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Unwrapped is a light-and-fluffy holiday-themed friends-to-lovers romance on the far end of New Adult romance (25-ish-year-old characters.)
His to unwrap. His to keep.
Derrick Fox only wants one gift beneath his Christmas tree--his best friend, Mia. When her latest moron walks out on her, Derrick finally sees his chance to break through the wall of friendship and claim Mia for his own. Forever.
Twenty-five-year-old Mia Patterson is sick to death of being a virgin. Naturally she turns to her BFF, the insanely sexy Derrick Fox, to help her out. The problem? Derrick wants far more than the body she's ready to give. He wants her heart.
As the most magical time of year approaches, Derrick and Mia struggle to create some Christmas magic of their own--the sort that happens once in a lifetime, when two hearts finally come together in trust. And love. Unwrapped.
His to unwrap. His to keep.
Derrick Fox only wants one gift beneath his Christmas tree--his best friend, Mia. When her latest moron walks out on her, Derrick finally sees his chance to break through the wall of friendship and claim Mia for his own. Forever.
Twenty-five-year-old Mia Patterson is sick to death of being a virgin. Naturally she turns to her BFF, the insanely sexy Derrick Fox, to help her out. The problem? Derrick wants far more than the body she's ready to give. He wants her heart.
As the most magical time of year approaches, Derrick and Mia struggle to create some Christmas magic of their own--the sort that happens once in a lifetime, when two hearts finally come together in trust. And love. Unwrapped.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 26, 2012
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Chantilly White
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Like her readers, romance author Chantilly White lives in the real world, but she also knows the value of escapism. As a shy girl in a new school, Chantilly discovered the priceless ability to escape her surroundings through reading or by taking pen in hand to write her own stories.
Reading and writing have been a joy ever since.
Now, Chantilly loves providing the same joy to her readers. Pure Hearts ~ Sinful Pleasures is more than just her tagline. It’s her promise. Whether they’re looking for a sweetly fluffy romantic tale or a spicy-hot romp, a sweeping historical romance or a contemporary love story, Chantilly White’s readers know when they delve into one of her stories, they will be transported to a world where love reigns supreme and everyone gets their happily-ever-after. Guaranteed.
Like her readers, romance author Chantilly White lives in the real world, but she also knows the value of escapism. As a shy girl in a new school, Chantilly discovered the priceless ability to escape her surroundings through reading or by taking pen in hand to write her own stories.
Reading and writing have been a joy ever since.
Now, Chantilly loves providing the same joy to her readers. Pure Hearts ~ Sinful Pleasures is more than just her tagline. It’s her promise. Whether they’re looking for a sweetly fluffy romantic tale or a spicy-hot romp, a sweeping historical romance or a contemporary love story, Chantilly White’s readers know when they delve into one of her stories, they will be transported to a world where love reigns supreme and everyone gets their happily-ever-after. Guaranteed.
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March 13, 2018
The romance was very sweet and thoughtful.
January 14, 2013
Chantilly White did it again. She made me cry with happiness.
This belated holiday gift from her was well worth the wait. "Unwrapped" is a great story of true friendship, true passion and true love. Mia is not sure that love really does exist, given what she saw growing up of her mother's flighty history with relationships. She's decided that saving herself for that one person who is reliable enough to stick with her at least for 3 months should be a win-win situation for them both. But she's having a tough time finding the right person. When her latest relationship ends, Mia turns to her best friends for support. But everything changes when she makes a proposition to one of them, Derrick. Unbeknownst to Mia, Derrick has been secretly in love with her for eight long years, all the while afraid to risk their special friendship by telling her. But when Mia makes her proposal to him, Derrick has hope that he might be able to make her feel the same.
What unfolds is a tale to touch your heart, show you that it's never too late to find happiness and that sometimes it's right under your nose.
Alright, Ms. White, what do you in store for us next and how soon do I get it? I'm waiting . . .
This belated holiday gift from her was well worth the wait. "Unwrapped" is a great story of true friendship, true passion and true love. Mia is not sure that love really does exist, given what she saw growing up of her mother's flighty history with relationships. She's decided that saving herself for that one person who is reliable enough to stick with her at least for 3 months should be a win-win situation for them both. But she's having a tough time finding the right person. When her latest relationship ends, Mia turns to her best friends for support. But everything changes when she makes a proposition to one of them, Derrick. Unbeknownst to Mia, Derrick has been secretly in love with her for eight long years, all the while afraid to risk their special friendship by telling her. But when Mia makes her proposal to him, Derrick has hope that he might be able to make her feel the same.
