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Nothing Comes Close
Confident, sassy, career girl, Lola meets cool, handsome, unpredictable hunk, Wole at a party in London. He pushes all the right buttons for her, and sparks fly. Wole is also irresistibly drawn to Lola, and before long, they get together in a wonderful romance. But Wole is not all that he seems, and he is holding back some dark secrets.
Things start to unravel when Wole’s past begins to catch up with him and Lola has to decide if Wole is worth the trouble that threatens to overwhelm her. Find out in this captivating book if their love will overcome the trials of a murder investigation, an arrest, a meddling relative and a trip halfway across the world, or whether they both give up and go their separate ways.
Things start to unravel when Wole’s past begins to catch up with him and Lola has to decide if Wole is worth the trouble that threatens to overwhelm her. Find out in this captivating book if their love will overcome the trials of a murder investigation, an arrest, a meddling relative and a trip halfway across the world, or whether they both give up and go their separate ways.
- GenresRomance
302 pages, Paperback
First published September 21, 2012
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About the author
Tolulope Popoola
16 books94 followersTolulope Popoola was born in Lagos, Nigeria and has lived most of her adult life in the UK. She started her career as an Accountant, but discovered blogging in 2006, which rekindled her love for writing and telling stories. She took a few writing classes and then co-wrote an online fiction series which was well received.
In 2012 Tolulope quit her Accounting career to focus on writing and publishing. She has published a novel and eight collections of flash fiction stories, earning her the nickname of Africa’s Flash Fiction queen. She is also a writing coach and consultant for aspiring authors.
When she is not writing, teaching or coaching, she can be found reading, eating and listening to Afrobeats.
In 2012 Tolulope quit her Accounting career to focus on writing and publishing. She has published a novel and eight collections of flash fiction stories, earning her the nickname of Africa’s Flash Fiction queen. She is also a writing coach and consultant for aspiring authors.
When she is not writing, teaching or coaching, she can be found reading, eating and listening to Afrobeats.
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May 17, 2013
Nothing Comes Close is the love story of Lola – the most outspoken and independent friend in a group of five girlfriends. The book touches on topics such as romance, loyalty, grief, and tolerance/acceptance of each other among friends who don’t necessarily see eye-to-eye on certain issues, for example, having relationships with a married man; or say, cheating on a boyfriend with an ex boyfriend. The highlight for me, however, was the story of Wole’s past. Wole is the male protagonist in the novel and is also Lola’s love interest. To make Wole’s story pull the reader’s heartstrings, Ms. Popoola did a very fine job of bringing into play a quite forgotten character in Nigeria’s history – Dimka – the man who led the abortive military coup against the then head of State of Nigeria, General Muritala Mohammed. I see many readers researching this important piece of Nigeria’s history as they read this book and I really appreciate the author’s effort in bringing that to the reader’s attention.
I couldn’t help but notice that the first quarter of the book started out mundane… even demure. And wham! At an innocent looking party, the reader gets to meet Wole, a truly unforgettable character and everything goes up several notches from there. Once Wole got on the scene, I could not put the book down. Seriously, nothing prepared me for the sharp suspense that pervaded the last three quarters of the book with the introduction of Wole – whom you can guess by now is my favorite character, and one who I’ll describe as the good-bad boy…the kind of guy every good girl should avoid but you still can’t stop yourself from falling for because deep down, you know he really has a good heart and wants the best for his girl.
the book is purely romantic fiction and readers will find themselves rooting for when it comes to that sometimes complicated life challenge of initiating and building love-relationships.
I couldn’t help but notice that the first quarter of the book started out mundane… even demure. And wham! At an innocent looking party, the reader gets to meet Wole, a truly unforgettable character and everything goes up several notches from there. Once Wole got on the scene, I could not put the book down. Seriously, nothing prepared me for the sharp suspense that pervaded the last three quarters of the book with the introduction of Wole – whom you can guess by now is my favorite character, and one who I’ll describe as the good-bad boy…the kind of guy every good girl should avoid but you still can’t stop yourself from falling for because deep down, you know he really has a good heart and wants the best for his girl.
the book is purely romantic fiction and readers will find themselves rooting for when it comes to that sometimes complicated life challenge of initiating and building love-relationships.
