New Standalone book from New York Times Bestselling author J. S. Cooper
Rhett Madison and Clementine O’Hara were best friends for years before they decided to give dating a shot. Everyone around them thought they were perfect for each other, but neither one of them realized just how much their relationship would change once they got together.
They’d only been dating for a couple of months when they decided to move across the country and live together. Neither one of them were prepared for all the trials and tribulations they would face as a new couple living in sin, as Clementine’s Nanna called it.
Rhett’s still acting like he’s a bachelor and Clementine’s not sure if going from friends to lovers was the best decision they ever made. So they decide to enroll in a relationship course to see if they are meant to be together. Only it seems like Rhett’s more interested in the passionate side of their relationship, as opposed to the deeper more emotional side.
Hilarity and chaos ensues when Tomas and Jake come to visit and Rhett and Clementine are both faced with questions that could change their relationship status once again. Neither one knows what’s going to happen, but no-one ever said that the pathway from friends to lovers was going to be an easy one.
Rhett in Love is a standalone sequel to the New York Times Bestselling book, Rhett.
I liked this so much more than the first one. The video that Rhett made on youtube was just too freakin' amazing. Gosh. Rhett is just, so damn amazing. The only thing I was kinda bummed out about, was Clementine. She's so fucking annoying, I thought she would be better in this one and in some ways she was, but still OMG this chick drives me nuts. Overall I enjoyed this story and I'm hearing there's gonna be an epilogue, I'm really pumped for that.
This was a fun sequel to Rhett. If you enjoyed the first one then I think you'd enjoy this follow up. Although it seemed short, it was fun to see Clementine and Rhett in Boston together adjusting and living together. Also, jealous tendencies tend to play a part. Not too deep or anything but just a quick enjoyable read.
İlk kitap gibi kısacık, akıcı bir kitaptı. Niye 3 verdim?
Çünkü çok kısaydı, keşke hepsi bir kitap halinde olsaymış. İkisi de kısacık iki kitaba gerçekten gerek yokmuş yani. Sanki böyle serinin devamı değil de novella olarak geçseymiş daha anlamlı olurmuş.
Eğer novella olarak değerlendirseydim 4 verirdim ama bu bir serinin devam kitabı ve bence yetersizdi bu yüzden 3.
Valla kitap için çok bir şey söylemeyeceğim çünkü ilk kitabı da öyle okuyup geçmiştim. Konusu basit ve klişe ama yine de keyfimi yerine getirir diye okumuştum ama kitap sıradanlık dışında çok yavan ve duygusuz geldi bana. İlk kitap içinde aynı hislerdeydim ikincisi içinde öyle oldu ne yazık ki. Bir de anlamadığım neden iki kitaplık bir seri olduğu. Zaten duygu geçirememişsin bir de kısacık iki kitap halinde çıkarmanın mantığı neydi acaba. Okurken bazı yerlerde gülümsememe sebep oldu ama kitaplar nedense bir manasızdı yani. Neyse çok fazla bir şey söylemeyeceğin. Beğenmedim. Hele kitabın kapağınının çirkinliği bakın bende bu hissi uyandırıyor.
I love Rhett, I mean, the 1st book, so I was sooooooo excited to read Rhett in Love. The moment I started reading it, I was like 'What is Rhett all about?' I tried to remember any scenes from book 1 but I couldn't remember any, not a single thing! I've read 153 books after Rhett so that's one of the reason why, but still, for someone who loved book 1 and to remember nothing is just..weird.. maybe it wasn't memorable enough? maybe.
Anyways, Part 1 was...NAY... I got bored, I skipped and I didn't like the story that much. Part 2, it got better, that's why I gave it 3 stars. Part 1 was just about Rhett going on and on about Clem not being enough to fix his shit, or he's a jealous asshole and shit. It was more about the transition of being BFF's to Lovers...which was kinda lame. I didn't feel shit, so for me, Part 1 deserves 1 or 2 stars.
I loved the first book loved the character development,but this one was so juvenile,I felt no chemistry. The story was lame and disjointed. They didn't even feel like the first book characters at all. I am not even sure what the story is about let alone why the author turned it in to series in the first place. I did like the creative touch of the video at the end and that is the only reason I gave it the second star.
