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Inevitable #1.5
All You Need is Love
Was the wedding of their dreams about to become a living nightmare?
For those who fell in love with Julia and Nathan in Serendipity, see how their story continues to unfold in this sweet, funny and sexy novella.
After overcoming all of the obstacles in pursuit of their happily ever after, Julia and Nathan are determined to plan their dream wedding in just six months time. But the path isn't as smooth as they had hoped, with bumps in the road that include Julia’s bossy twin sister, a moody bridesmaid, and Julia’s own obsession with perfection. In the end, will love truly be all she and Nathan need, or will they need a little help from their friends along the way?
For those who fell in love with Julia and Nathan in Serendipity, see how their story continues to unfold in this sweet, funny and sexy novella.
After overcoming all of the obstacles in pursuit of their happily ever after, Julia and Nathan are determined to plan their dream wedding in just six months time. But the path isn't as smooth as they had hoped, with bumps in the road that include Julia’s bossy twin sister, a moody bridesmaid, and Julia’s own obsession with perfection. In the end, will love truly be all she and Nathan need, or will they need a little help from their friends along the way?
150 pages, ebook
First published November 12, 2014
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About the author
Janet Nissenson
17 books810 followersJanet is a lifelong resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, and currently resides on the northern California coast with her husband Steve and Golden Retriever Max. She worked for more than two decades in the financial services industry before turning her focus to producing running events. She is a former long-distance runner, current avid yoga practitioner, is addicted to Pinterest, likes to travel and read. She has been writing for more than three decades but Serendipity is her first official published work. There will be a total of six full-length books in the Inevitable series, plus one novella. Up next is the release of book one in the new Splendor trilogy!
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June 30, 2016
3 ★'s
This is a follow up novella for Nathan and Julia and it's basically about where they are heading as a couple.
Again, Nathan and Julia have a TON of sex...they've even gotten a bit bolder. I just wish that we got to have more regular scenes with them such as the scene where they went to a friend's birthday party.
But the worse....OMG was the author inserting "ah", "uh", "er" and "um" throughout the dialog. At first, I thought, hmmm...this is sort of interesting, more like the way people speak but then it got really distracting. It was just way too much...sometimes even two of those in one sentence!
There's some drama with what's going on with their lives but that's to be expected. My favorite parts were the interactions with their families and friends.
Although, I was a bit surprised to get so much information on the couples for the next book(s)...not that I'm complaining because I thought it was pretty interesting.
The ending is wonderful, of course, and the way the author left things hanging with the couples for the next books makes it really hard not to dive right in!
This is a follow up novella for Nathan and Julia and it's basically about where they are heading as a couple.
Again, Nathan and Julia have a TON of sex...they've even gotten a bit bolder. I just wish that we got to have more regular scenes with them such as the scene where they went to a friend's birthday party.
But the worse....OMG was the author inserting "ah", "uh", "er" and "um" throughout the dialog. At first, I thought, hmmm...this is sort of interesting, more like the way people speak but then it got really distracting. It was just way too much...sometimes even two of those in one sentence!
There's some drama with what's going on with their lives but that's to be expected. My favorite parts were the interactions with their families and friends.
Although, I was a bit surprised to get so much information on the couples for the next book(s)...not that I'm complaining because I thought it was pretty interesting.
The ending is wonderful, of course, and the way the author left things hanging with the couples for the next books makes it really hard not to dive right in!
December 14, 2014
Just finished reading this great little follow-up to one of my favorite books (Serendipity). This was a fun, flirty, sexy and often hilarious novella, catching us up with our lovebirds Julia and Nathan as they plan their dream wedding. The novella was a lot more fun and lighthearted than the original book, and my favorite scene was probably the bachelorette party. Julia's twin sister Lauren is probably my favorite of all the characters so far and I cannot wait for her book (let it be soon!) We get our first glimpse of Lauren's previously mentioned boss Ben (and there is definitely history there, no doubt about it!) plus not one but two mentions of Angela's so-mysterious ex-lover. We also get some more time with Tessa and Ian, the star-crossed lovers from Splendor and even a bit of hint at some sort of back story with Julia's aunt. I love how the author managed to weave just a bit about all these stories in without them taking over the main plot, just enough to whet our appetite for more. And dirty-talking Nathan is back, sexier than ever, while our perfectly put together interior designer is starting to crack from the pressure of planning the wedding in just a few months and isn't always as well groomed as she prides herself on being (really, Julia, sweat pants and fuzzy socks?) Loved this book, and looking forward to the next one in the sequence (which I think is Angela's story).
