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CHOICElover
Love, Rewritten. Humanity, Rewired.
In a future ruled by synthetic soulmates, one grieving genius dares to rewrite the rules of connection.
Res6, the brilliant but emotionally walled-off creator of CHOICElover, built a world where heartbreak is obsolete and manupartners meet every human need—except his own. Haunted by his twin brother’s tragic death, Res6 has one last to resurrect the past and finally right his most devastating wrong.
But when Electra—a sharp-tongued novelist from the past—awakens with her memories intact, Res6 discovers she’s not at all the programmable partner he planned for. She’s horrified by his creations and gloriously unpredictable. As sparks fly and secrets unravel, their tangled connection threatens to upend everything Res6 built to keep his heart safe.
When danger strikes and Electra is abducted by those who want to weaponize the technology that brought her back, Res6 must protect his legacy, or risk everything for the woman who might just be real enough to save him.
Bold, sexy, and emotionally electric, CHOICElover is a dark rom-com that if you could engineer the perfect partner… would you still choose something real?
In a future ruled by synthetic soulmates, one grieving genius dares to rewrite the rules of connection.
Res6, the brilliant but emotionally walled-off creator of CHOICElover, built a world where heartbreak is obsolete and manupartners meet every human need—except his own. Haunted by his twin brother’s tragic death, Res6 has one last to resurrect the past and finally right his most devastating wrong.
But when Electra—a sharp-tongued novelist from the past—awakens with her memories intact, Res6 discovers she’s not at all the programmable partner he planned for. She’s horrified by his creations and gloriously unpredictable. As sparks fly and secrets unravel, their tangled connection threatens to upend everything Res6 built to keep his heart safe.
When danger strikes and Electra is abducted by those who want to weaponize the technology that brought her back, Res6 must protect his legacy, or risk everything for the woman who might just be real enough to save him.
Bold, sexy, and emotionally electric, CHOICElover is a dark rom-com that if you could engineer the perfect partner… would you still choose something real?
544 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2026
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About the author
Jennifer M. Waldrop
8 books49 followersJENNIFER writes stories that explore the human experience — searching for clarity in the chaos, meaning in the unexpected, and connection through the characters we come to love. Her work spans from lush fantasy romance to quirky speculative fiction, all rooted in emotional truth, hidden layers, and a touch of the unexpected. Whether she’s exploring love, death, or the weird magic in between, she’s here for readers who crave stories that surprise, resonate, and stay with you long after the final page.
When she’s not writing, you might find her whipping together her favorite dark chocolate mousse, lost in the minutia of one of her excel spreadsheets, or power walking a beach in front of her house in the Turks and Caicos.
When she’s not writing, you might find her whipping together her favorite dark chocolate mousse, lost in the minutia of one of her excel spreadsheets, or power walking a beach in front of her house in the Turks and Caicos.
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January 9, 2026
I absolutely loved returning to this world. There is something so fascinating and emotionally compelling about the future the author has created, where connection, grief, and love are all tangled up with technology. This book felt just as strong as the first, but with an even deeper emotional impact.
One of my favorite twists was having the inventor of the manupartners end up as the love interest. It added such an interesting layer to the story and made the romance feel even more meaningful. Watching these two fall in love in a world built around engineered connection was tender, complicated, and surprisingly heartfelt. Their relationship develops in a way that really highlights the difference between something designed to meet needs and something that grows naturally between two people.
The worldbuilding continues to be rich and immersive without ever overwhelming the story. I love how believable this future feels and how thoughtfully the author explores the way society, relationships, and emotional bonds have shifted. On top of that, the romance delivers real chemistry, genuine warmth, and moments that truly hit emotionally.
This was such a wonderful reading experience, and I’m honestly so excited to see more stories set in this world. I am fully invested in this series and absolutely ready for whatever comes next. Thank you to the author for the gifted arc!
