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Right Guy, Wrong Word
Do books have souls?
Anna Black has the perfect novel choice for her book club. She also has a sexy new neighbor who jumps at the opportunity to join fellow bookworms in discussing her pick for their summer read.
It’s lust at first sight and the marriage of two literary souls.
The charismatic owner of a new T-shirt store in Des Moines’s East Village, Eric Steinmann, has a confident air and an irresistible “mating dance.” He’s almost perfect … until he says the wrong word.
Will Anna and Eric write their own story? Or will their chemistry die when fiction turns into reality?
**Right Guy, Wrong Word was originally written as a short story, The Last Person. It’s been revised with significant changes to the original content and extended into a full-length novel.
Anna Black has the perfect novel choice for her book club. She also has a sexy new neighbor who jumps at the opportunity to join fellow bookworms in discussing her pick for their summer read.
It’s lust at first sight and the marriage of two literary souls.
The charismatic owner of a new T-shirt store in Des Moines’s East Village, Eric Steinmann, has a confident air and an irresistible “mating dance.” He’s almost perfect … until he says the wrong word.
Will Anna and Eric write their own story? Or will their chemistry die when fiction turns into reality?
**Right Guy, Wrong Word was originally written as a short story, The Last Person. It’s been revised with significant changes to the original content and extended into a full-length novel.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2023
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Jewel E. Ann
55 books10.6k followersJewel is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today best selling author with a quirky sense of humor. When she's not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.
Her newest release is The Homemaker, a contemporary romance.
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September 11, 2024Saying to a woman you just met that she looks 'fuckable' is not cute.
DNF -9%
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August 9, 2023He was almost perfect.
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Right Guy, Wrong Word was originally written as a short story, The Last Person. It’s been revised with significant changes to the original content and extended into a full-length novel.
Right Guy, Wrong Word by Jewel E. Ann is LIVE!
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Right Guy, Wrong Word was originally written as a short story, The Last Person. It’s been revised with significant changes to the original content and extended into a full-length novel.
July 24, 2023
ღ 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐘, 𝐖𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 ღ Is a full length second chance romance book by Author Jewel E. Ann. Spoken in 'dual perspectives.' HERO: Eric HEROINE: Anna Whatever this author writes.. I will read..No matter how deep a funk has sunk its claws into me, this author always pulls me out of it..And this book did exactly that, it pulled me in and hit me with the feels straight away, this is the Jewel E Ann I love, where her quirky sense of humor is haphazardly thrown into the pages of her stories.
As soon as these two met they had that insta attraction thing going on. He'd moved into the same building as her, happy go lucky kind of guy, opening his own slogan tee-shirt shop until he decided what he wanted to do with his life.
And Anna works at a bouldering gym.
Eric was just about perfect, until he opened his mouth and words that popped out were not the ones she was hoping for, it all happened over a book, a book she loved, and the others within the book club did too going by their feedback, until it came to him, and his opinion on it made him appear not so perfect, where the books had souls and every cutting word would destroy the characters in her perfect fictional world.
📚’𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒑𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔.'
Like a dog with a bone, Anna just couldn't/wouldn't let it go, and for a while admittedly she got the stink eye often from me, until it's revealed why she got her back up, why her reaction to his words affected her how they did. And his words had a domino effect.
In my eyes he was utter perfection, he had me giggling and loving the unexpectedness of him. Admittedly Anna kind of got my back up, here she had the almost perfect guy, but trust in this author and like me you'll end up liking her too.
August 27, 2023
2 Stars
I wanted to like this book so much. SO MUCH. So much so that I've sat on my rating for weeks, thinking I'd change my rating when I cool down. But sadly, it continues to sit firmly at a 2 star rating for a few reasons.
1. This was simply not enough story for a full length novel. I would have had a much easier time had this been a novella. As it was, it felt stretched out unnecessarily with not enough meat on the bones to keep me invested in this couple. Knowing that it was originally a short story made sense. It fits as a short story. But as a full length novel, it barely did.
2. Anna. When I say that I hated her, I mean I legit wanted to reach through my kindle and c*nt punch her. True story. She was immature, selfish, unreasonable, and barely tolerable in the first half of the book. She does finally mature and grow up in the final 30%, but by then it was just too little too late for me. I also couldn't connect the two versions of her. It was like two completely different women. Which I guess I can see once she finally gets her sh*t together, but I think my dislike of her in the first 70% was so strong, that I simply could never get past it.
3. Eric fuck*ng Steinman. I loved this man so much. But I swear, he was too tolerant at times. Not quite a doormat, but like two steps from it. He was simply too good, too understanding, and too tolerant for what Anna deserved. I said what I said.
I did like the ending and the last 10% helped redeem this book slightly for me. Just not enough to raise my rating, sadly. It is what it is.
So many loved this one. I really wish I was one of them. But you can't help your likes, so read this and judge for yourself.