March 28, 2015
Loved this fun and sexy follow-up to Serendipity, which continues to be one of my favorite books in recent months. In this novella (which is a decently long length and a great bargain for only 99 cents!) we follow Julia and Nathan as they plan their dream wedding and encounter a few obstacles along the way. It was great to catch up with some of the other characters as well - Julia's friend Angela and her twin sister Lauren - and get a few more hints about their upcoming stories. I'm really looking forward to Lauren's book in particular as she is such a funny, feisty but I sense vulnerable character. But my favorite scene in the book was when the pressures of work, wedding planning, and house building get to be too much for Julia and she starts losing it a little at a time - wearing sweatpants, eating donuts, and forgetting to do the dishes. But fortunately Nathan steps in and whisks her away for a very sexy getaway and things are back to normal in no time. Love this series and can't wait for the next installment!
November 13, 2014
Julia is a twin. Her mother is a twin. They They all love and support one another. That is until got engaged! Then her twin Lauren is living up to her reputation of being a stubborn hard ass. She refuses to wear any of the bridesmaid dresses Julia picks. She complains about everything. She is making all the preparations as difficult as she can. If it wasn't for their best friend Angela she would have gladly strangled her sister by now. Then there is Lauren's oh so hot boss. There was obviously something between them at one time. But what happened that made her so bitter? If Julia gets the time she is going to do some digging into that little land mine.
But the wedding is in six months and there is so much to do. Julia refused to hire a wedding planner. She wants to do this on her own, It will be her dream wedding. Her and Nathan live together, and try as he might, he isn't a lot of help in the planning department. But there is one place his expertise is greatly appreciated. That is the bedroom. The living room. The kitchen. Well. truthfully, anywhere they can have the time to get naked, Of course, his favorite is to get Julia hot and ready in the presence of others. He loves to see how she responds to his touch.
With the wedding getting closer though, she has become frantic about all the details. Nathan is becoming worried. Not only has she not come to bed long enough to have sex, she barely makes it there to sleep. Her work load is heavy and she just took on another assignment.Nathan knows she needs a break and he knows just how to give her one. Time t break the dry spell with some earth shattering sex!
Finally the day has come. The day they will be husband and wife. After all the careful planning, the miles and miles of sticky notes, it has to go off without a hitch. Doesn't it? Don't miss Julia and Nathans story, it is a fairy tale romance and the story of a love that can withstand any storm!
But the wedding is in six months and there is so much to do. Julia refused to hire a wedding planner. She wants to do this on her own, It will be her dream wedding. Her and Nathan live together, and try as he might, he isn't a lot of help in the planning department. But there is one place his expertise is greatly appreciated. That is the bedroom. The living room. The kitchen. Well. truthfully, anywhere they can have the time to get naked, Of course, his favorite is to get Julia hot and ready in the presence of others. He loves to see how she responds to his touch.
With the wedding getting closer though, she has become frantic about all the details. Nathan is becoming worried. Not only has she not come to bed long enough to have sex, she barely makes it there to sleep. Her work load is heavy and she just took on another assignment.Nathan knows she needs a break and he knows just how to give her one. Time t break the dry spell with some earth shattering sex!
Finally the day has come. The day they will be husband and wife. After all the careful planning, the miles and miles of sticky notes, it has to go off without a hitch. Doesn't it? Don't miss Julia and Nathans story, it is a fairy tale romance and the story of a love that can withstand any storm!
November 12, 2014
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
You know that giddy, exciting feeling you get when you read and finish an amazing book? I get that way EVERY time I read this author’s work. Every time. All You Need Is Love was no different. I swooned, I teared up, I laughed. I absolutely could not put this one down!
All You Need Is Love is the story of Julia and Nathan’s wedding. It’s highly suggested you read the first book of the series before this one to truly understand the depth of their love. Their story is unique, beautiful, and powerful, and words cannot express my happiness that their story continued. The road to love and happiness was not an easy one, but worth every single moment.
Julia and Nathan are now engaged and have literally six months to plan a lavish wedding. This is Julia we are talking about! I did not expect anything less. The entire gang is featured in this series as we experiencing the journey of planning and Julia and Nathan’s wedding. Yes, including Julia’s feisty twin sister and all of their friends! The wedding planning is intense and overwhelming, but Nathan’s love and admiration for Julia is seen as he is nothing short of supportive to her during this stressful time. The love between these two is so deep. Nathan. Atwood. His love knows no boundaries. He loves with such conviction and truth. And this is felt through the entire story. This author never tells you about their love, she allows you to feel it.
