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What's Love??? #1
Another Shot At Love
***** THIS BOOK CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE****
Another Shot At Love... a What's Love??? novel
Imogen Gorecki needs a date to her sister’s engagement party—especially since her cheating ex-boyfriend is on the guest list. But finding Mr. Perfect in a time crunch is proving impossible.
Just when she’s about to give up, she face-plants into the crotch of the sexiest guy she’s ever met.
Matt Sesnick is everything Imogen wants in a man, but he’s not looking for a relationship so soon after his recent divorce. Will Gen’s pregnant and hormonal older sister, her bridezilla twin, and all of her past Mr. Wrongs get in the way of their happily-ever-after, or can she convince Matt to take another shot at love?
ASIN: B00G2CNJF8
ISBN-10: 0615908098
ISBN-13: 9780615908090
DIGITAL ISBN: 9781301445035
BARNES & NOBLE ID: 2940149016402
Another Shot At Love... a What's Love??? novel
Imogen Gorecki needs a date to her sister’s engagement party—especially since her cheating ex-boyfriend is on the guest list. But finding Mr. Perfect in a time crunch is proving impossible.
Just when she’s about to give up, she face-plants into the crotch of the sexiest guy she’s ever met.
Matt Sesnick is everything Imogen wants in a man, but he’s not looking for a relationship so soon after his recent divorce. Will Gen’s pregnant and hormonal older sister, her bridezilla twin, and all of her past Mr. Wrongs get in the way of their happily-ever-after, or can she convince Matt to take another shot at love?
ASIN: B00G2CNJF8
ISBN-10: 0615908098
ISBN-13: 9780615908090
DIGITAL ISBN: 9781301445035
BARNES & NOBLE ID: 2940149016402
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2013
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About the author
Niecey Roy
10 books433 followersOnce upon a time, there was a young girl who wrote sappy poetry about every relationship gone wrong. She had her heart broken many times before the man of her dreams stepped off a big Navy ship and swept her off her feet, promising to never hold her shoe obsession against her.
From that day forward, she swore she’d never again write sappy poetry of unrequited love. Instead, a sucker for smooches and happily-ever-afters, Niecey Roy now writes contemporary romance inspired by her sailor’s sexy brown eyes and charming sense of humor.
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From that day forward, she swore she’d never again write sappy poetry of unrequited love. Instead, a sucker for smooches and happily-ever-afters, Niecey Roy now writes contemporary romance inspired by her sailor’s sexy brown eyes and charming sense of humor.
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March 23, 2015
Overall rating: 4 "Alien" stars!
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Imogen Gorecki thought she had the love of her live and happy ending with Brent, until she found a blonde "barbie" on riding him on New Years Eve. Needless to say, the relationship was over. The bad part about this was, his best friend Jeremy was engaged to her twin sister Lexie. This made things acquired for events pertaining to the wedding - especially the upcoming engagement party. Gennie's and best friend, Roxi, set Gen up on a series of dates to show support to her 4 month dry spell with men. They want her to have a date to bring to the party so things won't be awkward with Brent - of course Brent is hell bent on getting Gen back throughout the entire book. What a douchebag! Ugh .... Anyways, it is on one of these dates (not the actual guy she was on the date with) that she meets Matt. Their meeting is just hilarious, let me tell you! This book had a few moments that literally had me giggling.
The hero was really romantic and sweet. In the beginning neither of them wanted to admit to wanting more, but I am happy to say that it was Matt who revealed that he was ready for more first. I was glad he took that first step and he was also the one to tell her he loved her first - so sweet. My only complaint and why I didn't rate it higher than 4 stars (besides no epilogue *cries*) was because I felt that there was way too much time spent on side characters and situations and not enough romance really between Gen and Matt. Don't get me wrong, those extra scenes were sometimes funny, but at the same time, I found myself skimming to get to the next scene with Matt and Gen. Matt was a great hero. He was recently divorced - the papers were literally filed 1 month prior. He had been separated for a full year. His sex life was never mentioned, but the way his character was portrayed leads me to believe he was probably celibate all that time. The ex-wife is never seen or heard from. There is no ex-drama other than Brent trying to get Gen back.
This was a great filler book and something I would totally recommend to others! :D
"You're nothing I was looking for, nothing I expected, but you are exactly what I want."
"I loved you every time I looked into your beautiful blue eyes. Every time you laughed. I loved you the moment I saw the picture you painted of us and instead of showing you how I felt, I left. I wasn't looking for this-I wasn't ready for it. But her it is, just the same. I'm not even sure I deserve you, but I'm selfish enough that I'm begging you to let me love you."
Triggers:
Cheating:
Love triangle:
Sex with om/ow:
HEA:
My review:
Imogen Gorecki thought she had the love of her live and happy ending with Brent, until she found a blonde "barbie" on riding him on New Years Eve. Needless to say, the relationship was over. The bad part about this was, his best friend Jeremy was engaged to her twin sister Lexie. This made things acquired for events pertaining to the wedding - especially the upcoming engagement party. Gennie's and best friend, Roxi, set Gen up on a series of dates to show support to her 4 month dry spell with men. They want her to have a date to bring to the party so things won't be awkward with Brent - of course Brent is hell bent on getting Gen back throughout the entire book. What a douchebag! Ugh .... Anyways, it is on one of these dates (not the actual guy she was on the date with) that she meets Matt. Their meeting is just hilarious, let me tell you! This book had a few moments that literally had me giggling.
The hero was really romantic and sweet. In the beginning neither of them wanted to admit to wanting more, but I am happy to say that it was Matt who revealed that he was ready for more first. I was glad he took that first step and he was also the one to tell her he loved her first - so sweet. My only complaint and why I didn't rate it higher than 4 stars (besides no epilogue *cries*) was because I felt that there was way too much time spent on side characters and situations and not enough romance really between Gen and Matt. Don't get me wrong, those extra scenes were sometimes funny, but at the same time, I found myself skimming to get to the next scene with Matt and Gen. Matt was a great hero. He was recently divorced - the papers were literally filed 1 month prior. He had been separated for a full year. His sex life was never mentioned, but the way his character was portrayed leads me to believe he was probably celibate all that time. The ex-wife is never seen or heard from. There is no ex-drama other than Brent trying to get Gen back.
This was a great filler book and something I would totally recommend to others! :D
"You're nothing I was looking for, nothing I expected, but you are exactly what I want."
"I loved you every time I looked into your beautiful blue eyes. Every time you laughed. I loved you the moment I saw the picture you painted of us and instead of showing you how I felt, I left. I wasn't looking for this-I wasn't ready for it. But her it is, just the same. I'm not even sure I deserve you, but I'm selfish enough that I'm begging you to let me love you."
July 20, 2016
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review and I won't spoil anything. I LOVED IT!!!! It was fun, sweet and as Niecey put it some steamy rip your clothes of moments. Imogen "Gen" Gorecki has some major problems like an ex scumb bag boyfriend, a crazy bridezilla twin and a hormonal pregnant sister. That's enough to drive anyone crazy. After what she went through with her ex who would want to try to love again. Then Matt Sesnick comes in to her life in a most embarrassing way (face plant to the crotch) and changes her forever.
I was a little tired of reading the emotional roller coaster make me ugly cry books. Don't get me wrong I love those kind of stories but I was so glad to get a book that just made me happy and laugh. It still had a lot of emotion. I actually got embarrassed for Gen in a few spots and I was laughing so hard in parts and then there were parts that I just said "OH MY GAWD WHAT IS SHE (or he) DOING!!!" It was just a fun story and I loved it. If you are looking for a book that is funny, sexy, and just a great read then this is the book for you. Without a doubt enjoyable and fun. I am so glad that Niecey Roy doesn't feel she needs to give us a play by play in the bedroom (I read those kind too), make us cry our hearts out with ugly crys (some of my favorites), and just lets us have a great love story and a happy heart. I think this is going to be a great series and can't wait for more.
I was a little tired of reading the emotional roller coaster make me ugly cry books. Don't get me wrong I love those kind of stories but I was so glad to get a book that just made me happy and laugh. It still had a lot of emotion. I actually got embarrassed for Gen in a few spots and I was laughing so hard in parts and then there were parts that I just said "OH MY GAWD WHAT IS SHE (or he) DOING!!!" It was just a fun story and I loved it. If you are looking for a book that is funny, sexy, and just a great read then this is the book for you. Without a doubt enjoyable and fun. I am so glad that Niecey Roy doesn't feel she needs to give us a play by play in the bedroom (I read those kind too), make us cry our hearts out with ugly crys (some of my favorites), and just lets us have a great love story and a happy heart. I think this is going to be a great series and can't wait for more.
October 27, 2013
Review Originally Posted at: Book Freak
Rating:4.5 Stars Stars
Imogen Gorecki had just come off from a bad relationship. She caught her boyfriend intertwined in a porn-worthy position with a Barbie bombshell that will forever leave a trauma in her brain. She left her boyfriend, the apartment they shared and her job. Months later, she wasn’t yet ready to date which alarmed everyone around her. Her pregnant and terrible-at-matchmaking sister threw her blind dates like there was no tomorrow, and to top it all up, her twin sister just got engage to her ex’s best friend.
