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Hollywood Love #2
Done and Done
Alex is insufferable, ridiculously hot, and my colleague. I can barely stand him… yet I can’t resist him.
A one-night stand with my grumpy co-manager was no big deal when he planned to quit and leave town. Except he’s back, and not even my mom’s famous ropa vieja can make things better.
Despite his cranky exterior and our endless bickering, he starts to draw me in all over again when he shows me a softer side. But I have to stay away. He was such a jerk when he returned and, to make things worse, I can’t stop thinking about how his lips felt on every soft curve of my body.
I can’t let his rare cinnamon roll moments break through my walls, or let him confuse ceasefire with romance. No matter how many plans he puts in motion to get me alone. No matter how much he insists we are meant to fall in love.
Done and Done is an enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine romance, with a Latina plus-size main character, a cinnamon roll wrapped in barbwire hero, mental health rep, and banter hot enough to fan every flame. Done and Done is Book 2 of the Hollywood Love series, but it can be read as a standalone.
A one-night stand with my grumpy co-manager was no big deal when he planned to quit and leave town. Except he’s back, and not even my mom’s famous ropa vieja can make things better.
Despite his cranky exterior and our endless bickering, he starts to draw me in all over again when he shows me a softer side. But I have to stay away. He was such a jerk when he returned and, to make things worse, I can’t stop thinking about how his lips felt on every soft curve of my body.
I can’t let his rare cinnamon roll moments break through my walls, or let him confuse ceasefire with romance. No matter how many plans he puts in motion to get me alone. No matter how much he insists we are meant to fall in love.
Done and Done is an enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine romance, with a Latina plus-size main character, a cinnamon roll wrapped in barbwire hero, mental health rep, and banter hot enough to fan every flame. Done and Done is Book 2 of the Hollywood Love series, but it can be read as a standalone.
305 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 23, 2023
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Leonor Soliz
16 books300 followersLeonor wrote her first Meet Cute at eight years old and never really stopped. Her stories are cozy and fun: low conflict, slow burn books that will make you swoon... and will reward you with great spice. With a healthy dose of humor, these stories guarantee a happily ever after to her plus size and multicultural characters.
Leonor is a Latina living in Canada, working as a therapist during the day and fitting as much writing to her life as she can. She’s also a multicrafter, trying her hand at watercolor, jewelry, sewing, and anything else that strikes her fancy. She makes her own covers!
Learn more about Leonor at leonorsoliz.com/links.
Leonor is a Latina living in Canada, working as a therapist during the day and fitting as much writing to her life as she can. She’s also a multicrafter, trying her hand at watercolor, jewelry, sewing, and anything else that strikes her fancy. She makes her own covers!
Learn more about Leonor at leonorsoliz.com/links.
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June 27, 2023
Such a good story with amazing representation. This is touted as enemies to lovers, but it’s more like “I’m attracted to you and you greatly irritate me”. Shortly after they meet, they have a one time hookup because he’s going to be moving away and they’ll get it out of their system. When he decides not to move away, she’s stuck working with her hookup who doesn’t seem to like her very much.
But, here’s the deal. They do like and see each other… but there’s lots of issues going on, including some major depression on his side that he’s just starting to address. I really enjoyed how we get to see him relate to his family and the heroine as he also seeks out therapy and medication for his depression. It doesn’t magically cure him from his grump status; it felt very thoughtfully done.
I adored how her body is described. It’s obvious that she’s fat. The cover matches their descriptions. She’s got lots of curves… but guess what!? This is never made a big deal. The only way you know that she’s bigger is that he grabs her ample hips or watches her butt or boobs jiggle, or touches her soft tummy. It’s lovely! And it reminds me of how Talia Hibbert describes her fat heroines. It was so loving and respectful.
This has great character and relationship growth. I love the way they spark against each other the whole time, even when they’re not together.
Safety deets
- birth control used
- no OW… it’s been at least a year since he last had sex and we don’t hear any details… there is a little flirting WITH him (not by him) that makes the heroine jealous, but he doesn’t pursue anyone after they meet.
- the heroine does go on dates after she meets and bangs the hero… but they were supposed to just be a hookup and we don’t see any details of these dates… and they don’t go anywhere. She doesn’t sleep with anyone after she sleeps with the hero.
- there is a sort of HEA. They agree to move in together… and it’s obvious they are together.
This was lovely and well done!
But, here’s the deal. They do like and see each other… but there’s lots of issues going on, including some major depression on his side that he’s just starting to address. I really enjoyed how we get to see him relate to his family and the heroine as he also seeks out therapy and medication for his depression. It doesn’t magically cure him from his grump status; it felt very thoughtfully done.
I adored how her body is described. It’s obvious that she’s fat. The cover matches their descriptions. She’s got lots of curves… but guess what!? This is never made a big deal. The only way you know that she’s bigger is that he grabs her ample hips or watches her butt or boobs jiggle, or touches her soft tummy. It’s lovely! And it reminds me of how Talia Hibbert describes her fat heroines. It was so loving and respectful.
This has great character and relationship growth. I love the way they spark against each other the whole time, even when they’re not together.
Safety deets
- birth control used
- no OW… it’s been at least a year since he last had sex and we don’t hear any details… there is a little flirting WITH him (not by him) that makes the heroine jealous, but he doesn’t pursue anyone after they meet.
- the heroine does go on dates after she meets and bangs the hero… but they were supposed to just be a hookup and we don’t see any details of these dates… and they don’t go anywhere. She doesn’t sleep with anyone after she sleeps with the hero.
- there is a sort of HEA. They agree to move in together… and it’s obvious they are together.
This was lovely and well done!
November 6, 2024
Title: Done and Done
Series: Hollywood Love
# in series: 2
Author: Leonor Soliz
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes/Keywords: Artist MMC, Celebrities, Forced Proximity, Hate to Love, He Falls First, One Night Stand, Work relations
Rep: Latina author and FMC. Fat FMC. MMC has depression.
