Model Position

Art of Love #1

by Kitsy Clare

For Sienna, love and art are perilous games. Is she ready to take that gamble?

Sienna is a beautiful, talented artist poised on the precipice of soaring into the glamorous, yet cutthroat Manhattan art scene.

Dave Hightower is a hooked-up, handsome heir to the hippest gallery in NYC, Gallery Hightower.

Erik is the live drawing model with his sizzling green eyes fixed only on Sienna.

Three’s a crowd, so Sienna must make a choice: date Dave and ride the fast track to landing a show at Gallery Hightower and hobnobbing with the art glitterati, or follow her heart and take a chance with Erik, the stunning male model who’s stealing her heart. But Erik has some worrisome secrets, and who in their right mind would make live modeling their career?

Dare Sienna throw away her chances of hitting it big to follow her heart?

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Novella

77 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 16, 2014

About the author

Kitsy Clare hails from Philadelphia and lives in New York. A romantic at heart, she loves to write about the sexy intrigue of the city, and particularly of the art world. She knows it well, having shown her paintings here before turning to writing. Model Position, her new adult novella is about artist Sienna and her friends. Living in a Bookworld says: "Beautifully written! We get to learn things about art & painting, which is refreshing. A colorful story from a promising new adult author." The next in her Art of Love series, Private Internship launches in September with Inkspell.

Kitsy loves to travel, draw, read romance, speculative fiction and teach writing workshops. She also writes YA as Catherine Stine. Her futuristic thriller, Ruby's Fire was a YA finalist in the Next Generation Indie book awards. Fireseed One, its companion novel, was a finalist in YA and Sci-Fi in the USA News International Book Awards, and an Indie Reader notable. Her YA horror, Dorianna, launches fall 2014 with Evernight Teen. She's a member of SFWA, RWA and SCBWI.

Reviews

[Seeing Double in Neverland · Rating 4 out of 5]

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4 out of 5 stars

I really liked this book.

[Bèbè ✦ RANT ✦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

ABS ABS ABS!

That's all I could think about when I read this book. The MC was so hot, it literally made me sweat lol Not attractive but that's what this author did to me.

Story about Sienna really made be a little worried for her. She is beautiful and talented but picking between career and love can be hard. Specially it's for a hot and mysterious guy like Erik. Their relationship was fast but I really wanted to be together. I couldn't stand Dave because he was the kind of rich jerk who thinks the world belongs to him just because he has money.

I enjoyed author's writing and thought it was brilliant. I really wish this was a full novel instead of a short story but I do hope that Clare will consider doing a spin off on this with a whole series. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of her works.

[Cherie · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Kitsy Clare's Model Position, a little chaos can hit the right spot in Sienna's overly organized life. Sienna, a graduate art student, lives for order and art, but she's not afraid to get a little messy for the right guy. Erik, a mysterious model, works hard in the positions of his life. I loved Sienna and Erik smokin' chemistry and how there is more to both of them than meets the eye. The secondary characters come to life as much as Sienna and Erik do. Clare shows the glitz, glamour, and possible heartbreak of being an artist in New York City in this fast-paced novella. Model Position by Kitsy Clare pops like sunshine yellow and ignites like fiery red and is overall a colorful romantic read.

[Marla Mei · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 stars

Novellas usually work for me. They may be fast-paced and have little depth but what can we expect in stories with only a hundred pages or less? In spite of that, I still have my fair share of three-star rated novellas (sometimes even four!!). Sadly, this one didn't work for me. I think there would've been a greater possibility of me rating this higher than 1.5 stars if this had been a teeny tiny bit longer. A little more character development maybe would've done it for me. But this is only a novella still, so I put that one on myself when I requested this on netgalley so.. no more complaints. Just that maybe a little bit more character development wouldn't hurt. Did I mention that already? Oh well.

Okay, I'm out.

[Medavis66 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since my only complaint is that this needs to be a full novel or series...I can't help but give this the 5 stars it deserves! I enjoyed the story. While it was only a novella, it also contained a complete short story. It spoke more to me in 80+ pages than some books do in 300. I liked both Erik and Sienna - especially together as a couple. I specifically liked his secret (who am I kidding, I would also love to see him model that suede loincloth!). I didn't like the typical artsy, rich snobbiness of the Hightowers...just as I was supposed to feel, I'm sure. This was really a fun read.

