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Making Headlines: A Taking Flight Novel
When a one-night stand turns into an online photo scandal, Sophie Tucker and Luke McGraw become campus celebrities overnight for all the wrong reasons.
Sophie Tucker can’t wait to start her freshman year of college—she has a full scholarship to her dream school and her sights set on landing a coveted staff writer position on the college newspaper. But when a scandalous photo from a one night stand she barely remembers is posted on The Score List, a new tabloid-style gossip site the campus is buzzing about, Sophie realizes her freshman year isn’t going to be what she imagined. As more photos are posted, Sophie decides to use her journalistic prowess to take down the anonymous person behind the site.
Luke McGraw is that guy—the vice president of his fraternity, the online editor of the school newspaper, and the one every girl wants to date. When a photo of Sophie, the girl he hooked up with the night before classes started and can’t get out of his head, shows up on The Score List, he knows that he has to find out who is behind the site—both to avenge Sophie, and to save the reputation of his fraternity.
When Sophie and Luke realize they’re both investigating, they decide to team up. But focusing on the investigation instead of each other proves difficult, especially when neither of them are sure the other can be trusted.
In a story full of the scandal, mystery, intrigue, friendship, and cheeky, sexy romance, Making Headlines channels Veronica Mars and Greek, in the companion novel to Taking Flight.
Sophie Tucker can’t wait to start her freshman year of college—she has a full scholarship to her dream school and her sights set on landing a coveted staff writer position on the college newspaper. But when a scandalous photo from a one night stand she barely remembers is posted on The Score List, a new tabloid-style gossip site the campus is buzzing about, Sophie realizes her freshman year isn’t going to be what she imagined. As more photos are posted, Sophie decides to use her journalistic prowess to take down the anonymous person behind the site.
Luke McGraw is that guy—the vice president of his fraternity, the online editor of the school newspaper, and the one every girl wants to date. When a photo of Sophie, the girl he hooked up with the night before classes started and can’t get out of his head, shows up on The Score List, he knows that he has to find out who is behind the site—both to avenge Sophie, and to save the reputation of his fraternity.
When Sophie and Luke realize they’re both investigating, they decide to team up. But focusing on the investigation instead of each other proves difficult, especially when neither of them are sure the other can be trusted.
In a story full of the scandal, mystery, intrigue, friendship, and cheeky, sexy romance, Making Headlines channels Veronica Mars and Greek, in the companion novel to Taking Flight.
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9 books23 followersErin Brown is a writer, Whedonite, Whovian, yogi, HGTV addict, and connoisseur of The CW’s TV line-up. She was born and raised in Arkansas, lived in New York for five years, and now lives in Singapore with her fiancé. She really misses Tex-Mex, Target, and Trader Joe's. You can follow her on Twitter @erinbrownwrites.
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October 5, 2014
Making Headlines was a fun, zippy romantic mystery set in the setting of college life. Sophie Tucker has just started out her freshman year and had everything planned on how it was all going to go. Her year starts out with a bang, she happens to have inaugurated the infamous Score List, web addition. The Score List has always been an urban legend, some say its literary at the Delta Tau's fraternity basement. But Luke McGraw and his brothers have long denied its existence. In fact, Luke happens to be the guy Sophie had hooked up with that ended her on the list. Both are dismayed with the notoriety the list was getting. Both are also journalism majors and are both on the school paper. For Sophie, the ramifications are more serious. This literary derails her plans including her bid for her sorority which she happens to be a legacy to. Her mother isn't happy with that one. But intrepid Sophie never let that bother her, instead she hit two birds with one stone. Along with Luke's help, they decided to expose the people behind the list. The twist and turns of trying to find out the mystery of The Score List, drags them to a surprising conclusion. Making Headlines was a good read, in fact the amateur sleuthing of both the main characters along with their ever supportive friends is the main draw to the story. Sophie is an unusual female lead, in fact most readers would probably not identify with her at all. She is a go-getter, career driven, liberal in her outlook on relationships and is a big flirt. She is also ruthless when it comes to digging up clues to breaking the story. Luke was a bit more the typical male lead, understanding, sweet, supportive and definitely attractive. The relationship aspect was dealt in a realistic manner, there was no rushed insta-love nor a forever kind of moment promises. It was more an HFN rather than HEA which suits the story just fine. The mystery aspect as very well done including how the it was solved in the end. Enjoyable and engaging!
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October 14, 2014
4.5 stars for this contemporary New Adult romance.
I'm just gonna say this, being a college freshman is hard. But Sophie Tucker makes it really hard. There were a few times her antics made me shake my head, and her fictional travails are no blueprint for How To on campus life, more the opposite.
The first day of classes Sophie wakes up hungover in a strange man's bed. She doesn't know his name, but he remembers all of the night prior, and he's actually decent enough to accompany her on the Walk of Shame. Aside: There's a LOT in the news about date rape on college campuses and bedding a gal who is wasted is REALLY not something I condone...ever. That said, what is described in this book, a gal pounding away at the booze and being coherent, but completely uninhibited, is not an unlikely scenario. Sophie doesn't feel like she was raped, but she does feel that she made a VERY POOR CHOICE. (We agree on this.)
After hearing from her roommate that her mystery bedmate is a well-known player, and newspaper editor Luke McGraw, Sophie's even more mortified, but she plays this down as a life decision she'd rather not repeat. And, she tells this to Luke when she sees him after her class that morning. Luke was actually hoping for a second, sober, shot at dating Sophie, but has other business to address first. Turns out some jackwad posted pictures of her and Luke from the night before and that morning's walk home online in some online rag calling itself The Score List. The pics aren't nude, but they are suggestive, and label Sophie as a slut in the inaugural post, and that is really problematic.
Luke suspects he was the original target, well the one who had meant to be hurt--which is odd because he'd been all but cropped out of the pics. He actually confesses to being Sophie's partner when he learns there will be an exposé of the Score List website in order to lessen the fallout on Sophie. So, Luke is portrayed in a pretty positive light. He's attracted to Sophie--for more than her looks--and eagerly wants to shut down the Score List, as its updates have featured five students, so far.
Sophie uses Luke's interest to her advantage--keep your enemies closer, amiright?--and actually begins to get some feels for Luke, putting her in the awkward position of investigating her pseudo-boyfriend. He had the opportunity to get the pics taken, and he's an editor of the school's online newspaper, so he knows how to work a website. Her suspicions end up getting back to Luke, however, which sours the romance factor. Still, these two continue to seek out the mastermind of the Score List, Sophie going "undercover" to link up with computer programming majors to assist with the online hack-jobs while Luke hunts down the original photographer and sets up a sting to catch the webmaster.
It's actually a well-plotted contemporary mystery, with appropriate calls to question ethics in journalism, morals in society, and the interpersonal dynamics of campus life. Despite being a legacy Sophie is shunned by all sororities (even her mother's house) after her "scandal" and she deals with her mother's disappointment in a mature way. Even her manner of brushing off the Score List is pretty badass. Lots of people would cower, afraid for more notoriety, but Sophie screws her courage to the sticking place and eventually triumphs over the scandal.
