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Veronica
Veronica Everly thought she had finally found the one, but was shocked to discover her fiance in bed with another woman. Forced back into the world of dating she finds the only Princes falling between her sheets are frogs in disguise.
From a guy who hummed show tunes when he climaxed to the guy nicknamed The General for all the wrong reasons, Veronica fears that maybe she will never get the happily ever after she so sorely desires.
Aiden O'Shea, Veronica's best friend, and new roommate is the six-foot-three shot-slinging Adonis with a heart of gold and a smile to die for, who often knows Veronica better than she knows herself. There's one thing he doesn't know however....
Veronica is falling in love with him.
One problem
He's already taken
By a woman who would go to any length to get a ring on her finger. No matter who she destroyed in the process.
VERONICA is a mature friends-to-lovers contemporary romance with a non-traditional HEA that is both sweet and spicy. - stand-alone
From a guy who hummed show tunes when he climaxed to the guy nicknamed The General for all the wrong reasons, Veronica fears that maybe she will never get the happily ever after she so sorely desires.
Aiden O'Shea, Veronica's best friend, and new roommate is the six-foot-three shot-slinging Adonis with a heart of gold and a smile to die for, who often knows Veronica better than she knows herself. There's one thing he doesn't know however....
Veronica is falling in love with him.
One problem
He's already taken
By a woman who would go to any length to get a ring on her finger. No matter who she destroyed in the process.
VERONICA is a mature friends-to-lovers contemporary romance with a non-traditional HEA that is both sweet and spicy. - stand-alone
- GenresRomance
439 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2022
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About the author
Billie Jade Kermack
13 books131 followersBillie Jade is an avid reader, an unwilling procrastinator & she loves getting lost in fictional worlds with hot as sin book boyfriends. She writes both light and dark steamy contemporary romances. Age gap, friends to lovers, mafia, mask wearing bad boys - there's a little bit of everything.
She's a bun wearing mumma bear to three awesome mini humans, dog mum to a slightly unhinged but lovable Boston terrier named Gus, sometimes hilarious and always caffeinated.
If You want a book to suck you in & keep you hooked, look no further, the mind blowing plot twists are an added bonus, the pulse racing Smexy time a must.
Aswell as being an author Billie Jade Kermack is a makeup and sfx artist working in tv and film. She also creates dolls at Sid's Doll Emporium when the mood strikes.
She's a bun wearing mumma bear to three awesome mini humans, dog mum to a slightly unhinged but lovable Boston terrier named Gus, sometimes hilarious and always caffeinated.
If You want a book to suck you in & keep you hooked, look no further, the mind blowing plot twists are an added bonus, the pulse racing Smexy time a must.
Aswell as being an author Billie Jade Kermack is a makeup and sfx artist working in tv and film. She also creates dolls at Sid's Doll Emporium when the mood strikes.
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June 15, 2024
I just sobbed for the last half an hour.
April 17, 2023
I just finished reading "Veronica" by the talented Billie Jade Kermack. I was fortunate to get this book during a free promotion by the author on Amazon, but honestly, it's worth every penny the author asks for.
The romance between Veronica, a.k.a Roni, and Aiden is beautifully told over 400 pages. It's a slow-burning romance between two friends who endure more than you can imagine. The author masterfully weaves in twists and turns to the plot that you won't expect! Without giving away any spoilers, I must warn you that this is not a happy story. It's brutally real and tremendously sad at times, which I found to be quite original and appreciated.
In terms of the level of spicy-ness in the story, I would rate it as a 2 out of 10. The focus is more on the development of the story and characters rather than free explicit scenes. This way is something I quite appreciated.
Regarding the characters, all of them are likable, and you'll grow to love Roni and Aiden on an incredible level, just as much as you'll hate Louisa.
In summary, I highly recommend Billie's story. This slow-burning romance between best friends is superbly written and developed.
The romance between Veronica, a.k.a Roni, and Aiden is beautifully told over 400 pages. It's a slow-burning romance between two friends who endure more than you can imagine. The author masterfully weaves in twists and turns to the plot that you won't expect! Without giving away any spoilers, I must warn you that this is not a happy story. It's brutally real and tremendously sad at times, which I found to be quite original and appreciated.
In terms of the level of spicy-ness in the story, I would rate it as a 2 out of 10. The focus is more on the development of the story and characters rather than free explicit scenes. This way is something I quite appreciated.
Regarding the characters, all of them are likable, and you'll grow to love Roni and Aiden on an incredible level, just as much as you'll hate Louisa.
In summary, I highly recommend Billie's story. This slow-burning romance between best friends is superbly written and developed.
February 17, 2023
MY REVIEW CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS
This book is labeled as not a traditional happily ever after which intrigued me to see what that might mean to someone else. For me an untraditional happily ever after in romance means the couple ends up together or a couple ends up together which is not what happens here.
