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Cancelled
Robotics engineer Johnathan Michaels knows about biding his time. In love with his business partner, Alexis Rodriguez, it's just never been the right time.
Finally both single, they extend their bond over saving the company's first multi-million dollar defense contract into a budding romance. Until a previous one-night stand appears to return Johnathan's shirt. Pregnant. And it's his.
Now Johnathan's scrambling to keep up at work, keep his fiancee happy, and deal with his impending fatherhood. How long can he keep it all going before his love life is CANCELLED?
CANCELLED puts a new spin on the rules of contemporary romance/chick-lit with a male POV and an ending that packs a punch. 75,000 words.
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Finally both single, they extend their bond over saving the company's first multi-million dollar defense contract into a budding romance. Until a previous one-night stand appears to return Johnathan's shirt. Pregnant. And it's his.
Now Johnathan's scrambling to keep up at work, keep his fiancee happy, and deal with his impending fatherhood. How long can he keep it all going before his love life is CANCELLED?
CANCELLED puts a new spin on the rules of contemporary romance/chick-lit with a male POV and an ending that packs a punch. 75,000 words.
Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition with this ASIN here.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 4, 2011
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Elizabeth Ann West
40 books142 followersA Jane-of-all-trades, mistress to none! Elizabeth Ann West is the author of 7 novels and 9 novellas, 15 of which are story variations of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Her books have won reader conference awards and hit the Historical Bestseller lists on Amazon, Kobo, and the iBooks stores multiple times. A lover of all things geeky, Elizabeth codes websites, dabbles in graphic design, and is always looking for new technology to learn and master. A Navy wife and mother of two, her family has lived all over the United States, currently residing in upstate New York. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, you can keep up with Elizabeth on Twitter @Eawwrites and on her website, http://elizabethannwest.com where she posts new fiction as she writes it!
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January 6, 2013
I may not have been so disappointed in this book had it been sold as a drama rather than a romance. Putting "love story" in the title and a couple in bed on the front cover implies the story is a romance. That is not the case here. There is no romance and there is no HEA.
But that didn't even matter because I couldn't make myself care about any of the characters. Everyone is too self-involved to care about what anyone else needs or wants. And I was really confused about why Alexis thought Eric was the baby's father when there had been no indication up to that moment that she even knew there was a baby. The stretches of time between scenes was too long and that made it hard to keep up with what was going on. This book was just too disjointed and the characters not fleshed-out enough for me to be able to enjoy it.
But that didn't even matter because I couldn't make myself care about any of the characters. Everyone is too self-involved to care about what anyone else needs or wants. And I was really confused about why Alexis thought Eric was the baby's father when there had been no indication up to that moment that she even knew there was a baby. The stretches of time between scenes was too long and that made it hard to keep up with what was going on. This book was just too disjointed and the characters not fleshed-out enough for me to be able to enjoy it.
October 1, 2011
Almost a novelette, this little book packs quite a punch in less than 150 pages. With a rough start and a stellar ending, I loved reading a book with both males and a female as the central characters. It was also interesting to read a book with three characters that weren't exactly the typical love triangle. And although this book may not have all the pages that most books may have, the reader is still able to find a deep and twisting story.
I said that it was a rough start because I felt as though from the beginning you were assaulted with all the characters and you were given little time to get to know them each in their own rights. I reread the first few pages twice to make sure that I had each character straight, but once I knew who we were talking about - I was ready to read on.
The twists and turns were fun to take with the characters. Although the three main characters work together, it was nice to see them both on the job and after hours. I felt that they were each complete because the reader saw them through both their work lives and their personal lives.
A little soap opera drama mixed with a great chick lit story made for a perfect novelette for a weekend read. If you like a little drama and some twists and turns, I would advise picking this one up.
I said that it was a rough start because I felt as though from the beginning you were assaulted with all the characters and you were given little time to get to know them each in their own rights. I reread the first few pages twice to make sure that I had each character straight, but once I knew who we were talking about - I was ready to read on.
The twists and turns were fun to take with the characters. Although the three main characters work together, it was nice to see them both on the job and after hours. I felt that they were each complete because the reader saw them through both their work lives and their personal lives.
A little soap opera drama mixed with a great chick lit story made for a perfect novelette for a weekend read. If you like a little drama and some twists and turns, I would advise picking this one up.