And, speaking of sticking, Luke sticks around. He's found a partner in Sophie, even if she's a bit too cavalier to accept his overtures, at first. Apparently a crap previous boyfriend put her off relationships, but Luke's steadfastness eventually wears down her resistance. This New Adult romance is a bit mature--some scenes of hard partying and casual-ish sex probably elevate it out of YA, but Sophie's a college freshman so I think it will resonate as a "cautionary tale" for some upper YA readers. While this book is part of a planned series, there is no cliffhanger.
I'm just gonna say this, being a college freshman is hard. But Sophie Tucker makes it really hard. There were a few times her antics made me shake my head, and her fictional travails are no blueprint for How To on campus life, more the opposite.
The first day of classes Sophie wakes up hungover in a strange man's bed. She doesn't know his name, but he remembers all of the night prior, and he's actually decent enough to accompany her on the Walk of Shame. Aside: There's a LOT in the news about date rape on college campuses and bedding a gal who is wasted is REALLY not something I condone...ever. That said, what is described in this book, a gal pounding away at the booze and being coherent, but completely uninhibited, is not an unlikely scenario. Sophie doesn't feel like she was raped, but she does feel that she made a VERY POOR CHOICE. (We agree on this.)
After hearing from her roommate that her mystery bedmate is a well-known player, and newspaper editor Luke McGraw, Sophie's even more mortified, but she plays this down as a life decision she'd rather not repeat. And, she tells this to Luke when she sees him after her class that morning. Luke was actually hoping for a second, sober, shot at dating Sophie, but has other business to address first. Turns out some jackwad posted pictures of her and Luke from the night before and that morning's walk home online in some online rag calling itself The Score List. The pics aren't nude, but they are suggestive, and label Sophie as a slut in the inaugural post, and that is really problematic.
Luke suspects he was the original target, well the one who had meant to be hurt--which is odd because he'd been all but cropped out of the pics. He actually confesses to being Sophie's partner when he learns there will be an exposé of the Score List website in order to lessen the fallout on Sophie. So, Luke is portrayed in a pretty positive light. He's attracted to Sophie--for more than her looks--and eagerly wants to shut down the Score List, as its updates have featured five students, so far.
Sophie uses Luke's interest to her advantage--keep your enemies closer, amiright?--and actually begins to get some feels for Luke, putting her in the awkward position of investigating her pseudo-boyfriend. He had the opportunity to get the pics taken, and he's an editor of the school's online newspaper, so he knows how to work a website. Her suspicions end up getting back to Luke, however, which sours the romance factor. Still, these two continue to seek out the mastermind of the Score List, Sophie going "undercover" to link up with computer programming majors to assist with the online hack-jobs while Luke hunts down the original photographer and sets up a sting to catch the webmaster.
It's actually a well-plotted contemporary mystery, with appropriate calls to question ethics in journalism, morals in society, and the interpersonal dynamics of campus life. Despite being a legacy Sophie is shunned by all sororities (even her mother's house) after her "scandal" and she deals with her mother's disappointment in a mature way. Even her manner of brushing off the Score List is pretty badass. Lots of people would cower, afraid for more notoriety, but Sophie screws her courage to the sticking place and eventually triumphs over the scandal.
And, speaking of sticking, Luke sticks around. He's found a partner in Sophie, even if she's a bit too cavalier to accept his overtures, at first. Apparently a crap previous boyfriend put her off relationships, but Luke's steadfastness eventually wears down her resistance. This New Adult romance is a bit mature--some scenes of hard partying and casual-ish sex probably elevate it out of YA, but Sophie's a college freshman so I think it will resonate as a "cautionary tale" for some upper YA readers. While this book is part of a planned series, there is no cliffhanger.
November 4, 2014
A little more 3.5/3.75ish, but I'm rounding up because I really enjoyed it overall!
In her pitch, Erin mentioned that Making Headlines channels Veronica Mars and Greek, two TV shows I love. Having now read the book, I think it's a very appropriate comparison! The investigation aspect reminded me Veronica Mars while she was at college - I could totally see her trying to take down a website that tried to shame girls for "scandalous" behavior. The tone is different from the show, but I could still imagine Ms. Mars on the case. Sophie has that fearlessness and "nothing will stop me" attitude, too, which I loved. She takes everything in stride - determined to find out who is responsible and refusing to be cowed. Luke reminded me so much of Cappie from Greek but with a better work ethic, more manners and a little less rough around the edges. Making Headlines alternates between both of their perspectives, which was so nice! Their voices were different, and I felt like Erin captured each of their personalities really well.
The story wasn't as relatable as Taking Flight was for me, but I still found myself thinking about the double standard for men and women when it comes to sex (men are praised, women are shamed, etc.). It also made me ponder the way women can often be the worst when it comes to tearing each other down. From that angle, Making Headlines can certainly spark some really interesting discussions!
I'd define Making Headlines as New Adult, and it does contain more sexual content than you'd find in YA. While I'm not crazy about sex in books, it does go hand-in-hand with the genre. So, that's more of a "me" thing, and it's one of the only reasons Taking Flight worked just a bit better for me overall. However, I really do have to praise the book for avoiding what seems to have become synonymous with NA: emotionally damaged characters with dark pasts and unhealthy relationship dynamics. There's none of that in Making Headlines! The characters reminded me of people I knew in college, and the situations weren't too far-fetched. In my review for Taking Flight, I mentioned that the book touched on what New Adult "could be - without all the intense drama that seems characteristic of it now." That's so true for this book, too.
Once the source of The Score List was revealed, I did want a better understanding of the motivation behind creating it. It was there - I just wanted it fleshed out a little more. There were a few moments where the pacing felt a little inconsistent, but it was pretty minor and didn't affect my enjoyment of the book. I thought Taking Flight was too heavy on pop culture references, so I was happy there weren't nearly as many in Making Headlines (and the references felt more natural and relevant to the story).
Making Headlines was a fun read and reminded me of why I want more books set during college. If you're a fan of New Adult or are looking for a more relatable NA story, I'd recommend checking out this book. Once again, I finished this book knowing I'd be happy to read more from Erin Brown in the future. She's got a fresh perspective and is the perfect example of how taking a chance on self-published books can be so worth it!
See my full review on So Obsessed With!
In her pitch, Erin mentioned that Making Headlines channels Veronica Mars and Greek, two TV shows I love. Having now read the book, I think it's a very appropriate comparison! The investigation aspect reminded me Veronica Mars while she was at college - I could totally see her trying to take down a website that tried to shame girls for "scandalous" behavior. The tone is different from the show, but I could still imagine Ms. Mars on the case. Sophie has that fearlessness and "nothing will stop me" attitude, too, which I loved. She takes everything in stride - determined to find out who is responsible and refusing to be cowed. Luke reminded me so much of Cappie from Greek but with a better work ethic, more manners and a little less rough around the edges. Making Headlines alternates between both of their perspectives, which was so nice! Their voices were different, and I felt like Erin captured each of their personalities really well.