Pages: 305
Steam: Open door
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶/5
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Review:
I have to be honest, I almost DNF'd this book because of the MMC. There was such a disconnect with what the other characters were saying about him and the person we were reading about. BUT I am so glad that I pushed through and continued to read their story. Once we find out what's going on, things click and we get to meet this person we were told about. And I cannot say enough about the FMC. She is fat and knows that she looks good. She was a delight. I'm excited to read further books from this author.
Quotes:
“That you need to be active in what you choose for yourself to get things to change. The places where you have agency are the places where you can be purposeful. Active. Bitterness means you don't think things can change."
“But now he defies our agreement, and he dares be less of an ass and is more like a grump who can be quite sweet, like a stern brunch daddy."
“"Alex is— lightning. He's wind I can't see unless it's shaking a tree. When he's sweet, he's the coziness of hearing the rain fall on the roof while you're under heavy blankets.”
He got me a seat belt adapter without asking and without notice and I almost melted right there and then, when I saw.
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CW: Discussions about being judged based on size, ethnicity, and gender. Young person being verbally mistreated (off page). Open conversations about depression and its treatment. Minor injury and related hospital visit
Pregnancy?: No
Babies/Children?: High schoolers in an internship program
Series: Hollywood Love
# in series: 2
Author: Leonor Soliz
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes/Keywords: Artist MMC, Celebrities, Forced Proximity, Hate to Love, He Falls First, One Night Stand, Work relations
Rep: Latina author and FMC. Fat FMC. MMC has depression.
Pages: 305
Steam: Open door
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶/5
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Review:
I have to be honest, I almost DNF'd this book because of the MMC. There was such a disconnect with what the other characters were saying about him and the person we were reading about. BUT I am so glad that I pushed through and continued to read their story. Once we find out what's going on, things click and we get to meet this person we were told about. And I cannot say enough about the FMC. She is fat and knows that she looks good. She was a delight. I'm excited to read further books from this author.
Quotes:
“That you need to be active in what you choose for yourself to get things to change. The places where you have agency are the places where you can be purposeful. Active. Bitterness means you don't think things can change."
“But now he defies our agreement, and he dares be less of an ass and is more like a grump who can be quite sweet, like a stern brunch daddy."
“"Alex is— lightning. He's wind I can't see unless it's shaking a tree. When he's sweet, he's the coziness of hearing the rain fall on the roof while you're under heavy blankets.”
He got me a seat belt adapter without asking and without notice and I almost melted right there and then, when I saw.
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.
.
.
.
.
CW: Discussions about being judged based on size, ethnicity, and gender. Young person being verbally mistreated (off page). Open conversations about depression and its treatment. Minor injury and related hospital visit
Pregnancy?: No
Babies/Children?: High schoolers in an internship program
September 24, 2023
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I was excited to read Ely's and Alex's story, and I was right. These 2 were fun to read. I really appreciated that we got to peel back what the grump came from but also saw him take responsibility for not getting help sooner. You can be direct without being an ass. Typically, I don't like enemies to lovers for this reason, but Soliz spent time on page not letting it just be a thing. Ely my girl I was happy that her dilemma was thinking through her expectations of what love "should" look like, why give a second chance to someone who hurt her, and being eventually honest about being vulnerable with a person who hurt her. I also thought it was quite interesting that therapy (or love) wasn't this magic savior. Alex and Liam had to do the work, and Alex needed the support of meds. Yes, let's destigmatize both. The scene where Charles asked Alex to rate his anger was so important bc I think it's a nod to how depression doesn't look a certain way for everyone. Oh, Liam and Alex's beef seemed really small to cause such a huge riff between them but idk if that it was exasperated bc of the mental health concerns. It was resolved in literally one conversation.
Overall, this book was my favorite in the series. The one thing I noticed in the 3 books is a pacing issue. There's a lot of setup in the beginning and a huge lull in the middle, and the last few chapters are where the story comes together. At least with this entry, there was history provided in book 1, tension earlier on, but there was still that lull in the middle. Regardless, I'm excited to read more from this author.
CN: sexism, depressive state on page, power dynamic concerns/unpaid exploitation with a student (Clarissa), social anxiety
I was excited to read Ely's and Alex's story, and I was right. These 2 were fun to read. I really appreciated that we got to peel back what the grump came from but also saw him take responsibility for not getting help sooner. You can be direct without being an ass. Typically, I don't like enemies to lovers for this reason, but Soliz spent time on page not letting it just be a thing. Ely my girl I was happy that her dilemma was thinking through her expectations of what love "should" look like, why give a second chance to someone who hurt her, and being eventually honest about being vulnerable with a person who hurt her. I also thought it was quite interesting that therapy (or love) wasn't this magic savior. Alex and Liam had to do the work, and Alex needed the support of meds. Yes, let's destigmatize both. The scene where Charles asked Alex to rate his anger was so important bc I think it's a nod to how depression doesn't look a certain way for everyone. Oh, Liam and Alex's beef seemed really small to cause such a huge riff between them but idk if that it was exasperated bc of the mental health concerns. It was resolved in literally one conversation.
Overall, this book was my favorite in the series. The one thing I noticed in the 3 books is a pacing issue. There's a lot of setup in the beginning and a huge lull in the middle, and the last few chapters are where the story comes together. At least with this entry, there was history provided in book 1, tension earlier on, but there was still that lull in the middle. Regardless, I'm excited to read more from this author.
CN: sexism, depressive state on page, power dynamic concerns/unpaid exploitation with a student (Clarissa), social anxiety
April 25, 2023
The second full-length novel in the Hollywood Love series, follows the story of Ely and Alex who we first meet in Seeking Stars and Love in Times of Contempt, respectively. Brought in to work at Ana and Liam’s production company, their early relationship is defined by their initial impressions of each other.
While the banter and sexual tension between our main characters is a selling point, the depression and mental health rep is unparalleled. The author does a fantastic job of showing through Alex how depression and therapy can look different for everyone. And although he might appear prickly on the outside, he actual has a tender and artistic side that has been stifled by depression and corporate burnout.
Ely, our plus-size Latina lead, is unapologetically herself with a lot of heart and fierce love for her friends and employees. She’s not afraid to speak up for those she cares about and her personality really shines throughout.