January 13, 2012
The author kept you at the edge of your seat with all of the unexpected twists and turns in this book. From the seemingly goody two-shoes best friend/girl friend who turns out to be quiet the manipulative ex-fiance’ to the innocent baby, you will enjoy each page in Cancelled. Three best friends start a company which is finally becoming the successful company they all dreamed it would be; but is one of them bent on destroying it?
A love story, normally told from a female’s point of view was refreshingly told from the man’s point. Johnathan’s many layers – his love for his co-worker, his sense of right and wrong, his devotion to his unborn child – make for a tantalizing read. In the end, girl gets boy, but you’ll be surprised at which girl gets boy.
This book was a fast read and a good read. Looking for something to pick up and enjoy over the weekend, I highly recommend Cancelled. It will envelope your weekend and leave you refreshed for the week to come.
A love story, normally told from a female’s point of view was refreshingly told from the man’s point. Johnathan’s many layers – his love for his co-worker, his sense of right and wrong, his devotion to his unborn child – make for a tantalizing read. In the end, girl gets boy, but you’ll be surprised at which girl gets boy.
This book was a fast read and a good read. Looking for something to pick up and enjoy over the weekend, I highly recommend Cancelled. It will envelope your weekend and leave you refreshed for the week to come.
February 2, 2012
When I asked the aurthor where to leave a review for her book,she told me to please be honest, that her ego was perfect,lolol, so I'm going to be honestly blunt here.... I don't normally navigate toward romance books. The reason is that usually they are too graghic in the romance department for my tastes, and too predictable about what'll happen in the end. So I was pleasently surprised with this one! She was very tasteful in the romance department and there were enough twists and turns in it to keep me gueesing about what would happen! Very well written and a joy to read.... I loved the fact it was from a mans point of view! It could have been a bit smoother in a few places, but not overly noticeable.... Loved it and highly recomend it!
I wouldn't mind a sequal to this book......
I wouldn't mind a sequal to this book......
May 7, 2017
I would like to thank Elizabeth Anne West for making an edition of this book available for free over goodreads. However the process of downloading the book wasn’t as easy as I would have liked it to be.
I wanted to read this because I had read and enjoyed an austenesque book by West, and the reviews and blurb sounded interesting.
It’s an interesting story that I found hard to put down. I liked that it was from a male pov, makes it different from so many contemporaries. Fast paced story, author has obviously researched and knows the subject well. It’s not much of a romance as described, but it is engrossing.
I wanted to read this because I had read and enjoyed an austenesque book by West, and the reviews and blurb sounded interesting.
It’s an interesting story that I found hard to put down. I liked that it was from a male pov, makes it different from so many contemporaries. Fast paced story, author has obviously researched and knows the subject well. It’s not much of a romance as described, but it is engrossing.
January 2, 2012
Girl loves boy, boy acts elusive, girl wins him over, and they sail into the sunset. Romance books have a formula. That’s not necessarily always bad. Anything well written is worth reading, but what an extraordinary surprise to find an entertaining and beguiling romance novel with a male point of view and not so standard formula.
Johnathan is unabashedly in love with his coworker. Has been for years. They’ve been playing a tango of dating the wrong people while avoiding their true feelings. They finally come together, but there’s one problem . . . Johnathan recently woke up to an unknown woman in his bed, a woman who is now pregnant with his baby.
Never have I become so attached to a male character in a romance novel. Normally the men are cardboard cutouts and barely fleshed out. In CANCELLED, you see Johnathan struggling with the right thing to do. He puts family first, thanks to an unconventional upbringing. He avoids his psycho mother like the plague, while fully embracing his stepmother, Anna, as family. Anna quickly became one of my favorite characters in the book, outside of Johnathan of course.
Johnathan is so expertly layered; the reader gets to see his conflicts at work and in love while also watching him make difficult choices. He’s not perfect, but I was rooting for him from early on. It was so refreshing and rare to be rooting for the man in a romance/chick-lit novel. Plus the ending definitely defies the romance formula, and I loved it. Not giving away anything more here.
I highly recommend this to readers who enjoy romance but are looking for something outside the standard cookie cutter story. This story is a breath of fresh air in a sometimes stale genre. And I say that as someone who enjoys a good romance every now and again. I just want them well written and interesting. This one certainly fits the bill.
Rating: A squealing 5 stars!
Johnathan is unabashedly in love with his coworker. Has been for years. They’ve been playing a tango of dating the wrong people while avoiding their true feelings. They finally come together, but there’s one problem . . . Johnathan recently woke up to an unknown woman in his bed, a woman who is now pregnant with his baby.
