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The Lonely Hearts Club #1.2
Two of Us
Penny Lane Bloom founded The Lonely Hearts Club, which means that she basically doesn’t date. She’s got her awesome girls to hang out with, she’s got her hilarious (and sometimes annoying) family, she’s working towards high grades to get into a great college–she’d never give up any of that to be with a boy.
But all of a sudden, the rules of the Club have changed and Penny’s not only allowed to date–she’s going out with Ryan Bauer, longtime friend, all-around amazing guy, and her best friend Diane’s ex-boyfriend. It’s not like Penny hasn’t been on plenty of first dates before, and it’s not like she hasn’t seen Ryan practically every day for years… so could someone please let the butterflies in her stomach know it’s okay to calm down?
But all of a sudden, the rules of the Club have changed and Penny’s not only allowed to date–she’s going out with Ryan Bauer, longtime friend, all-around amazing guy, and her best friend Diane’s ex-boyfriend. It’s not like Penny hasn’t been on plenty of first dates before, and it’s not like she hasn’t seen Ryan practically every day for years… so could someone please let the butterflies in her stomach know it’s okay to calm down?
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2014
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Elizabeth Eulberg
32 books3,128 followersThe short and sweet version:
Elizabeth Eulberg was born and raised in Wisconsin before heading off to college at Syracuse University and making a career in the New York City book biz. Now a full-time writer, she is the international bestselling author of over a dozen novels, including The Lonely Hearts Club, Prom & Prejudice, Take a Bow, and Better Off Friends, along with the middle-grade series The Great Shelby Holmes and Scared Silly. She now lives in London where she spends her free time aimlessly wandering around historic streets and eating all the scones. ALL OF THEM.
To check out the long version, head over to my webpage: http://www.elizabetheulberg.com/bio/
Also, I'm not checking e-mails on my Goodreads, see my website for information on contacting me! http://www.elizabetheulberg.com/faq/
Happy reading!
Elizabeth Eulberg was born and raised in Wisconsin before heading off to college at Syracuse University and making a career in the New York City book biz. Now a full-time writer, she is the international bestselling author of over a dozen novels, including The Lonely Hearts Club, Prom & Prejudice, Take a Bow, and Better Off Friends, along with the middle-grade series The Great Shelby Holmes and Scared Silly. She now lives in London where she spends her free time aimlessly wandering around historic streets and eating all the scones. ALL OF THEM.
To check out the long version, head over to my webpage: http://www.elizabetheulberg.com/bio/
Also, I'm not checking e-mails on my Goodreads, see my website for information on contacting me! http://www.elizabetheulberg.com/faq/
Happy reading!
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July 25, 2018
De los tres shorts de The Lonely Hearts Club, este era el más lindo. Es la historia de la primera cita de Penny Lane y Ryan. Es dulce y tiene todas las palabras correctas con Penny enamorada pero insegura y preocupada sobre cómo le gustará Ryan a su club.
March 23, 2019
I have reviewed every single book in this series, from the main novels to this shitty novellas, so just as in my other diatribes, I am going to say bad words and let my anger be the one that writes this paragraphs.
You have been warned.
Let's begin by recalling what a horrible bitch the protagonist is.
She just drives me fucking insane with all her double standards.
I feel like Elizabeth Eulberg tried too hard to make this a feminist, progressive and empowering character but failed terribly at it. Penny is constantly, CONSTANTLY, shitting on girls that are feminine, want a boyfriend and diet, and then dares to say the following in this short story, to make me believe this is a GRL PWR type of series.
"I hated stereotypes, especially ones about girls. That we were giddy, boy-obsessed creatures who wore pink, who couldn't play sports, and cared more about doing our nails than doing math equations.
The Lonely Hearts Club had proven all of the above false. We were strong, smart, independent young women. We played sports, we dominated our classes, and we wore whatever colors we wanted (okay, Diane really, really liked pink)".
WELL NO SHIT, SHERLOCK!
THIS BOOKS ARE FILLED WITH GODDAMN STEREOTYPES.
