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Jade
Pour un genie de 22 ans, il n'y a pas grand-chose qui pose probleme. Mais ne demandez pas a Jade Cooper de resister a un bol de glace ou d'avoir une conversation normale, surtout si c'est avec un garcon. Lorsqu'elle decide d'aller participer a un projet de recherche en Asie du Sud-Est, Jade ne s'attend pas a ce que ses courbes genereuses ou les hommes lui posent un probleme. Mais meme les projets les mieux prepares peuvent derailler. Voila qu'arrive Oliver Wild, un charmant expert en pierre precieuse, qui trouve que normal c'est tres surfait et que les rondeurs - tout comme le monde de Jade - meritent d'etre explores. Romance contemporaine. Romance BBW, parce qu'on est belle au dela du 44. Contient des scenes inappropriees pour le jeune public.
238 pages, Paperback
First published September 2, 2013
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Olivia Rigal
213 books274 followersOlivia Rigal started publishing short novels in 2013 as an indie.
The story she tells stand alone.
However her characters often meet so you can run into them again in several stories.
Some of her books can be found in French, German, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish.
The story she tells stand alone.
However her characters often meet so you can run into them again in several stories.
Some of her books can be found in French, German, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish.
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September 27, 2013
I got an ARC copy from the author, and this is my first ARC, actually. So I was grateful that Olivia sent me this in exchange my honest review.
Jade, 22 yo genius, who got her PhD in biology. (Well, I am 22! Yet I can't imagine how to be so smart like Jade). Jade who uses her brain and relies on theory and knowledge she got, innocently has no idea what it feels to be in love. So when Jade's best friend asked her to assist her research project in Laos, Jade agreed. She knows exactly what she will do in South East Asia, a tropical country. What she doesn't know is her meeting with Oliver. Handsome guy who works in the same company with Jade. With Oliver, Jade learns to kiss, being giddy, and experiences what people call "to be in love".
Overall, I quite enjoyed reading this. It started well, but almost in the halfway, the story line went slow, a bit monotone. There were characters that seem not used much, like Agatha. She should be Jade's best friend, meaning she should contribute a lot to Jade's life. This seemed like Jade is a loner, okay she's a loner, but she has Agatha, and Agatha's role seems not well-used. It feels like Oliver's adopted daughter who has more role than Agatha. And what bothers me, First off, I have no idea what Jade looks like until the last page. What does she look like? I only know that she's a redhead, petite, and not slender. That's all. Secondly, chemistry between Jade and Oliver seems off. I meant, I only know how their relationship on surface and it's very short. So I don't feel engaged with Jade-Oliver.
This is what I feel after I read Jade. Thank you for letting me read an ARC copy :)
Jade, 22 yo genius, who got her PhD in biology. (Well, I am 22! Yet I can't imagine how to be so smart like Jade). Jade who uses her brain and relies on theory and knowledge she got, innocently has no idea what it feels to be in love. So when Jade's best friend asked her to assist her research project in Laos, Jade agreed. She knows exactly what she will do in South East Asia, a tropical country. What she doesn't know is her meeting with Oliver. Handsome guy who works in the same company with Jade. With Oliver, Jade learns to kiss, being giddy, and experiences what people call "to be in love".
Overall, I quite enjoyed reading this. It started well, but almost in the halfway, the story line went slow, a bit monotone. There were characters that seem not used much, like Agatha. She should be Jade's best friend, meaning she should contribute a lot to Jade's life. This seemed like Jade is a loner, okay she's a loner, but she has Agatha, and Agatha's role seems not well-used. It feels like Oliver's adopted daughter who has more role than Agatha. And what bothers me, First off, I have no idea what Jade looks like until the last page. What does she look like? I only know that she's a redhead, petite, and not slender. That's all. Secondly, chemistry between Jade and Oliver seems off. I meant, I only know how their relationship on surface and it's very short. So I don't feel engaged with Jade-Oliver.
This is what I feel after I read Jade. Thank you for letting me read an ARC copy :)
February 17, 2014
When I first got into this book I was not sure what this book would be all about. I didn't know if it would be more about sciences, romance, or what to make of it. As I got into it I realized it is about all of it. In this book we meet Jade and Oliver, Oliver is a man who can deal with the tough stuff but still has a heart of gold. Jade is a woman who has grown up in a world that she feels more like a misfit then a person who belongs in it. When Jade agrees to join her best friend Agatha in Thai land as her research assistant until she can determine what she wants her next step in life to be she never thought she would meet a man that could really make her feel. Oliver knows there is something special about Jade he just needs to make sure he is taking his time showing her so that she won't run from him if he ever gets his chance with her. This book is an amazing look at life in other cultures and how being in another place can chance our whole out look not just on life but of how we contribute to it as well. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone
October 26, 2013
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved Jade from start to finish. I found that even with being 250 pages it read like a 100 page book. It is over before you realize it (which is good since I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting). The characters are relatable and the storyline flows steadily. I would recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
I loved Jade from start to finish. I found that even with being 250 pages it read like a 100 page book. It is over before you realize it (which is good since I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting). The characters are relatable and the storyline flows steadily. I would recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
June 11, 2015
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
I liked this book. It was a quick read and had a nice ending. The first part of the book, for me, was a little slow, but once I got past that it really picked up. It was entertaining to read a story about a girl who is socially awkward find her happy ever after. I will be looking for more books by Olivia Rigal.