Roni and Aidan didn’t have the easiest journey going from best friends to lovers, but they fought for it to the very end. Although the book does list the trigger warnings in the front, I should warn that the book deals with cancer as well as death relating to cancer.
I was really hoping in the end that our couple would finally get a break after all the trauma they went through, but unfortunately, while they did have two glorious children only one parent will be able to watch them grow.
I have read other books with an untraditional HEA (Lovesick by TL Smith) and I did enjoy them, but for me personally, this book held more heartache than happiness.
Also, the lack of chapter numbers was a bit annoying when trying to jump from chapter to chapter.
This book is labeled as not a traditional happily ever after which intrigued me to see what that might mean to someone else. For me an untraditional happily ever after in romance means the couple ends up together or a couple ends up together which is not what happens here.
Roni and Aidan didn’t have the easiest journey going from best friends to lovers, but they fought for it to the very end. Although the book does list the trigger warnings in the front, I should warn that the book deals with cancer as well as death relating to cancer.
I was really hoping in the end that our couple would finally get a break after all the trauma they went through, but unfortunately, while they did have two glorious children only one parent will be able to watch them grow.
I have read other books with an untraditional HEA (Lovesick by TL Smith) and I did enjoy them, but for me personally, this book held more heartache than happiness.
Also, the lack of chapter numbers was a bit annoying when trying to jump from chapter to chapter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 3, 2023
• Friends to lovers
• Forced Proximity
• Spicy
• Check TW
Perhaps some odysseys are full of love, loss and finding hope again. This is a poignant, beautiful and heartbreaking book. This follows the odyssey of Veronica and Aiden. To encapsulate their odyssey, read the book. I loved every bit of it. Some moments were heartwarming and some were heartbreaking. Some characters were likeable and some were not likeable. The writing grips in the beginning and the story go with the flow. The characters have so much depth and have been created with such a brilliance.
I loved the characters and the writing style. The book brings light on some of the deep subjects as well. I am grateful to the author for writing such a brilliant book.
• Forced Proximity
• Spicy
• Check TW
Perhaps some odysseys are full of love, loss and finding hope again. This is a poignant, beautiful and heartbreaking book. This follows the odyssey of Veronica and Aiden. To encapsulate their odyssey, read the book. I loved every bit of it. Some moments were heartwarming and some were heartbreaking. Some characters were likeable and some were not likeable. The writing grips in the beginning and the story go with the flow. The characters have so much depth and have been created with such a brilliance.
I loved the characters and the writing style. The book brings light on some of the deep subjects as well. I am grateful to the author for writing such a brilliant book.
July 12, 2023
crazy ride / SPOILERS
At first I thought it was going to be a traditional romance BUT as I got further into the crazy ride of Veronica and Aidens journey from friendship to love to romance to marriage to parenthood, I got mad that you made me cry like a baby! All kidding aside I loved it right through the end.
At first I thought it was going to be a traditional romance BUT as I got further into the crazy ride of Veronica and Aidens journey from friendship to love to romance to marriage to parenthood, I got mad that you made me cry like a baby! All kidding aside I loved it right through the end.
May 29, 2023
In Veronica, the first novel in the Twisted Fate Series, Billie Jade Kermack gives us a memorable, relatable cast of characters and a plot that’s full of twists, passion, and humor. There is plenty to like in this unique take on the friends-to-lovers and happily-ever-after that fans of romantic comedy have come to expect.
The plot is based on the experiences of the two main characters and best friends, Roni (the Veronica of the title) and Aiden her soul mate. The problem is that they’re unwilling to reveal their feelings to each other in the fear that those feelings won’t be reciprocated. Since the story comes to us through the points of view of both Roni and Aiden, we see—often in very graphic detail—just how much they want and need each other. In Kermack’s deft hands the banter between them, and between Roni and her female bestie, Casey, is wonderfully done and you’ll find yourself smiling, if not laughing out loud. Often. For most of us Roni is someone we’d like to know, as is Aiden, and in many ways both represent the almost-perfect fantasy lovers we’ve sought since our teens.
Kermack offers plenty of detail for each scene, and we often feel as if we’re right there with the characters. We’re inside Roni’s head for most of the novel, and we learn in detail exactly how Aiden affects her physically. When we see things from Aiden’s perspective, we understand just how deep his feelings for Roni go, and how just being in her presence causes him to instantly react physically. Their fantasies about what each would like to happen sexually are always at the forefront, and those desires are spelled out in considerable detail. The question, though, is what exactly is keeping them from declaring their feelings to each other? The fact that they can’t seem to cross that barrier, can be frustrating for readers. In fact, these fantasy encounters start to become repetitious, especially since Roni and Aiden seem to cover the exact same ground each time. There are only so many ways to describe the physical details of fantasy sex, and since those details seem to recur whenever Roni and Aiden are in close proximity, repetition may be inevitable. Still, some readers will find themselves skimming through those sections as the story progresses.