If you are looking for a workplace romance, a smidge of antagonists to lovers and steamy read that will leave with all the warm and gooey feelings at the end, I highly suggest you check this book out.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
While the banter and sexual tension between our main characters is a selling point, the depression and mental health rep is unparalleled. The author does a fantastic job of showing through Alex how depression and therapy can look different for everyone. And although he might appear prickly on the outside, he actual has a tender and artistic side that has been stifled by depression and corporate burnout.
Ely, our plus-size Latina lead, is unapologetically herself with a lot of heart and fierce love for her friends and employees. She’s not afraid to speak up for those she cares about and her personality really shines throughout.
If you are looking for a workplace romance, a smidge of antagonists to lovers and steamy read that will leave with all the warm and gooey feelings at the end, I highly suggest you check this book out.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 30, 2023
Thank you so much Leonor for an arc of this in exchange for an honest review. Unfortunately I’m a little late with this one because life. But here is my review.
Leonor does real life, feel good romance SO well. The connection she creates between the characters, and the readers to the characters? Incredible. The way she fleshes out the characters in a way that makes them fun, fresh, and life like? Lovely. The way I stayed up late last night binging this because UGH ITS SO DELICIOUS?! Incredible. I truly love Leonor’s writing style, and this whole world she has created. This book made me feel good, gave me the escapism I was craving, and made me smile so much. Absolutely love.
Leonor does real life, feel good romance SO well. The connection she creates between the characters, and the readers to the characters? Incredible. The way she fleshes out the characters in a way that makes them fun, fresh, and life like? Lovely. The way I stayed up late last night binging this because UGH ITS SO DELICIOUS?! Incredible. I truly love Leonor’s writing style, and this whole world she has created. This book made me feel good, gave me the escapism I was craving, and made me smile so much. Absolutely love.
January 12, 2024
Eeeeeee I loved this ! First off, the mental illness rep was so sad and heartbreaking but so honest and respectful. I was so proud watching Alex’s journey through his depression and I loved Ely’s spirit and 🔥
Grumpy/ sunshine is always gonna be my favorite trope and these two delivered ! I loved them together so much! I don’t have any other words really. No third act breakup or unnecessary drama. Adult conversations and feelings and open communication. Honestly no real flaws and I thoroughly enjoyed it !
Grumpy/ sunshine is always gonna be my favorite trope and these two delivered ! I loved them together so much! I don’t have any other words really. No third act breakup or unnecessary drama. Adult conversations and feelings and open communication. Honestly no real flaws and I thoroughly enjoyed it !
May 2, 2023
Done and Done is book 2 of the Hollywood Love series, this time with Ana’s bestie, Ely (Elena), and Liam’s brother, Alex. You’ve met these two if you read the follow up novella to Seeking Stars, Love in Times of Contempt.
I loved Ely in Seeking Stars. She’s the bestie we all want in our corner. She’s fierce and unapologetically herself. As a plus sized woman, I love a plus sized MC and she’s completely comfortable in her skin and Alex’s opposite. I felt like she was the perfect match for Alex. Lots of tension. Lots of banter. Lots of build up.
I loved the mental health rep and it’s done well. Alex is dealing with depression and it was a complete normal thing to get therapy and loved the support from Liam who had referrals for him.
Although it kinda starts out with a bang, and it is one steamy bang, it’s a slow burn from that point because they really both want to do well for the company Liam and Ana own and I liked seeing the build up.
Overall, I’m really enjoying the series and look forward to more from Leonor Soliz.
Thank you to Leonor Soliz. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
I loved Ely in Seeking Stars. She’s the bestie we all want in our corner. She’s fierce and unapologetically herself. As a plus sized woman, I love a plus sized MC and she’s completely comfortable in her skin and Alex’s opposite. I felt like she was the perfect match for Alex. Lots of tension. Lots of banter. Lots of build up.
I loved the mental health rep and it’s done well. Alex is dealing with depression and it was a complete normal thing to get therapy and loved the support from Liam who had referrals for him.
Although it kinda starts out with a bang, and it is one steamy bang, it’s a slow burn from that point because they really both want to do well for the company Liam and Ana own and I liked seeing the build up.
Overall, I’m really enjoying the series and look forward to more from Leonor Soliz.
Thank you to Leonor Soliz. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
July 27, 2024
3.5 stars
Mixed feelings on this one, as indicated by the 3.5 stars.
The good:
1) Body positivity/neutrality. Ely is a plus-size woman and she is described as such with that just being how her body is. No one, not even villains, body shames her. She is considered an attractive person and has no shame about being in a bathing suit or showing off her legs, and she has a normal relationship with food. 10/10, no notes.
2) Mental health rep. When I started reading this, I said to myself "this isn't grumpy/sunshine so much as it is depression/reasonably neurotypical." Fortunately, a few pages later, Alex's depression became acknowledged. And he started going to therapy, and it helped, and the therapy sessions didn't make me cringe! (Then I looked at the author bio and saw that's her day job, so it stands to reason.)
3) Alex's character arc. His personality was consistent but he did grow and change over time, in a way that made sense.
4) That Ely called him Sandy. I love a good nickname.
The less-good:
1) Ely. Sorry, but I stand by it. Her entire personality seemed to consist of extroversion and being aggressively positive at Alex. Some of her lines made me cringe, especially the playful mockery of Alex parts, which were largely just...awkward. There was a part earlier on when she demanded Alex explain what was going on with him, and when he started to she shut him down with some good old-fashioned toxic positivity. Granted, later she realized what she'd done and apologized, but ick. She was also the less emotionally mature of the pair, which brings me to...
2) Grumpy/sunshine. It's just not my favorite trope and when I picked out this book it was more for enemies-to-lovers, which I generally like much more. It's probably because I started identifying with Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street when I was 3 years old, but I tend to resent in this trope that it's almost always Grumpy who needs to change, and Sunshine who's perfect just as they are. Plus, M/F grumpy/sunshine is nearly always man=grumpy, woman=sunshine, which if not handled right is just oppressively heteronormative.