I liked this book. It was a quick read and had a nice ending. The first part of the book, for me, was a little slow, but once I got past that it really picked up. It was entertaining to read a story about a girl who is socially awkward find her happy ever after. I will be looking for more books by Olivia Rigal.
January 15, 2019
OH how I loved this story. It's pure, honest, realistic and true. The characters are memorable and have wonderful personalities. The storyline is a sweet young adult story of a young woman who is a virgin and finds attraction for the first time in her life. The H/h's romance is a little complicated because it begins in a foreign country and they reunite in the states by accident. I wish the story had an epilogue. I did not want the story to end. It was just the beginning for this couple and it would have been great to find out what would happen next. A great story and I highly recommend it.
January 11, 2018
I received this as an ARC for an honest review.I love this genre a lot. I feel connected to the girl
since I am BBW like her. I liked her characters how the past and present mixed together. I felt sort of like it was what then I got it and it all made sense after I understood some parts which baffled me still nice one and I was sad at the end but hope to see more of this feel like it needs than the end I read I love Olivia work would recommend to everyone
since I am BBW like her. I liked her characters how the past and present mixed together. I felt sort of like it was what then I got it and it all made sense after I understood some parts which baffled me still nice one and I was sad at the end but hope to see more of this feel like it needs than the end I read I love Olivia work would recommend to everyone
April 19, 2018
Ok. This book started out great, then it fell flat. It was missing loads of things. Like more input from Jade's best friend. And more information on why Jade and Oliver actually loved each other. Then all of a sudden, he has a daughter. I mean, how old is he? I don't think it was ever mentioned apart from the end where it says he might be somewhere in his thirties??
August 13, 2017
Jade
I was surprised with Jade's story that it's that far in the future that Oliver ends up as the son of a previous character from another story that was just as loved as Jade's story. Jade is a love at first sight kind of story with a little BT drama.
I was surprised with Jade's story that it's that far in the future that Oliver ends up as the son of a previous character from another story that was just as loved as Jade's story. Jade is a love at first sight kind of story with a little BT drama.
August 23, 2017
Good story with a rushed end
Good story. The initial detachment of Jade's describes her well. I liked how she evolved. But the ending of the book was so rushed that It killed my buzz. It was meh... The story deserved better.
Good story. The initial detachment of Jade's describes her well. I liked how she evolved. But the ending of the book was so rushed that It killed my buzz. It was meh... The story deserved better.
May 8, 2017
Refreshingly different!
February 3, 2014
Jade is a brilliant twenty-two year-old biologist. Unfortunately, she's spent so much time in her books that she never found the time to develop any social skills, let alone a romantic relationship and is still a virgin. But everything will change once she travels to South East Asia to assist her best friend with a research project. There she will meet Oliver, aka the jade master, a handsome stone expert who will change her life.
The Asian setting is brilliantly depicted and I could easily picture the scenery .
The main character, Jade, is really cool. She's like a super hero who isn't afraid of much, not even wild beasts. Her intelligence is one of her finest traits but so is her compassion. Her compassionate nature pushes her to help girls she might have easily viewed as rivals had she been petty.
I also thought it very funny that she was seen as a demon by the locals because of her red hair. It kind of makes the reader view her as a supernatural creature as well.
Her love story with Oliver is fraught with misunderstandings and although he's kind and charming, there is one particular misunderstanding that tarnishes his character in my eyes.
Now there is one other character that I adored: it's Chanlina. Her name alone sounds like music and I found her to be one of the most interesting characters in the story. Her background story is heartbreaking, but her relationship with Oliver is one of his most redeeming qualities. She has a bit of romance as well, but the boy she chooses doesn't deserve her in the least, in my opinion.
All in all, this was a great book with entertaining characters and a solid plot line.
The Asian setting is brilliantly depicted and I could easily picture the scenery .
The main character, Jade, is really cool. She's like a super hero who isn't afraid of much, not even wild beasts. Her intelligence is one of her finest traits but so is her compassion. Her compassionate nature pushes her to help girls she might have easily viewed as rivals had she been petty.