What unfolds is a tale to touch your heart, show you that it's never too late to find happiness and that sometimes it's right under your nose.
Alright, Ms. White, what do you in store for us next and how soon do I get it? I'm waiting . . .
February 10, 2013
Some of it dragged on too long especially the one sex scene (like 10% of the book)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2018
This book was steamy and romantic and wonderfulness all rolled up in to one happy book. I loved the emotion that was infused into the relationship and, while I am not normally one for hot and lusty books, I adored this one! Highly recommended to all!
December 14, 2018
Found the protagonist/heroine hard to relate to. She's not a size two, but she *was* a MODEL. I just don't have pity or empathy for her. There wasn't enough of a demonstration of her as her own person, as someone who has interests and who is trying her best. Just repeated discussion of her last (jerk) exboyfriend.
The main conflict in this are (1) heroine's disbelief in love, partly due to her mother's experiences with men, (2) heroine's disbelief that hero could ever fall for her, and (3) hero's belief that he's been "friend-zoned" essentially. There wasn't enough tension for me, not enough character development to actually believe in these supposedly deep-seated disbeliefs.
I also have a problem with authors *telling* not *showing*. I want to see a selection of a few times of them interacting, not just "for months they had fun together, yada yada..."
I also didn't love how the virginity plotline was described in the end. Too cheesy for me I guess, but to each their own.
The main conflict in this are (1) heroine's disbelief in love, partly due to her mother's experiences with men, (2) heroine's disbelief that hero could ever fall for her, and (3) hero's belief that he's been "friend-zoned" essentially. There wasn't enough tension for me, not enough character development to actually believe in these supposedly deep-seated disbeliefs.
I also have a problem with authors *telling* not *showing*. I want to see a selection of a few times of them interacting, not just "for months they had fun together, yada yada..."
I also didn't love how the virginity plotline was described in the end. Too cheesy for me I guess, but to each their own.
December 11, 2022
Uhhh pretty trashy. Heroine was very foolish and you kinda wanted the hero to moonwalk away from her. I say skip.
July 12, 2013
Unwrapped
By Chantilly White
Mia’s fallen for some real losers along the way. But because she has a three month dating rule, she’s never given them her virginity. But her best friend, Derrick has other plans. He has feelings for Mia and will do anything to get her to realize that he’s the only one for her.
Mia is a beautiful woman who doesn’t see her own beauty. She’s been hurt by the last guy she dated who said she wasn’t good enough. She views her body as the enemy, not as desirable. This is so real. I can’t tell you how many times I complain about my own body. I don’t see myself as sexy and I know many women like me.
Derrick isn’t the smoothest talker when it comes to Mia. He doesn’t share his feelings because he’s afraid he’ll push her away. This leads to some of the misunderstandings between them, but it also helps Mia see what he’s really like.
Each of the characters are real people with flaws and insecurities. I loved how Ms. White was able to portray people that I could relate to.
The sensual build up in this story is amazing. As Derrick sets out to win Mia’s heart, the heat gets higher and higher. I don’t know how she stood it. I’d have thrown myself at him long before that! But the actual event was worth the wait.
The secondary characters of Jeff and Allison were fun too and provide different comparisons for Mia and Derrick. They are a fearsome foursome and one I’d love to be a part of. Too bad I can’t just jump into this book!
By Chantilly White
Mia’s fallen for some real losers along the way. But because she has a three month dating rule, she’s never given them her virginity. But her best friend, Derrick has other plans. He has feelings for Mia and will do anything to get her to realize that he’s the only one for her.
Mia is a beautiful woman who doesn’t see her own beauty. She’s been hurt by the last guy she dated who said she wasn’t good enough. She views her body as the enemy, not as desirable. This is so real. I can’t tell you how many times I complain about my own body. I don’t see myself as sexy and I know many women like me.
Derrick isn’t the smoothest talker when it comes to Mia. He doesn’t share his feelings because he’s afraid he’ll push her away. This leads to some of the misunderstandings between them, but it also helps Mia see what he’s really like.