One of my favorite twists was having the inventor of the manupartners end up as the love interest. It added such an interesting layer to the story and made the romance feel even more meaningful. Watching these two fall in love in a world built around engineered connection was tender, complicated, and surprisingly heartfelt. Their relationship develops in a way that really highlights the difference between something designed to meet needs and something that grows naturally between two people.
The worldbuilding continues to be rich and immersive without ever overwhelming the story. I love how believable this future feels and how thoughtfully the author explores the way society, relationships, and emotional bonds have shifted. On top of that, the romance delivers real chemistry, genuine warmth, and moments that truly hit emotionally.
This was such a wonderful reading experience, and I’m honestly so excited to see more stories set in this world. I am fully invested in this series and absolutely ready for whatever comes next. Thank you to the author for the gifted arc!
January 10, 2026
The second in Waldrop’s Love, Manufactured series, CHOICElover also addresses the need for real, human connection in a futuristic world where even lovers can be manufactured to your personal specifications. Desperately alone and stricken with grief, MMC Res6 founds CHOICElover to create made-to-order lovers, or “manupartners,” when his twin Jerme commits suicide as a result of a breakup. Res6 truly believes that in creating manupartners he is saving people from the heartbreak and volatility of a real relationship, and that such a creation could have saved his brother’s life.
When Electra Lynch, a romantasy writer from 2027, awakens in Res6’s lab in 2390, the real story begins. While Res6 struggles with how to relate and respond to Electra’s all-too-human emotions (bewilderment at her current situation, grief at the loss of her family and budding writing career), Electra struggles to adapt both physically and emotionally to her new reality. Electra finds that writing is still her best emotional outlet, and creates a virtual advice column. Res6 reads Electra’s posthumously published books and models his attempts at wooing on her book boyfriends. Together they navigate falling in love through increasingly higher stakes— Electra’s very existence is a scientific fluke, and must be kept secret lest she get “recycled.”
Perfectly edited, CHOICElover can be read as a standalone, but benefits from reading the first book in the series, GROW (Your Own Boyfriend). CHOICElover has 🌶️🌶️🌶️ and an HEA, and its epilogue introduces a sequel.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
When Electra Lynch, a romantasy writer from 2027, awakens in Res6’s lab in 2390, the real story begins. While Res6 struggles with how to relate and respond to Electra’s all-too-human emotions (bewilderment at her current situation, grief at the loss of her family and budding writing career), Electra struggles to adapt both physically and emotionally to her new reality. Electra finds that writing is still her best emotional outlet, and creates a virtual advice column. Res6 reads Electra’s posthumously published books and models his attempts at wooing on her book boyfriends. Together they navigate falling in love through increasingly higher stakes— Electra’s very existence is a scientific fluke, and must be kept secret lest she get “recycled.”
Perfectly edited, CHOICElover can be read as a standalone, but benefits from reading the first book in the series, GROW (Your Own Boyfriend). CHOICElover has 🌶️🌶️🌶️ and an HEA, and its epilogue introduces a sequel.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had the absolute pleasure of ARC reading Choice Lover, Book 2 in the Love, Manufactured series by literary powerhouse Jennifer M. Waldrop. Still riding the high of Book 1, Grow (Your Own Boyfriend), I was beyond thrilled to be anchored back into this highly addictive futuristic dystopian world. I didn’t think it was possible to fall deeper in love with this series—but Jennifer is truly the architect of unforgettable words. From the very first page, I was completely captivated by our main characters: Res6—empathy-deficient and emotionally unresponsive—and Electra, passionate, yearning, and desperate for genuine human connection. They are the ultimate opposites-attract duo. Res6 believes he has engineered the perfect solution for his society, ensuring no one ever has to endure heartbreak or loss like he did after losing his twin brother. Convinced he’s cracked the code with his meticulously cultivated and compliant manupartners, Res6’s world is turned upside down when Electra—a reincarnate from the past—awakens in his lab. What follows is a deeply impactful journey filled with emotional connection, aching angst, moments of humor, and plenty of swoon-worthy scenes. Res6 