relationship that develops realistically within the scope of 90 minutes, ditto. The challenge of overcoming past doubts to trust in a new relationship is something many have experienced. I find this dvd fascinating. I've watched it 10 times as least & it still draws me in. If you like these ideas, you'll love this dvd.
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Sasha Brooks has worked with Brian Carpenter in the advertising industry for several years. Her last promotion made him her boss and thats part of the reason shes kept their relationship in the friend zone. Sashas a fierce business woman on the surface, but on the inside shes fighting a long standing anxiety disorder. Brian, on the other hand, is easy going and laid backuntil he takes his clothes off and then hes in dominant mode.

So Brian has some rules for this new relationship with Sasha, taking them from just friends to friends & lovers. The pair is no strangers to bickering, and their verbal sparring provides some giggle out loud moments.

Aside from the sexy times, to which they are plentiful, the story has a good message of how images and facades can be alienating as well as how striving for perfection can lead to loneliness. I was a little uncertain about Sasha and her insecurities in the opening. I didn't exactly connect with her at first, but after how she handled the bathroom gossip scene, I wanted to high five her. And then she kept going despite her anxiety issues. She really came to show how a woman can be strong in the face of personal adversities.

Told via Sashas first person POV (aside from the epilogue) Ask Me Something is the second book in The Something series. It can be read as a standalone, although Josh and Haylee from Tell Me Something and many other secondary characters also appear.