ARC provided in exchange for honest review.

[Paula Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sienna has two passions in her life - her art and that she will find her true love eventually. Sienna dreams of one day having her own art gallery show and had thought that she would do anything to get there, until faced with that reality. Choosing to do the right thing, rather than get a step in the door - Sienna loses her first big shot. However, in Art Class they have a new model and he's actually a hottie for once and not just that but he is in fact very talented. When Sienna first spots Erik , the model - she knows that there is something about him and it's not just his looks. But she questions herself, whether she is his type or a passing fling ? Especially when fellow classmate Dave makes a snide comment. Can Sienna prove to the world that she has done the right thing by taking a gamble in not only her art but also her love decisions ? Especially when she is left with the choices of Dave Hightower - someone with fabulous connections all over the world or Erik - a lowly model but then is there more than meets the eye with Erik and when the truth is revealed - will Sienna be happy with whom she chose ?

[Christine Rains · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sienna is a beautiful art grad student who knows exactly where she wants to go in life. Her life is ordered, and she even has the connections to get a show at a top Manhattan gallery. Yet all the order she strives for is swept away when she sets her eyes upon the class' newest model. Erik is a modern day Adonis and has his eyes set upon Sienna. He makes her feel a heat no other man before has inspired. Will Sienna keep her focus on her life plan or follow her heart into Erik's arms?

This NA romance will take your breath away. It's short, but it packs a lot of sizzle and fire. Sienna is smart and sweet. I found it easy to relate to her. She has great focus, and I love her inner conflict with it turns to chaos upon meeting the gorgeous Erik. As for Erik, I do love a man with a sensitive artistic side and a hot body! The tension between Sienna and Erik had me fanning myself. It was tastefully written but not lacking the heat a good romance needs.

Can't wait to read more from Kitsy Clare in the future!

[Emily Damron-Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.

Kitsy Clare’s Model Position is a racy romp through ambitious Sienna’s last months of art school. With a cast of dimensional characters like the ever-exciting Eric and dapper Dave—whose ambitions range from snagging Sienna to building an art empire of his own—Clare’s propulsive prose drives this romance for new adults from its sultry opening scenes in a life-drawing class to its surprising and satisfying conclusion. All this makes for a fun, fast-paced, and steamy read.

[Dawn Brazil · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great and quick read. Smart, sexy and fun, Sienna, the main character makes you root for her from the beginning. You won't be able to stop reading and you'll be happy you read to the end! The only problem was it didn't last longer.

[Caitlin Janke · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of model position from net galley. This was a short sweet read. I really enjoyed it and it was a perfect length for a trip or a day at the beach. The writings great and the book keeps your attention. I really liked it.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this fast paced novella. The story quickly drew me in and kept me interested. I thought the author did a nice job of conveying the emotions of the characters. This is the first book by this author I've read and it won't be my last.

I received a copy of this manuscript from the author, my review has been voluntarily submitted.

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick

Model Position by Kitsy Clare is short and sweet. I really enjoyed reading this story. The characters were likable and easy to become invested in. I thought the writing style was really great and it flowed really well. I was instantly sucked in with this story and read it in one sitting. It was exactly the break I needed from my day. I can't wait to read more from Kitsy Clare in the future.

Sienna is finishing her last few months in art school and is beginning to think about her future. She does computer art, but she has also just started painting. In one of her classes she meets Dave Hightower heir to the Hightower art gallery owned by his aunt. When he shows interest in her she agrees to go on a date with him and he says that he will introduce her to his aunt with the hope of getting her a solo art show. One day in class, a male model shows up that she instantly feels a connection to. Erik is extremely good looking, but he also is passionate about art and paints. The more time that Sienna spends with Erik, the more she feels that Dave is not right for her and that her feelings for Erik are strong. With such a connection to Erik, should Sienna take a chance on a relationship with him? Or will she choose the safe route and try to advance her career despite not having strong feelings for Dave?

