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Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Romance
I haven't been home for Thanksgiving in six years. A couple days before I leave to head home, I am informed that my brother's best friend, and also my huge, obnoxious adolescent crush, will be there as well.
So among a shaky work situation, a newfound potato chip addiction, and the usual stress of heading home for the holidays, I have a sudden urge to prove that I was no longer the mumbling, bumbling girl in Hogwarts robes and her nose in a book.
Not that anything was going to happen between us. Those hopes had died around the time I headed off to college.
But maybe....
** This is a quick romance full of sweet moments and enough steam to keep you turning the pages.
So among a shaky work situation, a newfound potato chip addiction, and the usual stress of heading home for the holidays, I have a sudden urge to prove that I was no longer the mumbling, bumbling girl in Hogwarts robes and her nose in a book.
Not that anything was going to happen between us. Those hopes had died around the time I headed off to college.
But maybe....
** This is a quick romance full of sweet moments and enough steam to keep you turning the pages.
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November 13, 2016
Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Romance is by Jessica Gadziala. This is my first book by Jessica. Why I have no idea. I fell in love with this book. Callie is a bibliophile. How can I not love her. And Adam…well, I think he might just be my new very favorite Hero. There is one particular gesture he makes that simply made me melt.
Callie hasn’t been home for Thanksgiving for six years. She didn’t plan it that way. First, it was her job while at college, then it was her job after college. This year, they are cutting hours at work and she finally gets to go home. She’s excited to see her parents and her older brother. But there is one person in particular she is nervous and excited to see. Her brother’s best friend and more or less adopted son of the family, Adam. Adam has been the object of her dreams since she was a little girl. First, it was adoration, then a full blown crush which eventually grew in to love. But she was always the nerdy girl with the big glasses and her nose in a book. Not the kind of girl she thought Adam would go for. Plus, he was four years older than she was. After she left home for college, they haven’t crossed paths since.
What will Adam think when he sees her? Callie has developed an intense addiction to potato chips whenever she gets nervous. When she’s upset, it morphs into ice cream. Lately, she’s been going through the chips like crazy.
“I had spent endless hours fantasizing about what it would feel like to kiss him, before I had ever had anything to compare it to. And I was glad for the life experience right then. Because nothing, nothing had ever compared. Nothing was even in the same hemisphere.”
Adam never minded little Callie tagging along with he and Cory in high school. He actually enjoyed her company. He knew he was developing feelings for her as they got older but he never let them show. She was too young. Then she was gone. He thought about going up to D.C. to visit her but he was afraid too much time had passed. Then, six years later, in her parents house, she walked in to the kitchen and he felt like he had been punched in the gut. It was still there, all of it. This time he wasn’t going to let her get away.
"That's a good look on you, Callie," he said, his thumb stroking over my parted lips. "Even better knowing I put it there," he said before his head ducked and his lips sealed over mine.
Adam thought maybe he could just get her out of his system. That he could finally have her and then let her go. But it didn’t work out that way. Their weekend together came to an end and Callie had to go back to D.C. to her life while Adam’s was there in Massachusetts. But after she left, she took all his joy with her. He was devastated.
This book…I just loved it. It was a perfect, sexy, sweet holiday romance. I could so relate to Callie. She loved books, lived for books. She was clumsy, nerdy, and never quite fit in with the norm at school. Yes, I can relate. And then there is Adam. That man could melt an iceberg with his sexiness. I couldn’t have wanted these two to find a way to a happy ever after more.
This is a quick read and will definitely leave you with plenty of warm and fuzzies, plenty of sighs, and a smile on your face. So be sure to pick this one up before Thanksgiving. It will make your holiday just a little bit steamier, and just a little bit sweeter.
Callie hasn’t been home for Thanksgiving for six years. She didn’t plan it that way. First, it was her job while at college, then it was her job after college. This year, they are cutting hours at work and she finally gets to go home. She’s excited to see her parents and her older brother. But there is one person in particular she is nervous and excited to see. Her brother’s best friend and more or less adopted son of the family, Adam. Adam has been the object of her dreams since she was a little girl. First, it was adoration, then a full blown crush which eventually grew in to love. But she was always the nerdy girl with the big glasses and her nose in a book. Not the kind of girl she thought Adam would go for. Plus, he was four years older than she was. After she left home for college, they haven’t crossed paths since.
What will Adam think when he sees her? Callie has developed an intense addiction to potato chips whenever she gets nervous. When she’s upset, it morphs into ice cream. Lately, she’s been going through the chips like crazy.