The story wasn't as relatable as Taking Flight was for me, but I still found myself thinking about the double standard for men and women when it comes to sex (men are praised, women are shamed, etc.). It also made me ponder the way women can often be the worst when it comes to tearing each other down. From that angle, Making Headlines can certainly spark some really interesting discussions!
I'd define Making Headlines as New Adult, and it does contain more sexual content than you'd find in YA. While I'm not crazy about sex in books, it does go hand-in-hand with the genre. So, that's more of a "me" thing, and it's one of the only reasons Taking Flight worked just a bit better for me overall. However, I really do have to praise the book for avoiding what seems to have become synonymous with NA: emotionally damaged characters with dark pasts and unhealthy relationship dynamics. There's none of that in Making Headlines! The characters reminded me of people I knew in college, and the situations weren't too far-fetched. In my review for Taking Flight, I mentioned that the book touched on what New Adult "could be - without all the intense drama that seems characteristic of it now." That's so true for this book, too.
Once the source of The Score List was revealed, I did want a better understanding of the motivation behind creating it. It was there - I just wanted it fleshed out a little more. There were a few moments where the pacing felt a little inconsistent, but it was pretty minor and didn't affect my enjoyment of the book. I thought Taking Flight was too heavy on pop culture references, so I was happy there weren't nearly as many in Making Headlines (and the references felt more natural and relevant to the story).
Making Headlines was a fun read and reminded me of why I want more books set during college. If you're a fan of New Adult or are looking for a more relatable NA story, I'd recommend checking out this book. Once again, I finished this book knowing I'd be happy to read more from Erin Brown in the future. She's got a fresh perspective and is the perfect example of how taking a chance on self-published books can be so worth it!
See my full review on So Obsessed With!
March 24, 2015
4-1/2 stars.
This review can also be seen at Pretty Sassy Cool.
I honestly didn't think that I was going to love Making Headlines nearly as much as I did. Not even kidding--I totally loved pretty much everything about this story: the characters, the chemistry, the story line, the steam, the realisticness, and especially Luke McGraw.
The story begins on Sophie Tucker's first day of freshman year when she wakes up in bed in a frat house with a hot stranger. She barely remembers the night before and is way surprised when the guy not only insists on walking her back to her dorm but kisses her goodbye. She figures it was a one-time thing and is pretty mortified when she shows up on The Score List, a website dedicated to outing the campus hookups. She quickly discovers that the hot guy is Luke McGraw, a big man on campus--VP of his fraternity, editor of the school paper, and one of the most eligible bachelors.
Sophie is pretty surprised when Luke doesn't act like he wants their night together to be a one-time thing. She could have feelings for him, too, if she'd just let herself get close to him. As more gossip is posted on web, Sophie and Luke launch an investigation to get to the bottom of who's behind The Score List. In the process, the pair grow closer to the truth--and each other.
Making Headlines was such a fun read. I loved all of the characters and will definitely be checking out everything author Erin Brown has ever written. I loved the banter between everyone and Sophie and Luke's chemistry was hot.
If I thought someone would try to steal him, I'd make Luke McGraw spreadsheet official as mine. He was pretty perfect. He's gorgeous, sweet, funny, and a totally stand-up guy. He goes after what he wants and he plays the guitar for christsakes. One of the things that I loved the most about him was that when Sophie hurt him, he didn't act like a giant sissy and let her walk all over him. He was real and just plain swoony. ::le sigh::
The only thing that I didn't like was something that Sophie does. I was really, really surprised by it and it made me like her significantly less. I'm not sure that she really redeemed herself, but I like Luke enough to trust his judgment so I'm okay with her :)
If you like sweet, sexy stories with smoking hot chemistry and a guy you'll swoon over, don't miss out on Making Headlines. ♥♥♥
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For more reviews and bookish talk, visit our blog at Pretty Sassy Cool
This review can also be seen at Pretty Sassy Cool.
I honestly didn't think that I was going to love Making Headlines nearly as much as I did. Not even kidding--I totally loved pretty much everything about this story: the characters, the chemistry, the story line, the steam, the realisticness, and especially Luke McGraw.
The story begins on Sophie Tucker's first day of freshman year when she wakes up in bed in a frat house with a hot stranger. She barely remembers the night before and is way surprised when the guy not only insists on walking her back to her dorm but kisses her goodbye. She figures it was a one-time thing and is pretty mortified when she shows up on The Score List, a website dedicated to outing the campus hookups. She quickly discovers that the hot guy is Luke McGraw, a big man on campus--VP of his fraternity, editor of the school paper, and one of the most eligible bachelors.
Sophie is pretty surprised when Luke doesn't act like he wants their night together to be a one-time thing. She could have feelings for him, too, if she'd just let herself get close to him. As more gossip is posted on web, Sophie and Luke launch an investigation to get to the bottom of who's behind The Score List. In the process, the pair grow closer to the truth--and each other.
Making Headlines was such a fun read. I loved all of the characters and will definitely be checking out everything author Erin Brown has ever written. I loved the banter between everyone and Sophie and Luke's chemistry was hot.
"What do you say we get out of here?" he asks.
"Where do you want to go?"
"My place. Your place. I don't care. But I want to do things to you that the good people in this coffee shop probably don't want to see."
If I thought someone would try to steal him, I'd make Luke McGraw spreadsheet official as mine. He was pretty perfect. He's gorgeous, sweet, funny, and a totally stand-up guy. He goes after what he wants and he plays the guitar for christsakes. One of the things that I loved the most about him was that when Sophie hurt him, he didn't act like a giant sissy and let her walk all over him. He was real and just plain swoony. ::le sigh::
The only thing that I didn't like was something that Sophie does. I was really, really surprised by it and it made me like her significantly less. I'm not sure that she really redeemed herself, but I like Luke enough to trust his judgment so I'm okay with her :)
If you like sweet, sexy stories with smoking hot chemistry and a guy you'll swoon over, don't miss out on Making Headlines. ♥♥♥
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For more reviews and bookish talk, visit our blog at Pretty Sassy Cool
October 2, 2014
Making Headlines has a few similarities with Deeper by Robin York in respect of the fallout experienced by women specifically when their sexual activity is made public knowledge.
Following a random hook-up the night before freshman year officially starts, Sophie finds herself the recipient of online shaming. The dual narrative provides the deeper understanding of the level of inequality still experienced in today’s society where intimate matters are concerned, essentially misogynistic in their values. The double standard toward these type of situations is passionately portrayed within the narrative.
Sophie is a wonderfully strong character with an underlying layer of vulnerability. Her goal of being an investigative journalist including her tremendous talent is put to the test in uncovering the culprit of the shaming.
Sophie’s tendency to flirt shamelessly counts against her both within the plot and also in forming a connection with the reader. It is only when the plot gets past this barrier that a true connection to Sophie is achieved, the way in which Luke views her aids this aspect. I liked Luke from the beginning even with his player reputation, he was very realistic and a typical guy. Only realizing his mistakes in retrospect :)
I really liked the aspect of the plot involving role-playing games and how they can help build self-confidence within the gamers. It made me think of all the ways this idea could be utilized in library lessons ( a librarians mind never shuts down) :)
While the story itself was enjoyable it is Sophie as a character that is the outstanding feature for me. She is a fascinating, multi-talented woman who would make a terrific role model if you disregard her excessive flirting.