If you think this is a simple wedding novella, think again. This story goes beyond that. The author’s writing continues to be flawless as she adds another layer to this series. She has a way of grabbing your heart and placing it with her characters. Every single one. She reminds me of my love for reading. You become immersed in the lives of her characters and never want to leave. The Inevitable series is definitely one of my favorite series and this addition solidifies why. This series is beautiful, heart felt, and consuming. The characters are genuine, real, and you’ll want nothing more than to have a group of friends in your life like them.
You know that giddy, exciting feeling you get when you read and finish an amazing book? I get that way EVERY time I read this author’s work. Every time. All You Need Is Love was no different. I swooned, I teared up, I laughed. I absolutely could not put this one down!
All You Need Is Love is the story of Julia and Nathan’s wedding. It’s highly suggested you read the first book of the series before this one to truly understand the depth of their love. Their story is unique, beautiful, and powerful, and words cannot express my happiness that their story continued. The road to love and happiness was not an easy one, but worth every single moment.
Julia and Nathan are now engaged and have literally six months to plan a lavish wedding. This is Julia we are talking about! I did not expect anything less. The entire gang is featured in this series as we experiencing the journey of planning and Julia and Nathan’s wedding. Yes, including Julia’s feisty twin sister and all of their friends! The wedding planning is intense and overwhelming, but Nathan’s love and admiration for Julia is seen as he is nothing short of supportive to her during this stressful time. The love between these two is so deep. Nathan. Atwood. His love knows no boundaries. He loves with such conviction and truth. And this is felt through the entire story. This author never tells you about their love, she allows you to feel it.
If you think this is a simple wedding novella, think again. This story goes beyond that. The author’s writing continues to be flawless as she adds another layer to this series. She has a way of grabbing your heart and placing it with her characters. Every single one. She reminds me of my love for reading. You become immersed in the lives of her characters and never want to leave. The Inevitable series is definitely one of my favorite series and this addition solidifies why. This series is beautiful, heart felt, and consuming. The characters are genuine, real, and you’ll want nothing more than to have a group of friends in your life like them.
November 16, 2014
Ah where to start! I absolutely adored this gorgeous story updating us with Nathan and Julia's wedding preparations and the big day. I loved every word of it and it left me with a huge smile on my face. I was in stitches reading about their bachelor/bachelorette parties and swooning at the wedding. Their love felt so real.
Janet Nissenson has created some of my favourite characters in romance, and I can't wait to read more about them in the future. This story not only showed us more of Nathan and Julia, but we got snippets of Ian and Tessa too, which i loved! Ian has to be my favourite book hero I have ever read about and that is no exaggeration. He is absolute perfection. Janet, if you're reading this please please write more about him and Tessa!! I cannot wait for Angela and Lauren's stories! Please keep writing Janet, your writing is awesome!!
Janet Nissenson has created some of my favourite characters in romance, and I can't wait to read more about them in the future. This story not only showed us more of Nathan and Julia, but we got snippets of Ian and Tessa too, which i loved! Ian has to be my favourite book hero I have ever read about and that is no exaggeration. He is absolute perfection. Janet, if you're reading this please please write more about him and Tessa!! I cannot wait for Angela and Lauren's stories! Please keep writing Janet, your writing is awesome!!
May 21, 2017
5 stars
This novella takes place right after Serendipity and details the run up to Julia and Nate's wedding. There are a few hints as to what went on with both Angela and Laurens lives and its made me more determined to read both of their stories. This was a perfect quick read that just finished off their story.
This novella takes place right after Serendipity and details the run up to Julia and Nate's wedding. There are a few hints as to what went on with both Angela and Laurens lives and its made me more determined to read both of their stories. This was a perfect quick read that just finished off their story.
September 26, 2015
"All You Need is Love," by Janet Nissenson, is 1.5 in the Inevitable Series. It's a novella but a pretty good sized one at about 150 pages. This is a bonus treat for anyone who enjoyed "Serendipity," the first book in the series. It's sweet, funny and sexy.
March 20, 2018
Pass the sick bucket
November 29, 2018
Goes down as another off my 2018 Bookworm Bingo Challenge – A book by an author you love but haven’t read. Come on you know you want to check out a great series so why not start with this one.
Have loved this series right from the start and love that we have a chance to go back and catch up with Julia and Nate to see how they pulled together a wedding in six months. Talk about stressful. Also great that it happens around all the other stories too. Cool if you’ve read them first because you can gauge why someone reacts a certain way. Also by what certain people are doing while the story focuses on the present and not where they might have snuck off. Lipstick being smudged by a certain hot devil perhaps! So I would almost say leave this till last. That way you get to start and finish the series with the same couple.