I really liked Sienna. I loved that she was a bit quirky and had to have everything neat and ordered in her life. She made no apologies for it and it was just who she was. I also loved the fact that she was so honest and up front with everyone. She might not always know what she wanted or what to do, but she always said it when she figured it out. There are a lot of people who would hold back in order to help themselves advance but Sienna didn't and that was really refreshing, especially for her age. I was never really able to connect with Dave. I thought that he was shallow and pretty self-serving. He only seemed to be interested when there was something in it for him or when he had a chance at money or fame. I just didn't really see anything between him and Sienna either. I didn't think that they fit together or had any chemistry. Erik on the other hand I was instantly a fan of. He was sweet and sexy. He was not ashamed of who he was and he did what made him happy and provided for him. I liked that he was a self made man and worked to get what he wanted. He was really open as well as Sienna, and I think that is what made him so perfect for her. They just had a better fit and seemed to understand one another. I loved that they could talk about art and their passions even if they didn't feel the same way. Erik and Sienna not only had great chemistry but also had a really strong connection. They were just so real and believable.

Overall, I thought that this was a really good story. I liked the characters and thought that the secondary characters were great as well. They added a lot to the story. The main reason that I didn't give this one five stars was because of length. I felt like the story and ending was a bit rushed and I would have liked to have more. Even though I really did believe in the connection and relationship that was developing, it would have been nice to see more of them and their future. I just wasn't ready for it to be over, and it was such a short amount of time. But that was the only criticism that I had. I really enjoyed this one and it was a great quick and easy read. I highly recommend this story to fans of the New Adult genre as well as anyone looking for a short but great story. I look forward to reading more from Kitsy Clare in the future and can't wait to see what she writes next.

**ARC provided by Author**

[Rachelle Ayala · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a refreshing book. The first thing I noticed is the beautiful, expressive writing detailing the Manhattan art scene and the dreams of young artists. Kitsy Clare uses all five senses, a combination of dialogue, setting, and description to bring her characters to life.

Sienna is a computer graphic artists. She loves order and craves balance. Her artwork is neat and pinned together with symmetry, making her feel like everything is verified and provable, and all is shiny and happy in her world. Intense, expressive work sets her nerves on edge and are too messy for her OCD personality.

Sienna falls into immediate attraction with an artists' model, Erik, who is quirky, fun, and drop-dead gorgeous. He has the entire female half of the art class panting wet and the male half tense and looking for his faults. Erik is also an artist, but lack of credentials and his expressive work of swooping lines and free-spirited shapes fill Sienna with anxiety and uncertainty.

Sienna is torn between dating Dave Hightower, a wealthy classmate whose aunt owns a high-class gallery and lusting over Erik, who she is sure has many women at his beck and call. Although Erik gives off no player vibes, Sienna is hesitant to let her heart go out of control.

The story is set up well, with high stakes tension, adorable side characters, a lusciously paintable hero, and a heroine teetering between logic and emotional. Add to that, the beautiful descriptive writing is a joy to read. It captures details, nuances and sensuality with subtlely, without being long-winded or banging in your face graphic.

However, the book is too short! It has so much potential to play out the drama between Dave and Sienna, Sienna and her friend who likes Dave, Erik and Dave, and of course the other women vying to model for Erik. But at the end, which comes way too soon, everything is smoothed over and all endings are tied up.

I'd also like more soul-searching from Sienna. Did she really believe she should hang onto Dave for the art showing or should she follow her heart, and ethics, to do less. Yes, Sienna did make a decision, but it was too sudden and abrupt. She also didn't face the consequences of her actions. Not trying to rewrite this story, but couldn't Erik have caught onto what she was doing and been hurt about it or wondered about her motives?

As it stands, Erik came off too perfect. There really wasn't any hidden dark secret hinted at by the description. The ending came too quickly and everything wrapped up too neatly. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't "buy" the love between the two. They haven't been tested enough and they don't know each other that well. Of course, the story is sold as a novella, and for the length, it does give us enough characterization to get to know the characters. It just doesn't have much of a try-fail cycle for the relationship that makes for a stronger happily ever after.

For what it is, it was a delightful quick read with wonderfully skilled writing behind it.

