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Running from Love
Rozsa Gaston’s newest book is Running from Love, a 375-page contemporary romance about two runners from rival track clubs.
Farrah Foley runs the way she runs her love life—too cautiously. She slows down when it’s time to fly. Getting dumped with no explanation by the love of her life, she’s determined never to find herself in that position again.
When Jude Farnesworth comes along, Farrah is intrigued but fears she can’t compete with the kind of high society women he’s surrounded by from his town of Greenwich, Connecticut. Raised in Queens, she lives in the Bronx, where she runs with the Van Cortlandt Track Club. Down-to-earth yet vulnerable, she has no idea that Jude is attracted to the qualities in her she’s trying hardest to hide.
Growing up on the fringes of affluence, Jude wants to write about straddling two groups, belonging to neither. But first he needs to finish ghostwriting TV financial expert Dan Perlstein’s latest book How to Marry Money. When Jude meets Farrah, for the first time he can see himself as an insider, the only other member of Farrah’s club. But when Farrah discovers what Jude is writing about, she leaves him behind in the dust. Will Jude be able to catch her at the finish line?
Farrah Foley runs the way she runs her love life—too cautiously. She slows down when it’s time to fly. Getting dumped with no explanation by the love of her life, she’s determined never to find herself in that position again.
When Jude Farnesworth comes along, Farrah is intrigued but fears she can’t compete with the kind of high society women he’s surrounded by from his town of Greenwich, Connecticut. Raised in Queens, she lives in the Bronx, where she runs with the Van Cortlandt Track Club. Down-to-earth yet vulnerable, she has no idea that Jude is attracted to the qualities in her she’s trying hardest to hide.
Growing up on the fringes of affluence, Jude wants to write about straddling two groups, belonging to neither. But first he needs to finish ghostwriting TV financial expert Dan Perlstein’s latest book How to Marry Money. When Jude meets Farrah, for the first time he can see himself as an insider, the only other member of Farrah’s club. But when Farrah discovers what Jude is writing about, she leaves him behind in the dust. Will Jude be able to catch her at the finish line?
375 pages, Paperback
First published October 13, 2012
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About the author
Rozsa Gaston
18 books89 followersROZSA GASTON writes books on women who reach for what they want out of life. Her focus is on 16th century European female rulers.
GASTON studied history at Yale, and then received her master's degree in international affairs from Columbia. She lives in Bronxville, NY with her family. Be sure to follow her on Bookbub for the latest on special offers. https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rozsa...
Her motto? History matters.
GASTON studied history at Yale, and then received her master's degree in international affairs from Columbia. She lives in Bronxville, NY with her family. Be sure to follow her on Bookbub for the latest on special offers. https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rozsa...
Her motto? History matters.
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September 7, 2024
I enjoyed this book. It’s about a love story that struggles to become real. Farrah is struggling to decide if getting back together with her ex, Will, is worth it. Jude is struggling to write a book as a ghostwriter, which requires interviewing beautiful rich woman. Will Farrah choose Will, Jude or will she finally walk away and change the whole direction of her life? Will Jude choose to try again for Farrah? Or will he decide to let her walk away? Through races, rich people, siblings & holidays, this book is entertaining. You have to read it.
July 13, 2013
I thought this book was pretty good. A light quick read. I enjoyed the running aspect as I too am a runner and i liked the male lead. I hated that Farrah gave her ex a second thought. I mean yuck!! I actually didnt find that part very believable. I mean what girl in her right mind would do that? Anyway, it was a fine read, not great, but ok and clean as I recall. Free kindle download.
December 11, 2018
I love running! So obviously I wanted to read this book. What a disappointment!
Farrah is a competitive racer and will do anything to win. She takes it too serious, whereas I just like to run for fun. Track and Field and other races are of no interest to me.
From then on, we get a team of racers that get together and talk about what? That's right. Racing. Calve definition, biceps, triceps, muscle building, running form, diets, etc. Oh, brother. I hope this is not all they talk about throughout the book. But I couldn't stand the insipidness any longer to find out.
Farrah is a competitive racer and will do anything to win. She takes it too serious, whereas I just like to run for fun. Track and Field and other races are of no interest to me.
From then on, we get a team of racers that get together and talk about what? That's right. Racing. Calve definition, biceps, triceps, muscle building, running form, diets, etc. Oh, brother. I hope this is not all they talk about throughout the book. But I couldn't stand the insipidness any longer to find out.
September 7, 2024
Truly enjoyable
This is a story about a love that struggles to begin given the demands of their previous love lives and their jobs. Farrah & Jude meet each other at a time when she is trying to figure things out with her ex, Will, and Jude is working on writing a book which requires him to interview beautiful, rich women. Will Farrah choose Will, Jude, or will she move on without either of them, choosing a new life for herself? Will Jude or Farrah realize where they belong in society’s rules? I’m not going to give it away. You have to read it. Enjoy!
This is a story about a love that struggles to begin given the demands of their previous love lives and their jobs. Farrah & Jude meet each other at a time when she is trying to figure things out with her ex, Will, and Jude is working on writing a book which requires him to interview beautiful, rich women. Will Farrah choose Will, Jude, or will she move on without either of them, choosing a new life for herself? Will Jude or Farrah realize where they belong in society’s rules? I’m not going to give it away. You have to read it. Enjoy!
August 25, 2025
Confusing
This author can't decide what voice she wants to write in. It all over the place from narrative, to first person to third person, sometime in the same sentence. Hard to read and keep up with the story
This author can't decide what voice she wants to write in. It all over the place from narrative, to first person to third person, sometime in the same sentence. Hard to read and keep up with the story
July 26, 2013
This was a cute, quick read. I am not a big fan of running but do it to keep somewhat in shape. I have never found that place where you just zone out and find your groove. I'm generally gasping for every ounce of oxygen I can intake. Either way, I did enjoy the exercise playing such an important role in the book. Sometimes in the books I read, the lead female doesn't have anything but that lead guy to focus on. I appreciated that Farrah had this focus. And to admit out loud, it really did make me want to get my running shoes on and try to find that zone.