and Electra’s story is rich with self-discovery, meaningful life lessons, and—yes—some incredibly well-placed, unforgettable spice woven in between. At its core, Choice Lover is a profound recollection on what it truly means to love—beyond “programming”, beyond design, beyond fear. It’s a reminder that connection, choice, and vulnerability are what make us human. Through Res6 and Electra, Jennifer asks whether Love, Manufactured can still be real, and the answer resonates long after reading the final pages. With unforgettable characters, cutting-edge world building, emotional depth, and spice that hits, Choice Lover is a must-read for fans of dystopian romance. If you thought Book 1 was amazing, trust me—this one will OWN your heart. Jennifer M. Waldrop continues to raise the bar with this series, and I will eagerly follow her anywhere she chooses to take her Love, Manufactured characters next! Look out world because this Dystopian Romance is taking readers by storm and has easily become my Roman Empire!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Choice Lover
by Jennifer M. Waldrop
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
CHOICElover by Jennifer M. Waldrop is a phenomenal addition to the "Love, Manufactured" series that takes the "creator vs. creation" trope to a whole new level. Set in a futuristic society where love can be engineered to avoid heartbreak, the story introduces us to Electra, a woman who unexpectedly wakes up 300 years in her future. Her arrival completely disrupts the world of Res6, the brilliant but grieving creator of "manupartners". Watching Electra’s fierce individuality clash with Res6’s need for control is a total joy; she refuses to fit into the sterile, predictable boxes he has built for human connection.
The chemistry between them is electric as they navigate a messy, high-stakes arrangement: Electra must help him survive this era while Res6 pretends to be her "perfect" manufactured partner. What starts as a survival tactic quickly blurs into a genuine, slow-burn romance that forces both characters to confront their deepest vulnerabilities. Waldrop masterfully weaves in themes of grief and the vital importance of free will, asking if something manufactured can ever truly be real.
This book is an absolute triumph that will leave you thinking about the beauty of human imperfection long after you finish the final page. The pacing is expert, balancing spicy, swoon-worthy moments with a suspenseful plot that makes the last few chapters impossible to put down. If you want a story that is bold, sexy, and emotionally resonant, make sure to add to the top of your TBR.
10/10 Would recommend this book to all family and friends.
by Jennifer M. Waldrop
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
CHOICElover by Jennifer M. Waldrop is a phenomenal addition to the "Love, Manufactured" series that takes the "creator vs. creation" trope to a whole new level. Set in a futuristic society where love can be engineered to avoid heartbreak, the story introduces us to Electra, a woman who unexpectedly wakes up 300 years in her future. Her arrival completely disrupts the world of Res6, the brilliant but grieving creator of "manupartners". Watching Electra’s fierce individuality clash with Res6’s need for control is a total joy; she refuses to fit into the sterile, predictable boxes he has built for human connection.
The chemistry between them is electric as they navigate a messy, high-stakes arrangement: Electra must help him survive this era while Res6 pretends to be her "perfect" manufactured partner. What starts as a survival tactic quickly blurs into a genuine, slow-burn romance that forces both characters to confront their deepest vulnerabilities. Waldrop masterfully weaves in themes of grief and the vital importance of free will, asking if something manufactured can ever truly be real.
This book is an absolute triumph that will leave you thinking about the beauty of human imperfection long after you finish the final page. The pacing is expert, balancing spicy, swoon-worthy moments with a suspenseful plot that makes the last few chapters impossible to put down. If you want a story that is bold, sexy, and emotionally resonant, make sure to add to the top of your TBR.
10/10 Would recommend this book to all family and friends.
January 29, 2026
Sequel to GROW (Your Own Boyfriend), CHOICElover takes us back to Waldrop’s bubblegum dystopia - where love is manufactured - this time following an introverted and emotionally detached STEM CEO (creator) and (creation) a quirky romance author from the past who is determined to bring empathy back to the future. This book was fun and easy to follow, focusing more on the science behind manupartners and the social media side of this futuristic society, though still delivering many laughs, cringes (xoxo Chryl), and heartfelt moments of growth.