Never have I become so attached to a male character in a romance novel. Normally the men are cardboard cutouts and barely fleshed out. In CANCELLED, you see Johnathan struggling with the right thing to do. He puts family first, thanks to an unconventional upbringing. He avoids his psycho mother like the plague, while fully embracing his stepmother, Anna, as family. Anna quickly became one of my favorite characters in the book, outside of Johnathan of course.
Johnathan is so expertly layered; the reader gets to see his conflicts at work and in love while also watching him make difficult choices. He’s not perfect, but I was rooting for him from early on. It was so refreshing and rare to be rooting for the man in a romance/chick-lit novel. Plus the ending definitely defies the romance formula, and I loved it. Not giving away anything more here.
I highly recommend this to readers who enjoy romance but are looking for something outside the standard cookie cutter story. This story is a breath of fresh air in a sometimes stale genre. And I say that as someone who enjoys a good romance every now and again. I just want them well written and interesting. This one certainly fits the bill.
Rating: A squealing 5 stars!
October 7, 2011
This book falls pretty squarely outside my comfort zone, being a romance novel of sorts. However this sounded like a thoroughly modern romance and one told through the eyes of a man, so I decided to give it a try.
Johnathan and Alexis work together as partners within their robotics company. He's an engineer/businessman and she's a lawyer. While he's been enamoured with her for years the time has never been right. Finally things start to fall into place for them, and things are looking good for the couple when a girl he had a one night stand with before they got together reappears. Kellie's pregnant and says the baby is his.
Johnathan finds himself trying to juggle the demands of the two women, and figure out the best time to tell Alex he's going to be a dad. His life is further complicated by issues with the third partner in the business and his family. While his step-mother is supportive, his relationship with his mother sees him supporting her and his half-siblings, rather than vice versa.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I found Johnathan a very likable guy, despite wanting to give him a good shake at times. Watching the rollercoaster relationship between him and Alex moved me from smiling to frowning, and I found myself caring about what would happen to him. Towards the end Kellie developed far more as a character which I was pleased to see.
It's hard to say too much without turning the review into a massive spoiler, so suffice it to say I enjoyed this quick, easy read that is a good reflection of how complicated modern life can be.
Johnathan and Alexis work together as partners within their robotics company. He's an engineer/businessman and she's a lawyer. While he's been enamoured with her for years the time has never been right. Finally things start to fall into place for them, and things are looking good for the couple when a girl he had a one night stand with before they got together reappears. Kellie's pregnant and says the baby is his.
Johnathan finds himself trying to juggle the demands of the two women, and figure out the best time to tell Alex he's going to be a dad. His life is further complicated by issues with the third partner in the business and his family. While his step-mother is supportive, his relationship with his mother sees him supporting her and his half-siblings, rather than vice versa.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I found Johnathan a very likable guy, despite wanting to give him a good shake at times. Watching the rollercoaster relationship between him and Alex moved me from smiling to frowning, and I found myself caring about what would happen to him. Towards the end Kellie developed far more as a character which I was pleased to see.
It's hard to say too much without turning the review into a massive spoiler, so suffice it to say I enjoyed this quick, easy read that is a good reflection of how complicated modern life can be.
September 30, 2011
Elizabeth Ann West's new novel, Cancelled, looks at romance from a man's point of view. Jonathan is living out his dreams—he is the CEO of an engineering company he started with his two best friends, Alexis and Eric. Even better, he and Alex are finally dating after he spent years harboring a secret crush.
Just as things start to get serious and they start talking about living together and marriage, a one-night-stand from months earlier shows up in his office with news—she is pregnant with his baby.
Jonathan spends the rest of the novel trying to balance the needs of the company and the woman he loves, with what is best for his child. At times, he is successful. More often, he can’t balance it all, but he sure does try. Through it all, his heart of gold is obvious.
West created a tale that is full of twists and turns, and kept me engrossed throughout. Jonathan is a very sweet and likeable character, and it was fun to see him mature throughout the book. The supporting characters were great, and were successful in keeping Jonathan on his toes.
In all, this was a great book. It is a quick read, and held my attention late into the night. I would definitely recommend Cancelled to any fans of romance or chick-lit, and am looking forward to future novels from this author.
Just as things start to get serious and they start talking about living together and marriage, a one-night-stand from months earlier shows up in his office with news—she is pregnant with his baby.