There are some formatting issues that can be off-putting as well, including random font and spacing changes. And the fact that there is no table of contents means that it’s sometimes difficult to go back and remind yourself of the story’s timeline. This doesn’t keep readers from pushing forward. We all want to see how this will turn out, and we’re hoping for an HEA even though we’re not so confident we’ll get one.
Kermack has a knack for getting readers to feel what the characters feel, and my advice is to keep a box of tissues handy. You might also find yourself craving a bacon sandwich now and again. I recommend Veronica to any fan of romantic comedy who enjoys twists on the typical rom-com and is open to honest, if extremely detailed, sexual encounters and fantasies.
The plot is based on the experiences of the two main characters and best friends, Roni (the Veronica of the title) and Aiden her soul mate. The problem is that they’re unwilling to reveal their feelings to each other in the fear that those feelings won’t be reciprocated. Since the story comes to us through the points of view of both Roni and Aiden, we see—often in very graphic detail—just how much they want and need each other. In Kermack’s deft hands the banter between them, and between Roni and her female bestie, Casey, is wonderfully done and you’ll find yourself smiling, if not laughing out loud. Often. For most of us Roni is someone we’d like to know, as is Aiden, and in many ways both represent the almost-perfect fantasy lovers we’ve sought since our teens.
Kermack offers plenty of detail for each scene, and we often feel as if we’re right there with the characters. We’re inside Roni’s head for most of the novel, and we learn in detail exactly how Aiden affects her physically. When we see things from Aiden’s perspective, we understand just how deep his feelings for Roni go, and how just being in her presence causes him to instantly react physically. Their fantasies about what each would like to happen sexually are always at the forefront, and those desires are spelled out in considerable detail. The question, though, is what exactly is keeping them from declaring their feelings to each other? The fact that they can’t seem to cross that barrier, can be frustrating for readers. In fact, these fantasy encounters start to become repetitious, especially since Roni and Aiden seem to cover the exact same ground each time. There are only so many ways to describe the physical details of fantasy sex, and since those details seem to recur whenever Roni and Aiden are in close proximity, repetition may be inevitable. Still, some readers will find themselves skimming through those sections as the story progresses.
There are some formatting issues that can be off-putting as well, including random font and spacing changes. And the fact that there is no table of contents means that it’s sometimes difficult to go back and remind yourself of the story’s timeline. This doesn’t keep readers from pushing forward. We all want to see how this will turn out, and we’re hoping for an HEA even though we’re not so confident we’ll get one.
Kermack has a knack for getting readers to feel what the characters feel, and my advice is to keep a box of tissues handy. You might also find yourself craving a bacon sandwich now and again. I recommend Veronica to any fan of romantic comedy who enjoys twists on the typical rom-com and is open to honest, if extremely detailed, sexual encounters and fantasies.
May 8, 2023
Thank you to the author and Hazel’s Booktours for sharing an ARC of this book with me !!!
Trigger Warnings: SA, rape, pregnancy, cancer treatment, death
“My preposterous fan girl fantasies ebbing back into the darkness, that mysterious hidey-hole that pulses silently, filled with passion and desire, held back by the solid and unrelenting arms of common sense and a much- needed reality check.”
‘You have always been my favourite place, Roni,’
This book broke me in the best possible way !!!! A love story that was all about the right person but the worst possible time. It seems I am a sucker for it!!!
With a best-friends to lovers romance and some forced proximity that will have a tension building like never before, Roni and Aiden will have to work on their relationship while also trying to deal with his girls and her exes and all the secrets they are keeping from each other !!!
This is definitely one of those sad books you can’t help but cry hard over. It warms your heart until the very end but then it gets to it and you just can’t help but keep hoping that it is not as you’re reading it, that somehow there is still an happy ending in sight … and there is … somewhere it is there.
Aiden and Roni’s story was wonderful. It was romantic, complicated, painful and very spicy and I loved every second of it !!! I am so so glad I had the opportunity to read this book !!!
‘Because I’m a sad, lonely spinster unable to find love in this overpopulated crap hole of a world. I could go on, but it took me a while to materialize that comeback. Anything more would be shit in comparison.’
‘I’m yours, Roni. I always have been. Always will be. If soulmates really exist, you’re mine. Now take off your underwear like a good girl. I want to feast on what’s mine while you scream my name.’
“Every love story has a journey; however crazy, messed up, and awesome it may have been, this was ours.”
Trigger Warnings: SA, rape, pregnancy, cancer treatment, death
“My preposterous fan girl fantasies ebbing back into the darkness, that mysterious hidey-hole that pulses silently, filled with passion and desire, held back by the solid and unrelenting arms of common sense and a much- needed reality check.”