Following a random hook-up the night before freshman year officially starts, Sophie finds herself the recipient of online shaming. The dual narrative provides the deeper understanding of the level of inequality still experienced in today’s society where intimate matters are concerned, essentially misogynistic in their values. The double standard toward these type of situations is passionately portrayed within the narrative.
Sophie is a wonderfully strong character with an underlying layer of vulnerability. Her goal of being an investigative journalist including her tremendous talent is put to the test in uncovering the culprit of the shaming.
Sophie’s tendency to flirt shamelessly counts against her both within the plot and also in forming a connection with the reader. It is only when the plot gets past this barrier that a true connection to Sophie is achieved, the way in which Luke views her aids this aspect. I liked Luke from the beginning even with his player reputation, he was very realistic and a typical guy. Only realizing his mistakes in retrospect :)
I really liked the aspect of the plot involving role-playing games and how they can help build self-confidence within the gamers. It made me think of all the ways this idea could be utilized in library lessons ( a librarians mind never shuts down) :)
While the story itself was enjoyable it is Sophie as a character that is the outstanding feature for me. She is a fascinating, multi-talented woman who would make a terrific role model if you disregard her excessive flirting.
October 14, 2014
Making Headlines by Erin Brown took me by complete surprise. I was expecting an angsty new adult romance that was predictable. This book was everything I was not expecting. The characters were larger than life, smart, and entertaining. The plot was unique. The story flow was fast paced with the right amount of romantic scenes and the right amount of action scenes. The action scenes are more of the intellectual type of scenes that fully engage the reader.
Sophie Tucker’s first college party turns into a disaster. She has been photographed and labeled the as the first girl on the famous Score List. The Score List website has gone viral. She is famous before she finishes her first day of classes.
Sophie is a tough girl that thinks logically. Rather than distressing about the Score List, she decides to investigate it’s origin. Her investigative reporter instincts tell her this is more than a legendary college prank. Together Sophie and Luke follow the trail that not only leads to the source behind the Score List. It also leads to a committed and loving relationship.
This book is a sexy read that keeps the reader guessing. I absolutely enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!
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October 7, 2014I’m so incredibly excited to share Making Headlines with you!
I absolutely loved writing Sophie and Luke. When I introduced Sophie in the first draft of Taking Flight, I knew that she had more to say and that she needed her own, stand-alone story. So when I finished TF, I immediately began drafting Sophie’s story because I was so excited to spend some more time with this strong, independent, smart, funny lady.
And then of course, she needed a love interest who was worthy of her. Luke went through a lot of revisions. In fact, his name wasn’t even Luke when I first started! But even though Luke was slower to shape, he was definitely worth the time and effort, and I am not ashamed to say that I have a massive crush on a character I created. Luke is, at his core, a great guy, but he isn’t squeaky clean. He’s stubborn and rugged and flawed—but aren’t all the good ones?
I had a hell of a good time writing this book and hope that you have a hell of a good time reading it.
Bookishly Yours,
Erin Brown
I absolutely loved writing Sophie and Luke. When I introduced Sophie in the first draft of Taking Flight, I knew that she had more to say and that she needed her own, stand-alone story. So when I finished TF, I immediately began drafting Sophie’s story because I was so excited to spend some more time with this strong, independent, smart, funny lady.
And then of course, she needed a love interest who was worthy of her. Luke went through a lot of revisions. In fact, his name wasn’t even Luke when I first started! But even though Luke was slower to shape, he was definitely worth the time and effort, and I am not ashamed to say that I have a massive crush on a character I created. Luke is, at his core, a great guy, but he isn’t squeaky clean. He’s stubborn and rugged and flawed—but aren’t all the good ones?
I had a hell of a good time writing this book and hope that you have a hell of a good time reading it.
Bookishly Yours,
Erin Brown
November 10, 2014
The story was really well written. There was a little bit of mystery and the author was able to write it in a way that it wasn’t completely guessable by the end of the first chapter. I also liked the dual POV. Dual POV is always one of my favorite ways to read a story and this one was done well. I didn’t really see the romance in the book though. They pretty much slept together a bunch of times, investigated the website, and maybe ate dinner together a few times. I get that spending all of that time together could develop feelings but it wasn’t 100% believable to me.
This was my first Taking Flight novel but I definitely think that I will be checking out Willa’s story.
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This was my first Taking Flight novel but I definitely think that I will be checking out Willa’s story.
See my other reviews here...
May 2, 2016
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
Making Headlines by Erin Brown first drew my attention with the blurb comparing the novel to Veronica Mars and Greek. I knew I had to read this book because those are two of my all time favorite shows!I was also intrigued by this one because it sounded similar to Deeper by Robin York. While I thought that this book had some really good moments, it unfortunately did not live up to my expectations. I had been expecting so much with what it was compared to, and I think that because of those high expectations this one just fell a bit flat for me. It had a lot of promise, but ultimately wasn't what I had been hoping for.
Sophie Tucker is a freshman journalism student and has her sights set on becoming a hard news reporter. She is excited to set out completing her goals of becoming an editor for the campus newspaper and setting herself up for success. But when a one night stand that she can barely remember lands her face and identity on a gossip site called The Score List, things quickly take a turn for the worst. As Sophie sets out to figure out who is behind The Score List with Luke her one night stand, more girls start to appear on the site and soon not only the campus is paying attention to the site. Sophie isn't sure that Luke can be trusted, but she finds herself growing closer to him and hoping that he isn't behind it.
I liked Luke and Sophie. I hadn't read the first book, Taking Flight, before this book so I went into this story with no preconceived notions when it came to Sophie's character. I realized quickly how some might have a problem with her character if they had read the first book though. I thought that Sophie was smart and witty, and I loved that she was a bit nerdy. She was so determined and hard working, and I really loved her attitude. She didn't let things get her down, but instead chose to keep moving forward. Luke was great as well. He was honest and open, and I liked that he was a really great guy. He was sweet and fit really well with Sophie. I think that these two made a great couple, and I thought that they had really great chemistry together.
While this book had its fun moments, I found it being pretty predictable. I had most of it figured out well before the big reveal, and it seemed to play out exactly how you would expect. I did enjoy the fact that this book was set at the university I attended, and it was fun to see how many details that the author put into this story. It was great to see familiar places and names throughout the book, and I really enjoyed seeing my Alma Mater featured. One large detail was incorrect though, and that was the sorority rushing process. This book had rushing going on after classes had already begun, but the rushing process actually takes place before school actually starts with prospective members arriving at school early to complete the rushing process in the weeks leading up to the start of the semester. While that might seem like a small detail, it really stood out to me when all of the other details had been so spot on. I felt like such a large part of this story centered on Greek life that the change was really noticeable. This book was still good despite that and my other criticisms, but it wasn't what I had been looking forward to or expecting. I think if you are looking for a cute NA story with some mystery and humor that you might give this one a chance. I might go back and read the first book at some point, but I would also be very interested for the author to write a book about Dan and Willa after Making Headlines to see what happens with them in the future.