December 20, 2012
In her group of friends Lola, a Financial Analyst, is sassy and straight to the point, saying what she means (even if it's really blunt) before even thinking. Wole, who she first meets at her friend Titi's birthday party is a Project Manager, who on the surface seems like Mr.Right - good looking, good job, and a gentleman. But something is lurking beneath the surface, and Wole's past could pose a threat not only to his present, but to his and Lola's future.
Nothing Comes Close starts off as your usual 'boy-meets-girl', boy and girl have an instant connection, boy starts 'toasting' (wooing) girl, but that's where the simple formula ends. There are plots and twists in this story that I really wasn't expecting. Wole's past for instance threw me off. I mean I kind of guessed he had a secret past, because what's a leading man if he's not tall, dark, handsome and mysterious, right? I have to say I wasn't expecting to get the past that I did. And that is what I loved about Nothing Comes Close. Not only the writing (which is really accessible), and the characters (who were really relatable - I am sure each of us might knows a girl or two out there like Lola and her friends), it's also unpredictable. This made me want to read more. Honestly, I wanted to know more, but not only about what would happen next with Lola and Wole, but also the other characters (like Lola's friends whose lives we also get glimpses of).
Nothing Comes Close starts off as your usual 'boy-meets-girl', boy and girl have an instant connection, boy starts 'toasting' (wooing) girl, but that's where the simple formula ends. There are plots and twists in this story that I really wasn't expecting. Wole's past for instance threw me off. I mean I kind of guessed he had a secret past, because what's a leading man if he's not tall, dark, handsome and mysterious, right? I have to say I wasn't expecting to get the past that I did. And that is what I loved about Nothing Comes Close. Not only the writing (which is really accessible), and the characters (who were really relatable - I am sure each of us might knows a girl or two out there like Lola and her friends), it's also unpredictable. This made me want to read more. Honestly, I wanted to know more, but not only about what would happen next with Lola and Wole, but also the other characters (like Lola's friends whose lives we also get glimpses of).
March 22, 2013
I received a copy of Nothing Comes Close by Tolulope Popoola in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked this book. Boy meets Girl and they fall in love and live happily ever after, not so easy.
I really had to pay attention to this book. There were many characters, each one dealing with their own life issues which were very relevant to real life and it was written in sections, easy to confuse the characters.
There were many unexpected twists in the plot which I did not see coming and threw me for a loop for sure, but ultimately this is a book of friendship, loyalty and love – which we all know – can and will conquer all.
A great read.
I really liked this book. Boy meets Girl and they fall in love and live happily ever after, not so easy.
I really had to pay attention to this book. There were many characters, each one dealing with their own life issues which were very relevant to real life and it was written in sections, easy to confuse the characters.
There were many unexpected twists in the plot which I did not see coming and threw me for a loop for sure, but ultimately this is a book of friendship, loyalty and love – which we all know – can and will conquer all.
A great read.
December 28, 2012
When drama stalks the man you love, it is important to evaluate what you want...him or a drama-less life. Beautiful, sassy and independent Lola had to make that decision about her relationship with handsome and mysterious Wole in Tolulope Popoola's debut novel, Nothing Comes Close. For a romance novel, the twist and suspense embedded in the pages made it all the more delightful.
Last year, I had the honors of critiquing the manuscript. I was super excited to receive the published book in the mail earlier this month, and I was not disappointed. Set in the United Kingdom: London and Milton Keynes, and Lagos, Nigeria, Nothing Comes Close is an enjoyable read with an authentic portrayal of love, life and relationships.
The characters are three-dimensional, and readers will experience them from different angles of self while they evolve into who they had to become at the end of the book. Flawed, in love and very humane. The story-line is about more than Lola and Wole's relationship; we get a glimpse into Lola's struggle with her career and how she took steps to resolve it. We dug into the protagonists' (Lola and Wole) past, lived out their present and made conclusions about their future.