‘You have always been my favourite place, Roni,’
This book broke me in the best possible way !!!! A love story that was all about the right person but the worst possible time. It seems I am a sucker for it!!!
With a best-friends to lovers romance and some forced proximity that will have a tension building like never before, Roni and Aiden will have to work on their relationship while also trying to deal with his girls and her exes and all the secrets they are keeping from each other !!!
This is definitely one of those sad books you can’t help but cry hard over. It warms your heart until the very end but then it gets to it and you just can’t help but keep hoping that it is not as you’re reading it, that somehow there is still an happy ending in sight … and there is … somewhere it is there.
Aiden and Roni’s story was wonderful. It was romantic, complicated, painful and very spicy and I loved every second of it !!! I am so so glad I had the opportunity to read this book !!!
‘Because I’m a sad, lonely spinster unable to find love in this overpopulated crap hole of a world. I could go on, but it took me a while to materialize that comeback. Anything more would be shit in comparison.’
‘I’m yours, Roni. I always have been. Always will be. If soulmates really exist, you’re mine. Now take off your underwear like a good girl. I want to feast on what’s mine while you scream my name.’
“Every love story has a journey; however crazy, messed up, and awesome it may have been, this was ours.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 2, 2023
This is an absolutely wonderful best friends to lovers romance, full of deep friendship, support, love, and heartbreak. I absolutely adored the relationship between Aiden and Roni, from their absolute first moment. The spice in this book was fantastic, a solid 3 on the spice scale, but the romance, the love story, that was a 10. I’ve also not cried for a book in, well, I don’t even know how long. Like, sobbing, heartbreaking crying. These characters grab onto your heart, dig in deep, and don’t let go. There are definitely some difficult topics in this story, so please check your content and trigger warnings.
Aiden and Roni’s story begins when they meet at a party when she’s around 16. They seem to have an instant connection, and it’s really quite sweet. But a traumatic experience at the same party throw’s Roni’s world into a tailspin. While Aiden helps her in the moment, they then don’t see each other again until they run into each other years later at another party, and there are instant sparks between them. When they realize who each other is, there’s this immediate shift, a bond solidifies, and they connect in one of the most beautiful friendships. They support each other, razz each other, their relationship is nearly the most important thing in each other’s life. Which is part of the reason why neither of them has acted on their secretly growing feelings, in fear of losing the friendship they couldn’t live without. When Roni’s boyfriend cheats on her, Aiden offers her a place to stay, and it’s the catalyst for a complete shift for both of them.
There are many obstacles in the way of Aiden and Roni’s relationship. At the heart of everything they have to go through, their friendship doesn’t waiver. Even when the most devastating events seem to separate them indelibly, they always seem to find their way back to their friendship, and eventually more. But the universe definitely has it out for them. There are multiple roadblocks they have to overcome, and they do, but their story is definitely one that ends, while their own version of an HEA, it’s most definitely a non-traditional one. But they fight for their love, in whatever form they can get it, and in their own way, they come out the winners.
Aiden and Roni’s story begins when they meet at a party when she’s around 16. They seem to have an instant connection, and it’s really quite sweet. But a traumatic experience at the same party throw’s Roni’s world into a tailspin. While Aiden helps her in the moment, they then don’t see each other again until they run into each other years later at another party, and there are instant sparks between them. When they realize who each other is, there’s this immediate shift, a bond solidifies, and they connect in one of the most beautiful friendships. They support each other, razz each other, their relationship is nearly the most important thing in each other’s life. Which is part of the reason why neither of them has acted on their secretly growing feelings, in fear of losing the friendship they couldn’t live without. When Roni’s boyfriend cheats on her, Aiden offers her a place to stay, and it’s the catalyst for a complete shift for both of them.
There are many obstacles in the way of Aiden and Roni’s relationship. At the heart of everything they have to go through, their friendship doesn’t waiver. Even when the most devastating events seem to separate them indelibly, they always seem to find their way back to their friendship, and eventually more. But the universe definitely has it out for them. There are multiple roadblocks they have to overcome, and they do, but their story is definitely one that ends, while their own version of an HEA, it’s most definitely a non-traditional one. But they fight for their love, in whatever form they can get it, and in their own way, they come out the winners.
December 28, 2022
A love story that you won't want to put down!
I have been looking forward to reading this book since seeing all the exciting posts about it on Instagram and Tik Tok and
apart from the break for p!anned family festivities - I have not wanted to put this down! Wow this story has you going through all the emotions!
Veronica, main character - a.k.a Roni, is loveable, sassy, funny, wears her heart on her sleeve and has secret -she likes her best friend Aiden much more than he knows and has desired him for many years. However, he is engaged to a woman who is the total opposite to her, both in looks and personality.
