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Mr. August
Fashion designer Libby Griffin has had the week from hell--terminated from her job and heart-wrenching news from the doctor. Hoping for time alone to regroup, Libby rents a cabin on Grand Lake St. Mary's for five months. Right away she meets the most irritating man on the planet, who also happens to be drop-dead delicious.
Recently divorced author Maxwell August has a book due, and his muse has gone into hiding. With a chip on his shoulder, his writing in stuck-mode, he heads to the lake only to encounter a monumental distraction with blonde hair and hazel eyes.
Will these two right-brainers allow the off-the-charts attraction brewing between them to grow? Or deny it to focus on the things they think are more important and miss a chance at forever?
Recently divorced author Maxwell August has a book due, and his muse has gone into hiding. With a chip on his shoulder, his writing in stuck-mode, he heads to the lake only to encounter a monumental distraction with blonde hair and hazel eyes.
Will these two right-brainers allow the off-the-charts attraction brewing between them to grow? Or deny it to focus on the things they think are more important and miss a chance at forever?
- GenresContemporary Romance
105 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2013
About the author
Jan Romes
58 books107 followersJan Romes is a hopeless romantic who grew up in northwest Ohio with eight zany siblings. Married to her high school sweetheart for more years than seems possible, she is also a proud mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She likes to read most genres, writes witty contemporary romance and women's fiction, enjoys finding new ways to stay fit and gardens even though she doesn't claim to have a green thumb.
Jan's passionate about reading, writing, publishing, and anything else that involves the written word. She loves to connect with readers. You can find her on Twitter, Facebook, at writer's conferences and book signings. If you love books as much as she does, she'd love to hear from you.
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Jan's passionate about reading, writing, publishing, and anything else that involves the written word. She loves to connect with readers. You can find her on Twitter, Facebook, at writer's conferences and book signings. If you love books as much as she does, she'd love to hear from you.
If you'd like to stay current on her most recent works-of-heart, click the Follow button here on Goodreads or on Amazon. She'd also be tickled if you'd check out her website: www.authorjanromes.com
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February 18, 2026
Sweet Winter Romance
This book is a sweet winter romance perfect for a short weekend read. The characters are unique, especially our heroine, with her quirky hair and her signature manner in designing clothing. Despite cold blowing snow and icy conditions, love melts the cold away.
This book is a sweet winter romance perfect for a short weekend read. The characters are unique, especially our heroine, with her quirky hair and her signature manner in designing clothing. Despite cold blowing snow and icy conditions, love melts the cold away.
May 31, 2014
Fashion designer Libby Griffin is hiding out for the winter at a lake cabin to lick her wounds and concentrate on her design career. Not only has her friend and employer fired her, but she's learned some bad news from her doctor. As hard as it is, she's going to try to push away the past and look forward to starting over. Then enters Mr. August from the cabin next door. Maxwell August is a bestselling author who has to finish his latest novel and get it to his publisher on time. He locks himself away in the cabin next door to Libby to work and not be disturbed. Except the sight of Libby disturbs him completely—in a good way. But he's not looking for a romantic encounter any more than Libby is. Unfortunately, they are finding it hard to resist each other.
Once again, Jan Romes has written a witty, heartwarming romance with colorful characters and a fun, fast-paced plot. Libby has her own sense of style while Max is more conservative, yet somehow he finds he cannot keep his mind off of her. Through a series of mishaps, they find themselves both fighting with each other and unable to keep their hands off of each other. I liken Ms. Romes romances to the witty romances written by Janet Evanovich before she became famous for her Stephanie Plum series. Cute, fun, sometimes crazy, and definitely endearing. You can never go wrong with a romance by Jan Romes.
Once again, Jan Romes has written a witty, heartwarming romance with colorful characters and a fun, fast-paced plot. Libby has her own sense of style while Max is more conservative, yet somehow he finds he cannot keep his mind off of her. Through a series of mishaps, they find themselves both fighting with each other and unable to keep their hands off of each other. I liken Ms. Romes romances to the witty romances written by Janet Evanovich before she became famous for her Stephanie Plum series. Cute, fun, sometimes crazy, and definitely endearing. You can never go wrong with a romance by Jan Romes.
November 24, 2013
What can I saw about Mr. August? Or maybe I should call him Mr. Crabby, Mr. Dummy or Mr. Go Away. Nah, I think I will just call him Mr. Yummy, because regardless of his issues and his sometimes less than brilliant actions Maxwell August is rather yummy. When Libby Griffin rents the cabin next to his, she thinks so too. Too bad she'd been warned to steer clear of him and leave him to his task, finishing his book. That was just fine with Libby, she was at the cabin to nurse her own wounds and certainly didn't need a grumpy man to deal with.