“I had spent endless hours fantasizing about what it would feel like to kiss him, before I had ever had anything to compare it to. And I was glad for the life experience right then. Because nothing, nothing had ever compared. Nothing was even in the same hemisphere.”
Adam never minded little Callie tagging along with he and Cory in high school. He actually enjoyed her company. He knew he was developing feelings for her as they got older but he never let them show. She was too young. Then she was gone. He thought about going up to D.C. to visit her but he was afraid too much time had passed. Then, six years later, in her parents house, she walked in to the kitchen and he felt like he had been punched in the gut. It was still there, all of it. This time he wasn’t going to let her get away.
"That's a good look on you, Callie," he said, his thumb stroking over my parted lips. "Even better knowing I put it there," he said before his head ducked and his lips sealed over mine.
Adam thought maybe he could just get her out of his system. That he could finally have her and then let her go. But it didn’t work out that way. Their weekend together came to an end and Callie had to go back to D.C. to her life while Adam’s was there in Massachusetts. But after she left, she took all his joy with her. He was devastated.
This book…I just loved it. It was a perfect, sexy, sweet holiday romance. I could so relate to Callie. She loved books, lived for books. She was clumsy, nerdy, and never quite fit in with the norm at school. Yes, I can relate. And then there is Adam. That man could melt an iceberg with his sexiness. I couldn’t have wanted these two to find a way to a happy ever after more.
This is a quick read and will definitely leave you with plenty of warm and fuzzies, plenty of sighs, and a smile on your face. So be sure to pick this one up before Thanksgiving. It will make your holiday just a little bit steamier, and just a little bit sweeter.
November 21, 2016
Stuffed is a short novel from Jessica Gadziala that follows Callie on her journey home for the Holidays. Once there she is brought face to face with her teenage crush, and brothers best friend, Adam, who spends Thanksgiving with her family. He's just as gorgeous as always and she realizes her crush never went away. But it's not as if Adam would ever want his friends clumsy younger sister...right?
Callie was the shy and awkward girl that not so secretly lusted after Adam when she was younger but now that she's back he's the one lusting after her. Their story was a quick and easy read but didn't miss any of the romance. I loved the build-up to Callie and Adam's relationship and that we got to see it all play out. Overall, it's a super fun read and something I definitely recommend.
November 27, 2020
Title: ➳ ❤- Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Romance
Author: ➳ Jessica Gadziala
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐
Publication November 3rd 2016
ღ. This was very sweet romance that just hit the spot
I cannot say enough good things about this book. It has characters that are so real, you feel like you know them or, at least, someone just like them
Once again, an excellent book bringing together the much loved inhabitants of JG’S Books, concentrating this time on Callie & Adam’s …. This had that right mix of holiday cheer for Thanksgiving
📚 Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion+ Also I wouldn’t never discourage anyone from reading this book.
Happy Reading --- Enjoy ……. Paulette Review
Author: ➳ Jessica Gadziala
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐
Publication November 3rd 2016
ღ. This was very sweet romance that just hit the spot
I cannot say enough good things about this book. It has characters that are so real, you feel like you know them or, at least, someone just like them
Once again, an excellent book bringing together the much loved inhabitants of JG’S Books, concentrating this time on Callie & Adam’s …. This had that right mix of holiday cheer for Thanksgiving
📚 Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion+ Also I wouldn’t never discourage anyone from reading this book.
Happy Reading --- Enjoy ……. Paulette Review
November 7, 2016
4 'Potato chips' Stars!
Really enjoyed this shortie about a the nerdy girl who always loved her brother's best friend. Loved the familiarity, the couple together and their hot chemistry!
A good, short and light read, perfect for around Thanksgiving ;)
Really enjoyed this shortie about a the nerdy girl who always loved her brother's best friend. Loved the familiarity, the couple together and their hot chemistry!
A good, short and light read, perfect for around Thanksgiving ;)
December 17, 2020
4.5 stars ⭐️
lol i know it’s Christmas szn already but everyday is Thanksgiving day for me aight.
Speaking of Christmas, turns out i’m super soft during this season and idk why. so this novella was just what i needed 🥺; sweet and cute but also hot
I also just learned that brother’s bestfriend is where it’s at for me atm 😌👌🏻
lol i know it’s Christmas szn already but everyday is Thanksgiving day for me aight.
Speaking of Christmas, turns out i’m super soft during this season and idk why. so this novella was just what i needed 🥺; sweet and cute but also hot
I also just learned that brother’s bestfriend is where it’s at for me atm 😌👌🏻
November 10, 2016
3,5 Stuffed stars
This was a really nice and sweet short Thanksgiving story...I enjoyed Adam and Callie...This was such a different book than what we were used to from Jessica...And I don't mean it in a bad way...I just loved that we have a chance to read a sweet story by this author...This is a different side of her and let me tell you I hope to see it again...Not that I would want her to stop writing the badass characters from her previous books but once in a while I would like to read a short sweet story from her too...