I wasn’t searching for Mr. Perfect anymore – what I wanted was normal. Plain and simple.
She needed a date (badly) to an engagement party. How can searching for Mr. Normal be that difficult?? Gen had no idea it was that hard. The few dates she’s been out with proves to be a walking disaster one after the other. She was about to resign herself in coming alone until she face-plants into the crotch in one of the hottest man she had ever laid eyes on.
Matt Sesnick was Mr. Perfect, a gentleman, humorous, thoughtful, and most of all, SEXY! He is really perfect, well except for the relationship part, because he had no interest in engaging in a relationship right now. Neither was she – or she’d like to think so, until the pressure of her not-dating and the increasing fear of her folks of her getting back with Brent (the scumbag) made her blurt out a little white lie that led into meeting the parents, and having him introduced as the fake boyfriend.
I love them both – especially Matt because he was a sport about the whole thing, very gentlemanly of him. He was really a perfect guy for Imogen, but with a past of his own, his readiness to enter into another relationship is also questionable. In fairness to him, he was honest about it. They started out as friends who kissed and spends movie time together – but as the days goes, the attraction strengthens and emotion was starting to grow. Question is, can both of them take another chance at love??
The secondary characters were pretty awesome – they give out the best scenes that will have you laughing: Catherine, the pregnant older sister, with unstable hormones, Lexi her bridezilla twin, Roxanna her beautiful and ever supportive friend, and even Richard – the geek from the IT department! Combine them all together, threw in a controlling future-in-laws, a future grand-wedding, and an assuming ex-boyfriend, it was a total chaos. But I loved it.
Another shot at love is my Sunday read – and I totally enjoyed reading it. Ms. Roy made sure you will be laughing your hearts out (besides falling in love) after you have put your readers down. I love the characters, the dialogues, the plot and most especially the humor that will make your aching hearts feel lighter.
If you want something light, funny, sweet and heartwarming. Another Shot at Love is great story about love, family, moving on and second chances.
★ARC Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.★
December 21, 2013
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Another Shot at Love is a laugh out loud romantic comedy, so I advise taking your surroundings into consideration before you start reading, unless you enjoy making a spectacle of yourself. By the end of the book when Gen finally makes it to the engagement party, I was laughing so hard I could barely read. From the way Gen meets Matt to the riotous engagement party, there is never a dull moment.
I fell in love with Gen from the very beginning. She's such a caring, free-spirit, I just couldn't figure out what she was doing with a bore like Brent to begin with. She's so lucky he cheated on her or she might have married the jerk. Gen is an artist, her creative nature apparent in her appearance (pink highlights in her hair) and her overall personality. When he older sister starts fixing her up with losers, she handles it with more aplomb than I ever could. With a twin sister, an older sister, and a meddling mother, Gen has a hard time living her life without never ending drama.
Sometimes I wondered how Gen managed to deal with her female relatives without maiming one of them. Catherine, the older sister, is overbearing and refuses to take no for an answer. Twin sister Lexie is so wrapped up in her wedding plans, that are quickly spiraling out of control, to support Gen. Mom, like lots of mothers, worries that twenty-three year old Gen will never find a man. The only voice of reason, best friend Roxanna, is crazy in her own right - so basically reason flies out the window in this novel.
When Gen meets Matt, she's immediately attracted to him. They become fast friends with an obvious mutual attraction, but neither is ready for a relationship. Gen quickly realizes that she wants more from Matt, though, she's afraid to say anything to scare him away. Between dealing with two lunatic sisters, a nosy best friend, a relentless ex, and a delusional guy from work, I can't help but wonder how Gen stays sane. I loved the characters in this book, all of them. Ex-boyfriend Brent was so fun to hate. The crazy sisters were a source of constant entertainment. I can't help but wonder about Lexie. Things were falling apart with her domineering and snobby future in-laws, and fiancee Jeremy was no help. I really want to know what happens with her relationship.
If you're looking for a sweet romance, and you love to laugh (it's good for the soul), add Another Shot at Love to your TBR list.
Another Shot at Love is a laugh out loud romantic comedy, so I advise taking your surroundings into consideration before you start reading, unless you enjoy making a spectacle of yourself. By the end of the book when Gen finally makes it to the engagement party, I was laughing so hard I could barely read. From the way Gen meets Matt to the riotous engagement party, there is never a dull moment.
I fell in love with Gen from the very beginning. She's such a caring, free-spirit, I just couldn't figure out what she was doing with a bore like Brent to begin with. She's so lucky he cheated on her or she might have married the jerk. Gen is an artist, her creative nature apparent in her appearance (pink highlights in her hair) and her overall personality. When he older sister starts fixing her up with losers, she handles it with more aplomb than I ever could. With a twin sister, an older sister, and a meddling mother, Gen has a hard time living her life without never ending drama.
Sometimes I wondered how Gen managed to deal with her female relatives without maiming one of them. Catherine, the older sister, is overbearing and refuses to take no for an answer. Twin sister Lexie is so wrapped up in her wedding plans, that are quickly spiraling out of control, to support Gen. Mom, like lots of mothers, worries that twenty-three year old Gen will never find a man. The only voice of reason, best friend Roxanna, is crazy in her own right - so basically reason flies out the window in this novel.
When Gen meets Matt, she's immediately attracted to him. They become fast friends with an obvious mutual attraction, but neither is ready for a relationship. Gen quickly realizes that she wants more from Matt, though, she's afraid to say anything to scare him away. Between dealing with two lunatic sisters, a nosy best friend, a relentless ex, and a delusional guy from work, I can't help but wonder how Gen stays sane. I loved the characters in this book, all of them. Ex-boyfriend Brent was so fun to hate. The crazy sisters were a source of constant entertainment. I can't help but wonder about Lexie. Things were falling apart with her domineering and snobby future in-laws, and fiancee Jeremy was no help. I really want to know what happens with her relationship.
If you're looking for a sweet romance, and you love to laugh (it's good for the soul), add Another Shot at Love to your TBR list.
January 17, 2015
3.5 Crotch to the face stars!
Imogen “Gen” Gorecki can’t seem to figure out this whole dating/relationship deal. When she goes from taken to single after her dick of boyfriend bangs his ex she finds herself being forced to partner up so she isn’t going stag for her twin’s engagement party.
Dud after dud, Gen is about to give up completely when she comes face to um... not face with Matt. When he overhears her being dumped over a plate of bad Italian food, he can’t help himself. But Matt isn’t interested in dating and although Gen could use something casual herself, these two are too dysfunctional to move this easy friendship to one with sweaty & steamy benefits.
But all that is going to change when Gen opens her mouth and the crazy escapes. Desperate to get her family off her back she figures a few white lies won’t hurt anyone... but she underestimated her family and Matt isn’t going to know what hit him, but he’s willing to go with the flow.
I have to first say that I am a huge fan of when an author gives you an unconventional introduction. The face to the crotch move. Fucking classic. It’s like you can see it happening and you can’t help but groan how embarrassing that moment is. I liked the dynamic of these two quite a bit and although the humor of parts took a while to get into, eventually I did experience a few laugh out loud moments.
I was frustrated as all hell at the way her family acted though. Parts of the interaction seemed a tad overdone and I think the idea was for some of it to be outrageous to the point of comical, but it just made me want to slap all of them at times.
This was my first read from Niecey Roy and although I did not love every moment/aspect of the story it was a solid read. The humor took a bit before it really felt like it fit the story, which led to a bit of a shaky start. But by the time the ending was rolling around I was drawn into to the story. I look forward to reading the rest of this series at some point – I think this one created a great starting point for the series.
Imogen “Gen” Gorecki can’t seem to figure out this whole dating/relationship deal. When she goes from taken to single after her dick of boyfriend bangs his ex she finds herself being forced to partner up so she isn’t going stag for her twin’s engagement party.
Dud after dud, Gen is about to give up completely when she comes face to um... not face with Matt. When he overhears her being dumped over a plate of bad Italian food, he can’t help himself. But Matt isn’t interested in dating and although Gen could use something casual herself, these two are too dysfunctional to move this easy friendship to one with sweaty & steamy benefits.
But all that is going to change when Gen opens her mouth and the crazy escapes. Desperate to get her family off her back she figures a few white lies won’t hurt anyone... but she underestimated her family and Matt isn’t going to know what hit him, but he’s willing to go with the flow.
I have to first say that I am a huge fan of when an author gives you an unconventional introduction. The face to the crotch move. Fucking classic. It’s like you can see it happening and you can’t help but groan how embarrassing that moment is. I liked the dynamic of these two quite a bit and although the humor of parts took a while to get into, eventually I did experience a few laugh out loud moments.
I was frustrated as all hell at the way her family acted though. Parts of the interaction seemed a tad overdone and I think the idea was for some of it to be outrageous to the point of comical, but it just made me want to slap all of them at times.