Just take a look at the first book; the evil, beautiful and dumb girls wear stilettos, form fitting tees, short skirts, eat salads and are cheerleaders. They are all shallow, boy-driven whores that don't hang out with anyone outside their bubble. Meanwhile, the good and smart girls like Penny eat whatever they want, wear Converse All Stars and would never fucking dare to buy clothing that exposed their figure or showcase a bubbly personality because that is a clear sign of a lack of neurons.
If I didn't know Penny from previous books, I would have totally loved that little ramble on girls proving everybody wrong, because it is true. Women can do absolutely fucking anything. We can shift from a party girl that loves attention to a brainiac overnight, if that is what we want. We aren't just a bunch of stupid bodies walking around to please males and we can play sports, dominate our classes and be whoever we want to be.
But don't try to sell me this after you slut shamed, judged and reinforced the I am not like most girls stereotype, because that makes you a hypocritical bitch.
I just wish the song Most Girls by Hailee Steinfeld had been around during the time Elizabeth Eulberg punished her computer writing this story.
Funny enough, this isn't the worst story of the series, because it mainly talks about Ryan and Penny's date, which makes Penny talk about him instead of other young women and lets me take a break from all the shit I put up with in the other books.
Reseña de El club de los corazones solitarios (1er libro): https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reseña de A Hard Day's Night (1era historia corta): https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reseña de Two of Us (2nda historia corta):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reseña de From Me To You (3era historia corta):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reseña de Mucho más que un club de chicas (2ndo libro):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
You have been warned.
Let's begin by recalling what a horrible bitch the protagonist is.
She just drives me fucking insane with all her double standards.
I feel like Elizabeth Eulberg tried too hard to make this a feminist, progressive and empowering character but failed terribly at it. Penny is constantly, CONSTANTLY, shitting on girls that are feminine, want a boyfriend and diet, and then dares to say the following in this short story, to make me believe this is a GRL PWR type of series.
"I hated stereotypes, especially ones about girls. That we were giddy, boy-obsessed creatures who wore pink, who couldn't play sports, and cared more about doing our nails than doing math equations.
The Lonely Hearts Club had proven all of the above false. We were strong, smart, independent young women. We played sports, we dominated our classes, and we wore whatever colors we wanted (okay, Diane really, really liked pink)".
WELL NO SHIT, SHERLOCK!
THIS BOOKS ARE FILLED WITH GODDAMN STEREOTYPES.
Just take a look at the first book; the evil, beautiful and dumb girls wear stilettos, form fitting tees, short skirts, eat salads and are cheerleaders. They are all shallow, boy-driven whores that don't hang out with anyone outside their bubble. Meanwhile, the good and smart girls like Penny eat whatever they want, wear Converse All Stars and would never fucking dare to buy clothing that exposed their figure or showcase a bubbly personality because that is a clear sign of a lack of neurons.
If I didn't know Penny from previous books, I would have totally loved that little ramble on girls proving everybody wrong, because it is true. Women can do absolutely fucking anything. We can shift from a party girl that loves attention to a brainiac overnight, if that is what we want. We aren't just a bunch of stupid bodies walking around to please males and we can play sports, dominate our classes and be whoever we want to be.
But don't try to sell me this after you slut shamed, judged and reinforced the I am not like most girls stereotype, because that makes you a hypocritical bitch.
I just wish the song Most Girls by Hailee Steinfeld had been around during the time Elizabeth Eulberg punished her computer writing this story.
Funny enough, this isn't the worst story of the series, because it mainly talks about Ryan and Penny's date, which makes Penny talk about him instead of other young women and lets me take a break from all the shit I put up with in the other books.
Reseña de El club de los corazones solitarios (1er libro): https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reseña de A Hard Day's Night (1era historia corta): https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reseña de Two of Us (2nda historia corta):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reseña de From Me To You (3era historia corta):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reseña de Mucho más que un club de chicas (2ndo libro):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
November 26, 2014
Fun and very swoony. I really love Ryan and Penny together, and this cements it. I can't wait for We Can Work It Out!