Callie was such a nerd and crazy with her books...She was sweet, shy and awkward...that was adorable and Adam thought so too...I enjoyed their crush and the relationship they had since they were kids...
Adam was great...he waited for so long to have a chance with her...and it was worth it in the end... He loved her nerdy side and wouldn't change it for the world...That is love!!!
Enjoy! xxx
This was a really nice and sweet short Thanksgiving story...I enjoyed Adam and Callie...This was such a different book than what we were used to from Jessica...And I don't mean it in a bad way...I just loved that we have a chance to read a sweet story by this author...This is a different side of her and let me tell you I hope to see it again...Not that I would want her to stop writing the badass characters from her previous books but once in a while I would like to read a short sweet story from her too...
Callie was such a nerd and crazy with her books...She was sweet, shy and awkward...that was adorable and Adam thought so too...I enjoyed their crush and the relationship they had since they were kids...
Adam was great...he waited for so long to have a chance with her...and it was worth it in the end... He loved her nerdy side and wouldn't change it for the world...That is love!!!
Enjoy! xxx
April 27, 2021
This was the cutest smoking hot story EVER!
Callie was shy and Nerdy.
Adam was her older brother's best friend and not so secret crush.
They thought they were "getting each other out of their systems,"
but WHO was fooling WHOM, yeah?!?!
Totally hilarious, raunchy and sweeeeeet! Don't miss out on all the fun!
(And I am so glad I found this fabulous new author!!)
Callie was shy and Nerdy.
Adam was her older brother's best friend and not so secret crush.
They thought they were "getting each other out of their systems,"
but WHO was fooling WHOM, yeah?!?!
Totally hilarious, raunchy and sweeeeeet! Don't miss out on all the fun!
(And I am so glad I found this fabulous new author!!)
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November 24, 20164 Turkey Day Stars
So completely adorkable and thanksgivingey all at the same time! Plus, I love a nerdy heroine that finally gets her man. All in all a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend read.
So completely adorkable and thanksgivingey all at the same time! Plus, I love a nerdy heroine that finally gets her man. All in all a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend read.
November 13, 2016
Sweet Low Angst Story About A Nerdy Girl Who Wears TARDIS SOCKS
My Friend Carol's Review Will Convince You
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November 15, 2016
Sweet low angst book! This was my first book by Jessica Gadziala and certainly won't be my last!
Adam was sweet, sexy and I loved that he finally gave Callie that push she needed to take the plunge with him.
Callie was quirky and funny. She felt very relatable and I really liked her. I loved that she got the guy she had loved since she was a kid!
I wanted to punch her cousin for being such a mean girl. It would have made ME feel better if Adam would have put her in her place, but they fact he basically just ignored her advances was ok.
-sweet hero
-endearing heroine
-slight pushing away by heroine (more inner thoughts than anything else)
-no om drama whatsoever
-ow drama - her cousin was condescending to her and flirty with Adam but she didn't cause any rifts with the couple
-steamy
My only complaint would be that there wasn't much of an epilogue. We just got a look a year later. Definitely a HFN ending! Maybe we can get a wedding novella or something? ? hint hint
Adam was sweet, sexy and I loved that he finally gave Callie that push she needed to take the plunge with him.
Callie was quirky and funny. She felt very relatable and I really liked her. I loved that she got the guy she had loved since she was a kid!
I wanted to punch her cousin for being such a mean girl. It would have made ME feel better if Adam would have put her in her place, but they fact he basically just ignored her advances was ok.
-sweet hero
-endearing heroine
-slight pushing away by heroine (more inner thoughts than anything else)
-no om drama whatsoever
-ow drama - her cousin was condescending to her and flirty with Adam but she didn't cause any rifts with the couple
-steamy
My only complaint would be that there wasn't much of an epilogue. We just got a look a year later. Definitely a HFN ending! Maybe we can get a wedding novella or something? ? hint hint
November 19, 2017
Since so many of my friends liked this book I decided to give it a try. I’m so glad I have friends with such good taste because it was excellent!
They have almost always been in each others lives. He is her brothers best friend and spent all his time with her family. She has loved him since she was a fourteen year old shy book nerd.
She is coming home for Thanksgiving for the first time in 6 years. He’s there. Now’s their chance.
A wonderful love story!