I also thought it very funny that she was seen as a demon by the locals because of her red hair. It kind of makes the reader view her as a supernatural creature as well.
Her love story with Oliver is fraught with misunderstandings and although he's kind and charming, there is one particular misunderstanding that tarnishes his character in my eyes.
Now there is one other character that I adored: it's Chanlina. Her name alone sounds like music and I found her to be one of the most interesting characters in the story. Her background story is heartbreaking, but her relationship with Oliver is one of his most redeeming qualities. She has a bit of romance as well, but the boy she chooses doesn't deserve her in the least, in my opinion.
All in all, this was a great book with entertaining characters and a solid plot line.
May 21, 2015
Jade by Olivia Rigal is a story about an awkward, introverted genius PhD graduate who travels to Laos to work in a lab with her best friend, Agatha. It’s told in first person and feels like both a travelogue and a confessional. It was well researched and I enjoyed the effort the author took to make biology, medical travel sequences not only realistic, but real to the reader. There is enough of a peek at each characters ‘back story’ to make them more than a cypher, but still mysterious enough to be interesting.
The way the two main characters Jade and Oliver met and related to one another was not only plausible, but romantic as all get out. Their unique story showcases palpable chemistry and as Jade’s passion is awakened, the connection between the two main characters is breathtaking. Jade’s story was sympathetic as she goes through the first blush of romance as an adult; who among us doesn’t have a “first love” story? Ms. Rigal does a spectacular job of writing this and I actually felt part of the story, right down to sharing the heroine’s butterflies and tingles.
There were twists, turns and surprises in the story that made it seem longer than it was, but even as it ended I still wanted more. Jade is my new book BFF; I could talk to her all night. Would cheerfully recommend this one and look forward to reading more from this author.
The way the two main characters Jade and Oliver met and related to one another was not only plausible, but romantic as all get out. Their unique story showcases palpable chemistry and as Jade’s passion is awakened, the connection between the two main characters is breathtaking. Jade’s story was sympathetic as she goes through the first blush of romance as an adult; who among us doesn’t have a “first love” story? Ms. Rigal does a spectacular job of writing this and I actually felt part of the story, right down to sharing the heroine’s butterflies and tingles.
There were twists, turns and surprises in the story that made it seem longer than it was, but even as it ended I still wanted more. Jade is my new book BFF; I could talk to her all night. Would cheerfully recommend this one and look forward to reading more from this author.
January 17, 2015
I received this as an ARC for a honest review in a box set called Alphas Prefer Curves: A Curvy Girl Romance BBW Anthology (Volume One) I will attempt not to post any spoilers but there is always the chance!
This book starts out very descriptive about her childhood, and just rambles on from there in what seems to be a endless ramble about nothing but yet everything. Now, this sounds like its a bad thing but it grows on you and you will start smiling off and on as the story progresses.
At one point the lead lady goes away with Oliver and his child. Now this is where it gets confusing as one min it is sat morning and the young lady and the child are having breakfast and they are talking about going to the open air market when Oliver wakes. The only problem is when they finally go .. he never woke up, and its Sunday morning.
Moving from one point to the next is very choppy and the story needs some proof reading. It has a great plot which I can see being explored for a deeper story. As, it currently stands it is just a rambling "story".
This book starts out very descriptive about her childhood, and just rambles on from there in what seems to be a endless ramble about nothing but yet everything. Now, this sounds like its a bad thing but it grows on you and you will start smiling off and on as the story progresses.
At one point the lead lady goes away with Oliver and his child. Now this is where it gets confusing as one min it is sat morning and the young lady and the child are having breakfast and they are talking about going to the open air market when Oliver wakes. The only problem is when they finally go .. he never woke up, and its Sunday morning.
Moving from one point to the next is very choppy and the story needs some proof reading. It has a great plot which I can see being explored for a deeper story. As, it currently stands it is just a rambling "story".
April 8, 2014
This is the first book that I have read by author Olivia Rigal, and I will definitely be reading more. I really enjoyed following Jade on her journey as she discovered that there is more to life then just being highly intelligent. This is a very sweet romance that follows Jade as she discovers life, love and what it means to be happy.
Jade is a genius that has a hard time relating to people. She is trying to figure out her place in life. While doing this, she decides to go spend time with her friend, Agatha, in Southeast Asia to help out with a research project. Once there, Jade meets Oliver. Oliver makes her feel things that she had only read about in books but never really understood or experienced. Unfortunately, life always seems to get in the way of love, as Jade finds out. To get to the happily ever after, they must first get through the here and now.
*I was given a copy of this book for an honest review
Jade is a genius that has a hard time relating to people. She is trying to figure out her place in life. While doing this, she decides to go spend time with her friend, Agatha, in Southeast Asia to help out with a research project. Once there, Jade meets Oliver. Oliver makes her feel things that she had only read about in books but never really understood or experienced. Unfortunately, life always seems to get in the way of love, as Jade finds out. To get to the happily ever after, they must first get through the here and now.