This was my first read from Niecey Roy and although I did not love every moment/aspect of the story it was a solid read. The humor took a bit before it really felt like it fit the story, which led to a bit of a shaky start. But by the time the ending was rolling around I was drawn into to the story. I look forward to reading the rest of this series at some point – I think this one created a great starting point for the series.
April 13, 2015
Imogen walked in on her man in bed with his ex. It’s taken her a couple of months to get over it. Now her sister is marrying his best friend and says she needs a date for all of the wedding things. Plus, she and douchebag ex are both in the bridal party. So, she tries to date.
But… she lets her sisters set her up with an increasingly awful list of men. Until when one is dumping her on their second date in the middle of a restaurant, nice guy Matt comes to sit at her table and laugh with her about it.
They go for a beer and she takes their photo together as proof.
Later, at a family dinner she lies and says she has a boyfriend and shows them the photo of Matt.
Her mother invites him for dinner without her knowledge. And he actually shows up. Gen is mortified. But her family love him, her dad invites him fishing and Gen realizes that she really likes him, too.
***
I like ‘meet-cutes’ as they are called. And while, I didn’t laugh… at all… in this I was prepared to stick it out. I liked Matt and he redeemed it for me. Because Gen is so manic pixie that she makes my teeth hurt. (she even has pink hair) She tells the dumbest lies and for no reason. It makes no sense. If her family is so close to her they would bugger off and leave her to get her own dates. Or instead of telling IT guy Richard that he was a dick when he dumped her in the restaurant, she keeps putting up with him and telling bigger lies.
I didn’t find it funny at all.
And then… I hit a section where her friends have got a full PI report on Matt and they give it to her.
And every alarm bell I had went off at full clarion level.
Are you f*cking kidding me? This is neither amusing or funny or cute. This is GRADE A stalker stuff. And I know it is just a romantic comedy but ffs… If a man did that to a woman people would be horrified.
And she reads it. to discover that he is recently divorced and hasn’t mentioned it to her. And why would he? They have been on three dates together and she keeps telling him it isn’t serious. She should have shredded it unseen and told her friends that was unacceptable behavior.
That enormous betrayal of trust just killed the entire book for me.
I really hope Matt runs as far away from Gen and her hideous friends as he can get. Awful stuff.
And I know I’m in the minority on this… but just... hell NO.
But… she lets her sisters set her up with an increasingly awful list of men. Until when one is dumping her on their second date in the middle of a restaurant, nice guy Matt comes to sit at her table and laugh with her about it.
They go for a beer and she takes their photo together as proof.
Later, at a family dinner she lies and says she has a boyfriend and shows them the photo of Matt.
Her mother invites him for dinner without her knowledge. And he actually shows up. Gen is mortified. But her family love him, her dad invites him fishing and Gen realizes that she really likes him, too.
***
I like ‘meet-cutes’ as they are called. And while, I didn’t laugh… at all… in this I was prepared to stick it out. I liked Matt and he redeemed it for me. Because Gen is so manic pixie that she makes my teeth hurt. (she even has pink hair) She tells the dumbest lies and for no reason. It makes no sense. If her family is so close to her they would bugger off and leave her to get her own dates. Or instead of telling IT guy Richard that he was a dick when he dumped her in the restaurant, she keeps putting up with him and telling bigger lies.
I didn’t find it funny at all.
And then… I hit a section where her friends have got a full PI report on Matt and they give it to her.
And every alarm bell I had went off at full clarion level.
Are you f*cking kidding me? This is neither amusing or funny or cute. This is GRADE A stalker stuff. And I know it is just a romantic comedy but ffs… If a man did that to a woman people would be horrified.
And she reads it. to discover that he is recently divorced and hasn’t mentioned it to her. And why would he? They have been on three dates together and she keeps telling him it isn’t serious. She should have shredded it unseen and told her friends that was unacceptable behavior.
That enormous betrayal of trust just killed the entire book for me.
I really hope Matt runs as far away from Gen and her hideous friends as he can get. Awful stuff.
And I know I’m in the minority on this… but just... hell NO.
December 31, 2013
A romantic comedy?!? What?! I swear it feels like forever since I have read a really great Rom/Com and Niecey Roy's "Another Shot At Love" is definitely one of the great ones! I found myself laughing so hard that my family thought I had lost it a bit. A perfect book to cure any book hangover, "Another Shot At Love" is the complete package. Silly and entertaining characters, hilarious situations, quirky family dynamics and one seriously hot knight in shining armor!
Our main and quirkiest character of all, Imogen Mae "Gen," just found the unthinkable. Her boyfriend of two years (who also happens to be the best friend of her twin sister's boyfriend), was caught in a compromising stripper worthy position with his ex girlfriend. Fast forward five months and the same twin, Lexie, gets engaged and absolutely insists that Gen cannot come to the engagement party without a +1.
To read the rest of my review, please visit the blog at A Love Affair With Books.
Our main and quirkiest character of all, Imogen Mae "Gen," just found the unthinkable. Her boyfriend of two years (who also happens to be the best friend of her twin sister's boyfriend), was caught in a compromising stripper worthy position with his ex girlfriend. Fast forward five months and the same twin, Lexie, gets engaged and absolutely insists that Gen cannot come to the engagement party without a +1.
To read the rest of my review, please visit the blog at A Love Affair With Books.
November 12, 2013
5 LOL Funny Stars!
I don't leave spoilers in my reviews but I will say that this book had it all...lots of laughs and outrageous moments, heartwarming family connections, love & lust, some sexy time between the sheets & more! Oh and I love Matt and all his deliciousness!
My favorite character may have been Richard! Unfortunately I can relate...I was called 'weiner magnet' for a period of my life in my 20's for a reason!
This is a must read if you are looking for an upbeat romantic comedy but be prepared to giggle to yourself while reading!! I can't wait to read on in the series!
I don't leave spoilers in my reviews but I will say that this book had it all...lots of laughs and outrageous moments, heartwarming family connections, love & lust, some sexy time between the sheets & more! Oh and I love Matt and all his deliciousness!
My favorite character may have been Richard! Unfortunately I can relate...I was called 'weiner magnet' for a period of my life in my 20's for a reason!
This is a must read if you are looking for an upbeat romantic comedy but be prepared to giggle to yourself while reading!! I can't wait to read on in the series!
August 29, 2014
Reading this was like watching a chick flick, a cheesy rom-com at that. It's one of those love it or hate it kind of books. So, if anyone's looking for a light and fluffy read - a little bit too much fluff, IMO - this one's for you.
December 18, 2013
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I rated this a 4.5 but rounded up.
I received this book from the author.
So one day on my FB blog page this awesome author asked us to post a teaser. Well I read it and cracked up. I said i need to read this. Shew as sp kind and said as soon as it is finished she will send me a copy.
OMG was this book a great read!! I totally cracked up multiple times because Gen and her sisters/friends are sooo me and my friends. Gen and the embarrassing stuff that happens to her has totally happened to someone I? know or even ME!!
So Gen and Brent are dating and she finds him in bed with stripper barbie. She leaves him and after a few months finds out her sister is engaged to his best friend. So the sisters begin setting Gen up on awful blind dates so she will have someone to take to the engagement party....She ends up getting "dumped" by a guy she went out with ONCE when she runs face first into Matt's crotch...lol The two has some hot and steamy chemistry but Matt is a gentleman and leaves. he is not looking for a relationship. The next day she lies and tells her family she has a secret boyfriend...what name does she give? Matt's. Harmless right????? WELL not when your older sister is preggo and crazy!!! So Gen shows up for family dinner when her mom announcved she invited Matt to dinner!! The family is stoked!! LOL The dinner was a great scene.
Matt and Gen begin "dating" but not "dating" and are friends but friends who make out and kiss.....She is going cray with anxiety over what "this is"........there are a few OMG moments out of silly laughter and gut wrenching hurt...when Matt walks out after seeing how Gen feels about him.....I hurt for her.
So Matt and Gen are trying to figure everything out when all of a sudden Brent decides that Gen wants him back and is playing hard to get? WHAT!!??? ANNNND the sisters fiancee agree's with him? So you got this side plot of insanity going on...lemme tell ya stripper barbie is not a happy camper!!!
Another side plot is preggo sister thinks her devoted hubby is cheating..the stake out was an riot and I have never laughed so hard in my life!!!
Seriously there is so much going on but it keeps you entertained completely. I have to say this book was a great read...steamy, hilarious,and just like hanging with your best girl friends kinda stuff.....
I am so excited for book too because I wanna see engaged Lexie happy and I dont see her current fiancee being THAT guy to do it!!! Plus I neeed more Matt and Gen!!!
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I rated this a 4.5 but rounded up.
I received this book from the author.
So one day on my FB blog page this awesome author asked us to post a teaser. Well I read it and cracked up. I said i need to read this. Shew as sp kind and said as soon as it is finished she will send me a copy.