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I wanted to like this book so much. SO MUCH. So much so that I've sat on my rating for weeks, thinking I'd change my rating when I cool down. But sadly, it continues to sit firmly at a 2 star rating for a few reasons.
1. This was simply not enough story for a full length novel. I would have had a much easier time had this been a novella. As it was, it felt stretched out unnecessarily with not enough meat on the bones to keep me invested in this couple. Knowing that it was originally a short story made sense. It fits as a short story. But as a full length novel, it barely did.
2. Anna. When I say that I hated her, I mean I legit wanted to reach through my kindle and c*nt punch her. True story. She was immature, selfish, unreasonable, and barely tolerable in the first half of the book. She does finally mature and grow up in the final 30%, but by then it was just too little too late for me. I also couldn't connect the two versions of her. It was like two completely different women. Which I guess I can see once she finally gets her sh*t together, but I think my dislike of her in the first 70% was so strong, that I simply could never get past it.
3. Eric fuck*ng Steinman. I loved this man so much. But I swear, he was too tolerant at times. Not quite a doormat, but like two steps from it. He was simply too good, too understanding, and too tolerant for what Anna deserved. I said what I said.
I did like the ending and the last 10% helped redeem this book slightly for me. Just not enough to raise my rating, sadly. It is what it is.
So many loved this one. I really wish I was one of them. But you can't help your likes, so read this and judge for yourself.
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August 8, 2023
4-4.5⭐️ When Anna’s sexy new neighbor Eric wants to join her bookclub, she happily agrees - that is until he uses the wrong word to describe her favorite book. As sparks fly and heated words are exchanged, they must figure out if a potential relationship can overcome their difference of opinion.
This was such an engaging, quick read that I was able to feel fully immersed in almost from the start. I say it all the time, but it’s worth noting again - Jewel E. Ann’s characters are so relatable and this book was no exception. Anna had me in stitches over the deep-seated anger she felt over criticism towards her bookclub pick, and I absolutely adored her feisty nature when dealing with “Eric F&cking Steinmann”.
I always love a book about books and really appreciated the multi-layered use of them within the story. It was both informative (you’ll find my google entries now include: purple prose, beige prose and blue prose) and fun (did I mention the enemies to lovers type wit?) and I wound up flying through it in one sitting.
Read if you like:
•books about books
•witty banter
•bookclub mayhem
•sexy cinnamon roll MC
•dual POVs
Thank you Valentine PR for my gifted e-book in exchange for my honest review.
This was such an engaging, quick read that I was able to feel fully immersed in almost from the start. I say it all the time, but it’s worth noting again - Jewel E. Ann’s characters are so relatable and this book was no exception. Anna had me in stitches over the deep-seated anger she felt over criticism towards her bookclub pick, and I absolutely adored her feisty nature when dealing with “Eric F&cking Steinmann”.
I always love a book about books and really appreciated the multi-layered use of them within the story. It was both informative (you’ll find my google entries now include: purple prose, beige prose and blue prose) and fun (did I mention the enemies to lovers type wit?) and I wound up flying through it in one sitting.
Read if you like:
•books about books
•witty banter
•bookclub mayhem
•sexy cinnamon roll MC
•dual POVs
Thank you Valentine PR for my gifted e-book in exchange for my honest review.
December 21, 2024
3 stars
I was so excited to read this book because, I mean, books on the cover, plus it’s written by Jewel E. Ann. Unfortunately, it wasn’t my cup of tea. I found Anna so unlikable. Eric was fine, and the last bit was better than the start, but this one was just okay for me.
I was so excited to read this book because, I mean, books on the cover, plus it’s written by Jewel E. Ann. Unfortunately, it wasn’t my cup of tea. I found Anna so unlikable. Eric was fine, and the last bit was better than the start, but this one was just okay for me.
Audio book source: Audible
Story Rating: 3 stars
Narrators: Stella Bloom & Oscar Reyes
Narration Rating: 4 stars
Genre: Romance
Length: 5h 47m
August 12, 2023
Either books are ruining me for men, or men are ruining me for books. Well, just one man … and one book.
I’m going to take a cue from my new favorite characters and keep my opinions brief.
Quick.
Punchy.
Swoony.
Frustrating.
Sweet.
Funny.
Steamy.
Emotional.
Endearing.
Those feel like the right words.
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I’m going to take a cue from my new favorite characters and keep my opinions brief.
Quick.
Punchy.
Swoony.
Frustrating.
Sweet.
Funny.
Steamy.
Emotional.
Endearing.
Those feel like the right words.
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8N6Fy7X/
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*ARC
July 30, 2023
Eric Steinmann and his mating dance. Swoon big time. After reading the short story The Last Person I fell in love with Eric and thankfully I got more of his swoony ways trying to woo Anna.
This second chance romance was so good. Fun and sexy.
The beginning of their relationship and their bantering was amazing. The chase and Anna trying to resist the mating dance that is Eric.