Many thanks to Jennifer M. Waldrop for the ARC! All thoughts, opinions, and critiques are my own.
(My review contains no spoilers.)
I really appreciated the ending of this book. One of the biggest downsides of GROW (for me) was how rushed and dissociated its conclusion felt. No spoilers, though the ending here was much more connected to the rest of the story, keeping the book evenly paced throughout.
While CHOICElover transpires in essentially the same setting and on the same timeline as the events of book one, this sequel seemed so focused on the romance and interplay between Res6 and Electra that the world-building got lost. For those who didn’t read GROW first, I’m not sure the emphasis on how emotionally stunted this futuristic population is was conveyed.
That being said, it was a beautiful moment when our deeply flawed main characters realized that they are responsible for their own personal growth. **applause**
The exploration of fame and Electra’s journey from zero to trending on social media took precedence, though not a lot felt novel compared to what we often see today. Whether intentional commentary or not, I really wish we got more of Electra physically interacting with the other inhabitants of this bubblegum society, not just from behind a screen.
All in all, I enjoyed my time reading CHOICElover and am excited to explore Sable’s journey next as the story continues in the third installment, ManuMATE!
Many thanks to Jennifer M. Waldrop for the ARC! All thoughts, opinions, and critiques are my own.
(My review contains no spoilers.)
I really appreciated the ending of this book. One of the biggest downsides of GROW (for me) was how rushed and dissociated its conclusion felt. No spoilers, though the ending here was much more connected to the rest of the story, keeping the book evenly paced throughout.
While CHOICElover transpires in essentially the same setting and on the same timeline as the events of book one, this sequel seemed so focused on the romance and interplay between Res6 and Electra that the world-building got lost. For those who didn’t read GROW first, I’m not sure the emphasis on how emotionally stunted this futuristic population is was conveyed.
That being said, it was a beautiful moment when our deeply flawed main characters realized that they are responsible for their own personal growth. **applause**
The exploration of fame and Electra’s journey from zero to trending on social media took precedence, though not a lot felt novel compared to what we often see today. Whether intentional commentary or not, I really wish we got more of Electra physically interacting with the other inhabitants of this bubblegum society, not just from behind a screen.
All in all, I enjoyed my time reading CHOICElover and am excited to explore Sable’s journey next as the story continues in the third installment, ManuMATE!
January 9, 2026
I didn’t expect to be pulled back into this world so completely, but CHOICElover made it effortless. After devouring GROW (Your Own Boyfriend) and becoming deeply invested in K8 and James (and later reliving their story through the audiobook), returning to this universe felt both familiar and exciting.
CHOICElover follows Res6, a man who has lived for over a century and is the founder of CHOICElover Manupartners—a company born from grief after the loss of his twin brother a hundred years earlier. His goal is to reincarnate his brother. What he doesn’t anticipate is Electra.
Electra is a reincarnated woman from the past, fully human, and completely unexpected. Res6 initially believes she would be the perfect match for his brother, but instead, he finds himself falling in love with her. Through their connection, he begins to question the difference between real human bonds and relationships engineered in a lab.
This book has everything that keeps me invested: romance, kidnapping, death, a strong he-falls-first dynamic, and moments of humor that balance the darker elements. The futuristic, dystopian setting only adds to the depth of the story.
The Love Manufactured series is one of those you don’t realize you’ve been missing until you read it. If you enjoy speculative romance with emotional weight and ethical questions, this series is worth your time.
Thank you Jennifer, for an ARC copy and allowing me to continue this journey before the release date!
CHOICElover follows Res6, a man who has lived for over a century and is the founder of CHOICElover Manupartners—a company born from grief after the loss of his twin brother a hundred years earlier. His goal is to reincarnate his brother. What he doesn’t anticipate is Electra.
Electra is a reincarnated woman from the past, fully human, and completely unexpected. Res6 initially believes she would be the perfect match for his brother, but instead, he finds himself falling in love with her. Through their connection, he begins to question the difference between real human bonds and relationships engineered in a lab.