OMG was this book a great read!! I totally cracked up multiple times because Gen and her sisters/friends are sooo me and my friends. Gen and the embarrassing stuff that happens to her has totally happened to someone I? know or even ME!!
So Gen and Brent are dating and she finds him in bed with stripper barbie. She leaves him and after a few months finds out her sister is engaged to his best friend. So the sisters begin setting Gen up on awful blind dates so she will have someone to take to the engagement party....She ends up getting "dumped" by a guy she went out with ONCE when she runs face first into Matt's crotch...lol The two has some hot and steamy chemistry but Matt is a gentleman and leaves. he is not looking for a relationship. The next day she lies and tells her family she has a secret boyfriend...what name does she give? Matt's. Harmless right????? WELL not when your older sister is preggo and crazy!!! So Gen shows up for family dinner when her mom announcved she invited Matt to dinner!! The family is stoked!! LOL The dinner was a great scene.
Matt and Gen begin "dating" but not "dating" and are friends but friends who make out and kiss.....She is going cray with anxiety over what "this is"........there are a few OMG moments out of silly laughter and gut wrenching hurt...when Matt walks out after seeing how Gen feels about him.....I hurt for her.
So Matt and Gen are trying to figure everything out when all of a sudden Brent decides that Gen wants him back and is playing hard to get? WHAT!!??? ANNNND the sisters fiancee agree's with him? So you got this side plot of insanity going on...lemme tell ya stripper barbie is not a happy camper!!!
Another side plot is preggo sister thinks her devoted hubby is cheating..the stake out was an riot and I have never laughed so hard in my life!!!
Seriously there is so much going on but it keeps you entertained completely. I have to say this book was a great read...steamy, hilarious,and just like hanging with your best girl friends kinda stuff.....
I am so excited for book too because I wanna see engaged Lexie happy and I dont see her current fiancee being THAT guy to do it!!! Plus I neeed more Matt and Gen!!!
December 19, 2013
This book was a laugh out loud, pee your pants kind of funny.
With a meddling family, an oblivious ex-boyfriend, a hopelessly geeky co-worker/blind date, and a crazy best friend how could it be anything less.
Artsy, recently scorned and single Imogen (Gen) is to be the Maid of Honor in her twin sisters wedding along side her cheating bastard of an ex-boyfriend, Brent, as the best man. Her family has decided that she needs a date for the engagement party to make sure that she won't go back to Brent.
Let the hilarity begin.
Catherine, Gens hormonal and very pregnant older sister takes it upon herself to find the man. She keeps picking the most awful guys. One in particular, Richard, Gen's co-worker publicly dumps her after only one dinner.
Enter hot, funny, thoughtful Matt who is there to witness the whole thing. Gen literally runs into him face to crotch and they hit it off immediately. They have dinner and share a kiss but then go their separate ways.
In a moment of weakness with her family the next day Gen tells her family that she is dating him thinking it will get them off her back. He's not interested in a relationship so she probably won't see him again. No harm done, right?
This is where the fun begins. I won't say what happens next but I will tell you to be ready to laugh.
I highly recommend this book for the ab workout you'll get from laughing alone.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
With a meddling family, an oblivious ex-boyfriend, a hopelessly geeky co-worker/blind date, and a crazy best friend how could it be anything less.
Artsy, recently scorned and single Imogen (Gen) is to be the Maid of Honor in her twin sisters wedding along side her cheating bastard of an ex-boyfriend, Brent, as the best man. Her family has decided that she needs a date for the engagement party to make sure that she won't go back to Brent.
Let the hilarity begin.
Catherine, Gens hormonal and very pregnant older sister takes it upon herself to find the man. She keeps picking the most awful guys. One in particular, Richard, Gen's co-worker publicly dumps her after only one dinner.
Enter hot, funny, thoughtful Matt who is there to witness the whole thing. Gen literally runs into him face to crotch and they hit it off immediately. They have dinner and share a kiss but then go their separate ways.
In a moment of weakness with her family the next day Gen tells her family that she is dating him thinking it will get them off her back. He's not interested in a relationship so she probably won't see him again. No harm done, right?
This is where the fun begins. I won't say what happens next but I will tell you to be ready to laugh.
I highly recommend this book for the ab workout you'll get from laughing alone.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
November 11, 2013
Awesome.....i just loved it completely!! Wow....it is definite re-read for me in a near future!! You know...there are some books which just attract you by just their blurb...this was one of such books for me...and am i so glad that i read it.....and that also...in a continuos single stretch till morn 5!! Thts a record for me!! And i was so happy....very heart-warming romance!! Normally, i dont use to like single person narration stories but, this was so sweet and romantic....i can't explain the feeling!! That was lot of gushing...now to the main part....Another shot at love is a sweet, funny (lots to laugh) romance plus family drama. Matt, the hero...he is a perfect dream boyfriend...sigh....just loved him. I enjoyed Gen and Matt's interactions, their chemistry, their everything!! The family drama...the bickering between three sisters....the least...ex-boyfriend, Brent and his barbie blond but nice characterizations done by Ms. Roy!!
Overall, a perfect read for me....!! Ending was also perfect! I liked it so much...i need the second book in the series as soon as possible...unfortunately not possible but i will be waiting for it. In the meanwhile, the instant i finished this, i bought Ms Roy's debut novel - Fender Bender and i'm currently reading it!!
OK....please dont miss this one....it is a must-read!!
Overall, a perfect read for me....!! Ending was also perfect! I liked it so much...i need the second book in the series as soon as possible...unfortunately not possible but i will be waiting for it. In the meanwhile, the instant i finished this, i bought Ms Roy's debut novel - Fender Bender and i'm currently reading it!!
OK....please dont miss this one....it is a must-read!!
October 27, 2013
I was fortunate to receive an ARC copy of this book. I LOVED LOVED LOVED Fender Bender Blues by Niecey Roy, so I was thrilled to be able to read and write a review. There is some seriously cute and funny stuff in this book. Bridezilla sister, hormonal crazy pregnant sister, match making, crazy ex-boyfriends, stripper Barbie and cupcakes. I don't like to write spoilers in my reviews, so I will leave the rest of the story for you to read.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fantastic, lighthearted, romantic comedy. A book that makes you giggle, smile and relate to some of the characters. One of the things I like most about this author's writing is that it's written from a "real life" perspective, it's not overly dramatic (to the point you want to cry), and there is always humor. Let's not forget the romance portions of the book. Niecey writes "love" scenes perfectly in my opinion. While I have read so MANY erotica novels, sometimes I prefer when an author leaves room for your imagination. I look forward to reading more of her books!
I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fantastic, lighthearted, romantic comedy. A book that makes you giggle, smile and relate to some of the characters. One of the things I like most about this author's writing is that it's written from a "real life" perspective, it's not overly dramatic (to the point you want to cry), and there is always humor. Let's not forget the romance portions of the book. Niecey writes "love" scenes perfectly in my opinion. While I have read so MANY erotica novels, sometimes I prefer when an author leaves room for your imagination. I look forward to reading more of her books!
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November 25, 2013
I received this copy from the author Niecey Roy for an honest review and so I shall deliver!
THE REVIEW
The book opens up with Gen tossing out the remainder of clothes, left by Brent, her cheating (ex)boyfriend of two years, down onto the snowy ground below. She then closes the door on the empty apartment and what was once a happy home with marriage and kids in the future...UNTIL....she came home one night and caught Brent screwing "Stripper Barbie". I laughed my ass off at the name, even though my heart ached for Gen.
Fast forward three months and Gen is in a new place and doing really well. She's over Brent, but her 2 Sisters, Lexie(Gen's twin) and Catherine(pregnant older sister), don't believe her.
What makes things more difficult is Lexie's Fiancee', Jeremy, is best friends with Brent. Gen and Brent are both in the wedding party. She is the Maid of Honor, while he is the Best Man.
Cat and Lexie's biggest fear is Gen will take Brent home with her the night of the engagement party that is a few months away. So they decide she needs to start dating. Cat decides to take it upon herself to shove loser after loser onto Gen, despite the NUMEROUS times Gen tells her not only does she NOT want to date, but definitely doesn't want to date the guys Cat is throwing at her! Cat of course knows best, Lexie is too busy with the wedding and Gen's mother feels the same way as the sisters. So Gen has no back up support at all. The kicker was when Cat set her up with a loser at the workplace Gen and Cat both work.
Richard proceeds to ignore Gen's protests that they never were dating, she never did have interest in him and THEY NEVER WERE DATING but he continues with his "break up" speech, ending with leaving her at the restaurant with the check.
Honestly, by the time we'd reached Richard's exit, I felt exactly as Gen did. I wanted to beat the shit out of him and run him over.
Not long after this dramatic "break up" is when she meets Matt...well...her face does first...