However, Aiden, who is desirable to both women for different reasons, actually desires Roni back but is trapped in a relationship with the controlling woman. Billie Jade Kermack has created an effective build up of emotional tension between the characters as she writes each chapter between the different views of Roni and Aiden , set over different time periods -including flashbacks containing the revealing of sensitive and dark secrets too.
The spiteful character of Louisa provides constant heartbreak and challenge for Roni, and just when you think things are working out for the pair , her toxic character brings a new level of bitterness! I know Roni wanted to slap her - so did I!
The romance is a slow burner that results in a strong and very passionate relationship-they were clearly destined for each other! A love that is constantly tested and challenged, providing miracles , fun, positivity and strength in the face of devastation and heartbreak. Passionate , raw and eternal love and not a dry eye in the house!
I loved it! ! I recommend you read this emotional rollercoaster -it's wonderful.
I have been looking forward to reading this book since seeing all the exciting posts about it on Instagram and Tik Tok and
apart from the break for p!anned family festivities - I have not wanted to put this down! Wow this story has you going through all the emotions!
Veronica, main character - a.k.a Roni, is loveable, sassy, funny, wears her heart on her sleeve and has secret -she likes her best friend Aiden much more than he knows and has desired him for many years. However, he is engaged to a woman who is the total opposite to her, both in looks and personality.
However, Aiden, who is desirable to both women for different reasons, actually desires Roni back but is trapped in a relationship with the controlling woman. Billie Jade Kermack has created an effective build up of emotional tension between the characters as she writes each chapter between the different views of Roni and Aiden , set over different time periods -including flashbacks containing the revealing of sensitive and dark secrets too.
The spiteful character of Louisa provides constant heartbreak and challenge for Roni, and just when you think things are working out for the pair , her toxic character brings a new level of bitterness! I know Roni wanted to slap her - so did I!
The romance is a slow burner that results in a strong and very passionate relationship-they were clearly destined for each other! A love that is constantly tested and challenged, providing miracles , fun, positivity and strength in the face of devastation and heartbreak. Passionate , raw and eternal love and not a dry eye in the house!
I loved it! ! I recommend you read this emotional rollercoaster -it's wonderful.
April 10, 2023
This book is the definition of "this author is a gifted writer but they use their talent to create misery." Perfect in many aspects, this book twists a knife in your back and your heart, not in one swift motion but in several, slow, evenly times out motions.
THE WRITING:
Absolutely gorgeous. I immediately fell in love with the style, the narrator and the man she's fawning over.
The skipping time narration reads so well, almost like we get to read important moments from someone's life - a zoom in of snaps Roni holds dear.
THE PLOT:
Since I knew it was gonna end badly, this fact added to my severe stress in the second half of the book. I was always anxious and on the lookout that someone might drop dead or worse.
P.S. I audibly screamed at Aiden's first POV chapter.
*SPOILER - the author pulls a 'The Fault in our Stars' and it is gut wrenching, all over again*
THE CHARACTERS:
You fall hopelessly in love with Aiden.
You relate to the max with Roni.
And you want to physically hurt Louisa - the character work, arcs etc. are roasted to perfection.
THE SPICE: Flawless (☆☆☆☆☆)
THE BANTER: Exquisite (☆☆☆☆☆)
However, despite a lack of a HEA, I would say that there's still so much warmth & comfort of the safety of falling in love with your best friend that this book easily brings forward. Though there was no after, they managed to live some happy moments in fast forward which helped to pacify my crazed emotions.
I don't have any criticism/dislikes per se. This one's a real, raw romance. you can only cry and try to move on.
Read for the man Aiden is, read for the better person Roni tries to be, read for what a non-toxic best friend relationship looks like.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
THE WRITING:
Absolutely gorgeous. I immediately fell in love with the style, the narrator and the man she's fawning over.
The skipping time narration reads so well, almost like we get to read important moments from someone's life - a zoom in of snaps Roni holds dear.
THE PLOT:
Since I knew it was gonna end badly, this fact added to my severe stress in the second half of the book. I was always anxious and on the lookout that someone might drop dead or worse.
P.S. I audibly screamed at Aiden's first POV chapter.
*SPOILER - the author pulls a 'The Fault in our Stars' and it is gut wrenching, all over again*
THE CHARACTERS:
You fall hopelessly in love with Aiden.
You relate to the max with Roni.
And you want to physically hurt Louisa - the character work, arcs etc. are roasted to perfection.
THE SPICE: Flawless (☆☆☆☆☆)
THE BANTER: Exquisite (☆☆☆☆☆)
However, despite a lack of a HEA, I would say that there's still so much warmth & comfort of the safety of falling in love with your best friend that this book easily brings forward. Though there was no after, they managed to live some happy moments in fast forward which helped to pacify my crazed emotions.
I don't have any criticism/dislikes per se. This one's a real, raw romance. you can only cry and try to move on.
Read for the man Aiden is, read for the better person Roni tries to be, read for what a non-toxic best friend relationship looks like.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
December 30, 2022
Brace yourselves. This is a long review!