This book has everything that keeps me invested: romance, kidnapping, death, a strong he-falls-first dynamic, and moments of humor that balance the darker elements. The futuristic, dystopian setting only adds to the depth of the story.
The Love Manufactured series is one of those you don’t realize you’ve been missing until you read it. If you enjoy speculative romance with emotional weight and ethical questions, this series is worth your time.
Thank you Jennifer, for an ARC copy and allowing me to continue this journey before the release date!
February 6, 2026
CHOICElover follow the stories of Res6 and Electra.
💗 Res6 is the creator of CHOICElover. A system where synthetic partners are created, since authentic dating (with all of its emotional risks) has been eliminated from the future world they live in. Res6 suffers his own emotional trauma when he loses his twin brother to a tragic/sudden death. His life's purpose has been to make manupartners who are meant to provide pleasure, comfort and companionship without the risk.
There's just one drawback, theres no love or connection- and its a feeling Res6 didnt know he was desperately craving until Electra, a woman from the past, gets created by mistake all while turning his world upside down.
🧪 Enter Electra, a witty writer from the past who wakes up and still has her former memories with a mind and motives of her own. Unlike the partner Res6 was hoping for, she is free willed, sharp tongued, and independent. She challenges Res6’s at every turn and forces him to rethink the empire he created.
QOTD: If you could choose a partner that would do whatever you asked, including act as an escort and/or s3xual partner, would you do it?! 🤭
Tropes you'll love:
💗Sci Fi Rom Com
🧪Morally Grey
💗Dystopian setting
🧪He Falls First
💗Forbidden Romance
🧪Creator x Creation
💗 Res6 is the creator of CHOICElover. A system where synthetic partners are created, since authentic dating (with all of its emotional risks) has been eliminated from the future world they live in. Res6 suffers his own emotional trauma when he loses his twin brother to a tragic/sudden death. His life's purpose has been to make manupartners who are meant to provide pleasure, comfort and companionship without the risk.
There's just one drawback, theres no love or connection- and its a feeling Res6 didnt know he was desperately craving until Electra, a woman from the past, gets created by mistake all while turning his world upside down.
🧪 Enter Electra, a witty writer from the past who wakes up and still has her former memories with a mind and motives of her own. Unlike the partner Res6 was hoping for, she is free willed, sharp tongued, and independent. She challenges Res6’s at every turn and forces him to rethink the empire he created.
QOTD: If you could choose a partner that would do whatever you asked, including act as an escort and/or s3xual partner, would you do it?! 🤭
Tropes you'll love:
💗Sci Fi Rom Com
🧪Morally Grey
💗Dystopian setting
🧪He Falls First
💗Forbidden Romance
🧪Creator x Creation
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 31, 2026
Quite scientific, very funny, futuristically weird, & so romantic.
Electra wakes up 363 years in the future. Cool, right? Except she’s not in her own body—her DNA was used to create a manupartner, basically a futuristic sex doll. Understandably, she’s horrified. Res6, the creator of manupartners, can’t fathom why anyone would choose a real human with emotions and problems over a perfectly engineered companion.
Super cute, funny, weird, and downright tense at times, this story is wildly creative. The pacing drags a teeny bit in the middle, since the romance between Electra and Res6 is slow to build, but it’s so satisfying once it finally clicks. I was pleasantly surprised by how emotionally deep this story goes, and all the feelings it stirred up—so definitely check your TWs.
I expected this story to pick up after the events of the last book, but it actually runs parallel to it. That choice ends up being great, because it builds a richer tapestry for the third book, that I’m very much looking forward to.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
Thank you to the author and BookFunnel for this eARC.
Electra wakes up 363 years in the future. Cool, right? Except she’s not in her own body—her DNA was used to create a manupartner, basically a futuristic sex doll. Understandably, she’s horrified. Res6, the creator of manupartners, can’t fathom why anyone would choose a real human with emotions and problems over a perfectly engineered companion.