They have almost always been in each others lives. He is her brothers best friend and spent all his time with her family. She has loved him since she was a fourteen year old shy book nerd.
She is coming home for Thanksgiving for the first time in 6 years. He’s there. Now’s their chance.
A wonderful love story!
March 7, 2020
3’5. Primer libro que leo de esta autora y puedo decir que no será el último. La historia de amor es sencilla y bonita sin ser cursi, y aunque sucede en un corto espacio de tiempo, no se siente precipitada porque sus protagonistas se conocen desde siempre. Además, ellos me han caído muy bien: Callie es una loca de los libros, un poco nerd y una fan irredenta de Harry Potter y Firefly, solo por esto último hay que adorarla, y Adam, además de sexy, demuestra que la conoce muy bien y la adora tal como es. En definitiva, se trata de un libro cortito y entretenido, que no cambiará mi vida lectora pero me ha hecho pasar un buen rato.
#Popsugar20 Reto 33: Un libro con al menos cuatro estrellas en Goodreads
#Popsugar20 Reto 33: Un libro con al menos cuatro estrellas en Goodreads
January 25, 2017
Second chance romance ( kind of - h knew H as her brothers best friend) that didn't work for me.
Pluses:
- the h was adorably geeky
- during the 6yr separation she dated and moved on
Minuses:
- the H was kind of wishy-washy. From teen years H knew the h was infatuated with him. He was kind to her but that didn't stop him dating. Everyone also knew about h's crush.
- h/H met again after 6 yrs by chance. If that hadn't happened they would never have gotten together even now. I much prefer H's who go after h and make things happen as opposed to them coming across h by chance.
- even after they sleep together and H knows that h loves him, he doesn't think of this as anything except a fling to get some closure. Its only after the h's brother has a talk with H that suddenly H realises its love and he should go after her.Without this talk its evident that the status quo would have stayed the same.
- plus the H seemes quite experienced. In his POV we get some thoughts of OW and its clear he's had some relationships in the separation:( It seems it was a case of out of sight out of mind for H with the h, even though he claims he was always into her.
In general the h was very passive and waited for the H to make the moves, but the H wasn't that into her. It took years and scheming and pushing by people around them for the H to actually chase the h and she fell into his lap immediately. Even then it took the end of the book for the H to even think of offering her something semi-permanent like a relationship.
Meh.
Pluses:
- the h was adorably geeky
- during the 6yr separation she dated and moved on
Minuses:
- the H was kind of wishy-washy. From teen years H knew the h was infatuated with him. He was kind to her but that didn't stop him dating. Everyone also knew about h's crush.
- h/H met again after 6 yrs by chance. If that hadn't happened they would never have gotten together even now. I much prefer H's who go after h and make things happen as opposed to them coming across h by chance.
- even after they sleep together and H knows that h loves him, he doesn't think of this as anything except a fling to get some closure. Its only after the h's brother has a talk with H that suddenly H realises its love and he should go after her.Without this talk its evident that the status quo would have stayed the same.
- plus the H seemes quite experienced. In his POV we get some thoughts of OW and its clear he's had some relationships in the separation:( It seems it was a case of out of sight out of mind for H with the h, even though he claims he was always into her.
In general the h was very passive and waited for the H to make the moves, but the H wasn't that into her. It took years and scheming and pushing by people around them for the H to actually chase the h and she fell into his lap immediately. Even then it took the end of the book for the H to even think of offering her something semi-permanent like a relationship.
Meh.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 14, 2020
Para ser una novela con un numero de hojas tan reducido no tuve la impresion de estar leyendo una historia superficial o apresurada, en mi opinion, la autora hizo un trabajo genial a la hora de equilibrar la trama y el numero de paginas.
Stuffed es un libro entretenido, sin drama y absorbente, me gusto sobre todo la familia de la protagonista femenina, encima la forma en la que se desenvuelve el romance fue muy correcto, no lo senti rapido en lo absoluto.
En fin, una lectura agradable que recomiendo, especialmente si eres de las que aman el topico chica y amigo de su hermano.
2.75 Estrellas!
November 20, 2016
1st: A BIG THANK YOU to Carol (Goodreads Addict) for her terrific review. She has an awesome talent for selecting books that she enjoys. She gave this novella 5 stars & her review got me to select this gem.
2nd: A BIG APOLOGY to Jessica Gadziala. Sorry for not giving your books a chance. I'v been a big chicken-or at this time of year-a big turkey! Gobble Gobble ;)
This novella really hit me just right. The perfect story this time of year.
Nobody's perfect, no one has the perfect figure, fashion sense, job, family, etc
Callie is a nerdy 24 y/o woman living and working in DC.