Timing is everything and so is being honest with yourself and your feelings. They both learn from their mistakes and their way back to one another was beautiful.
The side characters were great too especially Freya and Eric’s dad.
I had such a good time with these characters. For book lovers this romance is a must read.
This second chance romance was so good. Fun and sexy.
The beginning of their relationship and their bantering was amazing. The chase and Anna trying to resist the mating dance that is Eric.
Timing is everything and so is being honest with yourself and your feelings. They both learn from their mistakes and their way back to one another was beautiful.
The side characters were great too especially Freya and Eric’s dad.
I had such a good time with these characters. For book lovers this romance is a must read.
August 10, 2023
2.5 stars
You had me at book loving hero….and then I was disappointed.
The first 50% had the annoying heroine doing the most over a fictional book and the last half was just cringey with so much unnecessary talks about the hero’s father’s porn watching habits and dirty underwear 😬
But I did enjoy Eric and Anna’s banter. Eric was really hilarious.
You had me at book loving hero….and then I was disappointed.
The first 50% had the annoying heroine doing the most over a fictional book and the last half was just cringey with so much unnecessary talks about the hero’s father’s porn watching habits and dirty underwear 😬
But I did enjoy Eric and Anna’s banter. Eric was really hilarious.
August 4, 2023
4.5 Stars!
(ARC provided by Valentine PR)
Anna Black lives in Des Moines, Iowa. She’s passionate about books and loves to read. She really enjoys book club night, and it gets a little added excitement when her sexy, new neighbor joins their group. She’s intrigued by Eric and finds him charming and absolutely irresistible. He’s almost the perfect guy, until they begin to discuss her pick for their summer read. Then he says the wrong word, and his appeal quickly fades. The only problem is he’s decided to pursue her relentlessly. She likes him, but he also annoys her, and makes her feel out of control. When he’s near all her common sense and will power disappears. She’s angry she can’t resist him, and the intense attraction between them. Will she escape these crazy, strong feelings, or has she found her perfect match?
Right Guy, Wrong Word by Jewel E. Ann is a fun, flirty, cute, neighbors, second chance, frenemies to lovers romance full of sizzling chemistry, hilarious banter and beautiful connections. I really enjoyed this couple’s journey and was consumed by this story. It’s one of those books that the more I read, the more I loved it! Eric is swoony to the extreme!!! <333
(This story was originally published as a short story, The Last Person. It has been revised and expanded into a full-length novel.)
***NOW AVAILABLE***
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(ARC provided by Valentine PR)
Anna Black lives in Des Moines, Iowa. She’s passionate about books and loves to read. She really enjoys book club night, and it gets a little added excitement when her sexy, new neighbor joins their group. She’s intrigued by Eric and finds him charming and absolutely irresistible. He’s almost the perfect guy, until they begin to discuss her pick for their summer read. Then he says the wrong word, and his appeal quickly fades. The only problem is he’s decided to pursue her relentlessly. She likes him, but he also annoys her, and makes her feel out of control. When he’s near all her common sense and will power disappears. She’s angry she can’t resist him, and the intense attraction between them. Will she escape these crazy, strong feelings, or has she found her perfect match?
Right Guy, Wrong Word by Jewel E. Ann is a fun, flirty, cute, neighbors, second chance, frenemies to lovers romance full of sizzling chemistry, hilarious banter and beautiful connections. I really enjoyed this couple’s journey and was consumed by this story. It’s one of those books that the more I read, the more I loved it! Eric is swoony to the extreme!!! <333
(This story was originally published as a short story, The Last Person. It has been revised and expanded into a full-length novel.)
***NOW AVAILABLE***
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5Y5HY6B/...
August 5, 2023
So, Jewel's books are either hit or miss with me.
I still have confused feelings about this one.
I loved the whole idea, and plot of this story, but the heroine was so annoying in the first 40% that I almost dnf'ed the whole book.
In summary, if you end up loving this heroine you will love the story.
I still have confused feelings about this one.
I loved the whole idea, and plot of this story, but the heroine was so annoying in the first 40% that I almost dnf'ed the whole book.
In summary, if you end up loving this heroine you will love the story.
July 23, 2023
ARC REVIEW releasing 8/3.
4.5/5⭐️
2/5🌶️
•second chance
I’m going to leave it at that!!
I really at first was not loving the FMC, but I trusted in Jewel, and I am so glad I did. Not only did she surprise me, but she turned the FMC into someone I ended up liking!
I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and left this book with a smile on my face. This wasn’t as painful as some Jewel books I’ve read, but it still brought me all the feels.
I loved it! Read it when it comes out August 3rd!
Anna and Eric were perfectly, imperfect.
4.5/5⭐️
2/5🌶️
•second chance
I’m going to leave it at that!!
I really at first was not loving the FMC, but I trusted in Jewel, and I am so glad I did. Not only did she surprise me, but she turned the FMC into someone I ended up liking!