Super cute, funny, weird, and downright tense at times, this story is wildly creative. The pacing drags a teeny bit in the middle, since the romance between Electra and Res6 is slow to build, but it’s so satisfying once it finally clicks. I was pleasantly surprised by how emotionally deep this story goes, and all the feelings it stirred up—so definitely check your TWs.
I expected this story to pick up after the events of the last book, but it actually runs parallel to it. That choice ends up being great, because it builds a richer tapestry for the third book, that I’m very much looking forward to.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
Thank you to the author and BookFunnel for this eARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this book. I think it may be my first sci-fi romcom, but its definitely a genre I'll be searching out more. The book starts out in 2299 where Res6 is visiting the site of his twin's gravity assisted unaliving, 7 years after the event. He's thinking on what could have been different, what could have kept his brother around. He is a scientist and has a brilliant idea. Flash forward 91 years and we meet Electra Lynch, originally from year 2027, she wakes up in 2390 having been reincarnated, with her memories, from DNA.
The book follows Res6 as he begins to open up after keeping the world at a distance and Electra as she adjusts to living 363 years in the future while not being discovered as being from the past. There was so much humor and emotion in this book, and I loved every bit of it. I need to go back, to read the first book in the series and I'm excited for the 3rd book.
The book follows Res6 as he begins to open up after keeping the world at a distance and Electra as she adjusts to living 363 years in the future while not being discovered as being from the past. There was so much humor and emotion in this book, and I loved every bit of it. I need to go back, to read the first book in the series and I'm excited for the 3rd book.
January 13, 2026
I received ChoiceLover as an ARC, and let me just say—I am officially a believer in sci-fi romcoms now. ✨ Jennifer Waldrop created a futuristic world that pulled me in from the very first page. While this isn’t my usual genre, it absolutely won’t be my last time picking up one of her books.
Electra and Res6 are the perfect opposites-attract duo. I loved their clashing viewpoints, the playful banter, and the way their chemistry slowly built—it was adorable and so satisfying to watch unfold. My absolute favorite moments were Electra’s Dear Reader inner monologues… they had me laughing out loud every time because her personality shines so brightly through them.
The romance is swoony, the humor is spot-on, and there’s just the right touch of mystery woven throughout to keep you hooked (no spoilers, I promise 😉). If you haven’t added ChoiceLover to your TBR yet, do it—you won’t regret it! 💫
Electra and Res6 are the perfect opposites-attract duo. I loved their clashing viewpoints, the playful banter, and the way their chemistry slowly built—it was adorable and so satisfying to watch unfold. My absolute favorite moments were Electra’s Dear Reader inner monologues… they had me laughing out loud every time because her personality shines so brightly through them.
The romance is swoony, the humor is spot-on, and there’s just the right touch of mystery woven throughout to keep you hooked (no spoilers, I promise 😉). If you haven’t added ChoiceLover to your TBR yet, do it—you won’t regret it! 💫
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
ARC Review:
Tropes:
Sci-fi romance
Creator vs. Creation
Emotionally closed-off MMC
Sharp-witted FMC
Grief and love
Set in a future ruled by synthetic soulmates, CHOICElover follows a grieving genius who believes he’s perfected love—until the woman he brings back refuses to fit the mold. Electra’s humanity collides beautifully with Res6’s rigid world, creating tension, humor, and emotional depth in equal measure.
The author does it again. Your honor I love them!! It felt so good to be back in the “future” in this world again, and I loved how this story balances heat, heart, and big questions about what it truly means to choose someone.
Huge thanks to Naughty Nook PR and the author for this ARC!
Tropes:
Sci-fi romance
Creator vs. Creation
Emotionally closed-off MMC
Sharp-witted FMC
Grief and love
Set in a future ruled by synthetic soulmates, CHOICElover follows a grieving genius who believes he’s perfected love—until the woman he brings back refuses to fit the mold. Electra’s humanity collides beautifully with Res6’s rigid world, creating tension, humor, and emotional depth in equal measure.
The author does it again. Your honor I love them!! It felt so good to be back in the “future” in this world again, and I loved how this story balances heat, heart, and big questions about what it truly means to choose someone.