For the first time in 6 years, she's been able to get back home to Massachusetts for Thanksgiving.
Adam, Callie's brother's long time best friend is invited for the long holiday weekend.
Adam & Cory (Callie's brother) are 4 years older than Callie.
Callie has had a crush on Adam since she was 14. Yeah, she's nervous when they see each other again after 6 years.
This is dual first person POV. I absolutely loved Adam. What a sweetheart. He's very attractive and
sexy. He gently breaks down Callie's shy, timid shell.
Adam constantly tells Callie "Don't change Pip" (for Pippy Longstocking.)
My favorite thing about Callie is that she's a voracious reader. Adam appreciates that about her.
This is a novella, but it didn't feel like one. I liked Callie's parents, especially her mom. She wasn't OTT, but quietly and lovingly supported Callie. Callie's dad was quiet & I could tell that she took after him. The quiet mild mannered nerd.
During Callie's childhood, she'd been a target of mean girls. Her cousin Amy seemed to continue the harassing attitude and mean comments. Some would say Callie is a door mat.
It's not her fault. No one deserves to be bullied. Bullying is a bad part of human nature.
Fortunately I was very satisfied with the solution to Amy. Adam doesn't fall into her clutches.
Callie and Adam are friends but Callie has been hiding her true feelings for Adam.
The ending was perfect. No rushing it. Perfect amount of romance and steam.
This currently available through Kindle Unlimited.
I did get a feeling of Thankfulness. I hope that this review wasn't too corny or syrupy ;)
5 POTATO CHIP STARS *****
2nd: A BIG APOLOGY to Jessica Gadziala. Sorry for not giving your books a chance. I'v been a big chicken-or at this time of year-a big turkey! Gobble Gobble ;)
This novella really hit me just right. The perfect story this time of year.
Nobody's perfect, no one has the perfect figure, fashion sense, job, family, etc
Callie is a nerdy 24 y/o woman living and working in DC.
For the first time in 6 years, she's been able to get back home to Massachusetts for Thanksgiving.
Adam, Callie's brother's long time best friend is invited for the long holiday weekend.
Adam & Cory (Callie's brother) are 4 years older than Callie.
Callie has had a crush on Adam since she was 14. Yeah, she's nervous when they see each other again after 6 years.
This is dual first person POV. I absolutely loved Adam. What a sweetheart. He's very attractive and
sexy. He gently breaks down Callie's shy, timid shell.
Adam constantly tells Callie "Don't change Pip" (for Pippy Longstocking.)
My favorite thing about Callie is that she's a voracious reader. Adam appreciates that about her.
This is a novella, but it didn't feel like one. I liked Callie's parents, especially her mom. She wasn't OTT, but quietly and lovingly supported Callie. Callie's dad was quiet & I could tell that she took after him. The quiet mild mannered nerd.
During Callie's childhood, she'd been a target of mean girls. Her cousin Amy seemed to continue the harassing attitude and mean comments. Some would say Callie is a door mat.
It's not her fault. No one deserves to be bullied. Bullying is a bad part of human nature.
Fortunately I was very satisfied with the solution to Amy. Adam doesn't fall into her clutches.
Callie and Adam are friends but Callie has been hiding her true feelings for Adam.
The ending was perfect. No rushing it. Perfect amount of romance and steam.
This currently available through Kindle Unlimited.
I did get a feeling of Thankfulness. I hope that this review wasn't too corny or syrupy ;)
5 POTATO CHIP STARS *****
November 13, 2016
Really enjoyed this
Callie asnt been home for Thanksgiving in 6 years with work and college it just never worked out but she was ready to go home an have a great holiday with her family but when she found out her brothers best friend Adam was goin to be there she was dreading it she had still not got over her crush an probably would never but she hadn't seen him in 6 years she new he would b still gorgeous an sexy as hell but he had never seen her as anything but a lil sister until this thanksgiving
I luvd this novella it was so good I enjoyed the characters so much Adam is very sexy and the way he was with Callie was so cute the lil nickname he had for her was sweet I thought Callie was great her nerdy way we're funny as times she had to own style an luvd books like we al do even though mine a lil different haha I just really enjoy her character there actually wasn't everything that I didn't like about this it sweet cute sexy hot with a gorgeous men a nerdy girls and Thanksgiving dinner :) xxx
Callie asnt been home for Thanksgiving in 6 years with work and college it just never worked out but she was ready to go home an have a great holiday with her family but when she found out her brothers best friend Adam was goin to be there she was dreading it she had still not got over her crush an probably would never but she hadn't seen him in 6 years she new he would b still gorgeous an sexy as hell but he had never seen her as anything but a lil sister until this thanksgiving
I luvd this novella it was so good I enjoyed the characters so much Adam is very sexy and the way he was with Callie was so cute the lil nickname he had for her was sweet I thought Callie was great her nerdy way we're funny as times she had to own style an luvd books like we al do even though mine a lil different haha I just really enjoy her character there actually wasn't everything that I didn't like about this it sweet cute sexy hot with a gorgeous men a nerdy girls and Thanksgiving dinner :) xxx