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Making Headlines by Erin Brown first drew my attention with the blurb comparing the novel to Veronica Mars and Greek. I knew I had to read this book because those are two of my all time favorite shows!I was also intrigued by this one because it sounded similar to Deeper by Robin York. While I thought that this book had some really good moments, it unfortunately did not live up to my expectations. I had been expecting so much with what it was compared to, and I think that because of those high expectations this one just fell a bit flat for me. It had a lot of promise, but ultimately wasn't what I had been hoping for.
Sophie Tucker is a freshman journalism student and has her sights set on becoming a hard news reporter. She is excited to set out completing her goals of becoming an editor for the campus newspaper and setting herself up for success. But when a one night stand that she can barely remember lands her face and identity on a gossip site called The Score List, things quickly take a turn for the worst. As Sophie sets out to figure out who is behind The Score List with Luke her one night stand, more girls start to appear on the site and soon not only the campus is paying attention to the site. Sophie isn't sure that Luke can be trusted, but she finds herself growing closer to him and hoping that he isn't behind it.
I liked Luke and Sophie. I hadn't read the first book, Taking Flight, before this book so I went into this story with no preconceived notions when it came to Sophie's character. I realized quickly how some might have a problem with her character if they had read the first book though. I thought that Sophie was smart and witty, and I loved that she was a bit nerdy. She was so determined and hard working, and I really loved her attitude. She didn't let things get her down, but instead chose to keep moving forward. Luke was great as well. He was honest and open, and I liked that he was a really great guy. He was sweet and fit really well with Sophie. I think that these two made a great couple, and I thought that they had really great chemistry together.
While this book had its fun moments, I found it being pretty predictable. I had most of it figured out well before the big reveal, and it seemed to play out exactly how you would expect. I did enjoy the fact that this book was set at the university I attended, and it was fun to see how many details that the author put into this story. It was great to see familiar places and names throughout the book, and I really enjoyed seeing my Alma Mater featured. One large detail was incorrect though, and that was the sorority rushing process. This book had rushing going on after classes had already begun, but the rushing process actually takes place before school actually starts with prospective members arriving at school early to complete the rushing process in the weeks leading up to the start of the semester. While that might seem like a small detail, it really stood out to me when all of the other details had been so spot on. I felt like such a large part of this story centered on Greek life that the change was really noticeable. This book was still good despite that and my other criticisms, but it wasn't what I had been looking forward to or expecting. I think if you are looking for a cute NA story with some mystery and humor that you might give this one a chance. I might go back and read the first book at some point, but I would also be very interested for the author to write a book about Dan and Willa after Making Headlines to see what happens with them in the future.
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
March 21, 2016
Review originally posted at www.fictitiousdelicious.com on 11/07/14:
Erin Brown has found her groove, y'all! Her second novel, a companion to TAKING FLIGHT is here and let me tell ya. It's delicious.
Brown's writing has leveled up and I've learned that she's a storyteller you can trust. Some very serious business goes down in this book, namely private time photos on the internet. Not only is this a serious issue, it has the potential to go south quite quickly with the slut shaming and victim blaming that is bound to happen in these circumstances. You know what? I didn't cringe even one time with Sophie and Luke's story. Well, okay. I cringed. Sophie is treated miserably, after all, and THAT SUCKS. But what I loved is that Brown handled her story in a way that screams "GIRL POWER!" and makes me want to send her a bouquet of wildflowers. Or something.
What might have impressed me most of all, though, is that I fell in love with a character that I kinda, sorta, adamantly disliked when we first meet her in TAKING FLIGHT. Sophie "Tank Girl" Tucker. Oh, Sophie. Seeing her thoughts and actions in MAKING HEADLINES turned me into a strong member of #TeamSophie. She's fierce and I appreciate it that when she's using that particular trait in her story line, as opposed to interfering in someone else's. So much that I've total moved on from that thing she did to Dan and Willa that made me so gosh darn mad. I get her now.
Then there's Luke McGraw. My favorite type of NA hero--he's a good guy. And hot. And tenacious. And a perfect match for my girl Sophie. Unlike her though, he doesn't have to decide how he's going to behave after those photos hit the internet because no one even cares which guy is involved in such "scandalous" behavior. Irritating, right? Well, guess what? Luke involves himself anyway and solidifies his spot on list of good guys. Bottom line here is that character growth is so important to me and that's EXACTLY what Brown delivers in this series.
The thing that strikes me about the characters in this story is how freaking level headed they are. Instead of the standard actions of overreacting, miscommunicating or plain old shutting down that we find so often in new adult romance, Brown's characters (Sophie in particular) bring a maturity to the situation that is enviable. These are people that I would love to be friends with in real life! Matter of fact, I'd be a better person if they WERE my friends in real life. They make for good role models.
Erin's been tweeting/teasing about writing football players which has me suuuuper excited! That means there's another story from Mizzou in the works, y'all!
Erin Brown has found her groove, y'all! Her second novel, a companion to TAKING FLIGHT is here and let me tell ya. It's delicious.
Brown's writing has leveled up and I've learned that she's a storyteller you can trust. Some very serious business goes down in this book, namely private time photos on the internet. Not only is this a serious issue, it has the potential to go south quite quickly with the slut shaming and victim blaming that is bound to happen in these circumstances. You know what? I didn't cringe even one time with Sophie and Luke's story. Well, okay. I cringed. Sophie is treated miserably, after all, and THAT SUCKS. But what I loved is that Brown handled her story in a way that screams "GIRL POWER!" and makes me want to send her a bouquet of wildflowers. Or something.
What might have impressed me most of all, though, is that I fell in love with a character that I kinda, sorta, adamantly disliked when we first meet her in TAKING FLIGHT. Sophie "Tank Girl" Tucker. Oh, Sophie. Seeing her thoughts and actions in MAKING HEADLINES turned me into a strong member of #TeamSophie. She's fierce and I appreciate it that when she's using that particular trait in her story line, as opposed to interfering in someone else's. So much that I've total moved on from that thing she did to Dan and Willa that made me so gosh darn mad. I get her now.
Then there's Luke McGraw. My favorite type of NA hero--he's a good guy. And hot. And tenacious. And a perfect match for my girl Sophie. Unlike her though, he doesn't have to decide how he's going to behave after those photos hit the internet because no one even cares which guy is involved in such "scandalous" behavior. Irritating, right? Well, guess what? Luke involves himself anyway and solidifies his spot on list of good guys. Bottom line here is that character growth is so important to me and that's EXACTLY what Brown delivers in this series.
The thing that strikes me about the characters in this story is how freaking level headed they are. Instead of the standard actions of overreacting, miscommunicating or plain old shutting down that we find so often in new adult romance, Brown's characters (Sophie in particular) bring a maturity to the situation that is enviable. These are people that I would love to be friends with in real life! Matter of fact, I'd be a better person if they WERE my friends in real life. They make for good role models.
Erin's been tweeting/teasing about writing football players which has me suuuuper excited! That means there's another story from Mizzou in the works, y'all!