Nothing Comes Close explores friendships, death, infidelity and the depth that humans can subscribe to for love and lust. A death in the plot was a strategic platform that opens us up to human frailty. In one scene after the death, Wole and Lola shared a vulnerable and authentic moment. The stories they shared of their past in this scene seen far-fetched (on the other hand, it is a creative work and anything can happen),but it worked well in the aftermath of the death of a friend. That scene cast Wole in a different light. He is my favorite character. He is an intense and well-developed character, and his role helped the plot reach its climax and resolution.
The dialogue and language nuances between the characters, especially the humor-filled conversations between Wole and his friends, are original. Another quality to the story that I enjoyed, applauded and respected is the picture the author painted of Nigerians living abroad. Popoola was apologetically Nigerian in writing Nothing Comes Close, but she told it without watering down the ways of life of Nigerians in the Diaspora and without tailoring it to read like Nigerians living in Nigeria. I appreciated her characters.
A few scenes stood out as unusual. One of such scene was when Wole googled Maureen's alleged killer. His comment about the ladies not looking at his image when they googled him earlier seem unbelievable and out of place. In addition to a few unusual scenes, I will edit down the text to get rid of repetition and descriptions that added little or nothing to the story.
I was also impressed with the love-making scenes between Wole and Lola. She wrote it tastefully and concisely good that it left me yearning for me. Isn't that what sex should do? Leave you satisfied, but desiring more. Okay, I digress :) Our imagination is heightened in the short paragraphs she dedicated to the different sex scenes. We caught a glimpse of what happened without intruding on the intimacy of the lover's moment. I tip my hat!
Popoola is definitely a blossoming and talented writer whose debut novel is a must read set up to produce a sequel. There is a lot to choose from, but I am excited that she is expanding Temmy's story into a book. I am looking forward to more from Popoola.
Last year, I had the honors of critiquing the manuscript. I was super excited to receive the published book in the mail earlier this month, and I was not disappointed. Set in the United Kingdom: London and Milton Keynes, and Lagos, Nigeria, Nothing Comes Close is an enjoyable read with an authentic portrayal of love, life and relationships.
The characters are three-dimensional, and readers will experience them from different angles of self while they evolve into who they had to become at the end of the book. Flawed, in love and very humane. The story-line is about more than Lola and Wole's relationship; we get a glimpse into Lola's struggle with her career and how she took steps to resolve it. We dug into the protagonists' (Lola and Wole) past, lived out their present and made conclusions about their future.
Nothing Comes Close explores friendships, death, infidelity and the depth that humans can subscribe to for love and lust. A death in the plot was a strategic platform that opens us up to human frailty. In one scene after the death, Wole and Lola shared a vulnerable and authentic moment. The stories they shared of their past in this scene seen far-fetched (on the other hand, it is a creative work and anything can happen),but it worked well in the aftermath of the death of a friend. That scene cast Wole in a different light. He is my favorite character. He is an intense and well-developed character, and his role helped the plot reach its climax and resolution.
The dialogue and language nuances between the characters, especially the humor-filled conversations between Wole and his friends, are original. Another quality to the story that I enjoyed, applauded and respected is the picture the author painted of Nigerians living abroad. Popoola was apologetically Nigerian in writing Nothing Comes Close, but she told it without watering down the ways of life of Nigerians in the Diaspora and without tailoring it to read like Nigerians living in Nigeria. I appreciated her characters.
A few scenes stood out as unusual. One of such scene was when Wole googled Maureen's alleged killer. His comment about the ladies not looking at his image when they googled him earlier seem unbelievable and out of place. In addition to a few unusual scenes, I will edit down the text to get rid of repetition and descriptions that added little or nothing to the story.
I was also impressed with the love-making scenes between Wole and Lola. She wrote it tastefully and concisely good that it left me yearning for me. Isn't that what sex should do? Leave you satisfied, but desiring more. Okay, I digress :) Our imagination is heightened in the short paragraphs she dedicated to the different sex scenes. We caught a glimpse of what happened without intruding on the intimacy of the lover's moment. I tip my hat!
Popoola is definitely a blossoming and talented writer whose debut novel is a must read set up to produce a sequel. There is a lot to choose from, but I am excited that she is expanding Temmy's story into a book. I am looking forward to more from Popoola.