Oh the craziness that can happen with planning a wedding while trying to get it all done on your own. It was quite funny to see Julia get so flustered and unlike herself. She might have started out ok but nearer the date things started to take a turn for the worse. I mean she actually wore sweatpants people!! You know that she would have to have been almost too far-gone into bridezilla mode with planning to get to that stage. Good job her prince charming – with an idea from Ian and some little helpers – steps in to save the day by sweeping her off her feet and giving her back the calm she had been missing. Poor Nate was feeling a little neglected at the time but his first priority was always to be giving his woman back her peace of mind. Once she realized just what she’d been missing out on too – with having her head too full of wedding stuff – she made sure that they more than made up for lost time. Hot as hot as ever people. Though would you really expect anything less?
Loved Tessa and Ian’s story so it’s always good to catch up and see more of them. He is such a gentleman but you know the naughty things he gets up to with his very willing girlfriend. He likes that Julia gave her a few tricks too – flowers as a thank you anyone. Angela and her mystery devil man subtly play their parts within this one. From this you know their story is intriguing and you’d be right so hold on to your hats for this hot devil of a man. Now Lauren and Ben’s story is a lot longer than you would first think. Oh how our carefree girl seems to be one thing but we know is another. The life and soul of the party perhaps, just not with a new man in every place as she might make out. Her heart belongs to the man of her past which you hope soon with be part of her present – fingers crossed anyway. You just wonder how it took everyone else so long to put two and two together. She was kind of spoon-feeding them clues to her discomfort. Sasha pops up with bachelorette party with her calming presence, as does Courtney with her crazy coloured hair of the week; hope she pops up again with the gang because she’s a right laugh. Almost manages to drink Lauren under the table and that’s no mean feet.
So lets get ready for our happily ever after with a couple that was meant to be from the first look.
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Have loved this series right from the start and love that we have a chance to go back and catch up with Julia and Nate to see how they pulled together a wedding in six months. Talk about stressful. Also great that it happens around all the other stories too. Cool if you’ve read them first because you can gauge why someone reacts a certain way. Also by what certain people are doing while the story focuses on the present and not where they might have snuck off. Lipstick being smudged by a certain hot devil perhaps! So I would almost say leave this till last. That way you get to start and finish the series with the same couple.
Oh the craziness that can happen with planning a wedding while trying to get it all done on your own. It was quite funny to see Julia get so flustered and unlike herself. She might have started out ok but nearer the date things started to take a turn for the worse. I mean she actually wore sweatpants people!! You know that she would have to have been almost too far-gone into bridezilla mode with planning to get to that stage. Good job her prince charming – with an idea from Ian and some little helpers – steps in to save the day by sweeping her off her feet and giving her back the calm she had been missing. Poor Nate was feeling a little neglected at the time but his first priority was always to be giving his woman back her peace of mind. Once she realized just what she’d been missing out on too – with having her head too full of wedding stuff – she made sure that they more than made up for lost time. Hot as hot as ever people. Though would you really expect anything less?
Loved Tessa and Ian’s story so it’s always good to catch up and see more of them. He is such a gentleman but you know the naughty things he gets up to with his very willing girlfriend. He likes that Julia gave her a few tricks too – flowers as a thank you anyone. Angela and her mystery devil man subtly play their parts within this one. From this you know their story is intriguing and you’d be right so hold on to your hats for this hot devil of a man. Now Lauren and Ben’s story is a lot longer than you would first think. Oh how our carefree girl seems to be one thing but we know is another. The life and soul of the party perhaps, just not with a new man in every place as she might make out. Her heart belongs to the man of her past which you hope soon with be part of her present – fingers crossed anyway. You just wonder how it took everyone else so long to put two and two together. She was kind of spoon-feeding them clues to her discomfort. Sasha pops up with bachelorette party with her calming presence, as does Courtney with her crazy coloured hair of the week; hope she pops up again with the gang because she’s a right laugh. Almost manages to drink Lauren under the table and that’s no mean feet.
So lets get ready for our happily ever after with a couple that was meant to be from the first look.
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July 27, 2016
Cute, cute cute!
February 26, 2021
4.5 stars and I rounded up. I mostly liked this story for all the characters in it and pieces of their lives. It was nice to see Lauren vulnerable and Angela dating Dweeby Dwayne who isn't so Dweeby anymore, but also he mysterious ex who ruined her showed up leaving me intrigued.