[Marked By Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Detailed. That is the one word I am using to describe this book. It's very, very detailed. You know when you read something and it's so very detailed, so very accurate and vivid in it's descriptions that you feel as though YOU are the person in the story? Well, that is precisely how I felt when I read this.

I'm not going to lie to you all: I know NOTHING about art. NOTHING. I barely know the difference between oil and pastel paints. Or if pastels are even paint!!! But what I thoroughly enjoyed about this book is that through its description, the author teaches. She uses her knowledge of paints and art and canvas and TEACHES her audience about the world of paint, canvas, and show casing. It's impressive.

Another highlight about Model Position is its originality. Sure, all books have something original about them, but this book is... fresh. There is no other way I can put it.

The protagonist, Sienna, is an art school student with talent. She finds herself dating a member of New York's most famous art families: Dave Hightower. Eventually, she realizes she is not all that interested in him, but he, as the nephew of the woman who runs the most famous art museum in Chelsea, New York, offers her an opening into the art world as a thriving artist.

In most books, again, most, not all, the entirety of the book would have been dedicated to the protagonist playing the famous Hightower boy, and him finding out and ruining her whole art career. In Kitsy Clare's book, however, that's not what happens. I am not revealing too much without giving away the whole story, but there is something thoroughly refreshing in reading a book that does not follow the normal pattern of repetition. In all stories, the girl/guy messes up and then the whole plot revolves around the problem and it's solution when eventually the guy gets the girl. True, this does happen in this book, but not the way one expects. I didn't even expect it and I resigned myself into believing it would!

But like all good books, there was ONE little detail I didn't particularly like. There was no action. There was plenty of drama, plenty of hilarity, plenty of whatever makes a short story good. But NO action. Honestly, I love the story, but I feel it would have been more intense with a bit more physical action. Not in the romantic kind (there was CERTAINLY enough of that!) but in the more dramatic, fighting sense of the word. Does that make sense? I hope so.

All in all, it was a highly entreating read!! I loved it, flaws and all, and would highly recommend it.

Gabby


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[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars


ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 20, 2014

For Sienna, love and art are perilous games. Is she ready to take that gamble?

Sienna is a beautiful, talented artist poised on the precipice of soaring into the glamorous, yet cutthroat Manhattan art scene.

Dave Hightower is a hooked-up, handsome heir to the hippest gallery in NYC, Gallery Hightower.

Erik is the live drawing model with his sizzling green eyes fixed only on Sienna.

Three’s a crowd, so Sienna must make a choice: date Dave and ride the fast track to landing a show at Gallery Hightower and hobnobbing with the art glitterati, or follow her heart and take a chance with Erik, the stunning male model who’s stealing her heart. But Erik has some worrisome secrets, and who in their right mind would make live modeling their career?

Dare Sienna throw away her chances of hitting it big to follow her heart?

REVIEW: MODEL POSITION is a new adult, contemporary romance novella by Kitsy Clare focusing on graduate art student Sienna and the two men in her life. Dave Hightower is the heir to the Hightower Art Gallery and Erik is a model and painter whose beauty is not lost on any of the classroom students.

Kitsy Clare pulls the reader into a short story of one woman and her chance to make it big in the world of artists and graphic arts. When Dave offers to introduce Sienna to the woman in charge of one of the most prestigious galleries Sienna jumps at the offer only to realize that perhaps her relationship with Dave is not what is seems. When she finds herself inexplicably attracted to the latest model, Sienna must chose between what she knows she wants and what she know is right-but are the two inseparable?

MODEL POSITION is a quick and simple romantic read. There is no graphic sex or graphic language but there is an undeniable attraction between Sienna and Erik that will make your heart flutter. This is a story of attraction; about two people who know what they want and they want one another. The sexual tension builds with every encounter and you can almost feel the desire and burn.

The characters are likeable-even Dave and his misguided intensions; you understand the attraction, the anxiety and the building romance between Sienna and Erik; and you can sympathize with the misdirected feelings between two people when the future is on the line. Although there are two men vying for Sienna's heart, this is not a true love triangle storyline-there is none of the indecision or angst in the choice; there is no drama or internal fight-Sienna knows her heart and her heart wants only one man.