3) Plot. I like a good amount of plot in my romance and this one was just kind of...there. Here I think I was missing out by not reading the first book, because I didn't fully understand what they were doing with their work, and never got involved in it enough to care.
4) Alex's relationship with his brother Liam was supposed to be a Super Huge Big Deal, but I found it underdeveloped. Likely this was because Alex's side of the story was nearly always 90% focused on Ely. Again, this might be something I was missing out on by virtue of not reading the first book.
So there you have it, some good, some bad, nothing egregious but nothing outstanding, either.
Mixed feelings on this one, as indicated by the 3.5 stars.
The good:
1) Body positivity/neutrality. Ely is a plus-size woman and she is described as such with that just being how her body is. No one, not even villains, body shames her. She is considered an attractive person and has no shame about being in a bathing suit or showing off her legs, and she has a normal relationship with food. 10/10, no notes.
2) Mental health rep. When I started reading this, I said to myself "this isn't grumpy/sunshine so much as it is depression/reasonably neurotypical." Fortunately, a few pages later, Alex's depression became acknowledged. And he started going to therapy, and it helped, and the therapy sessions didn't make me cringe! (Then I looked at the author bio and saw that's her day job, so it stands to reason.)
3) Alex's character arc. His personality was consistent but he did grow and change over time, in a way that made sense.
4) That Ely called him Sandy. I love a good nickname.
The less-good:
1) Ely. Sorry, but I stand by it. Her entire personality seemed to consist of extroversion and being aggressively positive at Alex. Some of her lines made me cringe, especially the playful mockery of Alex parts, which were largely just...awkward. There was a part earlier on when she demanded Alex explain what was going on with him, and when he started to she shut him down with some good old-fashioned toxic positivity. Granted, later she realized what she'd done and apologized, but ick. She was also the less emotionally mature of the pair, which brings me to...
2) Grumpy/sunshine. It's just not my favorite trope and when I picked out this book it was more for enemies-to-lovers, which I generally like much more. It's probably because I started identifying with Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street when I was 3 years old, but I tend to resent in this trope that it's almost always Grumpy who needs to change, and Sunshine who's perfect just as they are. Plus, M/F grumpy/sunshine is nearly always man=grumpy, woman=sunshine, which if not handled right is just oppressively heteronormative.
3) Plot. I like a good amount of plot in my romance and this one was just kind of...there. Here I think I was missing out by not reading the first book, because I didn't fully understand what they were doing with their work, and never got involved in it enough to care.
4) Alex's relationship with his brother Liam was supposed to be a Super Huge Big Deal, but I found it underdeveloped. Likely this was because Alex's side of the story was nearly always 90% focused on Ely. Again, this might be something I was missing out on by virtue of not reading the first book.
So there you have it, some good, some bad, nothing egregious but nothing outstanding, either.
April 30, 2023
This book is a bundle of all great things. I was really looking forward to Ely's story, and oh, did it deliver!
This is top tier fat representation, and add it mental illness and therapy representation done in the most caring and truthful way, and it becomes an healing read for so many people.
Soliz's characters are real, with flaws, and personality, and good and bad days, and thoughts and expectations, and doubts, and ambitions, and all that makes us human. And Ely and Alex are just that.
But that is not all. The banter is top notch, the tension build-up is excruciatingly amazing, and the tropes here and there make all of it come together.
If you are looking for a cozy contemporary romance with all the gooey feelings, with depth and reflection along the way, and a little bit of spice, this is it. You can read it as a standalone, but the Hollywood Love series is so good as a whole that you shouldn't miss it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. The opinions and thoughts are all mine.
This is top tier fat representation, and add it mental illness and therapy representation done in the most caring and truthful way, and it becomes an healing read for so many people.
Soliz's characters are real, with flaws, and personality, and good and bad days, and thoughts and expectations, and doubts, and ambitions, and all that makes us human. And Ely and Alex are just that.
But that is not all. The banter is top notch, the tension build-up is excruciatingly amazing, and the tropes here and there make all of it come together.
If you are looking for a cozy contemporary romance with all the gooey feelings, with depth and reflection along the way, and a little bit of spice, this is it. You can read it as a standalone, but the Hollywood Love series is so good as a whole that you shouldn't miss it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. The opinions and thoughts are all mine.
July 24, 2023
Quick(ish) Review
Solid romance, excellent fat rep with a confident FMC whose size is all in context clues and not one incident of fat shaming. That alone would win my heart. Dealing with a serious topic such as depression in a realistic manner and making the MMC’s mental health throat an integral part of his journey was well done. If I have a quibble is that I wanted more romantic scenes or at least more sexual tension…ok I wanted more kissing throughout. The tease was frustrating in the best way so I can’t complain too hard. Definitely keeping an eye out for more from this author.
Solid romance, excellent fat rep with a confident FMC whose size is all in context clues and not one incident of fat shaming. That alone would win my heart. Dealing with a serious topic such as depression in a realistic manner and making the MMC’s mental health throat an integral part of his journey was well done. If I have a quibble is that I wanted more romantic scenes or at least more sexual tension…ok I wanted more kissing throughout. The tease was frustrating in the best way so I can’t complain too hard. Definitely keeping an eye out for more from this author.
April 27, 2024
Done and done
Grump extraordinaire Alex, is estranged from his older brother Liam. Alex is selfish, rude and introverted. His brother Liam seeks a change in their stalemate. He really wants to have a relationship with Alex. Alex meets Ely when he comes to town because of the possibility of working with his brother. Ely is disappointed to find that although Alex is handsome his rudeness, selfishness and supercilious attitude and or personality is so different from his brother’s, who, is her best friend, that it is difficult to understand. A compelling story of withdrawal, no way out or back, confusion, loss of self and family lost and found.
Grump extraordinaire Alex, is estranged from his older brother Liam. Alex is selfish, rude and introverted. His brother Liam seeks a change in their stalemate. He really wants to have a relationship with Alex. Alex meets Ely when he comes to town because of the possibility of working with his brother. Ely is disappointed to find that although Alex is handsome his rudeness, selfishness and supercilious attitude and or personality is so different from his brother’s, who, is her best friend, that it is difficult to understand. A compelling story of withdrawal, no way out or back, confusion, loss of self and family lost and found.