November 27, 2019
2.5 Pip stars!
Unpopular opinion time: I had a hard time getting over the writing style of this one. In my opinion it needing editing, which made it hard for me to really get into the story when I was fighting against my annoyance.
The other thing that rubbed me the wrong way was that I felt that Adam's main attraction to Callie was that he knew of her teenage crush on him and wanted to use it to have a little fling during the Thanksgiving family gathering.
I did enjoy all of the nerdy references...Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr Who, Firefly, Harry Potter etc etc...because I am that girl too. :)
Unpopular opinion time: I had a hard time getting over the writing style of this one. In my opinion it needing editing, which made it hard for me to really get into the story when I was fighting against my annoyance.
The other thing that rubbed me the wrong way was that I felt that Adam's main attraction to Callie was that he knew of her teenage crush on him and wanted to use it to have a little fling during the Thanksgiving family gathering.
"Don't," I said, shaking my head, ducking to put the apple in the bag.
"Don't what?" he asked, surprising me as I moved to stand by closing in on me, getting in my personal space. "Don't want to talk to you?" he asked, still advancing, making me go back two feet until the tree stopped me. "Don't be interested in what you have to say? Or, maybe," he said, his hand raising. I felt his fingertips glide over my cheekbone then down my neck as he tucked my hair behind my ear. "Don't give you something you've been thinking about since you were a teenager?" he asked, his hand moving backward to cup the back of my skull.
I did enjoy all of the nerdy references...Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr Who, Firefly, Harry Potter etc etc...because I am that girl too. :)
November 14, 2016
4 "Happy Thanksgiving" Stars!
This was a super cute and sweet story. Adam was charming, funny, and sexy. Callie was nerdy, sweet and had her own bit of charm as well. Maybe endearing is the right word for her. I was happy to see her have all her dreams come true. I enjoyed their Thanksgiving romance very much. Happy reading!
This was a super cute and sweet story. Adam was charming, funny, and sexy. Callie was nerdy, sweet and had her own bit of charm as well. Maybe endearing is the right word for her. I was happy to see her have all her dreams come true. I enjoyed their Thanksgiving romance very much. Happy reading!
November 1, 2025
Thanksgiving novella
All nerdy girls that had a crush on older jock and sees years later hollar! Cute book, enemy in there as well but super cute and yes spice!
All nerdy girls that had a crush on older jock and sees years later hollar! Cute book, enemy in there as well but super cute and yes spice!
November 19, 2016
Cute story
This was a cute story about nerdy girl loving her older brother's best friend. Years pass and they see each other at Thanksgiving and old feelings get explored anew. The narrative was missing some of the push-pull expected in this trope. The physical part moved at a quick pace, but it was clear love was in the air. I liked how everyone around them knew how these two actually felt. It was cute. Short novella perfect for a quick holiday read.
This was a cute story about nerdy girl loving her older brother's best friend. Years pass and they see each other at Thanksgiving and old feelings get explored anew. The narrative was missing some of the push-pull expected in this trope. The physical part moved at a quick pace, but it was clear love was in the air. I liked how everyone around them knew how these two actually felt. It was cute. Short novella perfect for a quick holiday read.
December 12, 2016
The princess of grit and heat, feisty heroines and in-your-face-alpha heroes has gone all sweet and spicy as pumpkin pie with whipped cream! Jessica Gadziala shows more of her writing chops with STUFFED: A THANKSGIVING ROMANCE. So settle back, and get ready to fall in love with Callie and Adam, feisty and alpha in their own sweet ways as they prove that absence really does make the heart grow fonder and the passion grow hotter.
Life has gotten in the way for Callie for six long years and coming home for Thanksgiving has not been possible. Little did she know that this Thanksgiving she would get something to be thankful for, for the rest of her life!
Adam has been Callie’s crush since she was little, but being her older brother’s best friend, she figured she was always thought of as the little kid sister, kind of like the reliable family pet. The hot and handsome, sweet and charming Adam has long held his feelings for bookworm Callie buried deep in the off limits category. Now she is back and more resistible than ever and he is determined to have his cake and eat it, too.