Ok...THAT would've made all the hell with Richard worth it!!! Plus Matt turned out to be a pretty nice guy. ♥
My thoughts...I flippin' LOVED this book! It made me EXTREMELY angry sometimes but that is only because it was so well written, I became Gen. So when her mother and sisters would gang up on her telling her who she should date, what she should do, I wanted to seriously scream! In fact at one point I really did yell out "Tell them to fuck off!!" Needless to say, my husband was quite confused on who it was I was yelling at. When he looked around and saw there was no one, I'm pretty sure he considered calling the doctor. Luckily once I held up my kindle, he understood...sort of. I still suspect he considered the call.
It has been a long time since I became so emotionally charged with a book. I went through all the emotions with her. Anger, lust, sadness, happiness, etc.
"Another Shot At Love" is book one in the "What's Love" series and I can NOT wait for the next one. I'm hoping we find out more about Lexie. She's endearing in her own way.♥
Niecey Roy did not disappoint me with her second book, her first book is "Fender Bender Blues" and I've read it numerous times. She has a way of drawing us into the story. Her writing is hilarious and realistic. It's also why I'm putting "Another Shot At Love" and Niecey Roy in my Indie Spotlight!!!
~Robin - Book Reads and Reviews
THE REVIEW
The book opens up with Gen tossing out the remainder of clothes, left by Brent, her cheating (ex)boyfriend of two years, down onto the snowy ground below. She then closes the door on the empty apartment and what was once a happy home with marriage and kids in the future...UNTIL....she came home one night and caught Brent screwing "Stripper Barbie". I laughed my ass off at the name, even though my heart ached for Gen.
Fast forward three months and Gen is in a new place and doing really well. She's over Brent, but her 2 Sisters, Lexie(Gen's twin) and Catherine(pregnant older sister), don't believe her.
What makes things more difficult is Lexie's Fiancee', Jeremy, is best friends with Brent. Gen and Brent are both in the wedding party. She is the Maid of Honor, while he is the Best Man.
Cat and Lexie's biggest fear is Gen will take Brent home with her the night of the engagement party that is a few months away. So they decide she needs to start dating. Cat decides to take it upon herself to shove loser after loser onto Gen, despite the NUMEROUS times Gen tells her not only does she NOT want to date, but definitely doesn't want to date the guys Cat is throwing at her! Cat of course knows best, Lexie is too busy with the wedding and Gen's mother feels the same way as the sisters. So Gen has no back up support at all. The kicker was when Cat set her up with a loser at the workplace Gen and Cat both work.
My most recent date from hell sat across from me in a fast-food restaurant that smelled of burnt marinara, where grease hung in the air like a sticky film of humidity.
You are being dumped in a shitty Italian restaurant. Perfect.
Richard had been another one of Catherine’s choices for a date to the upcoming engagement party, and I wasn’t happy about it. This guy was all wrong for me. Also, he’d dumped me only four seconds after showing me to a wobbly, plastic table beside a group of giggling teenaged girls who enjoyed eavesdropping more than their overcooked pasta.
With a sigh, I wadded up my straw wrapper, pinching it into a tight ball between my thumb and forefinger—anything to keep me from strangling the guy across from me. I wasn’t searching for Mr. Perfect anymore—what I wanted was normal. Plain and simple.
However, after four really crappy blind dates, I had to wonder if there were any normal single men left in this city. A disappointing thought, because that meant there was a good chance there weren’t any Mr. Perfects left either. This close to the engagement party, there wasn’t any time to start date-shopping out of town.
I couldn’t catch a damn break if it bit me in the ass. And nothing was biting.
“I know how much you wanted this—” Richard waved his finger, pointing back and forth between us with a sympathetic expression stamped on his face, “—to work out.”
His shoulders were drawn up as if he’d sucked in a lungful of air to inflate his undefined chest and I peered at him, astounded. He was serious.
“Right…” I was too shocked for a more profound response.
Richard proceeds to ignore Gen's protests that they never were dating, she never did have interest in him and THEY NEVER WERE DATING but he continues with his "break up" speech, ending with leaving her at the restaurant with the check.
Honestly, by the time we'd reached Richard's exit, I felt exactly as Gen did. I wanted to beat the shit out of him and run him over.
Not long after this dramatic "break up" is when she meets Matt...well...her face does first...
I pushed away the plate of spaghetti and turned in my seat to grab my purse hanging on the back of the chair.
And ended up face-to-crotch with a man in a pair of slacks.
If the guy had been wearing jeans, I wouldn’t have felt every single curve of the male anatomy. Under the soft material of his slacks, nothing was left to my imagination. My nose rolled over his penis and when I gasped, my lips brushed against the slacks, like a kiss. I jerked around in my seat and clutched the edge of the table with both hands, my shoulders squared and back ramrod straight.
“Oh my God,” I choked out in a mortified whisper. Could this day get any worse? I wanted to go home, crawl under the bed covers and never come out. There was no way I could screw that up!
“It’s fine. Don’t worry about it,” said a man in a deep, husky voice.
Don’t worry about it? Not likely!
I inhaled a shaky breath as he walked around the table and planted himself across from me. The sight of him rendered me speechless. His hazel eyes were crinkled at the corner from the smile on his lips, coupled with a pair of dimples under the shadow of a dark close-shaven beard. It was hard not to stare—he was gorgeous. And I’d just put my face in his crotch. I slouched in my seat and blinked in devastated humiliation.
“Mind if I join you?” he asked.
“Sure.” I waved a trembling hand, speechless in the face of this guy whose crotch I’d just sniffed. The tweens giggled again. A glance told me they were all as mesmerized by him as I was. He had that sultry, smoldering thing going on, with dark, thick eyebrows. A dark lock of hair fell over his forehead and I itched to brush it back, all the way through to the hair curling at the nape of his neck and around his ears, as if he’d missed a couple haircuts.
He shed his suit jacket revealing a light gray button up shirt. The jacket ended up draped over the back of the chair Richard had vacated. He loosened his tie and sent me a lopsided grin, one dimple deepening, the other just a shadow.
Ok...THAT would've made all the hell with Richard worth it!!! Plus Matt turned out to be a pretty nice guy. ♥
My thoughts...I flippin' LOVED this book! It made me EXTREMELY angry sometimes but that is only because it was so well written, I became Gen. So when her mother and sisters would gang up on her telling her who she should date, what she should do, I wanted to seriously scream! In fact at one point I really did yell out "Tell them to fuck off!!" Needless to say, my husband was quite confused on who it was I was yelling at. When he looked around and saw there was no one, I'm pretty sure he considered calling the doctor. Luckily once I held up my kindle, he understood...sort of. I still suspect he considered the call.
It has been a long time since I became so emotionally charged with a book. I went through all the emotions with her. Anger, lust, sadness, happiness, etc.
"Another Shot At Love" is book one in the "What's Love" series and I can NOT wait for the next one. I'm hoping we find out more about Lexie. She's endearing in her own way.♥
Niecey Roy did not disappoint me with her second book, her first book is "Fender Bender Blues" and I've read it numerous times. She has a way of drawing us into the story. Her writing is hilarious and realistic. It's also why I'm putting "Another Shot At Love" and Niecey Roy in my Indie Spotlight!!!
~Robin - Book Reads and Reviews
September 11, 2018
I laughed out loud a few times while reading this which for me doesn't happen that often. I really enjoyed it.
November 22, 2013
This was HI-larious! so, so, sososososososo gooooood!
First warning: I was given this in exchange for an honest review, and I would like to apologize to Niecey Roy this was supposed to be finished forever ago but ugh *shakes fist at life* Life got in the way :( but with that said, I believe in giving honest reviews even if I was given a book, cool? cool!
So anyways!
Song Choice: "All I Want is You" by Barry Louis Polisar, "Textbook Love" by Fleet Foxes, "Oh, It Is Love" by Hellogoodbye
First thoughts: This was so funny and I was pleasantly surprised by that. I remember very clearly when Niecey had asked me to read this in exchange for an honest review, I was a little on the fence because usually my genre is paranormal, fantasy, scifi, stuff like that, usually I don't do contemporary and when I do I like suspenseful stuff. But when she sent me the blurb, I laughed my ass off. I thought to myself, yeah I might be a little stockpiled right now but it could be really good. So I said yes, I am glad I did, this was REALLY GOOD. So before I get carried away as I do, so funny, so romantic, and a bit cringe worthy embarrassing moments where you just want to hide behind your hands but then look anyways ;)
Thoughts of Plot: I was again pleasantly surprised here. I - sorry to admit it - was thinking okay this is going to be the norm right? The girl falls for boy, boy is a bit of player but "changes his ways" but then catches him in a comprising position, NOPE. Niecey didn't go run of the mill with us - which honestly I think she could have and I would have still enjoyed this as much I did this way... does that make sense? Whatever in my brain it does. ;) anyways. So while maybe its more predictable for people who normally read this genre it was a nice pleasant surprise for me who doesn't usually because it wasn't the normal miss-communication sort of thing, or just in general the couple isn't open with each other. So on top of that awesomeness, I find it while a lot of authors do achieve a certain amount of humor, sometimes it can VERY difficult to write really good funny ass scenes only because a lot of humor now is physical humor, its something you want to see, verses read, or be told about. I thought this nailed it. Perfectly. Not only did this book read as more like a movie, like ... how do i make this make more sense? Do you get what i am saying? It was amazing written so well in fact that i could picture everything pretty clearly in my head. Which i mean come on that is A HUGE HUGE bonus in my book <3 anyways. moving on there were parts in this book i just KNEW something funny was about to happen and i couldn't even think about holding in my laughter. Oh did I mention I have explosive laughter, yes explosive - if you are wondering what that means, it means that when i laugh people on the other side of the country - if not in China can hear it. So on top of it being funny, it was so sweet and romantic, i was cheering for the couple the whole way through and was just tickled pink with there relationship.