Jonathan spends the rest of the novel trying to balance the needs of the company and the woman he loves, with what is best for his child. At times, he is successful. More often, he can’t balance it all, but he sure does try. Through it all, his heart of gold is obvious.
West created a tale that is full of twists and turns, and kept me engrossed throughout. Jonathan is a very sweet and likeable character, and it was fun to see him mature throughout the book. The supporting characters were great, and were successful in keeping Jonathan on his toes.
In all, this was a great book. It is a quick read, and held my attention late into the night. I would definitely recommend Cancelled to any fans of romance or chick-lit, and am looking forward to future novels from this author.
February 3, 2012
Honest romance, written from the man’s point of view, Elizabeth Ann West’s Cancelled is a quick read, satisfyingly untypical, with successful male and female protagonists in a world of robotics engineers, business contracts, deadlines and betrayals.
Is it really betrayal to sleep with someone else when the girl of your dreams hasn’t yet shown she cares for you? What if you then get engaged to dream-girl? What if your past is rushing to catch up with you and carries a deadline nobody can miss?
Johnathan seems self-absorbed but hides an inner honesty and strength. Alex seems ever-wavering, ever-patient, but will she break? The stepmother shatters stereotypes while family ties shatter hope. Meanwhile trust, communication and betrayal carry their own costs.
Delays might cancel contracts. Betrayals might cancel dreams. And failure to communicate might cancel hope. There were moments when I almost closed this book, thinking “why don’t they just talk,” but I’m glad I didn’t. Each page tells me more of past present and future, and the ending when it comes feels very satisfyingly right.
Disclosure: I received a free ecopy of this novel from the author in exchange for my honest review
Is it really betrayal to sleep with someone else when the girl of your dreams hasn’t yet shown she cares for you? What if you then get engaged to dream-girl? What if your past is rushing to catch up with you and carries a deadline nobody can miss?
Johnathan seems self-absorbed but hides an inner honesty and strength. Alex seems ever-wavering, ever-patient, but will she break? The stepmother shatters stereotypes while family ties shatter hope. Meanwhile trust, communication and betrayal carry their own costs.
Delays might cancel contracts. Betrayals might cancel dreams. And failure to communicate might cancel hope. There were moments when I almost closed this book, thinking “why don’t they just talk,” but I’m glad I didn’t. Each page tells me more of past present and future, and the ending when it comes feels very satisfyingly right.
Disclosure: I received a free ecopy of this novel from the author in exchange for my honest review
January 23, 2016
To be perfectly honest, romance is not my usual genre of choice, but after chatting to the author on her blog and mine, I was intrigued enough by the premise to give it a go.
While I did find the characters in this book a little frustrating at times, and while I tend to always find typical romance-y language a bit flowery and over the top, I did actually find 'Cancelled' really enjoyable. The characters were well-rounded and the plot did not focus solely on the romance - while that was obviously important, the characters struggled with stressful work and crazy family members just as much as the romantic relationships.
While the book does not have a typical 'happily ever after' ending, the ending it does have is really the only one that made sense, considering everything that happens throughout the book.
Overall, a nice, quick and easy read, even for one who wouldn't usually pick up this genre of book. :)
While I did find the characters in this book a little frustrating at times, and while I tend to always find typical romance-y language a bit flowery and over the top, I did actually find 'Cancelled' really enjoyable. The characters were well-rounded and the plot did not focus solely on the romance - while that was obviously important, the characters struggled with stressful work and crazy family members just as much as the romantic relationships.
While the book does not have a typical 'happily ever after' ending, the ending it does have is really the only one that made sense, considering everything that happens throughout the book.
Overall, a nice, quick and easy read, even for one who wouldn't usually pick up this genre of book. :)
April 25, 2012
I really loved this story. If only we were all so lucky to have a Jonathan in our lives to step up to the plate like that and claim responsibility for his own child.
I usually am upset when the main characters don't end up together at the end but I have to say I was relieved when Jonathan and Alex didn't end up together. Throughout the whole book it just didn't seem right between them to and even when Jonathan did both registries it was obvious that him and Kellie had more in common than him and Alex.
I absolutely hated Alex's character and thought she was a completely selfish bitch who didn't even give Jonathan a chance and didn't see how responsible he was being for the mistake that he made. I also didn't particularly like Eric's character and hoped that at the end he would leave Alex high and dry also but oh well.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by this author.