This was an excellent, well written story, and I am so proud of the author, as I can see the progression from her first book to this one.
As a reader:
What I liked.
🌸 The story was well written, easy to follow along
🌸 Well described and developed characters. I fell in love with the MCs almost instantly.
🌸Veronica, who likes to be called " Roni," had to go through so many trials and tribulations, but that's what makes us stronger right😭
🌸 Loved the relationship between Roni & Aiden ! But the slow burn was getting me. I was so ready for Roni and Aiden to, you know, hahaha . 🤣 I was like, COME ON !!! AND then, once it happened for the two of them, they couldn't even enjoy the moment 🙄 because of this annoying woman. I swear I wanted to jump inside this book and smack this woman!
As a fellow author:
Billie Jade Kermack did her THANG with this book. I am so happy I was given the chance to read this as an ARC. The heartache and pain were beautiful. I was like, yesss make us feel it!! Whenever something looked up, I was like, yess, break our hearts, and the author did just that! And THAT ENDING yessss girl !!!
I am STILL CRYING!! Like this book actually made me cry😭
As a fellow author, WELL DONE!
AS a reader, WHY do THIS TO ME!!!!!😭😭😭
In short ! READ THIS BOOK!
If you love spice ( phew chil) , humor, friends to lovers, slllooowww burn, and a little heartache 😬😩 ! You need to read this book.
This book will forever stay with me💜
Pre-Warning - VERONICA does NOT have a traditional HEA !!!!!!
Finally, this is something we need !!!
⚠️Check trigger warnings⚠️
This was an excellent, well written story, and I am so proud of the author, as I can see the progression from her first book to this one.
As a reader:
What I liked.
🌸 The story was well written, easy to follow along
🌸 Well described and developed characters. I fell in love with the MCs almost instantly.
🌸Veronica, who likes to be called " Roni," had to go through so many trials and tribulations, but that's what makes us stronger right😭
🌸 Loved the relationship between Roni & Aiden ! But the slow burn was getting me. I was so ready for Roni and Aiden to, you know, hahaha . 🤣 I was like, COME ON !!! AND then, once it happened for the two of them, they couldn't even enjoy the moment 🙄 because of this annoying woman. I swear I wanted to jump inside this book and smack this woman!
As a fellow author:
Billie Jade Kermack did her THANG with this book. I am so happy I was given the chance to read this as an ARC. The heartache and pain were beautiful. I was like, yesss make us feel it!! Whenever something looked up, I was like, yess, break our hearts, and the author did just that! And THAT ENDING yessss girl !!!
I am STILL CRYING!! Like this book actually made me cry😭
As a fellow author, WELL DONE!
AS a reader, WHY do THIS TO ME!!!!!😭😭😭
In short ! READ THIS BOOK!
If you love spice ( phew chil) , humor, friends to lovers, slllooowww burn, and a little heartache 😬😩 ! You need to read this book.
This book will forever stay with me💜
Pre-Warning - VERONICA does NOT have a traditional HEA !!!!!!
Finally, this is something we need !!!
⚠️Check trigger warnings⚠️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 24, 2022
VERONICA By Billie Jade Kermack
Veronica moves in with her best friend Aiden after dumping her cheating boyfriend.
😊What i liked -
✔ Friends To Lovers/Forced Proximity.
✔ I am totally and absolutely in love with Aiden. He had his insecurities and faults but he was so loving and sweet.
✔ I loved how spunky and real Veronica's character was.It's a wonder how strong she is especially after what she went through.
✔ I loved how insync they were as friends. The bond they shared was something really special.
✔ What I liked most about this book was that it's not a conventional love story.
✔ I felt so many emotions while reading this one. I laughed at the banter, i melted and swooned at their friendship and their attraction and i cried at their heartbreak. (and mind you i was crying buckets)
🤔What could have been better -
✔ Oh I really wanted to wring Louisa's neck. (I know I know she is a fictional character, but mind you that is what is saving her a*s.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lovers
💞Friends To Lovers
📈My Rating : 4.5/5
P.s - Please check the trigger warnings for this book. But please do give this book a read, I swear you will not regret it.
Thank you Billie Jade Kermack for a copy. You are a brilliant storyteller and you owe me tissue boxes.
Veronica moves in with her best friend Aiden after dumping her cheating boyfriend.
😊What i liked -
✔ Friends To Lovers/Forced Proximity.
✔ I am totally and absolutely in love with Aiden. He had his insecurities and faults but he was so loving and sweet.
✔ I loved how spunky and real Veronica's character was.It's a wonder how strong she is especially after what she went through.
✔ I loved how insync they were as friends. The bond they shared was something really special.
✔ What I liked most about this book was that it's not a conventional love story.