Characters:
Imogen (pretty sure that is how she spelled it...?) Gen, Gennie, Gennie-bear, you know ;) : So i loved her! She was really funny herself. She was quite the character though, while at times she had this sarcastic side she was also very sweet, to me she felt like a real person, and that is amazing. She dealt with some serious crap and I love how strong she is, and it annoyed me that everyone tried to make her the victim but i was loving that she never let it get to her. She wasn't and she wasn't pretending to be. Sometimes i just wanted to jump in the book and scream at everyone for her but she was very level headed and dealt with it in a calm matter. She was sensitive and very colorful. I really thought she was a fantastic character. Being a twin myself I loved her relationship with her twin, while you are close its not that you are the same person - far from it, but sometimes things you just share. Anyways... moving on
Matt: Wow. Swoon. Worthy. Seriously my thoughts throughout most of the book was: okay where can i buy one? Hahaha for reals though, where can I buy one?! Yes things were odd when he first meet Gen but he took it in stride and he was an amazing guy for most of everything he did, if not more. He was seriously....*swwoooonn* Yup... swooon.
Roxanna: I just wanted to say that i thought she was a really fun character and I enjoyed her parts in the book and i was glad as the best friend she didn't really disappear after being used for one scene <3
So there were quite a few other awesome characters in this book but i don't really do side characters i use to way back when but...yeah no more sorry. :) they were awesome though.
So I know this is a series, will I go on? Yup. Am I sold on Niecey Roy books? Yup. <3
So for more Becca awesomeness check me out here: http://theviolethourbookreviews.wordp...
First warning: I was given this in exchange for an honest review, and I would like to apologize to Niecey Roy this was supposed to be finished forever ago but ugh *shakes fist at life* Life got in the way :( but with that said, I believe in giving honest reviews even if I was given a book, cool? cool!
So anyways!
Song Choice: "All I Want is You" by Barry Louis Polisar, "Textbook Love" by Fleet Foxes, "Oh, It Is Love" by Hellogoodbye
First thoughts: This was so funny and I was pleasantly surprised by that. I remember very clearly when Niecey had asked me to read this in exchange for an honest review, I was a little on the fence because usually my genre is paranormal, fantasy, scifi, stuff like that, usually I don't do contemporary and when I do I like suspenseful stuff. But when she sent me the blurb, I laughed my ass off. I thought to myself, yeah I might be a little stockpiled right now but it could be really good. So I said yes, I am glad I did, this was REALLY GOOD. So before I get carried away as I do, so funny, so romantic, and a bit cringe worthy embarrassing moments where you just want to hide behind your hands but then look anyways ;)
Thoughts of Plot: I was again pleasantly surprised here. I - sorry to admit it - was thinking okay this is going to be the norm right? The girl falls for boy, boy is a bit of player but "changes his ways" but then catches him in a comprising position, NOPE. Niecey didn't go run of the mill with us - which honestly I think she could have and I would have still enjoyed this as much I did this way... does that make sense? Whatever in my brain it does. ;) anyways. So while maybe its more predictable for people who normally read this genre it was a nice pleasant surprise for me who doesn't usually because it wasn't the normal miss-communication sort of thing, or just in general the couple isn't open with each other. So on top of that awesomeness, I find it while a lot of authors do achieve a certain amount of humor, sometimes it can VERY difficult to write really good funny ass scenes only because a lot of humor now is physical humor, its something you want to see, verses read, or be told about. I thought this nailed it. Perfectly. Not only did this book read as more like a movie, like ... how do i make this make more sense? Do you get what i am saying? It was amazing written so well in fact that i could picture everything pretty clearly in my head. Which i mean come on that is A HUGE HUGE bonus in my book <3 anyways. moving on there were parts in this book i just KNEW something funny was about to happen and i couldn't even think about holding in my laughter. Oh did I mention I have explosive laughter, yes explosive - if you are wondering what that means, it means that when i laugh people on the other side of the country - if not in China can hear it. So on top of it being funny, it was so sweet and romantic, i was cheering for the couple the whole way through and was just tickled pink with there relationship.
Characters:
Imogen (pretty sure that is how she spelled it...?) Gen, Gennie, Gennie-bear, you know ;) : So i loved her! She was really funny herself. She was quite the character though, while at times she had this sarcastic side she was also very sweet, to me she felt like a real person, and that is amazing. She dealt with some serious crap and I love how strong she is, and it annoyed me that everyone tried to make her the victim but i was loving that she never let it get to her. She wasn't and she wasn't pretending to be. Sometimes i just wanted to jump in the book and scream at everyone for her but she was very level headed and dealt with it in a calm matter. She was sensitive and very colorful. I really thought she was a fantastic character. Being a twin myself I loved her relationship with her twin, while you are close its not that you are the same person - far from it, but sometimes things you just share. Anyways... moving on
Matt: Wow. Swoon. Worthy. Seriously my thoughts throughout most of the book was: okay where can i buy one? Hahaha for reals though, where can I buy one?! Yes things were odd when he first meet Gen but he took it in stride and he was an amazing guy for most of everything he did, if not more. He was seriously....*swwoooonn* Yup... swooon.
Roxanna: I just wanted to say that i thought she was a really fun character and I enjoyed her parts in the book and i was glad as the best friend she didn't really disappear after being used for one scene <3
So there were quite a few other awesome characters in this book but i don't really do side characters i use to way back when but...yeah no more sorry. :) they were awesome though.
So I know this is a series, will I go on? Yup. Am I sold on Niecey Roy books? Yup. <3
So for more Becca awesomeness check me out here: http://theviolethourbookreviews.wordp...
June 24, 2017
A nice little summer read with some great humorous moments. Loved the setting - romances written in Midwest locations always get my attention. :)
December 22, 2013
A good appetizer to commence a series. Niecey Roy whips up all the known romance tricks up her sleeves to make for delightful reading.
So Imogen Mae Gorecki is in her early twenties, done with love after her sorry trust-fund SOB ex cheated on her with a slut in possession of a boob-size fit for skanks. Gen's been solo for months now, her sister's wedding is coming up, and the family is worried she's going to go back to her ex since, it turns out, he will be best man to her sister's groom. Now the whole family is bent on getting her a boyfriend or at least a suitable date to the wedding in order to prevent her ex from running back into her life with the world's most convincing love speech. A sweet talker, he is.
Anyway, Imogen is set on a string of pathetic dates by her pregnant hormonal sister, Catherine. Pathetic date after pathetic date till she meets him. Richard. Then the date even gets more hideous with the mummy's video game addict dumping her and bolting without taking care of the cheque. Her life couldn't get anymore miserable... until she face plants herself in his crotch.
I mean, HIM. Matt... and the rest they say, is their story.
But not with Richard, video-game addict rolling back with his geeky self and recommendations of alien movies (Imogen seems to be obsessed with) and Brent suddenly realizing he's let The Good One (with streaks of pink in her hair) Get Away.
How exactly does Happily Ever After come this way? And most importantly, with whom?
I've read dozens of books with this story-line. So did this stand out for me? Hell it did! Niecey Roy is the queen of kooky characters, you know. And unique plot twists. At some moments in time, I thought this would end up a certain way. But no, this book really put my predictive skills to test. And I flunked big time!
I give a star to the romance in this title. There are points I "Aww"ed (which almost made me gag, 'cause I'm a guy. I loved those moments, you know. The love speeches, the gestures, the coordinated lovemaking. It's no surprise since Niecey is Queen of Romance.
I love the whole concept of this, What's Love??? series. It's kinda nice when one character decides to put away love, the whole "Going Dutch" casual thing, but that's exactly when they find themselves deeply entangled. Don't mistake this for another "Love Triumphs All" garbage, it's more of a "Don't give up on love because it won't give up on you" delight. Lessons we could all nod to.
Another star would be given to the end to this title. Like a good romance with a chick-litty appeal, there's a huge satisfying smile and a tight hugging of your kindle (or paperback, depending on what you'd go in for). The fact that I didn't find this whole book predictable really put me on the edge of my seat to check out how the end or who the end was going to be like or with.
I did like this book. But did it break Niecey's fantastic debut? No. I couldn't help comparing this title to Fender Bender Blues with all its (FBB, I mean) highly entertaining characters and laugh out loud situations. I think the problem would have been sorted if the humor was tightened a bit.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants something love-related. Anybody in for a little New Adult chick-lit delight and anyone wanting something less predictable.