There is nothing better than watching two souls finally come clean with their feelings! Dreams coming true, heated passion and being the last ones to admit what everyone else seems to know is going on! (And they thought they were being so sly) Hang on for the chuckles that come along the way, imagine having “the talk” with your mother as an adult! GAH!
Light, almost angst free, Jessica Gadziala is showing her softer side without sacrificing her amazing talent! Callie is real, she even admits to having comfort foods! A little insecure, her inner siren takes flight under the attentions of the one man she has always loved! Adam? Whoa! Gotta love a guy with a caring heart and great moves, he could make Thanksgiving my favorite holiday!!
Publication Date: November 3, 2016
Publisher: Jessica Gadziala
Genre: Holiday Romance
Print Length: 123 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Life has gotten in the way for Callie for six long years and coming home for Thanksgiving has not been possible. Little did she know that this Thanksgiving she would get something to be thankful for, for the rest of her life!
Adam has been Callie’s crush since she was little, but being her older brother’s best friend, she figured she was always thought of as the little kid sister, kind of like the reliable family pet. The hot and handsome, sweet and charming Adam has long held his feelings for bookworm Callie buried deep in the off limits category. Now she is back and more resistible than ever and he is determined to have his cake and eat it, too.
There is nothing better than watching two souls finally come clean with their feelings! Dreams coming true, heated passion and being the last ones to admit what everyone else seems to know is going on! (And they thought they were being so sly) Hang on for the chuckles that come along the way, imagine having “the talk” with your mother as an adult! GAH!
Light, almost angst free, Jessica Gadziala is showing her softer side without sacrificing her amazing talent! Callie is real, she even admits to having comfort foods! A little insecure, her inner siren takes flight under the attentions of the one man she has always loved! Adam? Whoa! Gotta love a guy with a caring heart and great moves, he could make Thanksgiving my favorite holiday!!
Publication Date: November 3, 2016
Publisher: Jessica Gadziala
Genre: Holiday Romance
Print Length: 123 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
November 19, 2017
What a sexy, sassy, sweet, HOT read! Loved this book! It's been six years since Callie has made it home for Thanksgiving, but she'll be there this year . . . and so will her old childhood crush, Adam. That knowledge is enough to send her deeper into a bag of potato chips, her go-to stress food! Callie is a book nerd, sloppy dresser, and a bit of a "fumbler" while Adam is a successful lawyer who wears the part and his gorgeous looks well. He's everything Callie has ever wanted and knows she can't have. When these two reconnect, sparks fly. The tone, pace, and writing in this book were spot on. I was laughing one minute and fanning myself the next. Every book nerd girl deserves her own Adam! A fun, sizzling story! A Must Read!
November 22, 2016
A light, easy read that I thoroughly enjoyed. Their Thanksgiving was about traditions, which was refreshing to this Canadian who has never experienced an US Thanksgiving outside of what the news has showed me.
The romance was sweet and perfect for a holiday background.
I always marvel at how authors can put so much into a short novel and have it work where you're not left feeling like you needed more, but Ms. Gadziala did a great job of telling a story that was well-rounded and complete.
The romance was sweet and perfect for a holiday background.
I always marvel at how authors can put so much into a short novel and have it work where you're not left feeling like you needed more, but Ms. Gadziala did a great job of telling a story that was well-rounded and complete.
November 21, 2016
One of my favorite tropes. Falling in love with your brother's best friend. In here, we have the h (Callie) who is nerdy and clumsy. I love nerd heroines and I can totally relate the references. She has been in love with her brother's best friend but hasn't seen him in six years because of work. She works as a graphic designer in D.C while he is in Massachusets. The H (Adam) is a lawyer. He has always treated the h kindly. When she was fourteen, he bought her a wand. A Hermoine wand. The nerd in me, fell for him when I read this. *giggle*. Aaaaaand so, they met again after 6 years during thanksgiving day.
This book maybe short but it packed a punch plus there's an epilogue people!!
This book maybe short but it packed a punch plus there's an epilogue people!!
November 9, 2016
Stufffed was just what I needed! I was in a bad book slump, couldn’t find the right book to read and nothing appealed to me. This book was perfect, short, sweet, cute, sexy and delicious!
Now I have to wait two whole days for Jessica’s next book aaannnddd I’m craving chips! (the dill pickle kind) Argh!!
January 18, 2021
Re-read 17/12/2019
Re-read 13/05/2018
My only complaint is that I wish it was longer.
It is perfect, the plot, the writing, it's like I can't get enough. Love it every time.
Re-read 06/10/2017
First Read 27/03/2017
5 Sweet, Dork, Perfect Stars
Re-read 13/05/2018
My only complaint is that I wish it was longer.