May 6, 2013
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What I liked about this book? And why I loved it:
-FACT#1: I haven’t read a lot of love stories involving African characters that are this…innocent. Let me explain. There is no issue of race, identity or politics in this novel. And I will be forever grateful for that. Those are important issues but I think sometimes we need a break from the hard issues, don’t you?
-FACT#2: I really identify a lot with Lola’s character. I mean her whole life is so close to mine. So of course, I adore her. Busy life in the city, lot of friends, parties, brunches, shopping, breaks-ups, weddings…Truly I have rarely feel this close to a character. For example, when Lola is checking her ex-boyfriend’s pictures on Facebook, and, is thinking maybe I should un-friend this guy. That was so 2013 and so me.
-FACT#3: There is a mystery in this novel, so I had to bring out my "Miss Marple" self to solve that puzzle. When all was revealed at the end, believe me, I had no idea that Wole was carrying that kind of secrets. It was totally unexpected. But guess what, I loved it. It brings a twist to a predictable story.
-FACT#4: When are women going to stop being fools. I mean seriously, if you girlfriend tells you that she saw your man cheating on you, please I beg, investigate the matter before doing anything harsh. Unfortunately, it did not happen in this novel. Predictable!
-FACT#5: Never accept a drink from a stranger, you could end up dead. Happens to Lola’s girlfriend Maureen. I am sure there is a lesson to be learned here.
Ok Let’s recap, the novel is a romcom (romantic comedy) with a touch of mystery and you get to learn great life lessons. What’s not to like seriously?
As for all things in life, there is always a…. but.
What I liked less about this novel
-FACT#1: I was sad when the book end. It was too short, I wish it could go on and on. I guess I will have to wait for her next novel. In the meantime, there is always her blog.
-FACT#2: I understand this story was about Wole and Lola, but I wish there was more on Lola's girlfriend. Maybe there is a book forthcoming about the other characters, who knows?
That's it!
In case, you were wondering what's up with the title? At page 181 of the book (e-book version), Wole said to Lola:
...Nothing comes close to having you in my life. Nothing at all...
Hope you read this one! More importantly, hope you will like it. I obviously recommend.
What I liked about this book? And why I loved it:
-FACT#1: I haven’t read a lot of love stories involving African characters that are this…innocent. Let me explain. There is no issue of race, identity or politics in this novel. And I will be forever grateful for that. Those are important issues but I think sometimes we need a break from the hard issues, don’t you?
-FACT#2: I really identify a lot with Lola’s character. I mean her whole life is so close to mine. So of course, I adore her. Busy life in the city, lot of friends, parties, brunches, shopping, breaks-ups, weddings…Truly I have rarely feel this close to a character. For example, when Lola is checking her ex-boyfriend’s pictures on Facebook, and, is thinking maybe I should un-friend this guy. That was so 2013 and so me.
-FACT#3: There is a mystery in this novel, so I had to bring out my "Miss Marple" self to solve that puzzle. When all was revealed at the end, believe me, I had no idea that Wole was carrying that kind of secrets. It was totally unexpected. But guess what, I loved it. It brings a twist to a predictable story.
-FACT#4: When are women going to stop being fools. I mean seriously, if you girlfriend tells you that she saw your man cheating on you, please I beg, investigate the matter before doing anything harsh. Unfortunately, it did not happen in this novel. Predictable!
-FACT#5: Never accept a drink from a stranger, you could end up dead. Happens to Lola’s girlfriend Maureen. I am sure there is a lesson to be learned here.
Ok Let’s recap, the novel is a romcom (romantic comedy) with a touch of mystery and you get to learn great life lessons. What’s not to like seriously?
As for all things in life, there is always a…. but.
What I liked less about this novel
-FACT#1: I was sad when the book end. It was too short, I wish it could go on and on. I guess I will have to wait for her next novel. In the meantime, there is always her blog.
-FACT#2: I understand this story was about Wole and Lola, but I wish there was more on Lola's girlfriend. Maybe there is a book forthcoming about the other characters, who knows?
That's it!
In case, you were wondering what's up with the title? At page 181 of the book (e-book version), Wole said to Lola:
...Nothing comes close to having you in my life. Nothing at all...
Hope you read this one! More importantly, hope you will like it. I obviously recommend.