Huge thanks to Naughty Nook PR and the author for this ARC!
January 29, 2026
Amazing! There are no words to describe how fantastic futuristic and emotionally powerful this book is. This is book 2 by the author Jennifer M Waldrop. Book 1 is called Grow ( Your own boyfriend ). You do not need to read book 1 to dive into book 2 but it does help you understand the futuristic setting.
In this book you follow Electra a 2027 romance writer who has been awaken in the future by CHOICElover own Res6. You follow the journey of both these characters. I don’t want to give many details away and spoil the book.
❤️🔥❤️🔥 - Plot. Unique writing style with a futuristic vibe of this book makes for a very engaging plot. It has you hooked from the first few pages to the end. I personally love when you can see and feel what the author throws into the plot of the book.
❤️🔥❤️🔥 - Characters. You have a very grumpy/sunshine dynamic between the two main characters. And as always, I enjoy how the sunshine character always brings out the best side of the grumpy character. This is very much real in this book.
❤️🔥- Spice. Almost enemies to lovers, banter and slow burn vibes. You have the tension and the relief as the main characters finally start to like each other.
In this book you follow Electra a 2027 romance writer who has been awaken in the future by CHOICElover own Res6. You follow the journey of both these characters. I don’t want to give many details away and spoil the book.
❤️🔥❤️🔥 - Plot. Unique writing style with a futuristic vibe of this book makes for a very engaging plot. It has you hooked from the first few pages to the end. I personally love when you can see and feel what the author throws into the plot of the book.
❤️🔥❤️🔥 - Characters. You have a very grumpy/sunshine dynamic between the two main characters. And as always, I enjoy how the sunshine character always brings out the best side of the grumpy character. This is very much real in this book.
❤️🔥- Spice. Almost enemies to lovers, banter and slow burn vibes. You have the tension and the relief as the main characters finally start to like each other.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Truthfully, I went into CHOICElover by Jennifer M. Waldrop totally blind. Since I have yet to read the first book in this series, I was initially worried about whether I'd be able to easily dive in and understand everything due to the futuristic setting of the story. But fret not! I quickly picked up on things, and it really wasn't in issue. 💜 Thank you for having me ARC read! This was a funny, wild, ride. 4 stars!
Electra was honestly so real the entire time. Imagine waking up 300 years in the future, where so much is different. Her reactions were so valid. Hell, I think she handled it much better than I would have! AND she got a man out of it. As for the MMC, it took me longer than it should have to realize that his name was Res6. For a while there, I was incredibly confused. All in all, I did enjoy the read!
Electra was honestly so real the entire time. Imagine waking up 300 years in the future, where so much is different. Her reactions were so valid. Hell, I think she handled it much better than I would have! AND she got a man out of it. As for the MMC, it took me longer than it should have to realize that his name was Res6. For a while there, I was incredibly confused. All in all, I did enjoy the read!
January 30, 2026
This was definitely something very different for me. I’ve never read anything like this before. I was worried signing up as an ARC reader for it, maybe I was out of my element. Once I started reading it, I was then worried that I wouldn’t understand this world and the idea of this story. But I sat down and decided I was going to give this a try. And I’m so glad I did because this was a really good book. I actually really liked that this wasn’t an average everyday “worldly” romance so to speak. It was very original and unique in its style and I enjoyed that a lot. This was very interesting, sweet, and fun to read. I loved Nes6 and Electra a lot. I’m actually really excited to be able to read what comes next.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Choicelover is so enthralling. This future Jennifer cradles us into, is absolutely insane. I feel so incredibly connected to both POVs. Electra is a writed who is grieving her past life, while trying to understand this future she has literally just woken up to see. Res6 is also grieving his twin. Although there loss is different they have much similar experiences in life to sort out. One of my favorite things about this world is the connection to animals that is no longer living, but is recreated through robotics. While I read both books I was taken by the creativity and the detail Jennifer has put to the pages. Absolutely read this, it's soooo good!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love this futuristic setting that the author has created and was thrilled to return with the second installment in the Love Manufactured series!