As for Nathan and Julia, the sex scenes were sizzling, for sure but even with the first book and now reading this one, I'm not crazy about their characters. They don't have any real depth. And I didn't buy the story that Julia would turn bridezilla like she did and suddenly no longer care about her appearance. She has always cared. So I just had a hard time relating. And ten days without sex? Yeah right. These two have a relationship based on sex and you want me to believe they went ten days because of her bridezilla window? Sorry, I'm just not picking up what you're putting down with that.
But the book was nice as a little catch up with the secondary characters and the wedding planning and events leading up to the big day. And good for sex sex and more sex. Lol.
As for Nathan and Julia, the sex scenes were sizzling, for sure but even with the first book and now reading this one, I'm not crazy about their characters. They don't have any real depth. And I didn't buy the story that Julia would turn bridezilla like she did and suddenly no longer care about her appearance. She has always cared. So I just had a hard time relating. And ten days without sex? Yeah right. These two have a relationship based on sex and you want me to believe they went ten days because of her bridezilla window? Sorry, I'm just not picking up what you're putting down with that.
But the book was nice as a little catch up with the secondary characters and the wedding planning and events leading up to the big day. And good for sex sex and more sex. Lol.
August 16, 2021
The author discovered “uh” and “ah” in this novella and sprinkled it much too liberally into ever paragraph. It was obnoxious. And she continues to overuse ‘for’ as well, instead of commas, periods, or ‘because’.
Otherwise, this was an enjoyable little dip back into the world and a definite set up for future books in the series.
Although, the dirty talk and sex do take up more space than I wish they did. I wish there was more normal, everyday interactions between characters. Not everything needs to be sex; thinking about sex, talking about sex, or having sex. It got real old real fast.
I’ll most likely skim the rest of the series. Because hot sex is great, but if I wanted to read porn there are websites for that. I’m trying to read a book and I want an actual plot to follow.
Otherwise, this was an enjoyable little dip back into the world and a definite set up for future books in the series.
Although, the dirty talk and sex do take up more space than I wish they did. I wish there was more normal, everyday interactions between characters. Not everything needs to be sex; thinking about sex, talking about sex, or having sex. It got real old real fast.
I’ll most likely skim the rest of the series. Because hot sex is great, but if I wanted to read porn there are websites for that. I’m trying to read a book and I want an actual plot to follow.
April 28, 2025
The story filled in some gaps with what happened to Lauren and to Angela but left the reader definitely wondering and prepared for the next books.
Still some annoying typos in the book, and a lot of repetition. I understand the author made these as standalone books, but this one was a continuation of book 1 and wouldn't have made sense without reading book 1, which means some of the info could have been left out.
After reading a lot about the author, I can see why running and yoga play an important part of the stories, but I am very interested in how there's so much fashion involved. Definitely expensive dresses and tall expensive shoes are part of a theme, and I'm wondering how much of the author's personal life and experiences show up in the characters.
Still some annoying typos in the book, and a lot of repetition. I understand the author made these as standalone books, but this one was a continuation of book 1 and wouldn't have made sense without reading book 1, which means some of the info could have been left out.
After reading a lot about the author, I can see why running and yoga play an important part of the stories, but I am very interested in how there's so much fashion involved. Definitely expensive dresses and tall expensive shoes are part of a theme, and I'm wondering how much of the author's personal life and experiences show up in the characters.
April 22, 2020
Tried giving the series another shot but no.. Disappointment all over
April 29, 2021
So I just cannot stand her twin sister. I know her story is out there, but she is so unlikable that I have no wish to read about her...
September 4, 2015
Ugh .... Love is all around. Too much. "Sweet sweets" I have ever read. Boring.
April 30, 2017
All You Need is Love by Janet Nissenson is a novella in the Inevitable series.
I was prepared to read about bridezilla, clusterfudges and catastrophes. And I was not disappointed.
I had never dreamt of that Julia, organized Julia turn into a bridezilla, that Lauern has a sidelong list of no goes as bridemaid and what the men in their lives are up to against.
Meet old friends and new acquaintances and let you be entertained by them. There are scorching hot sex scenes, great feelings, tears and love.
I give 4,5 Stars and Thank you Janet Nissenson!
I was prepared to read about bridezilla, clusterfudges and catastrophes. And I was not disappointed.
I had never dreamt of that Julia, organized Julia turn into a bridezilla, that Lauern has a sidelong list of no goes as bridemaid and what the men in their lives are up to against.
Meet old friends and new acquaintances and let you be entertained by them. There are scorching hot sex scenes, great feelings, tears and love.
I give 4,5 Stars and Thank you Janet Nissenson!
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