December 4, 2013
Another Shot at Love (Another Shot at Love #1)
By: Niecey Roy
5 out of 5 stars!!!
Imogen also known as Gen is one of my all time favorite characters I have read in quite a while. Gen is not your typical girl; she is an artist and has some serious heart and good upbringing behind her. She is the girl with her natural blonde hair but wants to throw a little hot pink or blue in there. She is a twin and she is crap at relationships. Can’t find a man who will treat her right and not make a fool out of her and the poor Gen just walked in on her man being ridden reverse cowgirl by his plastic Barbie style Ex-girlfriend on New Years Eve. What a way to ring in the New Year! After her sisters’ attempts at finding her love her blind dates have just hit the nuclear standard. Getting “dumped” in a crap Italian restaurant and then face planting into a man crotch and lucky Gen she could “feel” him.
Matt Sesnick is a guy who isn’t looking for anything serious considering her just got divorced after being separated for a year. Matt has had a rough go of everything recently losing his mother, and his marriage really going south as in fast track ticket to Hades, he’s done with the whole relationship bout for a bit. That all changes when Imogen’s family can’t leave her alone about not having a date to her twin-sister’s engagement party and so after badgering Gen for weeks she gives in and raises the white flag not in surrender but in the form of a white lie. “I have a boyfriend so I can’t go with Paul.” Imogen has hit the nuclear button on her own life because that won’t fly with her close nit family so they throw down the gauntlet and dig around a little for the man that Imogen claimed was hers. After a family dinner where Matt lovingly plays Imogen’s boyfriend they actually realize there might be something there but when you have an ex who wants you back that you would rather stab with a fork and a blind date from the office that turned into the most odd friendship and a man who is so afraid to commit he’ll shut down you get quite the whirlwind of a story.
I spent the majority of this story clutching at my side while wiping crazy tears from the sides of my eyes. Imogen and Matt are a match made in heaven from the beginning to the end and I honestly can’t wait to see where this series goes, wonder who is next to get another shot at love!
By: Niecey Roy
5 out of 5 stars!!!
Imogen also known as Gen is one of my all time favorite characters I have read in quite a while. Gen is not your typical girl; she is an artist and has some serious heart and good upbringing behind her. She is the girl with her natural blonde hair but wants to throw a little hot pink or blue in there. She is a twin and she is crap at relationships. Can’t find a man who will treat her right and not make a fool out of her and the poor Gen just walked in on her man being ridden reverse cowgirl by his plastic Barbie style Ex-girlfriend on New Years Eve. What a way to ring in the New Year! After her sisters’ attempts at finding her love her blind dates have just hit the nuclear standard. Getting “dumped” in a crap Italian restaurant and then face planting into a man crotch and lucky Gen she could “feel” him.
Matt Sesnick is a guy who isn’t looking for anything serious considering her just got divorced after being separated for a year. Matt has had a rough go of everything recently losing his mother, and his marriage really going south as in fast track ticket to Hades, he’s done with the whole relationship bout for a bit. That all changes when Imogen’s family can’t leave her alone about not having a date to her twin-sister’s engagement party and so after badgering Gen for weeks she gives in and raises the white flag not in surrender but in the form of a white lie. “I have a boyfriend so I can’t go with Paul.” Imogen has hit the nuclear button on her own life because that won’t fly with her close nit family so they throw down the gauntlet and dig around a little for the man that Imogen claimed was hers. After a family dinner where Matt lovingly plays Imogen’s boyfriend they actually realize there might be something there but when you have an ex who wants you back that you would rather stab with a fork and a blind date from the office that turned into the most odd friendship and a man who is so afraid to commit he’ll shut down you get quite the whirlwind of a story.
I spent the majority of this story clutching at my side while wiping crazy tears from the sides of my eyes. Imogen and Matt are a match made in heaven from the beginning to the end and I honestly can’t wait to see where this series goes, wonder who is next to get another shot at love!
April 4, 2015
I think that I should warn readers about this book. I laughed so hard and often, I had to stop reading in the lunch room at work. I embarrassed myself, but that's OK. Talk about reading for therapy. ^_^
Gen is such a crack up, but she really does it deadpan. She has her share of instigators too: Gen's twin sister Lexie, their long time friend Roxanna & even Richard (nerdy nerd from Gen's work). I was almost going to yell at my kindle- to tell Gen to get away from Richard already. I don't want to give away any plot twists (turned out fun kind of twists). Gen is mildly sassy, but in a kind-hearted way. There's a lot of family drama: Lexie's wedding plans, older sister Catherine's pregnancy & older sister bossiness/know it all attitude; and at the very beginning: Gen's jerk boyfriend Brent cheating on her!. All of Gen's family means well. Gen has TWO SOLID, SWEET, LOVING PARENTS (YAY!) I love that! Gen's mom had me cracking up a lot. The way that she dealt with her daughters! The three sisters are all over 21, and their mom is still playing referee. I love Gen & Matt's meet-cute. It comes after 3 months or so of Gen swearing off men. Gen's sister Catherine insists on fixing her up with dates. Fortunately that doesn't go on for very long & we get to Gen & Matt's meeting. This might even seem a teeny tiny bit like chick lit with a romance formula to the story. The peak of the story is very late- with is fine by me. There are great secondary characters. I was bothered by some of Roxanna's loose lips. Gen and Roxanna work together at an insurance company. Some of the stuff Roxanna says doesn't seem to show her friendship. Gen and Lexie take it well since they grew up with her. I was surprised that Matt seemed to roll with the friends' zaniness. He really wet to bat for Gen when she needed to avoid her ex (Brent). Again, the humor was great, and the plot was unpredictable. I thought that the relationship development between Gen and Matt grew very gradual and natural. I was a smidgen too impatient for them to "get going". This was a big surprise book for me & I'm so glad that my friend JLC recco'd this to me.
I'm split between 4.5 - 5 stars. There are at least 2 more books: 1 about Lexie & book 3 about Roxanna. I'll probably read them too.
Gen is such a crack up, but she really does it deadpan. She has her share of instigators too: Gen's twin sister Lexie, their long time friend Roxanna & even Richard (nerdy nerd from Gen's work). I was almost going to yell at my kindle- to tell Gen to get away from Richard already. I don't want to give away any plot twists (turned out fun kind of twists). Gen is mildly sassy, but in a kind-hearted way. There's a lot of family drama: Lexie's wedding plans, older sister Catherine's pregnancy & older sister bossiness/know it all attitude; and at the very beginning: Gen's jerk boyfriend Brent cheating on her!. All of Gen's family means well. Gen has TWO SOLID, SWEET, LOVING PARENTS (YAY!) I love that! Gen's mom had me cracking up a lot. The way that she dealt with her daughters! The three sisters are all over 21, and their mom is still playing referee. I love Gen & Matt's meet-cute. It comes after 3 months or so of Gen swearing off men. Gen's sister Catherine insists on fixing her up with dates. Fortunately that doesn't go on for very long & we get to Gen & Matt's meeting. This might even seem a teeny tiny bit like chick lit with a romance formula to the story. The peak of the story is very late- with is fine by me. There are great secondary characters. I was bothered by some of Roxanna's loose lips. Gen and Roxanna work together at an insurance company. Some of the stuff Roxanna says doesn't seem to show her friendship. Gen and Lexie take it well since they grew up with her. I was surprised that Matt seemed to roll with the friends' zaniness. He really wet to bat for Gen when she needed to avoid her ex (Brent). Again, the humor was great, and the plot was unpredictable. I thought that the relationship development between Gen and Matt grew very gradual and natural. I was a smidgen too impatient for them to "get going". This was a big surprise book for me & I'm so glad that my friend JLC recco'd this to me.
I'm split between 4.5 - 5 stars. There are at least 2 more books: 1 about Lexie & book 3 about Roxanna. I'll probably read them too.
December 15, 2013
This book is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy,with a sarcastic, blunt, and recently burnt-by-love main character Imogen (Gen). But who wouldn't be pissed about walking in on their boyfriend of over two years, "banging" his slutty ex. I would be right there with Gen, throwing all of his stuff out the window and then leaving and not looking back. Gen's sisters proceed to set her up on one bad blind date after another, believing that she needs to move on from her ass of an ex. This just leads to more crazy antics and the things that come out of these sister's mouths had me cracking up; they are a crazy bunch.
After one of these awkward blind dates, Gen literally finds herself face-to-crotch with sexy, handsome Matt.
"I pushed away my plate of spaghetti and turned in my seat to grab my purse hanging on the back of my chair. And ended up face-to-crotch with a man in a pair of slacks... My nose rolled over his penis and when I gasped my lips brushed against the slacks, like a kiss."
Gen and Matt spend the night talking, laughing and getting to know each other. Neither of them are read for a relationship, so they decide to be friends...even though their chemistry is through the roof. Besides Matt, Gen and her eccentric family, there are several other supporting characters that had me rolling with laughter.... including her best friend Roxanne and geeky Richard, who seems to do everything wrong with it comes to women. The story in general had a good flow, however, I did feel that the last 10-15% seemed rushed compared to the rest of the book. This book is the first in the series, although this story definitely gets closure and the 2nd book will be about supporting characters in this story.