I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and left this book with a smile on my face. This wasn’t as painful as some Jewel books I’ve read, but it still brought me all the feels.
I loved it! Read it when it comes out August 3rd!
Anna and Eric were perfectly, imperfect.
August 3, 2023
***4,25 "Mating dance!!!" stars***
"You ended us with one word."
As always, Jewel E. Ann knows the tune to my own heart and she is playing it like an expert!!!
This small novel wasn't an exception...
It got me out of my reading slump... I laughed, I smiled, I swoon over Erik's mating dance and I got sentimental at some points..
Anna and Erik was a breath of fresh air and I enjoyed this ride alongside them...
"If I get lost in you, I will lose myself."
"And that's bad?"
"It would be tragic."
Everything started when Anna met her sexy neighbor, Erik Steinmann and then, he joined her book club and with one single word, he ruined everything for them...
But don't fool yourselves!!! Erik has the moves and he never gives up...
Unfortunately for him, he was almost perfect, until he kept ruining everything with opinionated one words for Anna's favorite book...
"He's insulted my favorite book. And books are my friends, so I must defend my friends."
Anna was smitten with this guy, but books were her soul and this certain book was holding her soul in the middle of its pages...
So, when Erik fucking Steinmann started to criticized it, she had to defend her soul!!!
It didn't help the fact that this man and his mating dance were calling her to him...
Can this thing between them to exist when no one of them can fully accept the other as they are???
Can an opinion of a book destroy something magical and once in a lifetime???
"I have better words but never find the right ones with Anna. I'll never say the right thing."
I loved Anna and her craziness about books!!! Yes, I am a crazy book lady too, but she went ten steps ahead of me. Lol!!!
But I can forgive her for her craziness!!!! She had her reasons, after all!!!
As for Erik??? God, I loved this guy sooo much!!! He was so funny and unapologetical honest!!! I liked his mating dance very much and I liked him for the way he was loving the crazy lady who was offended all the time by his words!!!
These two were perfect for each other... They just had to work a little bit about the "Almost" that was standing between their perfection...
"Egos are the demise of humanity. They're immune to true emotions and all reason.
Egos don't know how to love.
The ego eclipses everything good in life when we let it.
And I let it."
Yes, Jewel E. Ann is one of my one-click authors and I adore everything that she is throwing my way...
Her humor is weird for many people, but I like her weirdness and how unique her stories are, even though they are simple and humanly!!!
That's the true magic of this author... To turn the simple things to unique and unforgettable stories!!!
"The human brain is terrible. Thoughts are the worst poison.
I'm fucking toxic to myself, and I can't stop it."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
"You ended us with one word."
As always, Jewel E. Ann knows the tune to my own heart and she is playing it like an expert!!!
This small novel wasn't an exception...
It got me out of my reading slump... I laughed, I smiled, I swoon over Erik's mating dance and I got sentimental at some points..
Anna and Erik was a breath of fresh air and I enjoyed this ride alongside them...
"If I get lost in you, I will lose myself."
"And that's bad?"
"It would be tragic."
Everything started when Anna met her sexy neighbor, Erik Steinmann and then, he joined her book club and with one single word, he ruined everything for them...
But don't fool yourselves!!! Erik has the moves and he never gives up...
Unfortunately for him, he was almost perfect, until he kept ruining everything with opinionated one words for Anna's favorite book...
"He's insulted my favorite book. And books are my friends, so I must defend my friends."
Anna was smitten with this guy, but books were her soul and this certain book was holding her soul in the middle of its pages...
So, when Erik fucking Steinmann started to criticized it, she had to defend her soul!!!
It didn't help the fact that this man and his mating dance were calling her to him...
Can this thing between them to exist when no one of them can fully accept the other as they are???
Can an opinion of a book destroy something magical and once in a lifetime???
"I have better words but never find the right ones with Anna. I'll never say the right thing."
I loved Anna and her craziness about books!!! Yes, I am a crazy book lady too, but she went ten steps ahead of me. Lol!!!
But I can forgive her for her craziness!!!! She had her reasons, after all!!!
As for Erik??? God, I loved this guy sooo much!!! He was so funny and unapologetical honest!!! I liked his mating dance very much and I liked him for the way he was loving the crazy lady who was offended all the time by his words!!!
These two were perfect for each other... They just had to work a little bit about the "Almost" that was standing between their perfection...
"Egos are the demise of humanity. They're immune to true emotions and all reason.
Egos don't know how to love.
The ego eclipses everything good in life when we let it.
And I let it."
Yes, Jewel E. Ann is one of my one-click authors and I adore everything that she is throwing my way...
Her humor is weird for many people, but I like her weirdness and how unique her stories are, even though they are simple and humanly!!!
That's the true magic of this author... To turn the simple things to unique and unforgettable stories!!!