November 6, 2014
Funny, sweet and everything a story by Elizabeth Eulberg means.
Also, LOVED the second chapter.
Also, LOVED the second chapter.
November 4, 2019
AMO CON TODA MI VIDA A ESTE PAR.
February 4, 2015
This novella picks up right after the end of The Lonely Hearts Club.
It's all about Penny and Ryan's first official date. They are so cute, they gave a serious case of The Feels. Makes me want to have the new Lonely Hearts book right now.
Excellent short story!
It's all about Penny and Ryan's first official date. They are so cute, they gave a serious case of The Feels. Makes me want to have the new Lonely Hearts book right now.
Excellent short story!
September 12, 2015
Ryan y Penny Lane <3.
De mis parejas favoritas.
De mis parejas favoritas.
November 4, 2014
Aish! Este me ha encantado! *-*
June 16, 2016
Se me pierden varios detalles leyéndolo en inglés, pero igual me ha gustado. Me encanta la relación de Penny y Ryan, son tan lindos.
April 9, 2020
More like a 3.5. It was SUPER short but cute. Hadn’t read the books in awhile but this brought me right back to this group
July 25, 2018
Qué bonita historia de Penny y Ryan! Amé tanto shippearlos <3
June 13, 2020
3.5
Penny es estresante a veces por su sobre análisis de TODO pero Ryan es una cosita tierna.
Penny es estresante a veces por su sobre análisis de TODO pero Ryan es una cosita tierna.
May 2, 2022
Aunque sea una historia super cortita, me pareció super cute y me divertí mucho leyéndola jeje así que una estrellita más por eso ;)
April 19, 2023
Cute. :)
September 12, 2023
I love Ryan
April 26, 2024
Uma história complementar bem bonitinha do primeiro encontro da Penny com o Ryan. Mas achei bem sem sal
July 5, 2024
Awwww. Ahhhhh mu deseo es experimentar algo como esto en mi vida. 💖
August 13, 2024
3,5 ⭐️
what truly helped a broken heart was finding the right person to mend it
what truly helped a broken heart was finding the right person to mend it
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 12, 2024
It's really cute but somewhat cheesy. Don't get me wrong, cheesy romance is adorable sometimes, but I kinda go Colleen Hoover vibes at some points, and not in a good way.
July 12, 2025
Encantadora primera cita oficial.
February 20, 2017
Set just before the Christmas holidays. I like that even though Penny falls back into bad habits, she's aware enough to dedicate herself to changing for the better.
March 17, 2015
Two of Us is another short story by author Elizabeth Eulberg, also part of The Lonely Hearts Club series. The story starts off warning the reader that it's a total spoiler if you haven't read The Lonely Hearts Club, and I completely agree. With that in mind, I'll put the rest of this review under a spoiler tag :)
This novella is available for free where ever e-books are sold. There is also a link on the author's website where you can read the story online. This was a quick, adorable read, but I would only recommend it to those who have read book one.
This novella is available for free where ever e-books are sold. There is also a link on the author's website where you can read the story online. This was a quick, adorable read, but I would only recommend it to those who have read book one.
February 1, 2015
Odio los estereotipos, especialmente los que son sobre las mujeres. Esos que dicen que somos criaturas que visten de rosa y se obsesionan por los chicos, que no podemos jugar deportes, y que nos preocupamos más por hacernos las uñas que por resolver ecuaciones matemáticas
Así empieza el libro, y siento que con este párrafo se resume toda la historia. Si bien el club de los corazones solitarios empieza con la idea de no salir con los chicos porque son unos patanes, después se convierte en más que eso. Son un grupo de chicas independientes, inteligentes, no necesitan a ningún chico para ser felices.
Ahora (después de toda mi introducción feminista de por qué amo esta historia) viene la contradicción, pues este libro habla de precisamente una cita de Ryan y Penny. Porque al final del primer libro, ella se da cuenta que no todos los hombres son malos. Lo siento, pero me encantó. Ryan es tan lindo. He leído reseñas donde dicen que las mujeres crean a los personajes hombres más perfectos del mundo, y es verdad.