I usually am upset when the main characters don't end up together at the end but I have to say I was relieved when Jonathan and Alex didn't end up together. Throughout the whole book it just didn't seem right between them to and even when Jonathan did both registries it was obvious that him and Kellie had more in common than him and Alex.
I absolutely hated Alex's character and thought she was a completely selfish bitch who didn't even give Jonathan a chance and didn't see how responsible he was being for the mistake that he made. I also didn't particularly like Eric's character and hoped that at the end he would leave Alex high and dry also but oh well.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by this author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2011
The book up for review is “Cancelled” by Elizabeth Ann West
The main character is Jonathan who is CEO of a company he started with two of his friends, Eric and Alex. While both men are interested in Alex, it is Jonathan who eventually ends up dating her. Just as he finally has the woman of his dreams, a woman with whom he had an one night stand with tells him she is pregnant. The fact that issues arises with his company, his mother is stealing money from his sister and that he has not told Alex of the other woman's baby does not help matters. But throughout the book the reader can see he is trying his best to do the right thing for all concerned. You just could not help but like this character.
I am not one to read books in this genre as a norm. But it was a delightful book that was short but still pack a great punch. Well done on the author for making me really like this book
The main character is Jonathan who is CEO of a company he started with two of his friends, Eric and Alex. While both men are interested in Alex, it is Jonathan who eventually ends up dating her. Just as he finally has the woman of his dreams, a woman with whom he had an one night stand with tells him she is pregnant. The fact that issues arises with his company, his mother is stealing money from his sister and that he has not told Alex of the other woman's baby does not help matters. But throughout the book the reader can see he is trying his best to do the right thing for all concerned. You just could not help but like this character.
I am not one to read books in this genre as a norm. But it was a delightful book that was short but still pack a great punch. Well done on the author for making me really like this book
November 10, 2011
A pleasurable change to read a chick-lit book from a man's point of view. Johnathan Michaels appears to have "his" life in order and a plan for his future when something comes up and changes things. Seeing how Johnathan tries to find his way around his problem, while still trying to run his business and get the woman he loved was interesting. I enjoyed the relationship he had with Anna and the small side twists with the family issues.
If you are looking for a fun, simple book that won't take a lot of thought and processing, this is a good one! I look forward to reading more of Ms. West's work.
If you are looking for a fun, simple book that won't take a lot of thought and processing, this is a good one! I look forward to reading more of Ms. West's work.
January 12, 2013
I had to force myself to finish this book, it dragged out for what seemed like forever. There was just so much information about what Jonathan does for a living that it seemed more like the author was trying to brag about her (inadequate) knowledge on engineering.
The portrayal of Kellie (the blonde idiot who happens to get knocked up from a one night stand with Jonathan) was annoyingly stereotypical. I understood the difference between the two women that Ms. West was trying to make, but I don't appreciate the way she did it.
This is one e-book that reminds you why free e-books are always a risk.
The portrayal of Kellie (the blonde idiot who happens to get knocked up from a one night stand with Jonathan) was annoyingly stereotypical. I understood the difference between the two women that Ms. West was trying to make, but I don't appreciate the way she did it.
This is one e-book that reminds you why free e-books are always a risk.
August 11, 2015
I honestly have no idea why this book got such good reviews. The concept sounds intriguing: a romance novel told from the point of view of the man. But there is very little character development and the relationship between the two main characters happens very quickly. That's when the author loses me. The heroine in the story goes from being likeable to a martyr to a downright bitch. Seriously, she was awful. Hated it.
August 27, 2016
As others have said, romance from the side of the guy. I found it to be an engaging read (finished the first 1/2 the first night I started!). Found myself wishing things would work out, being annoyed at the girlfriend, then disgusted w/ her attitude. Liked the happy ending :). Looking forward to reading more by Ms. West!
February 25, 2012
A chic-lit story from a male's point of view. As I've always read from a female point of view, it was refreshing and a joy to read this book. The moment I lay my hands on the book, I couldn't put it down. Filled with twisted events of romance, family drama and baby drama. I love the way the story ended and can't wait for the next sequel to the book. Overall Cancelled is a book worth reading.
April 1, 2012
Great read!
Not your typical fairy tale romance novel as it is told from the male point of view. This story has many twists, turns, and betrayals winding though the story, but all of them keep you drawn in to the story. The characters and story kept my interest. I enjoyed the book very much and I am looking forward to the next book by this author.