October 20, 2014
Making Headlines is the second novel in Erin Brown’s Taking flight Series and I couldn’t have been more thrilled to receive a copy for review. From the first page, I was hooked. College freshman, Sophie Tucker, begins her first night out on campus getting cozy with handsome, Luke McGraw at a frat party. Little does she know her drunken discretion, however F”ab”ulous he looked in the morning, would be plastered on a trashy website, The Score List. Publicly exposed for the entire student body to judge. After this very public walk of shame and subsequent others victims that show up on The Score List, Sophie decides to investigate who is behind the website.
What I liked
This story was wonderfully realistic, blending life in college and the pitfalls of technology invading our privacy The main character was not an emotional roller coaster but a strong “take no prisoners” young adult. Despite the results of her choices she made as the storyline progressed, she owned every decision and action, never playing the victim. I enjoyed reading her self-empowered drive flare at every twist and couldn’t wait of her to find the culprit. I liked how she was honest, and yet cautious with her heart when she started falling for Luke.
At first, Luke McGraw is your typical player frat boy but soon that alter-ego dissipates and he quickly realizes he’s interested in Sophie for more that a one night stand. He joins the investigation, pulling his editor resources and they steadily begin connecting the dots that lead to the website creator, in-between some sizzling attraction.
I also became fascinated in the life of the supporting characters. Their participation was trickled in perfectly, like breadcrumbs of personality that effectively moved the storyline forward without over-kill. The bits of romance were steamy and seamlessly laced into the storyline.
More?
After finishing Making Headlines, I wanted more! More background on the characters. The author did an amazing job pulling the reader into the lives of the characters but I couldn’t help yearning for more a foreboding atmosphere throughout. All that just means is … I’ll have to go pick up book one and wait patiently to see if there will be another chapter in the series. Can’t wait!
This book is diffidently worth your time. If your looking for a fun, slightly mysterious, headline current read, you should pick up Making Headlines. I couldn’t stop reading until they’d exposed the website, devised motives of who, when, and why, and then comparing my desperately concocted theories to theirs while methodically sipping my pinot. **** 1/2 Stars!
Rating: 4-1/2 stars
What I liked
This story was wonderfully realistic, blending life in college and the pitfalls of technology invading our privacy The main character was not an emotional roller coaster but a strong “take no prisoners” young adult. Despite the results of her choices she made as the storyline progressed, she owned every decision and action, never playing the victim. I enjoyed reading her self-empowered drive flare at every twist and couldn’t wait of her to find the culprit. I liked how she was honest, and yet cautious with her heart when she started falling for Luke.
At first, Luke McGraw is your typical player frat boy but soon that alter-ego dissipates and he quickly realizes he’s interested in Sophie for more that a one night stand. He joins the investigation, pulling his editor resources and they steadily begin connecting the dots that lead to the website creator, in-between some sizzling attraction.
I also became fascinated in the life of the supporting characters. Their participation was trickled in perfectly, like breadcrumbs of personality that effectively moved the storyline forward without over-kill. The bits of romance were steamy and seamlessly laced into the storyline.
More?
After finishing Making Headlines, I wanted more! More background on the characters. The author did an amazing job pulling the reader into the lives of the characters but I couldn’t help yearning for more a foreboding atmosphere throughout. All that just means is … I’ll have to go pick up book one and wait patiently to see if there will be another chapter in the series. Can’t wait!
This book is diffidently worth your time. If your looking for a fun, slightly mysterious, headline current read, you should pick up Making Headlines. I couldn’t stop reading until they’d exposed the website, devised motives of who, when, and why, and then comparing my desperately concocted theories to theirs while methodically sipping my pinot. **** 1/2 Stars!
Rating: 4-1/2 stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 6, 2014
4 stars!
Why did I want to read this book?
I was intrigued by the set-up of the story where the characters have to struggle with unwanted attention such as getting the headline of a somewhat not so reputable topic like what happens to Sophie and Luke. And I was looking forward to them working together in order to find the culprits involved in displaying their photos all over the internet.
What worked for me?
This book really surprised me several times throughout the story, in a very good way. I thought I had pegged the trajectory of the plot but I love the twists and turns that the author did that made the book really refreshing for me. And I was on board every step of the way.
I also really, really liked Sophie and Luke. They felt very real to me. I particularly love that they both made mistakes but the author didn’t allow for the pacing of the story to stall and dwell on those. Instead, she gives us characters that are willing to take action and react, which moves along the story very well.
I love that great balance between the romance and the mystery/investigation that the author was able to pull off. I did sometimes get frustrated, only because I wanted to know already who’s been behind all these.
But I particularly love how the romance blossomed and developed between Sophie and Luke. It wasn’t love at first sight. Mostly, it was lust at first sight actually. And there was no I-love-you’s exchange immediately. There was that genuine quality to their relationship that you can totally see how things can go from platonic (okay, not-so-platonic since they actually had a one-night stand in the beginning of the book) to acquaintances and colleagues, to actual friends and then to something more. And you have all those experiences in between, of doubts, insecurity, attraction, understanding, companionship, and all that.
What did not work for me?
I had a little difficulty getting into the story in the beginning but this might be more from my personal state of mind rather than the writing itself because when I got on board the story, I just completely zoomed through until that last page.
My over-all take on it?
A great serving of intrigue, mystery, and romance from new-to-me author Erin Brown. She completely floored me with her refreshing take on romance development and I definitely give her kudos for that. I’ll be looking forward for more from this author, definitely.
Why did I want to read this book?
I was intrigued by the set-up of the story where the characters have to struggle with unwanted attention such as getting the headline of a somewhat not so reputable topic like what happens to Sophie and Luke. And I was looking forward to them working together in order to find the culprits involved in displaying their photos all over the internet.
What worked for me?
This book really surprised me several times throughout the story, in a very good way. I thought I had pegged the trajectory of the plot but I love the twists and turns that the author did that made the book really refreshing for me. And I was on board every step of the way.
I also really, really liked Sophie and Luke. They felt very real to me. I particularly love that they both made mistakes but the author didn’t allow for the pacing of the story to stall and dwell on those. Instead, she gives us characters that are willing to take action and react, which moves along the story very well.
I love that great balance between the romance and the mystery/investigation that the author was able to pull off. I did sometimes get frustrated, only because I wanted to know already who’s been behind all these.
But I particularly love how the romance blossomed and developed between Sophie and Luke. It wasn’t love at first sight. Mostly, it was lust at first sight actually. And there was no I-love-you’s exchange immediately. There was that genuine quality to their relationship that you can totally see how things can go from platonic (okay, not-so-platonic since they actually had a one-night stand in the beginning of the book) to acquaintances and colleagues, to actual friends and then to something more. And you have all those experiences in between, of doubts, insecurity, attraction, understanding, companionship, and all that.
What did not work for me?
I had a little difficulty getting into the story in the beginning but this might be more from my personal state of mind rather than the writing itself because when I got on board the story, I just completely zoomed through until that last page.
My over-all take on it?
A great serving of intrigue, mystery, and romance from new-to-me author Erin Brown. She completely floored me with her refreshing take on romance development and I definitely give her kudos for that. I’ll be looking forward for more from this author, definitely.