I also really enjoyed the "family" that Farrah had selected since her biological family didn't live near her. The book showed just how much we depend on them as much as our own relatives. The friends were sarcastic and real. Well done Ms Gaston!
And what can you say about Jude. I liked that he was natural while still being an alpha male. The major storyline for him of fitting in and finding where he wanted to be was enjoyable. We've all been there no matter if we want to deny it or not. I enjoyed that both Farrah and Jude were struggling with this. Jude's sister was a wonderful addition. I loved their relationship as it reminds me of the one I have with my younger brother.
Having never had the pleasure of visiting New York, I loved the descriptions of the neighborhoods and environment. I didn't struggle to formulate an image of the surroundings while reading the story. There truly is beauty in realizing you are exactly where you want to be. This may not bring you the most money or prestige, but it brings something else entirely...peace of mind and happiness. This story completely hits on the fact that if you are not happy with yourself, you are never going to find happiness with someone else.
The ending to this book wrapped it up wonderfully. I enjoyed what Jude came up with to get Farrah's attention. Made me smile. And who can complain about that?
I also really enjoyed the "family" that Farrah had selected since her biological family didn't live near her. The book showed just how much we depend on them as much as our own relatives. The friends were sarcastic and real. Well done Ms Gaston!
And what can you say about Jude. I liked that he was natural while still being an alpha male. The major storyline for him of fitting in and finding where he wanted to be was enjoyable. We've all been there no matter if we want to deny it or not. I enjoyed that both Farrah and Jude were struggling with this. Jude's sister was a wonderful addition. I loved their relationship as it reminds me of the one I have with my younger brother.
Having never had the pleasure of visiting New York, I loved the descriptions of the neighborhoods and environment. I didn't struggle to formulate an image of the surroundings while reading the story. There truly is beauty in realizing you are exactly where you want to be. This may not bring you the most money or prestige, but it brings something else entirely...peace of mind and happiness. This story completely hits on the fact that if you are not happy with yourself, you are never going to find happiness with someone else.
The ending to this book wrapped it up wonderfully. I enjoyed what Jude came up with to get Farrah's attention. Made me smile. And who can complain about that?
August 13, 2019
I enjoyed this book so much more than I expected to!
I forget if it was a freebie, or just a cheap buy on Amazon, but I had purchased it to read on my Kindle. Based on the description I was expecting this to be super cheesy, and with very little plot. I am a runner and have lots of runners in my family, so if nothing else I thought that part would be enjoyable. I was pleasantly surprised by how much plot there was, and that I actually really liked the characters. It was well written, and a really fun read. I did like the running parts of the story, but I also liked the development of the characters and their relationship.
It is a cute, easy read. I would imagine non-runners would enjoy it as well, though it might be harder to really picture the trail running aspect if you haven't participated in one before.
I forget if it was a freebie, or just a cheap buy on Amazon, but I had purchased it to read on my Kindle. Based on the description I was expecting this to be super cheesy, and with very little plot. I am a runner and have lots of runners in my family, so if nothing else I thought that part would be enjoyable. I was pleasantly surprised by how much plot there was, and that I actually really liked the characters. It was well written, and a really fun read. I did like the running parts of the story, but I also liked the development of the characters and their relationship.
It is a cute, easy read. I would imagine non-runners would enjoy it as well, though it might be harder to really picture the trail running aspect if you haven't participated in one before.
June 25, 2013
A guy and a girl meet when she tries to pass him while in a race, she trips and falls and he stops to help her. It's a great story for a beginning, then it gets complicated with each of their careers and her past. It is a PG read. I am recommending this to my friend who is re-entering the dating scene. This book has great lessons for life, might get you to reflect on yourself a bit. Really enjoyed this book.
October 17, 2013
Hard to finish this book. "But she wasn't going to let him know how she felt about him just because he'd asked. That was way too simple. What did he think she was? A man?" Not the first sexist comment in this book. Do not like the characters anyhow. Farrah was very frustrating. Some funny conversations in the book at least. And a good backstories and side stories. But the story seemed to jump around, and I had a hard time keeping track of time.
June 24, 2013
I love this book. I read this book because I am also an avid runner in NYC. I can relate how she feels while running and it felt good to hear about good old Van Courtland and the hills and the track club training. I missed running for a club. It's true a running club is family. I enjoy all the characters and the romance of Farrah and Jude. It was a nice story I wish there was more of them.
June 21, 2013
Pretty good book. A little long in parts.
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July 6, 2013
Me aburri tanto con este libro que simplemente me brinacaba algunos parrafos para por fin terminar de leerlo no me provoco absolutamente nada!
June 26, 2013
Entertaining. Could have been longer with more details. Main character a little indecisive due to someone who should not matter. Overall- fun, short.
July 4, 2013
good light read :)
July 3, 2013
It's a good book just hard to get into. Took me longer than most. And I don't like the ending!
July 26, 2013
Super quick, easy, [shallow] read. Based in NYC - fun for me to read about some of the races and places in the city that the characters run.
July 29, 2013
Jude is a ghostwriter with an interesting topic but then he meets Farrah who is the opposite of his subject matter. Can he get the book finished and still get the girl???
January 3, 2014
Easy light read, free amazon download at the time.
January 11, 2014
Light reading and predictable. Certainly not a page turner.
June 29, 2013
Kind of cheesy, but fun since I am a runner and there were lots of running terms and racing data.
July 22, 2013
I did not care for the main character and found the book hard to get into.
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