May 30, 2023
I don’t even know where to start. This is now my plus size romance rubric. This is how you are supposed to write plus size characters. You see that Ely is plus size from the cover and there are occasional mentions of her curves but not once is it a central point of her character or even the romance. And the romance😍😍😍 I hate Alex at first but as you unravel his character you fall in love with him. And the mental health rep was so spot on and I felt so seen. And the evolution of Alex’s character in combination with the romance made it feel so grounded and real. I do not like a 3rd POV book but the book was so amazing that I ended up not caring by the end.
February 8, 2024
Pensé que lo disfrutaría como el anterior, lamentablemente no fue así.
Spoilers ⚠️ ⚠️
En la sinopsis dice que Alex fue grosero al regresar a su trabajo, pero yo no vi nada de eso, fue Ely quien fue grosera con Alex y todo porque el estuvo de acuerdo en que olvidarán la noche en que estuvieron juntos. Además Alex tenía depresión y estaba enfocado en mejorar y no en lo que la insoportable de Ely quería.
Ely me cayó mal, me cansó sus señales contradictorias y que pintara a Alex como si fuera el diablo.
Spoilers ⚠️ ⚠️
En la sinopsis dice que Alex fue grosero al regresar a su trabajo, pero yo no vi nada de eso, fue Ely quien fue grosera con Alex y todo porque el estuvo de acuerdo en que olvidarán la noche en que estuvieron juntos. Además Alex tenía depresión y estaba enfocado en mejorar y no en lo que la insoportable de Ely quería.
Ely me cayó mal, me cansó sus señales contradictorias y que pintara a Alex como si fuera el diablo.
April 30, 2023
This is a well written enemies to lovers / office romance with strong characters in Ely and Alex. The author deals with depression as well as plus sizes. She tells the story in the dual POV, gives them an interesting banter and a steamy chemistry and sexual tension. She moves the story fluidly with her perfectly painted scenes and delivers an enjoyable read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
May 23, 2024
3.75 - I liked the angst and I liked the positive growth and the healthy discourse around therapy (we love to see it!!!!) but honestly there was something missing here… I felt like I couldn’t picture them or the settings all that well, something in the descriptions was lacking for me.
July 28, 2024
I loved this story
Great read!!! Finally a character I relate to and I loved it , I can't wait to read more of this author.
Great read!!! Finally a character I relate to and I loved it , I can't wait to read more of this author.
March 11, 2025
2.5 it was cute romance! Loved the enemies to lovers vibes but it needed just a tad bit more segggss!
May 4, 2023
Done and Done by Leonor Soliz is a grumpy sunshine trope with a little bit of enemies to lovers featuring a plus size latina MC. I loved the representation and how it was done with care for fat bodies.
December 25, 2024
this isn't for me!
she was annoying! I hated that it seemed like FMC was best friends with the brother not the brothers wife! she was annoying!
The author failed in proving why they weren't together! Like you see him caring and always being there for everybody but then you don't think he would it? what are we talking about?!?!
the MMC was nice! but his character sometimes had a whole new personality out of nowhere?!
I just didn't like the book! I hate forced sunshine! pls be normal
she was annoying! I hated that it seemed like FMC was best friends with the brother not the brothers wife! she was annoying!
The author failed in proving why they weren't together! Like you see him caring and always being there for everybody but then you don't think he would it? what are we talking about?!?!
the MMC was nice! but his character sometimes had a whole new personality out of nowhere?!
I just didn't like the book! I hate forced sunshine! pls be normal
April 7, 2024
I think this book started out really strong for me but I found it odd when Ely first started making comments to her bestie Ana about owing everything to Ana’s boyfriend Liam… that wasn’t even that bad. Comments and other actions kept coming off as super weird and that Ely was obsessed with her friends man. Who, oh yeah, was the brother of her love interest.
I brushed it aside.. maybe this author is trying to do the whole Ely is as close to Liam in a sibling way and it’s just not coming across the right way…
No. Things then started to get weird because Ely didn’t want to try a relationship with her love interest, Alex, because they were opposites? She also would blow their “arguments” out of proportion.
Then… apparently Alex and Liam have beef but the reasoning for it is so friking weird. I get that the author was trying to be deep. And while I did enjoy the talks about therapy and the depth of the book in that way, some of the things just did not connect. And did not make sense to me.
I think my issue was mainly how Ely, Alex, and Liam would come off at times. They were odd. Had the dumbest issues. And it would just throw me off from the rest of the progress of the book.
It wasn’t too bad, and there were definitely moments I enjoyed, but eh, I wasn’t crazy about this one.
I brushed it aside.. maybe this author is trying to do the whole Ely is as close to Liam in a sibling way and it’s just not coming across the right way…
No. Things then started to get weird because Ely didn’t want to try a relationship with her love interest, Alex, because they were opposites? She also would blow their “arguments” out of proportion.
Then… apparently Alex and Liam have beef but the reasoning for it is so friking weird. I get that the author was trying to be deep. And while I did enjoy the talks about therapy and the depth of the book in that way, some of the things just did not connect. And did not make sense to me.
I think my issue was mainly how Ely, Alex, and Liam would come off at times. They were odd. Had the dumbest issues. And it would just throw me off from the rest of the progress of the book.
It wasn’t too bad, and there were definitely moments I enjoyed, but eh, I wasn’t crazy about this one.
June 6, 2024
First and foremost I absolutely loved the way the author discussed men’s mental health throughout the book. I am so obsessed with Alex I can’t lie, I love how his character and his emotions opened up so many amazing conversations like the various ways depression exhibits itself, especially in men. I love reading romance but I will say often the male characters are sometimes all the same emotionally and I love the emotional diversity and the way that Alex expressed himself and his love. It’s easy to always look for the moment when the MMC makes the big grand romantic gesture and boldly says all of their feelings and details all the future romantic gestures but love comes in so many different forms and expresses itself differently in every relationship and I think this book was a good representation of some of those different ways and good rep of introverts truly. I will say I was going to give the book 3 stars but the last like 4 or 5 chapters absolutely melted me, one thing I love is emotional intelligence but it’s a constant skill one must nurture and grow and I loved reading Alex’s journey. Would definitely recommend this book so heartbreakingly sweet and loved all the characters!