June 6, 2015
This story is adorable, funny, and exciting! Sophie and Luke are quite the pair when you get them together…in more ways than one.
The first night of college ended with a night Sophie Tucker hoped she would forget the next morning. Instead it turned into the one night she and the entire campus would never forget. The situation is awful but when you get to team up with a sexy stud like Luke McGraw…things could be worse.
Right away I loved Luke. Even after a one night stand he wanted to take her breakfast and walk her to her dorm. If only one night stands could work out that sweetly for every other girl in this world. I appreciated the switch up from Brown, the part where the girl doesn’t instantly fall for the guy. Nope, Sophie makes Luke work for it all the way till the end.
My first impression of Sophie was…expected, I think. She woke up in the bed of a man she did not know. Then, she landed on the campus webpage that tells the entire school who she was with. I wanted to think ‘well duh, what do you expect when you make poor choices’ BUT what I really thought was ‘ah come on people, its college, she just wants to have fun.’ I felt embarrassed for her and envied the way she held herself together. Some things are just meant to be private.
The moment Sophie and Luke decided to find the man behind the webpage I knew this book was going to be nonstop excitement. Boy was I right! Not to mention Sophie is damn smart! Her character was developed incredibly. She knew what she wanted in all aspects of life and everything she did complimented her goals to get there. I wish I had her brains.
The fact that both Sophie and Luke had similar goals made their connection desirable. As a reader I just wanted them to figure it out so badly but I knew why they both acted the way they did. As a reader and reading both sides of the story, the wait was totally worth it.
Also, I had a few guesses on who the culprit was and I was only right about one of them. The fact I couldn’t guess it kept me hooked the entire way through.
Anyone who enjoys love, writing, and the dedication of getting to the bottom of a big story will LOVE this book. Now, this is the second book in Brown’s Taking Flight Series but lucky for us, each book can be read as a standalone. Beware though, once you read one, you’ll want to read them all!
The first night of college ended with a night Sophie Tucker hoped she would forget the next morning. Instead it turned into the one night she and the entire campus would never forget. The situation is awful but when you get to team up with a sexy stud like Luke McGraw…things could be worse.
Right away I loved Luke. Even after a one night stand he wanted to take her breakfast and walk her to her dorm. If only one night stands could work out that sweetly for every other girl in this world. I appreciated the switch up from Brown, the part where the girl doesn’t instantly fall for the guy. Nope, Sophie makes Luke work for it all the way till the end.
My first impression of Sophie was…expected, I think. She woke up in the bed of a man she did not know. Then, she landed on the campus webpage that tells the entire school who she was with. I wanted to think ‘well duh, what do you expect when you make poor choices’ BUT what I really thought was ‘ah come on people, its college, she just wants to have fun.’ I felt embarrassed for her and envied the way she held herself together. Some things are just meant to be private.
The moment Sophie and Luke decided to find the man behind the webpage I knew this book was going to be nonstop excitement. Boy was I right! Not to mention Sophie is damn smart! Her character was developed incredibly. She knew what she wanted in all aspects of life and everything she did complimented her goals to get there. I wish I had her brains.
The fact that both Sophie and Luke had similar goals made their connection desirable. As a reader I just wanted them to figure it out so badly but I knew why they both acted the way they did. As a reader and reading both sides of the story, the wait was totally worth it.
Also, I had a few guesses on who the culprit was and I was only right about one of them. The fact I couldn’t guess it kept me hooked the entire way through.
Anyone who enjoys love, writing, and the dedication of getting to the bottom of a big story will LOVE this book. Now, this is the second book in Brown’s Taking Flight Series but lucky for us, each book can be read as a standalone. Beware though, once you read one, you’ll want to read them all!
October 22, 2014
I try to read books a few weeks in advance before reviews, but things have been super crazy lately around my house. Because of this I didn't get a chance to start this until a few day ago, and holy crap did this book hook me. I had a very hard time putting down this book. I just had to keep reading a little bit more because I had to know what was going to happen. I liked Sophie's character from the start. She wakes up in bed with a stranger and then her one night stand is suddenly the topic of conversation on campus because of a TMZ like gossip site, she could have hid from life, dropped out of school and all sorts of other things but she doesn't, she holds her head up high and decides to figure out who is behind it all. And Luke, what can I say about Luke. Luke is just a really nice guy, he walks Sophie home the morning after their one night stand and when the website just tries to shame Sophie he steps up and admits his part in it. From there on out the two of them are just fun to read about. I liked the relationship that they developed. They bring out the best qualities in each other. I also loved Sophie's friendships with Kate, Willa and Courtney. The girls have fun together and make me miss my college buddies. Oh, and as a member of a sorority, the whole recruitment process brought back many memories (I swear no one in my sorority was a big of bitch as the girls in here). All and all, I really enjoyed the book. It was fun, it had mystery and humor, scandal and bit of sexiness and it was a really great quick read that I would recommend to everyone who loves new adult romances.
December 19, 2014
Review also posted in Raves and Reads
Many of the NA books that I came across to always has the same idea of the girl pining after the guy after late night..uhm...discussions. But make Sophie different. After said discussion, no more was to be said even with a guy as handsome and hot as Luke. But, things would never be the same and Sophie would always be reminded of what happened between them as the whole university learns of it.
Talk about paparazzi to the extreme, right?
And that is what brings Luke and Sophie closer. Who did let it out to the university, and possibly the whole wide internet, that they hooked up? The search for the mystery paparazzo eventually makes them work together. Would it also be the very one that would lead them to...something more?
I like Luke and Sophie. Sophie is the sassy, intelligent type of person who doesn't let anyone or anything from achieving her dream. I really like that about her because even with the appearance of hot distraction personified by someone like Luke, she still stuck to her goal. Luke on the other hand, is the type of guy you'd totally be crushing on. VP to the fraternity, senior editor to a magazine and let's not forget, hotness personified. He's totally perfect. Add to it the obsessed ex-girlfriend and he's right up the richter scale.
Making Headlines deals with romance, frats and sororities, stalking paparazzo and a gossip website. If you're into those things then this is a book you wouldn't want to miss.
Many of the NA books that I came across to always has the same idea of the girl pining after the guy after late night..uhm...discussions. But make Sophie different. After said discussion, no more was to be said even with a guy as handsome and hot as Luke. But, things would never be the same and Sophie would always be reminded of what happened between them as the whole university learns of it.
Talk about paparazzi to the extreme, right?
And that is what brings Luke and Sophie closer. Who did let it out to the university, and possibly the whole wide internet, that they hooked up? The search for the mystery paparazzo eventually makes them work together. Would it also be the very one that would lead them to...something more?
I like Luke and Sophie. Sophie is the sassy, intelligent type of person who doesn't let anyone or anything from achieving her dream. I really like that about her because even with the appearance of hot distraction personified by someone like Luke, she still stuck to her goal. Luke on the other hand, is the type of guy you'd totally be crushing on. VP to the fraternity, senior editor to a magazine and let's not forget, hotness personified. He's totally perfect. Add to it the obsessed ex-girlfriend and he's right up the richter scale.