Rhett in Love Part 2 was amazing! Add to it that the author had David Berkeley actually write a song/video of something that happens in the book-well that just was the icing on the cake of a wonderful tale of life- happiness, despair, hope,sorrow, and an unconditional love between two children that grow up to mean everything in life to each other. This book was so good that it actually made me cry, and that does not happen to this 62 year old lady! For just a moment I want to digress to the prologue of book 1 and this will show you what I mean!
"It all started with a note and a piece of candy when we were seven years old. She sat next to me in class, and as the best student in the class, she was always winning pieces of candy from the teacher. One day I'd had enough of watching her eat candy. I wanted to share in the candy with her, so I sent her a note: "do you want to be my friend? yes no She responded with a maybe and that was the beginning of our friendship."
Rhett and Clementine are in love, and this is the second book in this series. In the beginning of book 2. we see Rhett and Clementine living together in Boston. Even though Rhett is the typical southern gentleman, and one of the good old guys, he moves with Clementine and finishes his last year on line. He wants to be with Clementine all the time, and her leaving to go to school just made him realize his feelings for her went way beyond just best friends any more but love between a man and a woman.This is all new to Rhett, in the past we see him as the typical rich and handsome blond haired, blue eyed young man who is always hooking up with women and never seeing them but once and then moving on. His friendship with Clementine is so much more-they have been best friends since 7 years of age and he never felt urges towards her that had to do with sex, as they were friends. Now this had changed. When they were 21, Rhett's feelings towards Clementine changed, and he did not want that to happen as he always wanted her in his life and he was afraid that if they became lovers, things may change and they would no longer be together.
Clementine is also 21, and she loves Rhett, has loved him always, they were inseparable as children, and even though Rhett had not realized it, he has always been the romantic knight in shining armor to her. She loved him when he was growing up and dating all the girls and watched him go through one night hook ups all the time. But she still waited. Then one day, she realized she needed to move away to grow up and hoped that by doing so she would make Rhett realize that even if it was not her, he did need to have someone in his life.
Clementine knows why Rhett is this way, she has been there when he was little and his mom no longer paid attention to him, and her family adopted him as part of the family, he was Clementine's best friend. Clementine loves Rhett so much she can feel the hole in his heart due to his mother's abandonment of him. Clementine always knew when he was feeling bad and why.
This book is full of emotional situations, feelings that both Clementine and Rhett feel towards each other and others as well. Even though they are living together now, this is a whole new situation and adjustments need to be made. Through a series of events, Rhett finally realizes that he can run from his past but he can't hide and if he wants to be the man Clementine needs him to be, he has to go back home and do something about his mother, and move on to be a good person for Clementine-be that man she has up on that pedestal. Although Clementine is sad to see him go, she knows in her heart it has to be this way.
Read of the journey of Rhett and Clementine, as they move to Boston and then Rhett goes back home, and see what happens, see how she knew that only being there less than a week, Rhett fell into despair, and he did not say anything, but at the end of the same day of his utter despair, he looked up and she was standing there, standing there for him! Intuitively she knew that he needed her. This is a touching tender story of first love for both of them, and the journey is rough at times, but in the end read and see if it is worth it or not!
Here is the link to a video /song Rhett made for Clementine, and it explains a lot of what happens-take the few minutes to watch it- you will be glad you did! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o6Jr...
I gave this book 5***** stars and it was worth every single one, and I am so glad I picked this series up! I take my hat off to you J.S. Cooper, you touched my heart with this series, and i am sure you will touch other's hearts as well.
It was a sweet romantic storyline. It showcase the insecurities adult children of alcoholics face when they choose the bottle over family. Plus it ended with a HEA.
My only disappointment was the link for the engagement video doesn't work. I would have loved to check it out.
This is a good addition to Rhett and Clementine`s story. They both have doubts and problems like new couples do. Growing pains so to say. Rhett though am starting to have my doubts about him in this book. I don't want to give anything away. I think he tried to redeem himself at the end. Hopefully that will be it. He also kind of suddenly changed his mind about stuff (no spoilers).