Each of the characters are real people with flaws and insecurities. I loved how Ms. White was able to portray people that I could relate to.
The sensual build up in this story is amazing. As Derrick sets out to win Mia’s heart, the heat gets higher and higher. I don’t know how she stood it. I’d have thrown myself at him long before that! But the actual event was worth the wait.
The secondary characters of Jeff and Allison were fun too and provide different comparisons for Mia and Derrick. They are a fearsome foursome and one I’d love to be a part of. Too bad I can’t just jump into this book!
February 5, 2013
Having read and enjoyed the 'Pearl' series by Ms. White, I was anxious to pick this one up and extend my Christmas season. 'Unwrapped' is the story of Mia and Derrick, two friends who decide to take their friendship to the next level. As often happens, misunderstandings occur along the way and they part - with Derrick going as far as Tokyo to recover. When he returns, he receives a Christmas present he had only dreamed of!
Ms. White has done it again. I was thoroughly entranced and spent probably a bit too much time reading when I should have been getting ready to go on holiday. Ms. White builds the romance on the firm foundation of friendship so skillfully that I couldn't put the book down. She shows us Derrick's emotions so completely that we can feel his elation and pain. Mia's confusion and anxiety comes through in the beginning as does her budding confidence as the story progresses.
Ms. White has certainly proven that love can take us anywhere with her books - from the quiet and solemn library to the uncertainty of war to the inner workings of a marriage on the rocks and now to the beaches and sunshine of California. I can't wait to see where she takes us next!
Ms. White has done it again. I was thoroughly entranced and spent probably a bit too much time reading when I should have been getting ready to go on holiday. Ms. White builds the romance on the firm foundation of friendship so skillfully that I couldn't put the book down. She shows us Derrick's emotions so completely that we can feel his elation and pain. Mia's confusion and anxiety comes through in the beginning as does her budding confidence as the story progresses.
Ms. White has certainly proven that love can take us anywhere with her books - from the quiet and solemn library to the uncertainty of war to the inner workings of a marriage on the rocks and now to the beaches and sunshine of California. I can't wait to see where she takes us next!
January 10, 2021
This is a sweet story about two friends who deepen their relationship. Nice and afast read, nothing special.
She is a 25-year-old virgin who only had one relationship longer than three months, all the other relationships (plenty in number) didn't last long. Oh and she has some issues, she doesn't believe in love.
He has been her best friend for 8 years and is secretly in love with her.
After her latest breakup he decides to confess, but before he has the chance to tell her his feelings she asks him to have a one-night stand with her to deflower her. That is definitely not what he wants, he wants 'more' and makes a deal with her. They will date for three months and his christmas present for her will be her first time. Of course he only wants her to fall for him, but she thinks it's really a three-months-thing.
It's a sweet story about love, self-confidence and friendship. The complete last chapter is about their first time together.
Cupid's Mistake is about Allison from the same group of friends a week after the end of Unwrapped.
She is a 25-year-old virgin who only had one relationship longer than three months, all the other relationships (plenty in number) didn't last long. Oh and she has some issues, she doesn't believe in love.
He has been her best friend for 8 years and is secretly in love with her.
After her latest breakup he decides to confess, but before he has the chance to tell her his feelings she asks him to have a one-night stand with her to deflower her. That is definitely not what he wants, he wants 'more' and makes a deal with her. They will date for three months and his christmas present for her will be her first time. Of course he only wants her to fall for him, but she thinks it's really a three-months-thing.
It's a sweet story about love, self-confidence and friendship. The complete last chapter is about their first time together.
Cupid's Mistake is about Allison from the same group of friends a week after the end of Unwrapped.
February 4, 2013
Best friend become lovers romance story about hot and kind computer guy; Derrick Fox and charity fundraiser, Mia who have been friends since college. They have ut both of themselves in the friendzone without being brave enough to talk about their hidden feelings that go beyond friendship. There is lots of cute sexy build up because of Mia's three months rule, which is pretty smart IMO. The holiday theme comes from the fact that the three months will be up on Christmas day so they are going to 'do the deed' at that time. Nothing christian about this story.
There is lots of miscommunication because of not enough sharing of feelings which is ironic since these people are supposed to be best friends, but that works in this story.
Under 100 pages and kindle holiday freebie
2 stars
There is lots of miscommunication because of not enough sharing of feelings which is ironic since these people are supposed to be best friends, but that works in this story.