"The human brain is terrible. Thoughts are the worst poison.
I'm fucking toxic to myself, and I can't stop it."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
August 3, 2023
How do you do it Jewel?!? How do you create the best fictional males. Eric. Oh Eric. How I adore you.
If you are looking for a book that brings you joy and smiles but also those swoon worthy moments, definitely pick up this book.
“Books aren’t life. People use them to escape life, learn things that will help them achieve success, or find new ways to cope with life. Life is what happens outside the bound story. Life isn’t the letters on the page; it’s what inspires those words.”
Book lovers definitely need to check out this romance.
Favorite quote- “My love for you accepts imperfections. But more than anything, my love for you is honest.”
If you are looking for a book that brings you joy and smiles but also those swoon worthy moments, definitely pick up this book.
“Books aren’t life. People use them to escape life, learn things that will help them achieve success, or find new ways to cope with life. Life is what happens outside the bound story. Life isn’t the letters on the page; it’s what inspires those words.”
Book lovers definitely need to check out this romance.
Favorite quote- “My love for you accepts imperfections. But more than anything, my love for you is honest.”
August 3, 2023
Anna + Eric
Des Moines, Iowa. Anna and Eric live in the same building. It's kind of insta attraction on both sides. But when Eric joins Anna's book club and insults her favorite book, she insta hates him. Not really, she's still super interested, but why? Why must he be so annoying!? LOL!
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Adorable!
I love that we get two completely 'average' twentysomethings here. Anna works in the office of a Bouldering Gym thing. And Eric is opening his own cool-slogans-T-Shirts shop. Well, okay, he's also kinda a rich boy who is just living his dream for a bit until he has to take over the family business! Lol.
I loved how adorable Eric 'courts' Anna. But I hated how awful she was most of the time. Why is she so effing weird about the book? So what if he doesn't like it - she doesn't have to break his heart and break up with him over it. Right?
I kinda hated her the first half of the book.
It got so much better when they meet again three years later. But also. Why? Why is she suddenly all grown up? It felt a bit weird.
I know this book used to be a short story and it was made into a full length novel. But I still felt that a lot of things were missing. Not really sure what... but ... things. I needed more of lots of everything. It felt so randomly thrown together at times. Weird. No idea what I'm talking about. LOL!
I still liked reading it. I loved Eric. He was great and sweet and smart and all the things. But he was also a bit immature in how he dealt with things.
But still. It was an adorable romance that might have needed a bit more time and editing and adding and taking out-ing. Just like Anna's favorite book.
RIGHT GUY, WRONG WORD was an adorable love story. Sweet. Funny. Booky. A bit heartbreaking. Second-Chancy. READ IT!
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August 1, 2023
Not many authors can make me cry at the end of a romcom. Not many authors are Jewel. E. Ann.
Completely unique, Right Guy, Wrong Word hits where we need it. Eric Steinmann is the perfect hero! He’s athletic, smart, hilarious, and well-read. But when it comes time for him to critique Anna Black’s book club pick, all bets are off. She can’t move past it.
This book is supremely angsty, incredibly smart, and sexy as hell. I wish I could read it again for the first time.
Completely unique, Right Guy, Wrong Word hits where we need it. Eric Steinmann is the perfect hero! He’s athletic, smart, hilarious, and well-read. But when it comes time for him to critique Anna Black’s book club pick, all bets are off. She can’t move past it.
This book is supremely angsty, incredibly smart, and sexy as hell. I wish I could read it again for the first time.
August 5, 2023
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this. It was fun, had great banter and quirky moments. I read this when it was initially a short story and was intrigued to find out it was turning into a full novel. The problem I had was that this didn't really feel like a novel, it still felt like the same short story. The first half jumped right into it and was pretty much the same story. It was insta love with no real depth or background. Everything just happened, it almost felt like the book skipped 5 chapters. I felt like I was only ok with it because I read the story before. We got a little bit more depth in the 2nd half but still questionable cheesy actions from these characters. Still had a great time reading it but could've definitely been longer and more in depth
August 5, 2023
Jewel E Ann does no wrong in my book! EVER!!! I love the way she tells a story. The way she can make me laugh one minute and make me teary the next. How she makes the characters leap off the page and feel as if they are right in front of you. This book was precious!
Eric “*uck!ng” Steinmann” will go down as one of my fave Book boyfriends!!! He was swoon worthy in every way and boy did he know how to love🩵
Anna Black was infuriating most of the time but redeemed herself in the end!
Neighbors that meet in the complex, where they live, book club, they have an immediate connection and an undeniable chemistry! They have a love hate vibe and it was so cute! It’s all good until he says the wrong word….
Their banter was so fun and the dialogue game was strong in this one…no fluff and I was here for it!