March 9, 2013
Before I began reading, I was worried that Nothing Comes Close would be a generic romance novel about characters with African names. My worries were certainly dispelled as it became apparent that the characters and their lives were crafted by someone who has an eye for and a sense of how African woman think about love and romance.
It is London sometime in the 2000s. Four young women—Lola, Funmi, Temmy, Maureen, and Titi—are caught up in the usual London hustle, doing the career thing and still finding time to look pretty at parties and bars. But their lives aren’t perfect, especially for Lola, who is nursing a broken heart and hanging on to a job—as a financial analyst—that she doesn’t like. At a house party organized by one of the girls, she meets Wole. The attraction is instant, but in her classic Nigerian-girl approach to romance, she is hesitant, always worrying about “losing all sense of caution.” But when unexpected tragedy strikes in the form of a murder, the force of desire heightened by the pain of loss drives Lola into Wole’s arms. From that point, the driving question of the plot becomes: will Wole reward her need for comfort with love or will his dark past destroy their chance for happiness?
That's the gist of the novel, which clearly shows that it has the elements for a perfect romance story—a broken hearted young woman and a guy with a dark secret. But, then, you have to read the novel to see what Popoola does with this classic romance plot and how she takes something very classic and makes it exciting and nicely African.
The lead female character, Lola, begins the story in first-person, but she doesn’t hold the floor for too long. The second chapter has Wole picking up the story where she left off. This chapter-by-chapter shifts in perspective is one of the most successful aspects of the novel. Each character picks up where the other stopped, so that with each new revelation in the plot, there is a new voice. This narrative quirk works exceedingly well to keep the reader hooked.
If you enjoyed reading Chibundo Onuzo's Spider King's Daughter, you'll like Nothing Comes Close. It is a romance novel, an adorable chick lit, but it also has a touch of thriller and mystery.
(parts of the review culled from my review of the novel for a Nigerian life style and fashion blog.)
It is London sometime in the 2000s. Four young women—Lola, Funmi, Temmy, Maureen, and Titi—are caught up in the usual London hustle, doing the career thing and still finding time to look pretty at parties and bars. But their lives aren’t perfect, especially for Lola, who is nursing a broken heart and hanging on to a job—as a financial analyst—that she doesn’t like. At a house party organized by one of the girls, she meets Wole. The attraction is instant, but in her classic Nigerian-girl approach to romance, she is hesitant, always worrying about “losing all sense of caution.” But when unexpected tragedy strikes in the form of a murder, the force of desire heightened by the pain of loss drives Lola into Wole’s arms. From that point, the driving question of the plot becomes: will Wole reward her need for comfort with love or will his dark past destroy their chance for happiness?
That's the gist of the novel, which clearly shows that it has the elements for a perfect romance story—a broken hearted young woman and a guy with a dark secret. But, then, you have to read the novel to see what Popoola does with this classic romance plot and how she takes something very classic and makes it exciting and nicely African.
The lead female character, Lola, begins the story in first-person, but she doesn’t hold the floor for too long. The second chapter has Wole picking up the story where she left off. This chapter-by-chapter shifts in perspective is one of the most successful aspects of the novel. Each character picks up where the other stopped, so that with each new revelation in the plot, there is a new voice. This narrative quirk works exceedingly well to keep the reader hooked.
If you enjoyed reading Chibundo Onuzo's Spider King's Daughter, you'll like Nothing Comes Close. It is a romance novel, an adorable chick lit, but it also has a touch of thriller and mystery.
(parts of the review culled from my review of the novel for a Nigerian life style and fashion blog.)
February 27, 2013
1.5 stars
I have mixed feelings about this book and I will be sharing those.
Nothing Comes Close is said to be in the genre of contemporary romance/ chick-lit, so I picked it up wanting some funny and romantic moments. I don’t think it fit those genres well enough for me personally. I was left wanting for more romance and some chick-lit fun. I found this book to be more dramatic and thriller than romantic or chick-lit. It was more serious than I expected it to be.
Things I liked-
The plot is good enough and has some ups and downs.
The book is not slow paced if anything.
I see a bit of romance here and there.