*I was given a copy of this book for an honest review
April 21, 2014
All the adventures, wild lovin, and heartbreak that is packed into this book will keep you glued to the pages. I could not put it down. The characters were realistic. The story flowed well. I hope there will be more to come, as it sort of left off with a feeling that the story was not over. With giving the least amount of spoilers as I can, I will just say that Oliver cowboys up and does the right things then goes after his woman. Which woman, which time, you will have to read and find out. It could not have ended on a better for now note. Now I want the happily ever after version, with Jade and the Jade Master and also the kiddo and Nat, also there is the bestie and James. Oh man can’t forget mama wild, she needs her Irish arse to cowboy up. Grab the book and be prepared to be entertained.
January 8, 2014
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Jade is a biologist, work and studying come easy to her. Relationships and dating are another story! On a trip to Southeast Asia to help a friend, Jade meets Oliver a stone expert who is not intimidated by her brains and sees her for what she is a beautiful, smart, feisty, red head. As Jade starts to get comfortable she soon realizes that things are not always as they appear. This was a great story, I really enjoyed it. Ms. Rigal packed quite a punch in 250 pages!
Jade is a biologist, work and studying come easy to her. Relationships and dating are another story! On a trip to Southeast Asia to help a friend, Jade meets Oliver a stone expert who is not intimidated by her brains and sees her for what she is a beautiful, smart, feisty, red head. As Jade starts to get comfortable she soon realizes that things are not always as they appear. This was a great story, I really enjoyed it. Ms. Rigal packed quite a punch in 250 pages!
April 8, 2014
This book had me torn from the beginning. As a fellow plus size girl I know what Jade has lived through her whole life.
At times the story line was very good but at times it really started to annoy me how much she judged herself. It was almost as if she did now leave any room for judgement from anyone else.
I did love this book very much and loved how she was finally seen for the beautiful person she is inside and out.
The story line of this book is definitely one of those that is more in the line of true life and shows just how not to act in certain situations.
At times the story line was very good but at times it really started to annoy me how much she judged herself. It was almost as if she did now leave any room for judgement from anyone else.
I did love this book very much and loved how she was finally seen for the beautiful person she is inside and out.
The story line of this book is definitely one of those that is more in the line of true life and shows just how not to act in certain situations.
April 13, 2014
I received a copy of this book from the author.
Jade is a 22 year old virgin. She does better with getting degrees than with people. Unfortunately being so smart, she lacks people skills.
When her best friend asks her to go to Laos, Jade meets Oliver. Oliver is not like anyone Jade as ever meet. Oliver is "The Jade Master", will he be able to master her?
I really enjoyed this book. I would have liked an epilogue to find out just a bit more to the ending.
Jade is a 22 year old virgin. She does better with getting degrees than with people. Unfortunately being so smart, she lacks people skills.
When her best friend asks her to go to Laos, Jade meets Oliver. Oliver is not like anyone Jade as ever meet. Oliver is "The Jade Master", will he be able to master her?
I really enjoyed this book. I would have liked an epilogue to find out just a bit more to the ending.
July 19, 2014
Disappointing!!!!!!!
Disappointing!!!!!!!
I truly feel like I wasted my money on this junk. The storyline was confusing and boring. It just went on and on about nothing there was nothing interesting in the first five to nine chapters. When reading nothing about the characters linked them together and a lot about certain characters was left unexplainable. I'm not use to given low reviews but this one doesn't deserves a one.
Disappointing!!!!!!!
I truly feel like I wasted my money on this junk. The storyline was confusing and boring. It just went on and on about nothing there was nothing interesting in the first five to nine chapters. When reading nothing about the characters linked them together and a lot about certain characters was left unexplainable. I'm not use to given low reviews but this one doesn't deserves a one.
November 1, 2015
Jade is a super smart girl. She is socially outcast because of her intelligence. She goes to join her friend in a biology lab and finds Oliver. He is of all things an expert in Jade and mining. They hit it off but things get interesting when Oliver's past comes crashing in, in the form of a pregnant wife. Now Jade is heartbroken and leaves to continue her life back in the states. Little does she know but Oliver is coming after her. Nice story
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March 15, 2015
This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. If you are looking for a good quick read that is good from start to finish look not further.
November 17, 2016
Awesome!
This book was so touching and pulled at my emotions from start to finish. I was so sad when it ended. I want my own Oliver.
This book was so touching and pulled at my emotions from start to finish. I was so sad when it ended. I want my own Oliver.
September 10, 2016
3.5 stars
April 1, 2017
I liked the book over all....it was just a little young for my tastes
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