Finally I think this should have been labelled a novella. It is not a full length book, and the plot line/story was brief. Even though the author tried to make up for the brevity with a part 11 that is supposed to be interactive, it did not work for me. Just good because it is Rhett and Clementine. I love these two. Just okay read for me.
One sec, so I can wipe away all the tears. That ending!!!!! What a heart felt gift!
I'll admit this was a hard read for me. I thought they were both immature. Rhett really needed to grow up. Clemie got on my nerves. But they are young characters and needed the time to grow together as a couple.
What won me over were the little sweet moments and the journey Rhett was to take. I would have loved to see Clemie acknowledge there were things she could work on as well.
The video is a tear jerker!!!! The song is PERFECT!! What a unique addition to a book!!
If you haven't read Rhett you have to read it first or you will not appreciate the depth of this book.
Rhett and Clementine were meant to be together but the challenges they face in this book will test their love to new levels. Will you be angry, yes; will you laugh, yes and you most definitely will cry but this is a book you have to read. You won't want to put it down.
I've loved Rhett from the beginning. The relationship between Rhett and Clemmie is one I wish I had experienced lol This book broke my heart at times. I wanted to be able to climb through the screen and give Rhett a big old hug and tell him Ioved him. I'm happy that he was able to come to terms with his past and move forward with his life. I will miss them.
I accidentally read book 2 before book one. Not quite sure how I screwed that one up. But it may explain why I didn't actually enjoy this story. Then again I had a problem with the writing style, so basic and boring. That wouldn't have changed the story... I will go back and read book one now... Hope it changes my take..
Rhett And Clementine Learn That Sometimes Love Isn't Enough. The Story Delves Deep As Rhett Faces His Demons And Clementine Comes To Terms With Her Role In His Life. This Is A Love Story Not Only For The Couple, But For Rhett As A Person.
This book can be read as a stand-alone, but it follows the title Rhett, which is the story of how he fell in love with Clementine.
In Rhett, Rhett Madison, twenty-one, was finishing his junior year at SC State and life was easy. His wealthy father had a job waiting for him. Girls threw themselves at him thanks to his good looks. He never made promises, so he didn't worry himself about their feelings afterward. It didn't matter that he was arrogant and cocky. Everyone fell for his charm with two exceptions: his father and Clemmie.
Clementine O'Hara had been his best friend since they were seven. She was his rock. Clemmie never held anything back like the other girls. She was real with him, yet a loyal friend. They did almost everything together. She focused on her studies, which he admired. He was practically part of her family. Many suggested they behaved like an old married couple and assumed they were dating, but Rhett would never go there. He believed that would have ruined the only relationship that really mattered to him.
Rhett never wanted to marry. He didn't believe in love. His parents' failed marriage did a number on him, and when his alcoholic mother walked away from him and his dad ten years ago, it left him with a hole in his heart. But as long as he had Clemmie for a best friend, he didn't need anything more.
When Clemmie announced she wanted to date, Rhett was confused because she was supposed to be devoted to her studies. Clemmie insisted it was what she wanted and warned him that things would change between them, but he stubbornly believed nothing needed to change. Ever so slowly he came to the realization that Clementine was the love if his life.
In Rhett in Love, Rhett moves to Boston to be with Clementine, who has transferred to Harvard for her senior year. He has opted to finish his degree by taking online courses through SC State, so his schedule is more flexible than hers and he often finds himself alone. After a few months of living together in their new surroundings, the novelty is wearing off and the reality of daily life together is settling in. Despite their love for one another, insecurities tarnish the couple's new relationship status. He fears she will leave him as his mother did, and she fears he will return to his playboy ways which had become a well-established habit many years in the making.