After one of these awkward blind dates, Gen literally finds herself face-to-crotch with sexy, handsome Matt.
"I pushed away my plate of spaghetti and turned in my seat to grab my purse hanging on the back of my chair. And ended up face-to-crotch with a man in a pair of slacks... My nose rolled over his penis and when I gasped my lips brushed against the slacks, like a kiss."
Gen and Matt spend the night talking, laughing and getting to know each other. Neither of them are read for a relationship, so they decide to be friends...even though their chemistry is through the roof. Besides Matt, Gen and her eccentric family, there are several other supporting characters that had me rolling with laughter.... including her best friend Roxanne and geeky Richard, who seems to do everything wrong with it comes to women. The story in general had a good flow, however, I did feel that the last 10-15% seemed rushed compared to the rest of the book. This book is the first in the series, although this story definitely gets closure and the 2nd book will be about supporting characters in this story.
December 11, 2013
If you're looking for romance, comedy and a little drama then stop what you're doing and read this book!!
This book is about Imogen "Gen" Gorecki who just got out of a relationship with her cheating boyfriend Brent. Gen tries to move on but is having a hard time because her twin sister Lexie is marrying Brent's best friend Jeremy. Gen's meddling family members swear she is still in love with Brent and insist on setting her up on various dates. I for one could not stop laughing at Gen's date with Richard. During Gen's "date" with Richard we are introduced to Matt and man oh man what a way to meet someone!! I really enjoyed the friendship and relationship that developed between Matt and Gen. I wished Gen's family would have been more supportive and butt out when necessary but that's family for ya! We do have some tense moments in the book but happy to report everything works out for the best.I would have liked to have more from Matt's POV. I felt like we never knew how he felt about Gen. I also didn't like how he just up and left after Gen poured her heart out to him in her painting. I felt like he should have told her right then and there how he felt. I'm hoping in the next book we will get more from Matt. Overall I enjoyed this book and felt like the characters were people I could relate to in reall life. I love it when books make you laugh, feel happy and slightly sad all at once. Well done Niece Roy.
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This book is about Imogen "Gen" Gorecki who just got out of a relationship with her cheating boyfriend Brent. Gen tries to move on but is having a hard time because her twin sister Lexie is marrying Brent's best friend Jeremy. Gen's meddling family members swear she is still in love with Brent and insist on setting her up on various dates. I for one could not stop laughing at Gen's date with Richard. During Gen's "date" with Richard we are introduced to Matt and man oh man what a way to meet someone!! I really enjoyed the friendship and relationship that developed between Matt and Gen. I wished Gen's family would have been more supportive and butt out when necessary but that's family for ya! We do have some tense moments in the book but happy to report everything works out for the best.I would have liked to have more from Matt's POV. I felt like we never knew how he felt about Gen. I also didn't like how he just up and left after Gen poured her heart out to him in her painting. I felt like he should have told her right then and there how he felt. I'm hoping in the next book we will get more from Matt. Overall I enjoyed this book and felt like the characters were people I could relate to in reall life. I love it when books make you laugh, feel happy and slightly sad all at once. Well done Niece Roy.
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October 28, 2013
This book was seriously HYSTERICAL! If you don't like fun, humorous books, then stop reading right now. If you are looking for a cute, light-hearted, LAUGH OUT LOUD so many times book, the read Another Shot At Love.
Imogen aka Gen for short caught her boyfriend cheating on her with his ex -"stripper Barbie". Swearing off men, she moves out and on with her life. The problem? Her identical twin just got engaged to her cheating ex's best friend. To make matters worse, her sisters decide she need help in the dating arena and set her up on a series of disastrous blind dates. Enter Matt, cute, successful Matt, who she's introduced to after finding her face in his crotch. Hilarity ensues as these two get to know each other, and Gen fights off her family's matchmaking and her persistent ex. I give 4.5 stars to this book. It's light-hearted and funny, and makes you believe in happily ever after!
Imogen aka Gen for short caught her boyfriend cheating on her with his ex -"stripper Barbie". Swearing off men, she moves out and on with her life. The problem? Her identical twin just got engaged to her cheating ex's best friend. To make matters worse, her sisters decide she need help in the dating arena and set her up on a series of disastrous blind dates. Enter Matt, cute, successful Matt, who she's introduced to after finding her face in his crotch. Hilarity ensues as these two get to know each other, and Gen fights off her family's matchmaking and her persistent ex. I give 4.5 stars to this book. It's light-hearted and funny, and makes you believe in happily ever after!
January 7, 2016
GENNIE IS A SPINELESS TWIT WHERE HER FAMILY IS CONCERNED. I REALLY DIDN’T LIKE HER SHE SHOULD’VE STOOD UP FOR HERSELF MORE, SHE WAS JUST A DOOR MAT TO HER HORRIBLE FAMILY. IF I HAD A FAMILY LIKE THAT I WOULD, CHANGE MY NAME AND MOVE TO ANOTHER STATE (another planet if possible). I DIDN’T FIND ANYTHING FUNNY ABOUT THEM AT ALL. IT WAS A STUDY IN WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN YOURE A PARENT.HER MOTHER SPENT MOST OF HER TIME THROWING UP HER HANDS,ROLLING HER EYES TO HEAVEN, HER FATHER SPENT HIS RUNNING AWAY TO WATCH TV OR TO HIS WORKSHOP. THAT’S PARENTING? GEN KEPT PAINTING HERSELF INTO ONE CORNER AFTER ANOTHER (just tell’em NO!) SORRY I JUST DIDN’T FIND THEIR ANTIC’S OR SITUATIONS FUNNY ONLY ANNOYING. ;{
June 15, 2015
This book was everything I wish other NA was. It was hilarious, romantic and dealt with realistic situations. Gen was so awesome I could see myself hanging out with her in a bar and Matt was so swoontastic I'd face plant in his crotch too. Kidding, maybe.
The secondary characters actually rounded out the story and gave it extra dimensions that a lot of NA just doesn't possess. It was character and plot driven but the sexiness did not lack for it. It had plenty of sexy. This story will have you snorting and giggling with delight.
Ms Niecey Roy did it again. She managed to capture lightning in a bottle twice in a row- first with Fender Binder Blues and now Another Shot At Love!
The secondary characters actually rounded out the story and gave it extra dimensions that a lot of NA just doesn't possess. It was character and plot driven but the sexiness did not lack for it. It had plenty of sexy. This story will have you snorting and giggling with delight.
Ms Niecey Roy did it again. She managed to capture lightning in a bottle twice in a row- first with Fender Binder Blues and now Another Shot At Love!
September 12, 2016
This book gives you pretty much exactly what you would expect from reading the synopsis. It is cute, funny, has the normal obstacles that crop up in the dating world and it a quick, entertaining read with a splattering of sex.
For me personally it could have used a few more of the laugh out loud funny moments that you have near the beginning of the story and I felt that I wanted Gen to keep up with high level snark we got in the first few pages but with that being said contemporary romance fans will definitely enjoy this.
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For me personally it could have used a few more of the laugh out loud funny moments that you have near the beginning of the story and I felt that I wanted Gen to keep up with high level snark we got in the first few pages but with that being said contemporary romance fans will definitely enjoy this.
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November 5, 2014
I have to say, this book gave me the warm fuzzies! I love stories that are sexy, flirty, and a whole lot of fun, and Another Shot At Love was all three. Imogen and Matt were perfect leading characters; the kind that you can really root for. My favorite part of the book was Imogen's crazy family, because let's face it, we all have a little crazy in our family (sorry, Mom). It's been a while since I've read a book that was laugh out loud funny, and I found myself cracking up on several occasions. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves romantic comedies - so good!
September 19, 2013
I loved this book, I am not a romance reader but Niecey captured me with her first book Fender Bender Blues and I've been hooked on her writing since. I won't give spoilers cause that's not my style. However this book is amazing. Very original, full of humor and romance and even the need to nail bite at times. The characters are well written, good plot and story line. In shot if you've not ready Nieceys work yet, you are missing out big time! :)
May 4, 2015
Hmmm..
Premise of the story had potential, but dragged way too long on topics that didn't really need to be dragged out - thus leaving us with very little interaction with our H and h.
I wish there was more Matt & Gen and less Roxi, Lexi, Catherine, Tony, Richard, Brent, Jeremy, cheating ex-lovers, etc. I felt like it took away the focus of Gen & Matt's love story and got repetitive quickly.
Premise of the story had potential, but dragged way too long on topics that didn't really need to be dragged out - thus leaving us with very little interaction with our H and h.
I wish there was more Matt & Gen and less Roxi, Lexi, Catherine, Tony, Richard, Brent, Jeremy, cheating ex-lovers, etc. I felt like it took away the focus of Gen & Matt's love story and got repetitive quickly.
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