Oh and side note…his dad “Will” made me HOWL🤣
This was much more than romance, this was about realizing that the only self affirmation you need is from the reflection in the mirror. It was also about accepting love in any capacity is a good thing, whether it be a one time love, a friendly love, a lost love or a true honest to God love, down in your bones where there are differing opinions and tastes. We all have differing opinions and diversity and that’s what makes this crap world a better place! I have always said that reading is subjective and it is shown in this book. We can’t all like/love the same things because if we did it would be a boring place.
4.5 You look Pretty Today stars!
ARC provided by author for early review
Eric “*uck!ng” Steinmann” will go down as one of my fave Book boyfriends!!! He was swoon worthy in every way and boy did he know how to love🩵
Anna Black was infuriating most of the time but redeemed herself in the end!
Neighbors that meet in the complex, where they live, book club, they have an immediate connection and an undeniable chemistry! They have a love hate vibe and it was so cute! It’s all good until he says the wrong word….
Their banter was so fun and the dialogue game was strong in this one…no fluff and I was here for it!
Oh and side note…his dad “Will” made me HOWL🤣
This was much more than romance, this was about realizing that the only self affirmation you need is from the reflection in the mirror. It was also about accepting love in any capacity is a good thing, whether it be a one time love, a friendly love, a lost love or a true honest to God love, down in your bones where there are differing opinions and tastes. We all have differing opinions and diversity and that’s what makes this crap world a better place! I have always said that reading is subjective and it is shown in this book. We can’t all like/love the same things because if we did it would be a boring place.
4.5 You look Pretty Today stars!
ARC provided by author for early review
August 5, 2023
my first dnf and first disappointment after reading one of Jewel E Anne's books.
I hated the self-righteous heroine. she broke his heart and ghosted him🤦♀️
I hated the self-righteous heroine. she broke his heart and ghosted him🤦♀️
August 2, 2023
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4.5 stars!
I have really loved every Jewel E Ann book I’ve read. This was such a fun rom-com and I loved every minute. I found myself smiling at my Kindle and laughing out loud... it was so SO good!
From Eric’s antics and banter and his delicious smirk... let's not even talk about the mating dance LOL. Eric's relentlessness really endeared him to my heart. His heart really shined throughout this book and made him one of my favorite book boyfriends ever!
I did feel conflicted about Anna at first. I didn't understand why she couldn't get over his review of one of her favorite books... until it was revealed and I got it. At first, I just wanted her to get over her ego so desperately, but I understood her insecurity. I guess I just kept wishing that she saw that Eric's words were never meant to intentionally hurt her. :(
But it's not over for these two despite how they left things off, the words that they did and did not say. I was so happy when it all turned around in the best way possible.
This was a light, quick read that I needed to get me over my reading slump. ❤️ I will read anything this author writes... anything... even her grocery list lol Her words are magical ❤️
August 2, 2023
5++++ ⭐️s!!! Ugh 😩 I am SO in LOVE… MY ROMANTIC HEART IS FULL 😭😭😭💖💖💖
I am writing this with happy tears still in my eyes, a tissue in my hand, and a smile on my face. I INHALED THIS BOOK. I fell in love. I neglected work completely today, and binged this. It captivated me and I just couldn’t put it down 💞 NO REGRETS WHATSOEVER
ERIC and ANNA have the kind of chemistry that CURLS YOUR TOES just with a kiss 🥵 Their banter is absolutely charming and adorable, and my face is sore from smiling and laughing so much 😂❤️
💙 ERIC FUCKING STEINMANN 💙 Flirty, charming, mischievous, and absolutely RELENTLESS 🤣. He takes what he wants (what he knows SHE wants), shamelessly and unapologetically.
But under all that apparent arrogance (he calls it confidence, or “bold hope” 🤣), hides a man with a heart of gold, a bit lost and directionless, a bit of an old romantic soul 🥰
🩷 ANNA (Banana) 🩷 Sweet, beautiful, kind Anna. STUBBORN FRUSTRATING Anna 😂. A bit insecure Anna. Totally crushing on Eric Anna 😂
The 2 meet when Eric moves in next door to Anna, and they are immediately attracted to each other, but when Anna’s roommate invites him to join their book club, Eric says THE WRONG WORD about Anna’s favorite book 😱
And from there on, Eric keeps saying the wrong words, unintentionally. Words mean a lot to sensitive Anna…
Their relationship is a bit of a rollercoaster. Their body language is flawless, their connection undeniable, but their words often drive them apart. However….. fate always has a way to lead us right where we’re supposed to be…💖💖💖
Lots of great banter, LOL moments (Eric’s dad had me ROFL 🤣), SWELTERING hot smexy times ❤️🔥, unexpected fun twists, but mostly… lots and lots of LOVE 🥰
And what an ending!! Loved the way it comes full circle!! 💞💞💞
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As for my favorite quotes…. apparently I have 100 highlights in this book 😅😂
So here’s a few of my faves (ones that don’t give too much away):
“Such a gentleman.”
His lips twist, head bobbing in a non-committal way. “Sometimes.”