March 21, 2024
ARC was gifted by the author for an unbiased opinion. I’m so happy I was able to pick this up and give it a read! Slow Burns can be hit or miss for me at times but this hit and hit hard. I couldn’t keep my kindle down and absorbed this over the weekend. I really liked how Ely’s size was mentioned, but in a neutral/positive way, Fat femmes deserve happy ending too! And while I appreciate how Alex’s depression was dealt with, my only complaint was there were times he came off as too self pitying rather than prickly cinnamon role. The banter was amazing and it was also great to see how Ana and Liam’s relationship has grown since the first book and novella. Just a solid read that I’m happy to come back to again and again!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 10, 2023
This will probably be a scandalous opinion - but Alex totally steals the show in this book. Ely (Elena) is just "okay" for me. Alex (the MMC) puts in SO much work on himself and I really connected with his journey and it often felt like Ely was expecting him and others to do all the work. I just couldn't really vibe with her. If I could give half stars, I would've give this a 3.5, but I don't really know that it was really a 3 so I gave it a 4. The first book isn't necessary to read first, but definitely helps to know some of the back story and tbh I really enjoy Liam and Ana.
April 24, 2023
Done and Done is the story of Ely and Alex, Ana’s best friend and Liam’s brother, who we met in Seeking Stars and Love In Times of Contempt. Think of it as a modern Pride and Prejudice. Like Elizabeth and Darcy, they both let their first meeting dictate their opinions of each other. What ensues is endless bickering and so much sexual tension.
There were so many things I loved about this book and the mental health representation was one of them. Alex’s depression was presented in one of the ways you rarely hear people talk about – as anger. We are so used to only thinking of someone with depression being sad and withdrawn or presenting a false façade of happiness. But as someone who has battled depression for over 20 years and whose depression presents itself as anger, it almost made me cry reading the scene between Alex, Liam and their parents. It was beautiful.
Another thing I loved about the book was Ely’s confidence. She never doubted herself or questioned her attractiveness, which happens a lot in books with plus size FMCs. We also saw that confidence in her work. Ely knew she was great at her job and she let people know it. She didn’t let anyone walk over her, she stood up for she thought was right and despite her differences with Alex, she found a way to respect him enough to work with him and build a successful youth program. Talk about positive representation! It was everything I wanted.
Done and Done has a completely different feel from Book 1 in the Hollywood Love series, Seeking Stars, but still maintains that signature Soliz style: comfort romance with unforgettable characters and a storyline sure to tug at your heartstrings. You won’t be able to put it down.
I received an advanced reader copy from the author and am leaving this review voluntarily.
There were so many things I loved about this book and the mental health representation was one of them. Alex’s depression was presented in one of the ways you rarely hear people talk about – as anger. We are so used to only thinking of someone with depression being sad and withdrawn or presenting a false façade of happiness. But as someone who has battled depression for over 20 years and whose depression presents itself as anger, it almost made me cry reading the scene between Alex, Liam and their parents. It was beautiful.
Another thing I loved about the book was Ely’s confidence. She never doubted herself or questioned her attractiveness, which happens a lot in books with plus size FMCs. We also saw that confidence in her work. Ely knew she was great at her job and she let people know it. She didn’t let anyone walk over her, she stood up for she thought was right and despite her differences with Alex, she found a way to respect him enough to work with him and build a successful youth program. Talk about positive representation! It was everything I wanted.
Done and Done has a completely different feel from Book 1 in the Hollywood Love series, Seeking Stars, but still maintains that signature Soliz style: comfort romance with unforgettable characters and a storyline sure to tug at your heartstrings. You won’t be able to put it down.
I received an advanced reader copy from the author and am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 1, 2023
Done and Done is the second book in the Hollywood Love Series. It follows Liam’s brother Alex and Ana’s best friend Ely (characters we meet/are mentioned in Seeking Stars).
Alex and Ely could not be more different he’s serious and a grump and she’s outspoken, outgoing, and a bright light but neither of them can deny their interest in the other. Since they will be working together they keep their attraction to themselves until Alex announces he won’t be taking the job. This leads to a one night stand. Here’s the thing Liam convinces Alex to return and both Alex and Ely have to figure how to navigate their working relationship and perhaps a personal relationship.
I loved the mental health rep in Done and Done along with the fat Latine representation. The author took great care in her writing. Alex is serious and a grump but there is more to that and as the story progresses you learn why he behaves the way he does. Ely is his opposite she jokes and exudes warmth to everyone around her and makes sure to treat everyone respectfully and kindly. She owns her sexuality and Alex is attracted to that. I loved the way he spoke about her.
This was a bit of a slow burn (which I personally love). I love that Alex chose to work on himself before pursuing anything more than friendship. I also loved that once he had and he figured out his feeling towards Ely he laid it all on the line. I loved that Ely knew her worth and wasn’t going to settle for anything less then she deserved but that she also learned that loving someone takes trust and faith.
I loved the banter between them. Overall I enjoyed myself and loved their Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth-esque interactions. 4⭐️
I did receive an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thought are my own.
Alex and Ely could not be more different he’s serious and a grump and she’s outspoken, outgoing, and a bright light but neither of them can deny their interest in the other. Since they will be working together they keep their attraction to themselves until Alex announces he won’t be taking the job. This leads to a one night stand. Here’s the thing Liam convinces Alex to return and both Alex and Ely have to figure how to navigate their working relationship and perhaps a personal relationship.
I loved the mental health rep in Done and Done along with the fat Latine representation. The author took great care in her writing. Alex is serious and a grump but there is more to that and as the story progresses you learn why he behaves the way he does. Ely is his opposite she jokes and exudes warmth to everyone around her and makes sure to treat everyone respectfully and kindly. She owns her sexuality and Alex is attracted to that. I loved the way he spoke about her.