Por otro lado confieso que no he leído ni el primer ni el segundo capítulo de We can work it out. Chan chan chan.
October 1, 2024
Plenas vacaciones de Navidad, y Penny y Ryan tienen una cita pendiente, solo que esta vez ambos están de acuerdo en que es una verdadera cita, no como la vez anterior, lo cual tiene a Penny un poco preocupada ya que no sabe qué esperar o qué esperará Ryan de cierto modo.
Creo que ha sido muy dulce de comienzo a fin. Ryan es un sol, literalmente, y el carácter de Penny es muy marcado, lo que hace que ambos tengan una dinámica muy divertida con su cierto toque de complicidad y ternura.
"What truly helped a broken heart was finding the right person to mend it."
Me habría gustado mucho que fuese más largo, ya que, si bien reconozco que no es que ame justamente a los personajes, comprenden un no sé qué que logra encandilarme.
Sin embargo, me alegra que exista este agregado porque es justamente lo que necesitaba luego de terminar El Club de los Corazones Solitarios.
Creo que ha sido muy dulce de comienzo a fin. Ryan es un sol, literalmente, y el carácter de Penny es muy marcado, lo que hace que ambos tengan una dinámica muy divertida con su cierto toque de complicidad y ternura.
"What truly helped a broken heart was finding the right person to mend it."
Me habría gustado mucho que fuese más largo, ya que, si bien reconozco que no es que ame justamente a los personajes, comprenden un no sé qué que logra encandilarme.
Sin embargo, me alegra que exista este agregado porque es justamente lo que necesitaba luego de terminar El Club de los Corazones Solitarios.
September 17, 2015
Una preciosa historia corta, demasiado corta, donde asistimos a la primera cita de Penny y Ryan una vez que el reglamento del club que ella lidera, el Club de los Corazones Solitarios, ha cambiado un poco sus reglas. Me encantan estos dos, really, así que se me ha hecho muy corto este relato, pero me alegra saber que todavía me quedan otras dos historias cortas por leer: A hard day's night y From me to you; además, claro está, del segundo libro de la saga, We can work it out (traducido en España como Mucho más que un club de chicas).
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December 17, 2014So sweet! This is the second novella for the LONELY HEARTS CLUB and it's time for Penny to go on a date with Ryan. Filled with all those nervous flutters and swoony moments. Perfect preparation for the sequel: WE CAN WORK IT OUT, which comes out on January 27th.
I highly recommend this and ALL Elizabeth Eulberg's books! If you like YA contemporary novels, you will love her novels and novellas. :D
I highly recommend this and ALL Elizabeth Eulberg's books! If you like YA contemporary novels, you will love her novels and novellas. :D
September 6, 2020
Short story
This is one of three short stories that the author wrote to help spam the gap between books in her series. This one happens second time wise. It would be best if you have read the book and other short story already but if you don't mind spoilers you can read it as a standalone. It is geared for a younger female audience but it isn't bad even if you don't fall into that group.
This is one of three short stories that the author wrote to help spam the gap between books in her series. This one happens second time wise. It would be best if you have read the book and other short story already but if you don't mind spoilers you can read it as a standalone. It is geared for a younger female audience but it isn't bad even if you don't fall into that group.
November 2, 2014
Me encantó esta historia!!! Las dudas, los nervios, y las implicancias de salir con un chico genial están presentes para Penny, potenciados por el engaño de Nate y El Club de los Corazones Solitarios. Pero este muchacho en particular demuestra ser alguien increíble...
Y el segundo capítulo de "We Can't Work It Out" fue muy intenso!!! Qué deparará este nuevo compañerito??
Y el segundo capítulo de "We Can't Work It Out" fue muy intenso!!! Qué deparará este nuevo compañerito??
January 13, 2015
Now this is what I was expecting, kinda. I thought the continuation to The Lonely Hearts Club would take place years after but it isn't. It's like going back in time and finding out what happened after the book ended. Anyway, I really liked this short story. Penny and Ryan go on their second date and it was SO ADORABLE!
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