There is some element of surprise and mystery involved.
The book has a lot going on – with Lola (the main character), Wole (her boyfriend) and Lola’s girlfriends.
Things I would have rather steered clear of -
The book has so much going on that I would rather have it go one way than everywhere all at once. It becomes a bit of mumbo jumbo when there are too many characters and their lives involved and not enough pages to go through them slowly.
The author’s writing style and use of language other than English. I understand and wish to cut the author some slack when it comes to writing since I believe her first language is not English but I found the writing style to be a bit different and took me some time to adapt to. Also, the use of language other than English (probably Nigerian) kind of irked me because I couldn’t understand the expressions. Maybe a footnote or word dictionary at the end of the book would have helped.
The characters irritated me to some extent because they were a tad too dramatic for my taste. However, having said that, people like this may exist, it’s just that I have done well not to cross their paths.
The insertion of a sort of mystery/thriller within this book didn’t work for me because even though the plot had something to offer, it wasn’t executed with precision. And perhaps needed some editing.
Overall, I can say this book would appeal to people looking for a sort of romantic mystery with a huge amount of drama served on the side. I think the author has made a decent enough start and I wish her the best for her future writing endeavors.
I have mixed feelings about this book and I will be sharing those.
Nothing Comes Close is said to be in the genre of contemporary romance/ chick-lit, so I picked it up wanting some funny and romantic moments. I don’t think it fit those genres well enough for me personally. I was left wanting for more romance and some chick-lit fun. I found this book to be more dramatic and thriller than romantic or chick-lit. It was more serious than I expected it to be.
Things I liked-
The plot is good enough and has some ups and downs.
The book is not slow paced if anything.
I see a bit of romance here and there.
There is some element of surprise and mystery involved.
The book has a lot going on – with Lola (the main character), Wole (her boyfriend) and Lola’s girlfriends.
Things I would have rather steered clear of -
The book has so much going on that I would rather have it go one way than everywhere all at once. It becomes a bit of mumbo jumbo when there are too many characters and their lives involved and not enough pages to go through them slowly.
The author’s writing style and use of language other than English. I understand and wish to cut the author some slack when it comes to writing since I believe her first language is not English but I found the writing style to be a bit different and took me some time to adapt to. Also, the use of language other than English (probably Nigerian) kind of irked me because I couldn’t understand the expressions. Maybe a footnote or word dictionary at the end of the book would have helped.
The characters irritated me to some extent because they were a tad too dramatic for my taste. However, having said that, people like this may exist, it’s just that I have done well not to cross their paths.
The insertion of a sort of mystery/thriller within this book didn’t work for me because even though the plot had something to offer, it wasn’t executed with precision. And perhaps needed some editing.
Overall, I can say this book would appeal to people looking for a sort of romantic mystery with a huge amount of drama served on the side. I think the author has made a decent enough start and I wish her the best for her future writing endeavors.
March 21, 2013
Nothing Comes Close is the debut novel by author author Tolulope Popoola, who weaves an intriguing romantic suspense tale about love, life, friendships and relationships. Set in London and Nigeria, and written in an alternating first person narrative, the reader follows the story of Lola and Wole, who meet at a party and embark on a whirlwind romance, only to have Wole's dark past catch up with him, causing their budding relationship to have numerous obstacles that stands in their way of love and happiness. Can Lola and Wole's love overcome the obstacles, or will their relationship come to an untimely end?
I really enjoyed this story which is written in an African style that reflects the author's heritage. I was fascinated with the storyline as it is different from what I am used to reading. With a three-dimensional cast of characters; witty dialogue and interactions; and a storyline that mixes romance with a mystery that provides a lot of intriguing drama, suspense, twists and turns; Nothing Comes Close engages the reader to follow along as the tumultuous relationship of Lola and Wole unfolds.
Interwoven throughout the story are normal life issues that Lola and her four girlfriends are dealing with, they are normal career and personal issues that are believable and easy for the reader to relate to. What captivated my interest the most was Wole's story, his complicated and dark past full of secrets is riveting and keeps you guessing as it comes to light, but deep down you know that he has a good heart and you can't help but feel for him. I loved how the author delves into the complications of life challenges that arise in love relationships, that is the crux of the dilemma that Lola and Wole face, and it makes this a classic love story with a twist of mystery and suspense thrown in the mix.