This was a bit of a slow burn (which I personally love). I love that Alex chose to work on himself before pursuing anything more than friendship. I also loved that once he had and he figured out his feeling towards Ely he laid it all on the line. I loved that Ely knew her worth and wasn’t going to settle for anything less then she deserved but that she also learned that loving someone takes trust and faith.
I loved the banter between them. Overall I enjoyed myself and loved their Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth-esque interactions. 4⭐️
I did receive an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thought are my own.
September 15, 2023
Wanted to Love it
Loved the cover and jumped right in but this Pride and Prejudice inspired Grumpy-Sunshine romance was too polarizing for me. Both characters were on opposite spectrums for entirely too long. A lot of hypocrisy, unnecessary stubbornness, lack of perception and emotional intelligence from the heroine felt more like a device to keep the couple apart until the end.
I liked the hero. I walked away truly believing Alex knew himself, accepted himself and worked hard to do those things. I didn’t mind that there wasn’t mich growth between Alex and Liam on the page but having it in the story felt like more of an afterthought by the conclusion. They don’t have to be best friends but IF he came back to work on their relationship, why wasn’t there more of that?
Both main characters unlikeable initially, however that changes quickly with the hero (and while there was a mental health element, it didn’t factor into his likability).
There was good advice given near the end (hence my highlights) but it felt too late. By the middle of the book I didn’t want these people together and only finished to see how or if the author could change my mind—- she did not.
People deserve to be with people they can grow with, not change for. In the end, I never believed Elena truly saw Alex or even truly liked him solely for himself.
***Side note: Something that constantly took me out of the story was an oddity in the writing itself. Creative contraction usage and everyone saying “c’mon”? Felt like English or at least American dialect wasn’t something the author was truly familiar with.
Loved the cover and jumped right in but this Pride and Prejudice inspired Grumpy-Sunshine romance was too polarizing for me. Both characters were on opposite spectrums for entirely too long. A lot of hypocrisy, unnecessary stubbornness, lack of perception and emotional intelligence from the heroine felt more like a device to keep the couple apart until the end.
I liked the hero. I walked away truly believing Alex knew himself, accepted himself and worked hard to do those things. I didn’t mind that there wasn’t mich growth between Alex and Liam on the page but having it in the story felt like more of an afterthought by the conclusion. They don’t have to be best friends but IF he came back to work on their relationship, why wasn’t there more of that?
Both main characters unlikeable initially, however that changes quickly with the hero (and while there was a mental health element, it didn’t factor into his likability).
There was good advice given near the end (hence my highlights) but it felt too late. By the middle of the book I didn’t want these people together and only finished to see how or if the author could change my mind—- she did not.
People deserve to be with people they can grow with, not change for. In the end, I never believed Elena truly saw Alex or even truly liked him solely for himself.
***Side note: Something that constantly took me out of the story was an oddity in the writing itself. Creative contraction usage and everyone saying “c’mon”? Felt like English or at least American dialect wasn’t something the author was truly familiar with.
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January 1, 2024✨ Done and Done by Leonor Soliz ✨
Memorable Moments/Ideas:
💙 Mental Health Rep
✨ Ill Timed Text Message
💙 Family Reconnections
✨ “Mom and Dad”
💙 New Opportunities
Ok, so after two back to back deep reads, I was in search of a lighter romcom of sorts, and Kindle reminded me that I flagged this book to read, and I was like, perfect! Oh boy. Lighter is not the word I would use to describe this storyline haha. This story head on tackles some important topics of mental health and the importance of therapy.
Things I really loved in this book is the open door therapy meetings and the processing we see through diagnosis, acceptance, and life change implementation AND the fact that we have a plus size FMC, but it’s never really brought up by the characters in a way that feels forced and purposefully being talked about. In that, I mean we see Ely as being a plus size rep, but what we don’t see are the continuing references to her size and body and other people constantly thinking about it. What I love is that Alex sees Ely and just sees her spunk, her beauty, and her personality — not just what’s physically there. The idea of Ely and her own body positivity was wonderful.
Overall, the storyline was not what I was expecting, and that’s really wonderful, as it was more intense but still meaningful and captivating. There are many smaller ideas woven into the mix about work/life balance, representation and help, and the importance of friendships as well. It’s a solid read with some good spice throughout.
Spice: 🌶️
Recommend: Yes.
Audience: Lovers of grumpy/sunshine. Lovers of workplace romances. Lovers of mental health reps in texts.
Memorable Moments/Ideas:
💙 Mental Health Rep
✨ Ill Timed Text Message
💙 Family Reconnections
✨ “Mom and Dad”
💙 New Opportunities
Ok, so after two back to back deep reads, I was in search of a lighter romcom of sorts, and Kindle reminded me that I flagged this book to read, and I was like, perfect! Oh boy. Lighter is not the word I would use to describe this storyline haha. This story head on tackles some important topics of mental health and the importance of therapy.
Things I really loved in this book is the open door therapy meetings and the processing we see through diagnosis, acceptance, and life change implementation AND the fact that we have a plus size FMC, but it’s never really brought up by the characters in a way that feels forced and purposefully being talked about. In that, I mean we see Ely as being a plus size rep, but what we don’t see are the continuing references to her size and body and other people constantly thinking about it. What I love is that Alex sees Ely and just sees her spunk, her beauty, and her personality — not just what’s physically there. The idea of Ely and her own body positivity was wonderful.
Overall, the storyline was not what I was expecting, and that’s really wonderful, as it was more intense but still meaningful and captivating. There are many smaller ideas woven into the mix about work/life balance, representation and help, and the importance of friendships as well. It’s a solid read with some good spice throughout.
Spice: 🌶️
Recommend: Yes.
Audience: Lovers of grumpy/sunshine. Lovers of workplace romances. Lovers of mental health reps in texts.
April 25, 2023
I met Ely, Ana’s BFF, in book 1, immediately I adored her! When I found out, she was getting her own book, I knew I had to read it! I have to admit, though, as much as I love Ely, Alex was who fascinated me more. I guess it’s because it’s he who I related to. There are so many different elements at play in this book, you really ought to do yourself a favor and just pick it up because woah😮💨 Building up walls to avoid pain is something I am definitely familiar with. OK but enough of the heavy. The chemistry between Ely and Alex was off the charts; whether they’re arguing or…. other things 🔥🔥 The banter was hilarious and just top-notch. I freakin’ love this book!🥹🥹
The biggest thank you to the author for sending me this e-arc! It in no way influences my thoughts. Seeking Stars is book 1, Love in Times of Contempt is book (novella) 1.5, and Done and Done is book 2.