If you like a cute, romantic storyline where everyone gets his or her HEA then MODEL POSITION is the perfect read for a lazy afternoon.

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[Michelle Bowman / We Love Kink .com · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the writing of Kitsy Clare. Short but imaginable the story life of Sienna, last class of spring semester, is looking forward to a different class of Art. She’s very organized with her life, since growing up, her mother married 3 times and always not organized.

She has her fellow classmates, one handsome Dave Hightower who wants to make Sienna his, and she likes him but he seems to much of himself. She tries to give him a chance and go on a date with him, his family is Rich, his aunt owns a famous Studio, Art Gallery.

Then there’s Erik, a model that shows up that day of her class to model, the sexiest male muse that has ever come to the class. Sienna almost spills her cappuccino that Dave brought to her.

“He arranges himself on a leopard-skin rug, wearing only a suede thong, and glances around at us artists. As I adjust my canvas and flip my hair back, his smoking green eyes settle on me. I could swear they’re looking right into me and seeing my fascination. I’m melting and hyperventilating all at once.”

Sienna doesn’t know what to do, but finishes class, and Erik after class jumps back to put his robe and goes back stage. When all of a sudden he’s behind her looking at her Canvas and is amazed how good of drawing Sienna has done. Dave appalled asks how would you know if your a model, and Erik states, I paint on the side. So here’s the triangle between Sienna, Dave and Erik.

The author puts in perspective the lifestyle of an artists, how friends gather together and figure what they want, whom they want to be with, give a man a chance, a model, or go with someone that has money, just to make life livable.

Sienna follows her heart, and hope it won’t fail her to whom she chooses, Dave will understand and Erik has a show to show Sienna some of her work, and she is amazed. The ending very romantic, whom Sierra chooses to be in her life. Kitsy Clare did a great job. Short, amusing, romantic story.

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[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Disclaimer: I received a review copy c/o the Publisher via Netgalley.

I’m always surprised when I find a good New Adult book. I’ve always been so wary of New Adult; not a lot of them are of my taste. But Model Position blew me away.

The first thing that captured me was the writing. The writing was intelligent and I’m glad that the characters were equally intelligent. I’m very fond of the characters: they weren’t silly or busy trying to get themselves laid (only). They were goal oriented and were self-aware of their decisions and its outcomes. They were smart and had charming conversations. It was never mentioned how old the characters are (or was it? Correct me if I’m wrong), though I’m assuming they’re around their twenties.

I haven’t read any books set in grad school nor art courses so Model Position was a breath of fresh air. It was interesting to read about art galleries and talking about Artists I didn’t even know about. Model Position was a good mix of chasing dreams and falling in love, two components which made for a great book. 

There is a little bit of insta-love, or rather, insta-lust, but seeing how Model Position is a novella, it does work in their favour. The romance between Sienna and Erik moved at a slow pace, so despite the immediate connection, there was much room for the relationship to blossom. I really enjoyed seeing them chase after each other and the way they called each other their muses.

I loved the ending, it was so sweet and passionate; going into such detail wasn’t even necessary. The connection between Sienna and Erik is enough.

Overall, Model Position was a great book. The romance wasn’t overdone and there was a good balance in between being a student and all that entails with it. Would recommend this for anyone who likes contemporary romance!

[Donna Galanti · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Model Position, Kitsy Clare delivers a sweet, sexy tale with an ending for those who pine for happily ever after. Sienna, our main gal (with a great color for a name), is an artist torn between following her passions and following practicality to get ahead. Which will she choose – the promise of success or the promise of love? I won’t spoil it, but it sure is a fun, breezy ride to find out.

Clare’s background as an artist shines through as she paints scenes with splashes of color that infuse us, not just with brilliance, but scent and touch as well. People are described by Sienna with a true artist’s eye: splot, buttery, pine sap, spicy lime, gold-dusted.

In Model Position we roll in a world of color where art is both visual and hands on. And Clare does a wonderful job of showing us art through multiple senses. Painting is like making love, a dash, a blend, a stroke – and making love is like making art with strokes of each brush dancing skin on skin in a masterpiece all its own.