Making Headlines deals with romance, frats and sororities, stalking paparazzo and a gossip website. If you're into those things then this is a book you wouldn't want to miss.
November 13, 2014
I am a real fan of NA. I love going back and experiencing life of the college student. For me sometimes it is a breath of fresh air to read about characters who truly have life in the palm of their hands, so when I saw Making Headlines, I jumped at the chance to read it. Although it says that it is a standalone, I do recommend you read book one prior because I wish I had had some more of Sophie's background and the relationship she had with the characters from Taking Flight.
Making Headlines is the story of Sophie and Luke. I truly loved these two characters. Sophie had strength and gumption that most college aged girls do not have. At times it worked against her, but for most of the book I really liked seeing a girl who could stand up for herself. A girl who had some fight in her. When the unthinkable happens, she rolls with it and as hard as some of these scenes were to watch from afar I was proud of Sophie for owning up to her mistakes. Luke was a very likable guy. He was driven and I liked seeing him stand up for Sophie and her reputation. It was a big change not to see a guy come off as such a jerk.
When these two start putting the pieces together about who put up the pics and are calling girls out for their drunken behavior, the story takes a mystery like feel. The 2 sleuths work together to fit the pieces of the puzzle together and I must say I wasn't really expecting the outcome. I enjoyed who was the culprit :)
I thought the story line was well written and I was easily hooked throughout the book. Luke & Sophie really were a great couple to read!
Making Headlines is the story of Sophie and Luke. I truly loved these two characters. Sophie had strength and gumption that most college aged girls do not have. At times it worked against her, but for most of the book I really liked seeing a girl who could stand up for herself. A girl who had some fight in her. When the unthinkable happens, she rolls with it and as hard as some of these scenes were to watch from afar I was proud of Sophie for owning up to her mistakes. Luke was a very likable guy. He was driven and I liked seeing him stand up for Sophie and her reputation. It was a big change not to see a guy come off as such a jerk.
When these two start putting the pieces together about who put up the pics and are calling girls out for their drunken behavior, the story takes a mystery like feel. The 2 sleuths work together to fit the pieces of the puzzle together and I must say I wasn't really expecting the outcome. I enjoyed who was the culprit :)
I thought the story line was well written and I was easily hooked throughout the book. Luke & Sophie really were a great couple to read!
October 18, 2014
3 stars
Making Headlines should be a good guideline for all college students. Sophie Tucker has a one night stand the night before her freshman years at college starts. Because of this one night, her whole entire world is rocked. Her college life is rocked, even before it begins! College girls be warned. Time have changed thanks to social media and technology.
Sophie has a one night stand with Luke McGraw . His fraternity is associated it the infamous Score List. The Score List, keeps track of who sleeps who in the fraternity. The guys like to see who has the most notches in their belt. It used to be a internal thing. Whispers about it were always around.
Now the infamous Score List, as gone digital. People are keeping track of names, faces, photos. Everything is now all their new website. This makes Sophie's life a living hell. She is starting off college with half the school hating her and thinking she is the biggest slut. It is not the ideal way to start off college.
Luke and Sophie have a lot in common. The biggest one is working on the school paper. Thrown together in many situations helps build a friendship that helps them want to bring down who is essentially running the website. Even though the website makes the fraternity brothers look like heroes, Luke is still against it.
The couple has essentially become detectives. They go on a mission to find to who and why this website is being run. In the midst of it, they might even start of a romance.
Making Headlines should be a good guideline for all college students. Sophie Tucker has a one night stand the night before her freshman years at college starts. Because of this one night, her whole entire world is rocked. Her college life is rocked, even before it begins! College girls be warned. Time have changed thanks to social media and technology.
Sophie has a one night stand with Luke McGraw . His fraternity is associated it the infamous Score List. The Score List, keeps track of who sleeps who in the fraternity. The guys like to see who has the most notches in their belt. It used to be a internal thing. Whispers about it were always around.
Now the infamous Score List, as gone digital. People are keeping track of names, faces, photos. Everything is now all their new website. This makes Sophie's life a living hell. She is starting off college with half the school hating her and thinking she is the biggest slut. It is not the ideal way to start off college.
Luke and Sophie have a lot in common. The biggest one is working on the school paper. Thrown together in many situations helps build a friendship that helps them want to bring down who is essentially running the website. Even though the website makes the fraternity brothers look like heroes, Luke is still against it.
The couple has essentially become detectives. They go on a mission to find to who and why this website is being run. In the midst of it, they might even start of a romance.
October 15, 2014
I found Making Headlines to be an enjoyable read, if a bit longer than really needed to tell the story. The premise is something that will hit home for those readers who are college students, and I think those in that age group will easily identify with the characters in the story.
I really liked Sophie's group of friends, they are loyal and exactly the kind of girls you want on your side. Sophie herself is a very strong female lead, pressing on even in the face of the scandalous situation she finds herself in. I really liked Luke's character as well-strong and protective without being overbearing. I didn't quite feel the chemistry between Luke and Sophie was as strong as it could have been, their characters both felt a bit too independent to get any kind of "meant to be" vibe from their relationship.
You'll get an interesting mystery to decode and get a strong look at campus and Greek life, along with a little bit of steaminess between Sophie and Luke for a bit of spice. Readers who enjoy a bit of intrigue in their NA romances will enjoy Making Headlines. For me, I was able to read this in a day, and would give it an overall 3.75 star rating...mostly since I couldn't feel the full spark between the main characters, but it is still an engaging read.
I really liked Sophie's group of friends, they are loyal and exactly the kind of girls you want on your side. Sophie herself is a very strong female lead, pressing on even in the face of the scandalous situation she finds herself in. I really liked Luke's character as well-strong and protective without being overbearing. I didn't quite feel the chemistry between Luke and Sophie was as strong as it could have been, their characters both felt a bit too independent to get any kind of "meant to be" vibe from their relationship.
You'll get an interesting mystery to decode and get a strong look at campus and Greek life, along with a little bit of steaminess between Sophie and Luke for a bit of spice. Readers who enjoy a bit of intrigue in their NA romances will enjoy Making Headlines. For me, I was able to read this in a day, and would give it an overall 3.75 star rating...mostly since I couldn't feel the full spark between the main characters, but it is still an engaging read.
September 26, 2014
This was an enjoyable book to read. It is written in alternating POVs,we have Sophie’s and Luke’s. Though the first couple chapters it was more Sophie and it felt like Luke’s was kind of an afterthought. But that changed pretty quickly.
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October 18, 2014
♦♦♦♦ I received an arc in exchange for an honest review ♦♦♦♦
♥♥♥♥ A truly romantic story set in college and a typical young romance.
It was a good read in which there were 2 POV and I don't really mind that.
The plot was good and characters likable, so essentially a good read ♥♥♥♥
♥♥♥♥ A truly romantic story set in college and a typical young romance.
It was a good read in which there were 2 POV and I don't really mind that.
The plot was good and characters likable, so essentially a good read ♥♥♥♥
June 27, 2015
While I didn't like this one *quite* as much as I did Taking Flight, I still enjoyed it.
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