I toss him a grin over my shoulder while sauntering toward the stairwell. “And other times?”
“And other times …” He climbs the stairs behind me, hands on my hips. “I want to risk getting arrested for doing inappropriate things to you in public.”
“What will you do if I kiss you?” He steps closer, putting us toe to toe where I can smell that heady mix of spice and citrus and feel the heat from his bare chest.
“I’d kiss you back,” I say just above a whisper. “And I wouldn’t be able to stop. I’m asking you not to kiss me. If I get lost in you, I will lose myself.”
“We don’t have to be more than this moment.”
“Eric …”
“I love all our little moments.”
I am writing this with happy tears still in my eyes, a tissue in my hand, and a smile on my face. I INHALED THIS BOOK. I fell in love. I neglected work completely today, and binged this. It captivated me and I just couldn’t put it down 💞 NO REGRETS WHATSOEVER
ERIC and ANNA have the kind of chemistry that CURLS YOUR TOES just with a kiss 🥵 Their banter is absolutely charming and adorable, and my face is sore from smiling and laughing so much 😂❤️
💙 ERIC FUCKING STEINMANN 💙 Flirty, charming, mischievous, and absolutely RELENTLESS 🤣. He takes what he wants (what he knows SHE wants), shamelessly and unapologetically.
But under all that apparent arrogance (he calls it confidence, or “bold hope” 🤣), hides a man with a heart of gold, a bit lost and directionless, a bit of an old romantic soul 🥰
🩷 ANNA (Banana) 🩷 Sweet, beautiful, kind Anna. STUBBORN FRUSTRATING Anna 😂. A bit insecure Anna. Totally crushing on Eric Anna 😂
The 2 meet when Eric moves in next door to Anna, and they are immediately attracted to each other, but when Anna’s roommate invites him to join their book club, Eric says THE WRONG WORD about Anna’s favorite book 😱
And from there on, Eric keeps saying the wrong words, unintentionally. Words mean a lot to sensitive Anna…
Their relationship is a bit of a rollercoaster. Their body language is flawless, their connection undeniable, but their words often drive them apart. However….. fate always has a way to lead us right where we’re supposed to be…💖💖💖
Lots of great banter, LOL moments (Eric’s dad had me ROFL 🤣), SWELTERING hot smexy times ❤️🔥, unexpected fun twists, but mostly… lots and lots of LOVE 🥰
And what an ending!! Loved the way it comes full circle!! 💞💞💞
————————————————————————
As for my favorite quotes…. apparently I have 100 highlights in this book 😅😂
So here’s a few of my faves (ones that don’t give too much away):
“Such a gentleman.”
His lips twist, head bobbing in a non-committal way. “Sometimes.”
I toss him a grin over my shoulder while sauntering toward the stairwell. “And other times?”
“And other times …” He climbs the stairs behind me, hands on my hips. “I want to risk getting arrested for doing inappropriate things to you in public.”
“What will you do if I kiss you?” He steps closer, putting us toe to toe where I can smell that heady mix of spice and citrus and feel the heat from his bare chest.
“I’d kiss you back,” I say just above a whisper. “And I wouldn’t be able to stop. I’m asking you not to kiss me. If I get lost in you, I will lose myself.”
“We don’t have to be more than this moment.”
“Eric …”
“I love all our little moments.”
July 27, 2023
I.
AM.
IN.
LOVE.
WITH.
THIS.
STORY!!!!
Full review to come! I adored these two, ESPECIALLY SUPER SWOONY ULTIMATE BOOK BOYFRIEND AND SEXY AS FUCK ERIC!!! RAWR!!!
AM.
IN.
LOVE.
WITH.
THIS.
STORY!!!!
Full review to come! I adored these two, ESPECIALLY SUPER SWOONY ULTIMATE BOOK BOYFRIEND AND SEXY AS FUCK ERIC!!! RAWR!!!
August 20, 2023
I interviewed Jewel E Ann on my youtube channel to discuss her new release! : https://www.youtube.com/live/nBiJN8oe...
I loved right guy wrong word! it was funny, sweet and actually pretty emotional for me!
Anna and Eric were the fucking cutest with trials and tribulations! i’ve never read anything like it and i would definitely recommend!
I loved right guy wrong word! it was funny, sweet and actually pretty emotional for me!
Anna and Eric were the fucking cutest with trials and tribulations! i’ve never read anything like it and i would definitely recommend!
July 29, 2023
Right Guy, Wrong Word was a fun cute love story. The banter between Eric and Anna was hilarious. Jewel E Ann knows how to write a story, the way she can make me laugh one minute and shed a tear the next. I highly recommend this book.
Thank you Jewel E Ann & Valentine PR for this ARC
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Thank you Jewel E Ann & Valentine PR for this ARC
Instagram: judyreadsromance
March 9, 2024
3.75 stars
I love Jewel's books and her rom coms are always fast reads for me. This one definitely had plenty of witty banter and unique characters in it. It was a fun; lighthearted and entertaining read and I certainly did enjoy it.