Sienna tends to place people in boxes and this is her Achilles Heel as she sees rich Dave as one who can offer the world and sexy Erik as one who can only offer love. While Erik seemed a bit too perfect and Dave seemed a bit too egotistical in the beginning, we come to understand that this is Sienna’s perception of them. They are neither all that they seem.

And in order to be true to herself, Sienna must learn to see the world as gray, not black and white. It’s up to her to break away from her stereotypical thinking to find all she desires. Can she do it? For a fun, romantic read in an afternoon – find out for yourself!

[Melody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Receive a copy for honest review.

*Might contain spoiler...

The only reason I'm giving this books a four hearts is because it's too short. I wanted to read more. When I first look at how many pages it has, I was kinda of disappointed because I know this book is going to be good. I've read pretty amazing reviews on this so when it's ended, I was sad. But anyway overall this was a really good book and you will not regret reading it. And the ending is just amazing.

The Characters

Sienna: She is very determine and sure of what she wants. But I don't really like how she's planning to achieve to get herself a solo show. She doesn't really like Dave but nevertheless she decides to date him so she can get what she wants. She's basically using him. But besides that, she's pretty cool. I love her passion that she has for art.

Dave: He's not really into art but any how he can get his own show because of his aunt (connections).

Erik: He's a model as well as an artist. He paints beautiful pictures and loves art a lot. He can be so freaking romantic and I think that Sienna makes a fabulous job by choosing him. They suit each other for they both are passionate about art.

The Story

Brilliant. Awesome. Sad that it ended too soon. I am so looking forward to reading this author's other works. Check Model Position out if you haven't. It's short and wonderful story. You'll enjoy it! :)

[Kel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet story full of romance with a lesson that not everyone is what they appear to be :) A lesson we have all learned sometime in our life. Clare is an author who kept me intrigued with an easy flowing writing style that made for an enjoyable read.

Sienna is an artist who is trying to show the art world her talent and desperately wants a solo show of her own. She is almost willing to do just about anything to make that happen. She happens to sit by Dave Hightower who has an abundant amount of connections in the art world. So when he asks her out, she kindly accepts. Her morals are definitely tested as she starts to question why she really wants to go out with him. He even gets her an appointment to show her work but what happens at that meeting will surprise you :)

Erik is the new model in their art class and Sienna falls for him instantly. The attraction between the two is undeniable and she finds herself thinking about him constantly. Even on her date with Dave she is distracted by thoughts of Erik. Not only is Erik gorgeous but he is an accomplished artist as well. But who is he really??? Is the attraction between the two of them strong enough for Sienna to stop seeing Dave?

A short and sweet romantic novella that I enjoyed reading and I know you all will too :)

[Aimee Dennis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was provided a copy of this novella through Net Galley.
Typically, novellas leave me wanting. Not true of this story. It’s not always about the number of pages but the size of impact. The author was able to breathe life into each of the characters and bring my senses along for the ride.
This story is about an up and coming artist Sienna Karr, who is finishing out art school in preparation for the real world. Sienna knows making the right connections is critical in the competitive industry and is faced with tough decisions that will affect her future.
Her classmate, Dave appreciates art but really just wants to run the family business. His aunt is the gallery owner to one of the hippest gallery’s and if Sienna plays her cards right could be her much needed foot in door. Best of all, he is handsome, well connected and looks good on paper.
Then, there’s Erik, the class model. Erik is a struggling artist insisting Sienna’s work is above the others in the class. His modeling allows him to focus on breaking through the industry as the next up and coming artist. Although they have an immediate connection, his modeling tends to attract the attention of every woman he meets.

[Saucy Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Received a ARC for a honest Review*

I give this novella a 4 star review, only because it was short and would love if was longer. Kitsy Clare wrote a amazing short novella that will have your attention with the characters, art talk, laugh out loud moments.
Sienna is a art grad student that lives her life with structure and thinking about her future art career. Eric is a mysterious model and sparks fly when they first meet each other.
Trying to make it in the Manhattan art scene is tough and Sienna knows it, all she thinks about is getting her chance in making it big, until she sets her eyes on the new model Eric. Everything turns to chaos and she realize she doesn't mind the disarray after meeting Eric.
Sienna has to comes to terms on doing the right thing, either doing everything to making it big in the art scene or taking a chance in love.
This novella is short, cute, and fun! It had me laughing out loud and wishing it was longer read.