Nothing Comes Close is an enjoyable romantic suspense novel that will keep the reader entertained!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.
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I really enjoyed this story which is written in an African style that reflects the author's heritage. I was fascinated with the storyline as it is different from what I am used to reading. With a three-dimensional cast of characters; witty dialogue and interactions; and a storyline that mixes romance with a mystery that provides a lot of intriguing drama, suspense, twists and turns; Nothing Comes Close engages the reader to follow along as the tumultuous relationship of Lola and Wole unfolds.
Interwoven throughout the story are normal life issues that Lola and her four girlfriends are dealing with, they are normal career and personal issues that are believable and easy for the reader to relate to. What captivated my interest the most was Wole's story, his complicated and dark past full of secrets is riveting and keeps you guessing as it comes to light, but deep down you know that he has a good heart and you can't help but feel for him. I loved how the author delves into the complications of life challenges that arise in love relationships, that is the crux of the dilemma that Lola and Wole face, and it makes this a classic love story with a twist of mystery and suspense thrown in the mix.
Nothing Comes Close is an enjoyable romantic suspense novel that will keep the reader entertained!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.
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March 2, 2014
Well written, descriptive and colorful writing from this author about love and it's unpredictable journey. It ended exactly the way I wanted but feared with all the twists and turns that the author would have chosen a different ending. It does pay to follow your heart and believe in what you know is true especially in the misguided attempts of friends and family to protect you. Great job!
January 17, 2013
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May 6, 2014
Not to bad...
I do love happy endings and that's just what this book offered. It was simple and somewhat predictable read, but not bad. There were a few aspects that didn't really make sense to me, like what happened to Maureen. It brought nothing of value to the story and if you removed it, the story would move right along without it. The entire circumstances just made no sense, including what Wole did. Wolfe's lockup didn't either, you can't just lock people up without evidence...that should not have gone beyond questioning. Also the mess her sister pulled and him going along with it was too ridiculous. It made no sense which made it unbelievable. Funny thing with fiction is that although we know it's not true, it still has to be believable. It wasn't too bad, just okay.
I do love happy endings and that's just what this book offered. It was simple and somewhat predictable read, but not bad. There were a few aspects that didn't really make sense to me, like what happened to Maureen. It brought nothing of value to the story and if you removed it, the story would move right along without it. The entire circumstances just made no sense, including what Wole did. Wolfe's lockup didn't either, you can't just lock people up without evidence...that should not have gone beyond questioning. Also the mess her sister pulled and him going along with it was too ridiculous. It made no sense which made it unbelievable. Funny thing with fiction is that although we know it's not true, it still has to be believable. It wasn't too bad, just okay.
August 26, 2015
I really wanted to love this book. I'm passionate about Nigerian writers and I'm often tickled pink when I find copies of books I want to read in digital print.
There were too many distracting subplots and story lines which distracted from building up the background story on the characters. For example wole's back ground story on how he met his foster parents became checkpoint Charlie and met Eloka was rushed in a few pages. We didn't get enough time to truly see the chemistry develop between Wole and Lola. Some plot aspects felt forced for the sake of creating conflict I.e. Bukky and Wole creating a lie to tell Lola so they could break up.
This book started off great but didn't execute of finish well.
There were too many distracting subplots and story lines which distracted from building up the background story on the characters. For example wole's back ground story on how he met his foster parents became checkpoint Charlie and met Eloka was rushed in a few pages. We didn't get enough time to truly see the chemistry develop between Wole and Lola. Some plot aspects felt forced for the sake of creating conflict I.e. Bukky and Wole creating a lie to tell Lola so they could break up.
This book started off great but didn't execute of finish well.
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December 27, 2016
The fact the action is always renewed in this book took my attention. I swear what happened to the girl who have been poisoned make me so sad that I spend and entire day to mourn with them. Just to say how the writer make you felt like you were in the novel to. She push you into. After the end of this book, i felt like a mess didn't know what to do with my self because i wanted more more more love stories and that's how i hear taking all good mark of books here .
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