Even so I would have to say that my favorite reads by this author though are definitely her darker and heavier stories. They are just naturally more intense, emotionally charged and absolutely unforgettable...also they are the ones that I am more inclined to feel compelled to read again..."Scarlet Stone" and "The Jack and Jill series" are perfect examples...so very good!
I love Jewel's books and her rom coms are always fast reads for me. This one definitely had plenty of witty banter and unique characters in it. It was a fun; lighthearted and entertaining read and I certainly did enjoy it.
Even so I would have to say that my favorite reads by this author though are definitely her darker and heavier stories. They are just naturally more intense, emotionally charged and absolutely unforgettable...also they are the ones that I am more inclined to feel compelled to read again..."Scarlet Stone" and "The Jack and Jill series" are perfect examples...so very good!
January 17, 2025
This was pretty stinkin' cute!
I absolutely hated Anna the entire way thru the book, but Eric more than made up for it with his smooth-talking and mating dances.
3.5⭐️s
Final thought --> Eric Freaking Steinmann can snake-charm my nipples any day 🤣
I absolutely hated Anna the entire way thru the book, but Eric more than made up for it with his smooth-talking and mating dances.
3.5⭐️s
Final thought --> Eric Freaking Steinmann can snake-charm my nipples any day 🤣
September 23, 2023
Yiaaaa! Çok tatlıydıııı! Bu kadın her bir romanı ayrı bir keyif, ayrı bir güzellik. Yazar favorimdir, önerimdir arkadaşlar. :)
October 16, 2023
This was a messy, but relatable second chance romance. I loved the banter between Eric and Anna and it was so fun to see them go head to head. After a while though, I started to get frustrated with the continued push and pull. I understand Anna’s hurt feelings and hesitation (especially after all was revealed), but it still annoyed me how she treated Eric. The romance felt really raw at times, but I appreciated how honest it was and how it allowed both characters to grow. Ultimately, they both recognized their mistakes and how they hurt each other, which made the ending quite satisfying. I loved how the story came full circle.
The narration by Stella Bloom and Oscar Reyes was really enjoyable. Oscar Reyes wasn’t quite how I imagined Eric though and his voice didn’t always have the most variation or inflection.
Audiobook Review
Overall 4 stars
Performance 4 stars
Story 4 stars
CW: panic attacks, depression, mentions of near drowning & rescue (events occur off page), parental illness (secondary character)
OW/OM notes (possible spoilers): there is some OW and OM drama, but the MC’s do not engage in sexual activities with anyone else after starting their relationship. It’s implied that they date (nothing serious) others during the separation, but no details are given.
*I voluntarily listened to a review copy of this book*
The narration by Stella Bloom and Oscar Reyes was really enjoyable. Oscar Reyes wasn’t quite how I imagined Eric though and his voice didn’t always have the most variation or inflection.
Audiobook Review
Overall 4 stars
Performance 4 stars
Story 4 stars
CW: panic attacks, depression, mentions of near drowning & rescue (events occur off page), parental illness (secondary character)
OW/OM notes (possible spoilers): there is some OW and OM drama, but the MC’s do not engage in sexual activities with anyone else after starting their relationship. It’s implied that they date (nothing serious) others during the separation, but no details are given.
*I voluntarily listened to a review copy of this book*
August 16, 2023
3.5-4 ⭐'s
Gah...it had so much potential!
Gah...it had so much potential!
October 26, 2023
This was a super short audiobook and I was able to binge it in one-sitting. This was described as more of a romcom from Jewel E Ann and I was intrigued because it features a bookish heroine and hero. Basically the hero and heroine meet and she quickly invites him to join her book club. He accepts and then is the only one who doesn’t love the book and since it’s the heroine’s fav she’s incredibly hurt and can’t get over it.
This was fast-paced and felt insta-lovey. Apparently this book was originally published as a novella, but then it got reworked/added to and rereleased with a new title. The plot definitely felt maybe a bit disjointed, like when you read it, it very much feels like it was once published as a novella if that makes sense. The heroine wasn’t my fav, she was overdramatic and incredibly hung up on the hero not liking the book, she definitely makes some selfish choices and was just not it. That said, in the end she felt like a completely different character (the time jump surprised me) and the hero had some cute moments.
This was fast-paced and felt insta-lovey. Apparently this book was originally published as a novella, but then it got reworked/added to and rereleased with a new title. The plot definitely felt maybe a bit disjointed, like when you read it, it very much feels like it was once published as a novella if that makes sense. The heroine wasn’t my fav, she was overdramatic and incredibly hung up on the hero not liking the book, she definitely makes some selfish choices and was just not it. That said, in the end she felt like a completely different character (the time jump surprised me) and the hero had some cute moments.
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