[Gretchen Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! Really enjoyed this book…..BUT it’s too short!!!! However, I guess being a Novella it’s supposed to be! :) But I really wanted more - it would make a great full length book.

Sienna is beautiful and has a passion for art. She’s determined, organized and sure of what she wants. However, I’m not sure about how she goes about getting what she wants. Using Dave….not cool. I do really like her though.

Erik is a model (HOT!) and artist. He paints and his paintings are amazing! He’s so romantic and I think Sienna is great with him and really likes him but she needs Dave for his connections. The one part of Sienna I don’t like is that she’s not honest with her guys.

Will Sienna have to pick between love and career? Who will she choose? The one that can get her what she wants, Dave or the one she wants to be with, Erik. The dynamics between the characters is great!

It’s a great quick read at 80 pages and I definitely recommend!!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like or have interest in the world of art and artists, if you have ever dreamed of becoming famous yourself, you will enjoy this book and appreciate the dilemma Sienna finds herself in.
Do you go with the handsome and not unlikeable Dave, whose family is important in the art world, or do you fall for the sizzling Erik, who may not be more than a model, and who may have smooth lines for all the aspiring artists?

Even if you are not an artist at heart, this story will capture your imagination and breathe fire into your creative mind.

Who will she choose? What will be her motives?
What role will her friends (and enemies) play?

Given the option, I would have read this book straight through, front cover to back. It was a nice distraction from every day life.

[Kat Montemayor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

Sienna is a student trying to make it in the competitive world of art. Dave is a guy with connections that can get her a showing in his aunt's studio. The trouble is, Sienna is attracted to Erik, the male model in her art class. She is faced with the moral dilemma of dating Dave to get in with his aunt or following her heart and giving Erik a shot.

Of course, the petty jealousies and manipulations are just the back drop of this fast-paced, romance short story. It is mostly about the steamy fantasies of Sienna and her desire to hook-up with Erik. The writing flowed well and it works as something easily read in one sitting. I would recommend this as a quick, beach read, or something to read on a road trip.

[Z · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars

This was a huge disappointment for me. The premise had everything - NYC, art & a sometimes glitzy, sometimes not-so-fancy life of an art student. Unfortunately, I felt like the synopsis had more of a premise than the book itself. It was completely boring. While I did enjoy the descriptions of painting, the erotica was painfully bad and the story of snooze fest. There was no real conflict! All of the characters were plain stupid, underdeveloped and annoying. Please, a man who says 'be still my heart' after seeing a woman naked is seriously not that swoon worthy.

I really can't write much more other than the fact that this wasn't my cup of tea. I apologize to the author - I really don't mean to slag, but I feel like a lot of these e-books on NetGalley are just drafts of an idea!

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sienna is an art grad student who would do anything to have her art on display at one of the prestigious galleries in New York before she graduates. Then there is the HOT model that they are painting this week that changes everything.

I absolutely loved this book and think I have found another new favorite author. I don't read descriptions of books, I go by the cover usually, so this is nothing like I was expecting. I was expecting a book about a runway model or something but this was three times better. The characters were well formed and the story was beyond my expectations. I would totally recommend this book to anybody looking for a sweet book. I would give the book so many stars if I could and I can't wait to read more books by Kitsy!

[Medeia Sharif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sienna is torn. She wants to join the glamorous art world, taking her talents to a whole new level. She has a choice to make: stay with Dave, a decent man who’s well-connected and can ensure that her art is noticed, or go with Erik, a gorgeous model who makes her swoon. Sienna needs to decide between passion and practical matters. There are secrets, others who are in the way of what she wants, and other complications that make this a readable, enjoyable new adult novella with great characters and an exciting setting.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I picked this book I had to choose from three others, but I chose it because I realy liked its cover.

It inspires love an passion… My kind of book. It’s easy to read, very enjoyable, an any day book. I realy loved this book.

[Take Me Away To A Great Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked it, I just wished it was longer!!!