But Libby has curiosity like a cat and when she sees Max, and his cute dog, she makes the mistake of trying to "get friendly" with the pup. Much crabbiness ensues when Mr. August tries to do everything he can to keep Libby from penetrating his world. What happens next is what kept me up until 1 a.m.!
Jan Romes always writes stories that are fun, steamy, but yet they make you think. She wove a story of the importance of never discounting yourself, always following your heart and NEVER assuming. I love Jan Romes and her fun stories, and highly recommend Mr. August or any of the other titles she has. When you're looking to stay tucked up in bed until late into the night with a fantastic book, Ms. Romes, is your gal!
But Libby has curiosity like a cat and when she sees Max, and his cute dog, she makes the mistake of trying to "get friendly" with the pup. Much crabbiness ensues when Mr. August tries to do everything he can to keep Libby from penetrating his world. What happens next is what kept me up until 1 a.m.!
Jan Romes always writes stories that are fun, steamy, but yet they make you think. She wove a story of the importance of never discounting yourself, always following your heart and NEVER assuming. I love Jan Romes and her fun stories, and highly recommend Mr. August or any of the other titles she has. When you're looking to stay tucked up in bed until late into the night with a fantastic book, Ms. Romes, is your gal!
December 6, 2016
I was provided an ARC of this book by NetGalley for my honest review. This book was a 3.5 for me. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. The writing style was perfectly lovely, as was the editing/proofreading, which is an annoyance for me if it isn't well done. My issues were with the how the book moved along. I could have done with a little more angst and back and forth with the main characters. I'm perfectly fine with insta-love...but when the storyline has to do with a brooding, uncommunicative, bit of a jerk hero, I like a lot more buildup, conflict, and holding out on giving in to that inst-love by my hero. I like the moment that they realize they can't live without each other to be a bit more hard won. Of course there is fact that they don't communicate a main issue - if they'd just talk instead of assume...well, then I guess there wouldn't be a story at all.
October 22, 2014
After another hurdle is thrown fashion designer's Libby Griffins way, she decides to retreat to a cabin on Grand Lake St. Mary's to find herself and make a whole new line. She didn't expect to have a neighbor who on first impression needs a major attitude adjustment.
Newly divorced and on a deadline to write his next novel, Maxwell August doesn't need a distraction especially the beauty next door. No way does he want another princess of a woman in his life, however Libby ends up being a breath of fresh air even with the rocky start they started with.
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Newly divorced and on a deadline to write his next novel, Maxwell August doesn't need a distraction especially the beauty next door. No way does he want another princess of a woman in his life, however Libby ends up being a breath of fresh air even with the rocky start they started with.
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November 25, 2013
I really enjoyed Mr. August. It had quirky, attractive characters, fun scenarios, and a believable conflict. Romes' books are always entertaining and a pleasure to read. Recommended!
June 28, 2021
This was an ok story. It got wrapped up a bit too neatly with a nice big bow and it was a little hard to believe everything turned out so perfectly, but other than that it was an easy and quick read.
December 18, 2013
What can I say about this book. In my opinion it was predictable and sometimes annoying. If you are not expecting to much and just want a romance novel to read to pass the time I guess it would be fine.
I just couldn't relate to the characters at all. It's not that they were badly written they just didn't appeal to me.
Libby was a nice enough character but was not relatable to me. She is supposed to be a fashion designer but the descriptions of her designs were unappealing to me. I follow fashion and I've seen a lot of innovative ideas but to me hers just didn't work.
Max on the other hand annoyed me. He was written as this macho, "man card" carrying male. He jumped to conclusions a lot by not really hearing what was actually said. He is supposed to be this famous writer but he didn't come across that way to me. In my opinion he was written as that stereo typical male.
All in all as I said above if you are looking for a simple romance book to read to pass the time on a rainy day I guess this book will do. It was an ok read but it wasn't what I call a page turner.
I just couldn't relate to the characters at all. It's not that they were badly written they just didn't appeal to me.
Libby was a nice enough character but was not relatable to me. She is supposed to be a fashion designer but the descriptions of her designs were unappealing to me. I follow fashion and I've seen a lot of innovative ideas but to me hers just didn't work.
Max on the other hand annoyed me. He was written as this macho, "man card" carrying male. He jumped to conclusions a lot by not really hearing what was actually said. He is supposed to be this famous writer but he didn't come across that way to me. In my opinion he was written as that stereo typical male.
All in all as I said above if you are looking for a simple romance book to read to pass the time on a rainy day I guess this book will do. It was an ok read but it wasn't what I call a page turner.
January 7, 2015
This was a good novella from start to finish!!
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