✔ I felt so many emotions while reading this one. I laughed at the banter, i melted and swooned at their friendship and their attraction and i cried at their heartbreak. (and mind you i was crying buckets)
🤔What could have been better -
✔ Oh I really wanted to wring Louisa's neck. (I know I know she is a fictional character, but mind you that is what is saving her a*s.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lovers
💞Friends To Lovers
📈My Rating : 4.5/5
P.s - Please check the trigger warnings for this book. But please do give this book a read, I swear you will not regret it.
Thank you Billie Jade Kermack for a copy. You are a brilliant storyteller and you owe me tissue boxes.
June 17, 2023
This is book 1 of the Twisted Fate Series and the first book that I've read by this author.
Having found herself in the worst position a woman should be - that of finding your fiance in bed with another woman - it's not surprising to find Veronica holding emotions back and finding trust hard to give.
Even now, dating, she just can't seem to find a good one, let alone 'the one'
When it comes to her new roommate, best friend Aiden though, things seem to be looking up, except he's already taken.
I loved the contrast in characters in this book. I really loved Roni - strong and sassy - and her friendship with Aiden was such fun. They were easy around each other and probably already knew each others faults and secrets. I even thought the more unlikable characters fitted their roles perfectly!
I liked that the chapters were written from different pov's and that we were able to see into both Roni and Aiden's minds - but this did frustrate me a little as I just wanted to shout at them to talk to each other about it and get together already! But also, after the emotional rollercoaster that it was, the outcome was so much sweeter (or should I say spicy) for it.
I really wasn't sure what to expect from this one but was so pleasantly surprised. I'd love to continue the series and look forward to seeing what book 2 brings...
Having found herself in the worst position a woman should be - that of finding your fiance in bed with another woman - it's not surprising to find Veronica holding emotions back and finding trust hard to give.
Even now, dating, she just can't seem to find a good one, let alone 'the one'
When it comes to her new roommate, best friend Aiden though, things seem to be looking up, except he's already taken.
I loved the contrast in characters in this book. I really loved Roni - strong and sassy - and her friendship with Aiden was such fun. They were easy around each other and probably already knew each others faults and secrets. I even thought the more unlikable characters fitted their roles perfectly!
I liked that the chapters were written from different pov's and that we were able to see into both Roni and Aiden's minds - but this did frustrate me a little as I just wanted to shout at them to talk to each other about it and get together already! But also, after the emotional rollercoaster that it was, the outcome was so much sweeter (or should I say spicy) for it.
I really wasn't sure what to expect from this one but was so pleasantly surprised. I'd love to continue the series and look forward to seeing what book 2 brings...
December 22, 2022
A great emotional read
This novel was great! It was the first book I’ve read of Kermack’s, I was gifted an ARC last week with no obligations to leave a good review, just an honest one. Leaving a 5 star review here is no problem though!
The characters are well developed and relatable. I love that the main character, Veronica feels like an honest person with flaws and a past. Her actions and reactions are reasonable and believable. The main love to hate character… well I really wanted to see her get hit by a bus… Especially when some twists are revealed (no spoilers). The main man in the story has all the hero elements I like, strong sexy and a damn good human. It was easy to fall in love with him. The friends to lovers and slow burn was perfect in this story and there is so much I don’t want to share because I want the next reader to experience it as harsh and in the moment as I did.
Billie Jade Kermack is a great writer, and I am looking forward to reading more from her. She’s got a style that’s easy to read and draws you in immediately. Veronica is a definite recommend.
This novel was great! It was the first book I’ve read of Kermack’s, I was gifted an ARC last week with no obligations to leave a good review, just an honest one. Leaving a 5 star review here is no problem though!
The characters are well developed and relatable. I love that the main character, Veronica feels like an honest person with flaws and a past. Her actions and reactions are reasonable and believable. The main love to hate character… well I really wanted to see her get hit by a bus… Especially when some twists are revealed (no spoilers). The main man in the story has all the hero elements I like, strong sexy and a damn good human. It was easy to fall in love with him. The friends to lovers and slow burn was perfect in this story and there is so much I don’t want to share because I want the next reader to experience it as harsh and in the moment as I did.
Billie Jade Kermack is a great writer, and I am looking forward to reading more from her. She’s got a style that’s easy to read and draws you in immediately. Veronica is a definite recommend.
December 23, 2022
This was my first read from Billie Jade Kermack and it was a very good story. There are moments that pulled at my heartstrings and other moments that frustrated me to no ends. This is a romance story but not your typical ending. Readers are first introduced to Veronica aka Roni who is not the typical heroine. She's confident, snarky, spunky, and expresses her emotions and feelings with little filters. Roni deals through a lot of crap in this story, starting from the very first chapter. I felt for her as she dealt with so much trauma and heartache. Her best friend, Aiden, comes to her rescue numerous times and I felt the connection between them almost instantly. For me, the progression between them was very slow which only made me grow in frustration, and of course as soon as they finalize realize they are meant to be, life throws another curveball at them. All in all, I thought this was a good one and recommend to those who appreciate real life romance, with a non traditional HEA.