It is perfect, the plot, the writing, it's like I can't get enough. Love it every time.
Re-read 06/10/2017
First Read 27/03/2017
5 Sweet, Dork, Perfect Stars
November 16, 2020
My first Jessica Gadziala and wow, I'm so impressed. This was super cute and sweet; and just what I needed.
I didn't expect the steaminess (because the guy totally got dirty mouth on him despite being an adorable guy). And I could totally relate with Callie and her social awkwardness (and addiction to potato chips).
This was just wholesome!
I didn't expect the steaminess (because the guy totally got dirty mouth on him despite being an adorable guy). And I could totally relate with Callie and her social awkwardness (and addiction to potato chips).
This was just wholesome!
November 13, 2023
For a short romance, this book dragged. Felt very bored and the sex and love felt unrealistic. This was NOT a Thanksgiving romance in any way, more like a insult to plus-size people. The bullying and fat-shaming to poor Callie is crazy. 100% would not recommend!
November 26, 2017
Warning, I am going to rant!
Maybe it's because I am not in a good mood but...
No I did not like this one, it was not the sweet I liked.
I prefer sweet, geeky, strong, funny heroines, not heroines who take the whole damn book to realise how so many people walked over them.
The nickname 'pip' annoyed me I mean it kinda sounds like pimp.(H called her that all the freakn time)
The H only wanted a fling and she just accepted this ( though they did not discuss it she understood his subtle hints that it was a fling)
she is the burying her head under the sand kind of girl, which even the H mentions..
I have absolutely nothing against book loving , quiet heroines but to me it's about being strong, which she was not.
The H wanted to' get her out of his system' and obviously he had an amazing sex life when they were not together while she had a lousy one.
(that's what bugs me about childhood sweethearts and brother's best friends books, the Hero has an active sex life while the heroine is a virgin or has had a shitty ex)
She had a mean cousin who I'm pretty sure she does not confront.
Her mom's annoying...how can you encourage your daughter to be with someone who didn't really want to be with her , granted she did not know he just wanted a fling but still,
Anyway rant over guess I just need to blow some steam.
I have been reading some really annoying books lately so..
if anyone could recommend a book about a strong ass but quirky heroine and an awesome hero I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks :)
Maybe it's because I am not in a good mood but...
No I did not like this one, it was not the sweet I liked.
I prefer sweet, geeky, strong, funny heroines, not heroines who take the whole damn book to realise how so many people walked over them.
The nickname 'pip' annoyed me I mean it kinda sounds like pimp.(H called her that all the freakn time)
The H only wanted a fling and she just accepted this ( though they did not discuss it she understood his subtle hints that it was a fling)
she is the burying her head under the sand kind of girl, which even the H mentions..
I have absolutely nothing against book loving , quiet heroines but to me it's about being strong, which she was not.
The H wanted to' get her out of his system' and obviously he had an amazing sex life when they were not together while she had a lousy one.
(that's what bugs me about childhood sweethearts and brother's best friends books, the Hero has an active sex life while the heroine is a virgin or has had a shitty ex)
She had a mean cousin who I'm pretty sure she does not confront.
Her mom's annoying...how can you encourage your daughter to be with someone who didn't really want to be with her , granted she did not know he just wanted a fling but still,
Anyway rant over guess I just need to blow some steam.
I have been reading some really annoying books lately so..
if anyone could recommend a book about a strong ass but quirky heroine and an awesome hero I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks :)
August 15, 2020
3.5 rounded up
Needing a book with a "holiday" in the title for a Goodreads Bingo square, I scrolled through my Kindle and finally found this quick read. Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Romance fulfills the requirement.
Callie works as a graphic designer and spends her free time collecting and reading books. She usually wears comfortable clothes and has a habit of eating potato chips whenever she is anxious and ice cream when feeling depressed.
Due to work requirements it has been six years since Callie has been home for Thanksgiving. Since she was fourteen-years old Callie has had a crush on her older brother's best friend, Adam who is also spending Thanksgiving with her family.
Needing a book with a "holiday" in the title for a Goodreads Bingo square, I scrolled through my Kindle and finally found this quick read. Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Romance fulfills the requirement.
Callie works as a graphic designer and spends her free time collecting and reading books. She usually wears comfortable clothes and has a habit of eating potato chips whenever she is anxious and ice cream when feeling depressed.
Due to work requirements it has been six years since Callie has been home for Thanksgiving. Since she was fourteen-years old Callie has had a crush on her older brother's best friend, Adam who is also spending Thanksgiving with her family.
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