Not your typical fairy tale romance novel as it is told from the male point of view. This story has many twists, turns, and betrayals winding though the story, but all of them keep you drawn in to the story. The characters and story kept my interest. I enjoyed the book very much and I am looking forward to the next book by this author.
May 6, 2012
I enjoyed this book because it is told from a man's view, and is usually from a woman's view. There are twists and turns throughout the book, which kept me reading and I didn't want to put it down. Normally, you can guess the ending, but this is one book that will surprise you! The romance is tame for those who don't care for explicit scenes. Enjoy!
May 10, 2012
This is a book about Love/Friendship/Trust/Jealousy.
Elizabeth West does a good job at thinking you are in the story. It has very believable situations that could happen to anyone. If you want a good solid fiction story to read, then this one is for you.
Elizabeth West does a good job at thinking you are in the story. It has very believable situations that could happen to anyone. If you want a good solid fiction story to read, then this one is for you.
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January 3, 2013Free on kindle. Couldn't connect with characters.
January 6, 2013
Great read, lots of curveballs, bittersweet ending for sure but I really enjoyed reading it!
September 19, 2025
DNF at 45%. I picked this one up for free years ago, but had never read it. Decided to give it a go, but I should have just left it as unread. It’s horribly written. Errors all over the place. Plot holes. Time jumps between paragraphs. POV changes without warning, and lasting maybe 1-2 paragraphs before switching back. Way too much going on, and too much description of insignificant details. Apparently the author thought writing from the male POV meant that you didn’t need any real emotion or even thought. When this was published, a romance from the male POV was somewhat novel, but it’s not anymore, and so many authors have done it much better. Don’t waste your time.
September 3, 2020
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This book was great!! Not at all what I expected with the twisted ending. I really enjoyed it and I am sorry the book ended. I look forward to this authors next book.
This book was great!! Not at all what I expected with the twisted ending. I really enjoyed it and I am sorry the book ended. I look forward to this authors next book.
January 11, 2013
I had trouble connecting to the characters. Maybe there was not enough background as to how these 3 became best friends. Eric was vague throughout the whole book. I like the fact that it came from a male's pov, but Johnathan kept thinking everything would just fall into place without consquence. For an engineer, he sure didn't think through his options very well. He expected his girlfriend to be ok with the fact he was going to be a dad and she'd help raise his kid, and deal with his baby mama. About half way through the story it began to pick up momentum and got more exciting. Johathan's relationship with Alexis needed more development from friend, to lover, to bitch. It seems that they really were not compatible, so why did he love her so much? What made her different from Madeline? They always fought, disagreed and had different tastes, so where was the chemistry, the electricity? Where were the moments that made them best friends? He always seem to just let her get her way to avoid conflict. His family drama was too skimpy too. So did his birth mother marry his father, have Johnathan, divorce his father and then have his sister while he was married to Ana? What about his other 1/2 siblings?
It was a good premise, but left me wanting more, always questioning--wanting more of an explanation. Still, I'm glad I read it. Thank you Elizabeth!!!
It was a good premise, but left me wanting more, always questioning--wanting more of an explanation. Still, I'm glad I read it. Thank you Elizabeth!!!
November 3, 2017
I wasn't going to write a review, because my thoughts on this book are really mixed.
I liked the Male POV, I liked that it was about how to appease all the important women in your life, and liked that the solutions weren't "instantly" solved. However, because it was from a male's POV, the fact he lacked to actually communicate his thoughts and feelings, sort of puts men on a stereotypical plane of "They only talk when the other shoe drops."
Dislikes:
*There was WAY TOO much discussion about the work they do. I found self feeling a little distracted/bored with all the "work details".
*For a book labeled as "romance", it was uber clean, behind the scenes, no detailing of the lust he hung on to for such a long time. I felt that the author was vague on how Johnathan felt after waiting for so long to be with her. I also felt the author could have explored more on how he felt when the betrayal came to light.
It was a light read, but I have a hard time labeling this a romance book. I would have put this as reflective, relationship sort of read. The cover and the synopsis are deceiving.
I liked the Male POV, I liked that it was about how to appease all the important women in your life, and liked that the solutions weren't "instantly" solved. However, because it was from a male's POV, the fact he lacked to actually communicate his thoughts and feelings, sort of puts men on a stereotypical plane of "They only talk when the other shoe drops."
Dislikes:
*There was WAY TOO much discussion about the work they do. I found self feeling a little distracted/bored with all the "work details".