January 12, 2023
Hot, friends to lovers, with laughter and sass.
Having read this author's trilogy, I started following her hoping for more. Her writing style is incredible and places the reader in the room, along with Veronica's (Roni's) moods and her thoughts, of which there are many.
Although a strong, sassy woman, Veronica has put up with a lot in life and this makes her hold back some emotions that should maybe come out fighting, but held back emotions see her suffer even more. I think female readers will be able to relate to a lot of what happens to Veronica, but this reader is male, and will admit openly to both laughing out loud, and crying quietly. There were places where I expected things to happen and they didn't, and places where I was completely taken off guard at the twists in the tale. I didn't want to reach the end of this 5* novel.
The only saving grace I have now is that the subtitle is A Twisted Fate Series, book 1. Roll on book 2 is all I have to say.
Having read this author's trilogy, I started following her hoping for more. Her writing style is incredible and places the reader in the room, along with Veronica's (Roni's) moods and her thoughts, of which there are many.
Although a strong, sassy woman, Veronica has put up with a lot in life and this makes her hold back some emotions that should maybe come out fighting, but held back emotions see her suffer even more. I think female readers will be able to relate to a lot of what happens to Veronica, but this reader is male, and will admit openly to both laughing out loud, and crying quietly. There were places where I expected things to happen and they didn't, and places where I was completely taken off guard at the twists in the tale. I didn't want to reach the end of this 5* novel.
The only saving grace I have now is that the subtitle is A Twisted Fate Series, book 1. Roll on book 2 is all I have to say.
April 17, 2023
This is not a book for the feint of heart, those over a "certain age", or readers who want a nice, pleasant read. However, those folks who love romance, heartache, and messy stories of young people into drugs, alcohol and wild sexual exploitations will drool over every page. The author is a "good writer" in my opinion, except for a few repetitive descriptions of "chocolate-colored locks of hair", etc. Myself being in the "certain age" category, confesses to have skipped over many of the sex-saturated scenes. However, the story does twist and turn in regular intervals and I must admit there were some surprises. You've been fore-warned!
June 17, 2023
I really enjoyed this book! It was funny and heartbreaking at the same time! Overall, it was a very wonderful friends to lovers romance. The writing was phenomenal and Billie Jade Kermack really knows how to write a story! So many emotions when reading!
Roni was such a fierce character and Aiden was just a sweetheart. This was such an amazing story and I really enjoyed my time reading it. I highly recommend checking this book out!
Roni was such a fierce character and Aiden was just a sweetheart. This was such an amazing story and I really enjoyed my time reading it. I highly recommend checking this book out!
April 27, 2024
Roni and Aiden have one of the most beautiful friendships ever and their love for one another is very special. I absolutely love those two and their witty banter that made me laugh and their struggles that made me cry. This book made me an emotional mess and will forever be in my heart..
November 14, 2023
What an unexpected novel.
And I thought I had it figure it out, but nope, the author managed to twist everything into an incredible experience.
Thank you, thought ☺️
And I thought I had it figure it out, but nope, the author managed to twist everything into an incredible experience.
Thank you, thought ☺️
January 31, 2023
I'm Bawling!!! 😭😭😭
This story is absolutely beautiful!!! It made me laugh out loud, it made me mad as hell, and it broke my heart. To say it is a roller coaster of emotions is an understatement. I fell in love with Aiden, the perfect book boyfriend. And Veronica, Roni as she prefers to be called, is a complete riot. These two people have quite a journey moving from best friends to lovers. And what a friendship! It is a friendship like no other with true commitment and love for each other on both sides. Casey, Veronica's BFF is another favorite.
The one book I can think of that made me feel this emotional is A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Devereaux. I read that book more than twenty years ago, and it still touches me to this day. I know that Veronica will be just such a story that I will think about years from now. If you're looking for an amazing story about love and friendship with a healthy dose of spice, then this is the book for you!!! Happy reading!
This story is absolutely beautiful!!! It made me laugh out loud, it made me mad as hell, and it broke my heart. To say it is a roller coaster of emotions is an understatement. I fell in love with Aiden, the perfect book boyfriend. And Veronica, Roni as she prefers to be called, is a complete riot. These two people have quite a journey moving from best friends to lovers. And what a friendship! It is a friendship like no other with true commitment and love for each other on both sides. Casey, Veronica's BFF is another favorite.
The one book I can think of that made me feel this emotional is A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Devereaux. I read that book more than twenty years ago, and it still touches me to this day. I know that Veronica will be just such a story that I will think about years from now. If you're looking for an amazing story about love and friendship with a healthy dose of spice, then this is the book for you!!! Happy reading!
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