While Rhett and Clementine's romance is sweet and light-earted in the title Rhett, Rhett in Love takes a more serious turn. They learn that sometimes love isn't enough. The story delves deep as Rhett faces his demons and Clementine comes to terms with her role in his life. This is a love story not only for the couple, but for Rhett as a person. Rhett earns his short but sweet HEA
Rhett and Clementine's story is an easy read. It is nicely written. The plot is simple. The subject matter is relatively serious in tone. Rhett's character is more complex here than in the first story. Clementine has the patience of an angel as she gently attempts to guide Rhett. The dialogue is entertaining. When the mood is light, Rhett and Clementine's banter is diverting. The story is written in first person. In part one, the POV alternates between Rhett and Clementine. Part two is from Rhett's POV. Hearing the story in his words is he great because his inner struggle is laid bare. He grows tremendously from beginning to end. I rate this book four stars.
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own & have not been influenced in any way.
All I can say is WOW what a great ending to Rhett & Clemmie’s story.
This book can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading Rhett ( Book 1 ) in advance...
There are several things that really impressed me about this book - one being that for a couple so young ( both college seniors ) they realized there were several issues in their relationship that needed to be addressed & sought professional help .... this is something married couples twice their age might not even consider doing ...
Rhett in Love starts out with Clemmie & Rhett moving to Boston & sharing an apartment so Clemmie can finish her college education at Harvard. These two went from being best friends ... to lovers ... to living together within just a few weeks. It’s almost immediately that some cracks in their relationship start to develop ....
Rhett has a deeply rooted distrust stemming from childhood where he was pretty much abandoned by his alcoholic mother. Clemmie is deeply afraid she is not going to be enough for Rhett & he will revert back to his player behavior - possibly even cheat on her. They both fear if they do break up not only is it the end of their relationship - but the end of a lifelong friendship.
For me this book has it all - great story line - somewhat flawed characters that grow & learn so they can get to their HEA.
Loved this series & highly recommend reading both books !
Rhett Madison y Clementine O'Hara eran mejores amigos durante años antes de que decidieran pasar a salir. Todos alrededor de ellos pensaron que eran el uno para el otro, pero ninguno de los dos se dio cuenta de lo mucho que su relación iba a cambiar una vez que estuvieran juntos. Sólo habían estado saliendo durante un par de meses cuando decidieron mudarse a través del país y vivir juntos. Ninguno de los dos se preparó para todas las dificultades y adversidades que enfrentarían como una nueva pareja viviendo en el pecado, como la Nanna de Clementine lo llamó. Rhett todavía está actuando como si fuera un solterón y Clementine no está segura de sí ir de amigos a amantes fue la mejor decisión que alguna vez ha hecho. Así que deciden inscribirse en un curso de relaciones para ver si están destinados a estar juntos. Sólo parece que Rhett está más interesado en el lado apasionado de su relación, en comparación con el profundo lado emocional. Hilaridad y caos sobrevienen cuando Tomas y Jake vienen de visita y Rhett y Clementin se enfrentan con preguntas que podrían cambiar el estado de su relación, una vez más. Ninguno de los dos sabe lo que va a pasar, pero nadie dijo nunca que el camino de amigos a amantes iba a ser fácil.
Bu bence kesinlikle kitap değil bir novellaydı, eğer bu konuda anlaştıysak beni rahatsız eden diğer şeylere geçiyorum; Birincisi karekterler inanılmaz bencillerdi.Sorumluluk sahibi değillerdi ve sadece didişip, seviştiler. Başka bir nane yok. İkincisi, bir kitapta hiç mi yan karekter olmaz, hiç mi (olmayan) kurgu desteklenmeye çalışılmaz. Yemin ederim üzüldüm. Üçüncüsü, kurgu namına hiç bir şey yoktu. Kavga-seks-saçmalama-barışma seksi tüm olay buydu. Yetişkin iki insan gibi oturup konuşamadılar, ve bu bence çok saçmaydı.
Una lettura scorrevole ma come il precedente non spicca certo di coinvolgimento almeno nel mio caso. La storia in sè non è male ma è un continuo tira e molla dei due protagonisti, tratta anche di temi molto importanti ma che potevano essere gestite meglio (nel senso troppo sbrigative nel raccontarle). In conclusione un libro carino ma non mi ha colpito molto.
this was naah... I felt no chemistry. I got bored.
I didn't feel shit, so for me, I'm not even sure why the author turned it in to series in the first place. I did like the end and that is the only reason I gave it the second star.