Read if you like:
💕grumpy sunshine
💕 Latinx rep
💕 workplace romance
💕 positive plus size rep
💕 steamy open door scenes
💕 multicultural pairing
💕 mental health rep
𝔽𝕒𝕧𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤:
✨ She glowed when she laughed and, to his horror, his heart leapt to his throat. She'd broken the truce by being unexpected, and it reached too deep into him
✨ Alex is— lightning. He's wind I can't see unless it's shaking a tree. When he's sweet, he's the coziness of hearing the rain fall on the roof while you're under heavy blankets
The biggest thank you to the author for sending me this e-arc! It in no way influences my thoughts. Seeking Stars is book 1, Love in Times of Contempt is book (novella) 1.5, and Done and Done is book 2.
Read if you like:
💕grumpy sunshine
💕 Latinx rep
💕 workplace romance
💕 positive plus size rep
💕 steamy open door scenes
💕 multicultural pairing
💕 mental health rep
𝔽𝕒𝕧𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤:
✨ She glowed when she laughed and, to his horror, his heart leapt to his throat. She'd broken the truce by being unexpected, and it reached too deep into him
✨ Alex is— lightning. He's wind I can't see unless it's shaking a tree. When he's sweet, he's the coziness of hearing the rain fall on the roof while you're under heavy blankets
April 25, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Done and Done is an enemies to lovers + workplace romance following the beginnings of a new production company. We got a little taste of Ely and Alex in the Love in Times of Contempt novella and here they take centre stage.
Ely is feisty, confident and charismatic while Alex is grumpy, angry and brooding. They are opposites but find a way (with many conflicts) to work successfully together. Ely is so unapologetically herself, she clashes with Alex who is so closed off while battling depression. Their banter is fun and really works when it comes to the tropes.
The mental health element was handled so well and his struggle is relatable. Those chapters were a highlight. He put the work in and bettered himself and challenges her to do the same. It was fun to see the shift in confidence between them.
Leonor writes enjoyable low-stakes, fluffy reads with fun banter and a bit of angst. Which is exactly what we love because life can be too serious sometimes. We look forward to more from her.
Many thanks to @lenor.soliz for the e-book ARC. Done and Done is out NOW in paperback and ebook!
What we liked:
▪️Dual POV
▪️grumpy/sunshine
▪️Liam & Ana content (from Seeking Stars)
▪️Mental health rep & plus size rep (we love seeing both)
What we didn’t like:
▪️She was too stubborn & couldn’t see how he’d changedn’t see how he changed
▪️Wish we got more brother bonding
Done and Done is an enemies to lovers + workplace romance following the beginnings of a new production company. We got a little taste of Ely and Alex in the Love in Times of Contempt novella and here they take centre stage.
Ely is feisty, confident and charismatic while Alex is grumpy, angry and brooding. They are opposites but find a way (with many conflicts) to work successfully together. Ely is so unapologetically herself, she clashes with Alex who is so closed off while battling depression. Their banter is fun and really works when it comes to the tropes.
The mental health element was handled so well and his struggle is relatable. Those chapters were a highlight. He put the work in and bettered himself and challenges her to do the same. It was fun to see the shift in confidence between them.
Leonor writes enjoyable low-stakes, fluffy reads with fun banter and a bit of angst. Which is exactly what we love because life can be too serious sometimes. We look forward to more from her.
Many thanks to @lenor.soliz for the e-book ARC. Done and Done is out NOW in paperback and ebook!
What we liked:
▪️Dual POV
▪️grumpy/sunshine
▪️Liam & Ana content (from Seeking Stars)
▪️Mental health rep & plus size rep (we love seeing both)
What we didn’t like:
▪️She was too stubborn & couldn’t see how he’d changedn’t see how he changed
▪️Wish we got more brother bonding
April 18, 2023
5 stars!!!
Thank you for a eARC of this book in exchange for a review Leonor!
I cannot explain how much I just wanted to devour this book and I had to slow myself down the 2nd half of the book to savor it. Leonor has this way of giving you realistic characters that I wish I could just curl up with and chat. They are real, raw, sometimes flawed or dealing with hardships but she also shows them getting help, navigating relationships, friendships, work issues and amongst all of that realness we get soft, beautiful moments of vulnerability and love.
I love that Ely the FMC in this story is a strong fat Latina woman who is a little leery to hand her heart over to a man that was a grump and kind of an ass at first and Alex has to work for that love from Ely and show that he has changed to be a good partner. The relationships feel real because so often this is how I would want an every day real life relationship to be like.
There is also some spicy moments and banter with these two that also made me just happy.
Fat rep: This is a very fat positive, body neutral book and I loved that and the cover just makes me so happy that Leonor made sure to have the body reflected in the pages also on the cover.
CW: Leonor has a full listing on her website!
Thank you for a eARC of this book in exchange for a review Leonor!
I cannot explain how much I just wanted to devour this book and I had to slow myself down the 2nd half of the book to savor it. Leonor has this way of giving you realistic characters that I wish I could just curl up with and chat. They are real, raw, sometimes flawed or dealing with hardships but she also shows them getting help, navigating relationships, friendships, work issues and amongst all of that realness we get soft, beautiful moments of vulnerability and love.
I love that Ely the FMC in this story is a strong fat Latina woman who is a little leery to hand her heart over to a man that was a grump and kind of an ass at first and Alex has to work for that love from Ely and show that he has changed to be a good partner. The relationships feel real because so often this is how I would want an every day real life relationship to be like.
There is also some spicy moments and banter with these two that also made me just happy.
Fat rep: This is a very fat positive, body neutral book and I loved that and the cover just makes me so happy that Leonor made sure to have the body reflected in the pages also on the cover.
CW: Leonor has a full listing on her website!
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