Under 100 pages and kindle holiday freebie
2 stars
February 20, 2013
Unwrapped - Chantilly White
Unwrapped is a lovely story about two best friends who love each other. The problem is that they don't know about the love the other has towards them.
It is frustrating to see Derrick and Mia so in love with each other and be faced with so many obstacles to prevent them both from being honest with each other.
Derrick knows how he feels about Mia and decides now is the time to tell her. How will Mia react? Especially as she has just split up with Barry.
This book is well written but I found myself thinking the story was dragged out a little. I did enjoy the book however and I am glad I read it
Unwrapped is a lovely story about two best friends who love each other. The problem is that they don't know about the love the other has towards them.
It is frustrating to see Derrick and Mia so in love with each other and be faced with so many obstacles to prevent them both from being honest with each other.
Derrick knows how he feels about Mia and decides now is the time to tell her. How will Mia react? Especially as she has just split up with Barry.
This book is well written but I found myself thinking the story was dragged out a little. I did enjoy the book however and I am glad I read it
December 20, 2013
I enjoyed this book about two friends who become in love with each other. Mia has a three month rule before she will consider having sex with her boyfriend. That is why she is still a virgin at 25. Derrick has nana her friend since college and has been secretly in love with her for years. Now the story begins with Mia going thru a breakup and feeling pretty bad about herself. Derrick offers to be her boyfriend for three months so he would be her first. Things go well but he is in love with her and she doesn't know it. I loved this story but the author was a bit over the top with describing all the details. It's a good story and well worth reading
April 25, 2013
Determined to avoid becoming her mother, Mia has struggled to find just the right guy to give her heart. Thankfully, Derrick has been under her nose the whole time and has been waiting for the perfect opportunity to prove that he's the man for Mia. This is the best kind of romance, one where the hero must actually romance the heroine to win her from friend to lover, gaining everything and losing nothing. The path to true love never ran smooth, and this story is certainly no exception. But it is a great (although very steamy) romance.
February 4, 2013
One of the most irritating H/h I've ever run across. h is whining because she's still a virgin. H has loved her for years but never declared himself. They manage to cover all the cliche bases before having incredible sex and solving all their problems. There's also the obligatory gay best friend and the incredibly sexy and wise best girl friend. Chantilly White has gone to the top of my Don't Buy Under Any Circumstances list.
April 9, 2014
This wasn't a bad story, but I almost would have preferred if it wasn't a romance persay. White skimps on Mia and Derrick's relationship by having them tell us how much time has passed. Very little of the 'dating' the two commence with is shown. Instead we're told of the numerous things Derrick did to make Mia feel cherished. White focuses instead on the sexual frustration (unintentionally) reinforcing Derrick's belief that Mia only cares about the end result of sex.
December 11, 2015
I made it a quarter way through the book before deciding that it just wasn't for me. The book is the typical two people want the other, but neither says anything so the entire book is the back and forth internal commentary of what they want but wont actually say. It just became too much for me. So the book get's the second star for what might have happened should I have been able to finish it.
February 1, 2015
A very cute and fun story about a guy trying to get out of the "Friendzone" The trials and tribulations of falling in love with one of your best friends.
I also liked that the story is set in Orange County, it was fun seeing all the references to places by where I live.
I also liked that the story is set in Orange County, it was fun seeing all the references to places by where I live.
March 31, 2013
I love Chantilly's characters!
May 8, 2013
An adorable Christmas tale.
March 17, 2014
This was ok. I finished pretty quick but not cause it was great. I mean it wasn't terrible it just didn't grab me.
March 28, 2015
An easy to read romance.
With adorable characters, life on the beach is not always the only thing in the world that you want.
Enjoy the lives of these friends and add love and humor to your life.
With adorable characters, life on the beach is not always the only thing in the world that you want.
Enjoy the lives of these friends and add love and humor to your life.
February 9, 2017
Intense best friends to lovers story
This was such an intense best friends to lovers story with a bunch of interesting side characters that make it even better.
This was such an intense best friends to lovers story with a bunch of interesting side characters that make it even better.
February 4, 2013
just ok - cute 'becoming more than friends' story
December 18, 2013
I expected a little more charming romance. this
was just ok for me!
was just ok for me!
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