*For a book labeled as "romance", it was uber clean, behind the scenes, no detailing of the lust he hung on to for such a long time. I felt that the author was vague on how Johnathan felt after waiting for so long to be with her. I also felt the author could have explored more on how he felt when the betrayal came to light.
It was a light read, but I have a hard time labeling this a romance book. I would have put this as reflective, relationship sort of read. The cover and the synopsis are deceiving.
March 29, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. This is the first I have read of Mrs. West's and I will most definitely seek more out! The writing was easy and quick to read, which is something I look for in what I consider a "chick lit" book. The characters were fairly easy to relate to and identify with.
SPOILERS!!!
I was able to guess a couple of the events as they happened, such as Alexis planning to kick Johnathon out of the company. But, the way it was written was a surprise!
I did NOT expect that Alexis and Johnathon would not end up together. I kept waiting for her to come around to the baby, but she obviously didn't. Her selfishness was well written and kept me guessing to the very last page!
I loved the character Anna! She is kind and caring, but very forth coming and honest (well,except for the MAJOR omission of Johnathon and Jenn being full brother and sister!). She seemed to tell it like it is and I really enjoyed that about her!
I really did enjoy this book and can't wait to read more!!!
SPOILERS!!!
I was able to guess a couple of the events as they happened, such as Alexis planning to kick Johnathon out of the company. But, the way it was written was a surprise!
I did NOT expect that Alexis and Johnathon would not end up together. I kept waiting for her to come around to the baby, but she obviously didn't. Her selfishness was well written and kept me guessing to the very last page!
I loved the character Anna! She is kind and caring, but very forth coming and honest (well,except for the MAJOR omission of Johnathon and Jenn being full brother and sister!). She seemed to tell it like it is and I really enjoyed that about her!
I really did enjoy this book and can't wait to read more!!!
January 4, 2013
Rounded up from one and a half stars.
Hmm, a romance from a male pov, great would be excellent to read one,sadly this wasn't it. It felt like reading a pencil sketch, the outlines were there but it just didn't feel filled in and properly finished. I had a very hard time working out what Alex was up to and it just seemed very odd. Jonathan's emotions and feelings seemed too superficial and not actually what one would expect if you were in love with one woman but had managed to knock up some girl you had a one night stand with. ( but then I'm a girl and so how would I really know what a bloke would really think about all that.) At least Jon has some spine and does want to help Kellie out dealing with the unexpected pregnancy.
All up a book that left me reading it to the end more to see if it got any better or more understandable. It didn't.
Another amazon freebie that was worth what I paid for it but no more.
Hmm, a romance from a male pov, great would be excellent to read one,sadly this wasn't it. It felt like reading a pencil sketch, the outlines were there but it just didn't feel filled in and properly finished. I had a very hard time working out what Alex was up to and it just seemed very odd. Jonathan's emotions and feelings seemed too superficial and not actually what one would expect if you were in love with one woman but had managed to knock up some girl you had a one night stand with. ( but then I'm a girl and so how would I really know what a bloke would really think about all that.) At least Jon has some spine and does want to help Kellie out dealing with the unexpected pregnancy.
All up a book that left me reading it to the end more to see if it got any better or more understandable. It didn't.
Another amazon freebie that was worth what I paid for it but no more.
December 22, 2012
I was actually quite intrigued by this book. As I read, I could feel something uneasy stirring in the background of my mind, and it was not the result of the one-night stand. Yes, I thought Alexis was not what she seemed. I don't want to give a spoiler, so what I will say is that the ending came as a surprise but not the main plot involving Alexis.
I would like to read another novel about these characters - perhaps with the partner having a romance! How about it?
I'm not revealing any more, but this did take me by surprise :)
I would like to read another novel about these characters - perhaps with the partner having a romance! How about it?
I'm not revealing any more, but this did take me by surprise :)
March 13, 2014
This book was decent. I liked the premise of the story and I loved Johnathan.. Now I hated Alex and I wish like hell that Kellie and Johnathan would have had an ending. I felt like after all that they went through they deserved an ending and I wanted to see one that had a meaning to it. I liked the book it just did not leave a lasting impression on me.
The characters just did not seem developed enough for me and the plot was not enough for me in all honestly it was just plain boring and where it could have been really good it just fell off.
The characters just did not seem developed enough for me and the plot was not enough for me in all honestly it was just plain boring and where it could have been really good it just fell off.
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