The author takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions with this one, and there is more danger and mystery!! We get some more insight into the glitch that's is occurring in some of the manupartners. And I love that the FMC, the supposed robot, shows the human, the MMC and creator of manuparters, about the human connection!!
And Chryl, that girl is abso-freaking-hilarious!!! I laughed so much at her antics!!
With the technology and society norms...I could realistically see this as a possible future!
Highly recommend, this series is terrific!!!
The author takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions with this one, and there is more danger and mystery!! We get some more insight into the glitch that's is occurring in some of the manupartners. And I love that the FMC, the supposed robot, shows the human, the MMC and creator of manuparters, about the human connection!!
And Chryl, that girl is abso-freaking-hilarious!!! I laughed so much at her antics!!
With the technology and society norms...I could realistically see this as a possible future!
Highly recommend, this series is terrific!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Happening alongside the amazing first novel GROW (Your Own Boyfriend), CHOICElover is HERE! I received this ARC and am SO thrilled to say it’s just as amazing as the first, now with Faux-ter Tot Hotdish 😏 Res6 and Electra (and Chryl) had me laughing the whole book! This world @Jenn has created sucks you in from the first page and only gets better the longer you’re in it. And let’s face it, how genius to put an alien smutty author character into a futurist environment with abundant hot men 🫣 I truly can’t wait for the next!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
💚 Creator x Creation
🥹 He Falls First
💕 Forbidden Romance
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
💚 Creator x Creation
🥹 He Falls First
💕 Forbidden Romance
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
CHOICElover is a fantastic continuation of the Love, Manufactured series. I loved the characters and how unique they are. Is it weird Chryl is my favorite character? The humor that she brought to the table was unmatched. I do wish we got more of a resolution as to what happens with her (maybe we'll hear more about her in book 3??)
The plot was super engaging, and I thought it was a fun and easy read! If you're looking for a fun sci-fi Rom-Com look no further. This could be read as a stand alone but you'll get a lot more context reading GROW (your own boyfriend) first!
The plot was super engaging, and I thought it was a fun and easy read! If you're looking for a fun sci-fi Rom-Com look no further. This could be read as a stand alone but you'll get a lot more context reading GROW (your own boyfriend) first!
January 29, 2026
and so we return to thi sci fi world! It' crazy how fast indie publishing can be. I think I have whiplash but in a good way. Like.. hit me again.
These books continue to interest me since they are loving made to order partners. Finding real connection and emotion in something that was manufactured. Everyone has some version of a small inside joke, we name things and bond with them. I miss my first car more than some people. The world keeps growing and there are so many combinations of connection and that needs to be protected.
These books continue to interest me since they are loving made to order partners. Finding real connection and emotion in something that was manufactured. Everyone has some version of a small inside joke, we name things and bond with them. I miss my first car more than some people. The world keeps growing and there are so many combinations of connection and that needs to be protected.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the second book in the series, so I already knew the vibe going to CHOICElover. The futuristic setting was fantastic and I jumped back into this world easily without needing to get my bearings again. This story follows Res6, the creator of manupartners, whose work was born out of grief after losing his twin brother. Things shift when Electra, a fully human woman from the past, wakes up over 300 years in her future and throws his carefully controlled world completely off balance.
Res6 is brilliant and clearly shaped by grief, which makes his need for control make a lot of sense. Electra is the wild card he didn’t plan for and I loved that she never just fits into the box he built. Their interactions are messy, awkward, and very human, especially as neither of them wants to admit what’s happening.
This book keeps coming back to choice. Even in a world where love can be engineered to avoid pain, this story focuses on choosing someone anyway, knowing it might hurt. Honestly, this series makes me appreciate all the imperfections and curveballs that come with real life. It’s funny, emotional, and an easy read though it's a thick book. It's such a fun and interesting series that I highly recommend!
Res6 is brilliant and clearly shaped by grief, which makes his need for control make a lot of sense. Electra is the wild card he didn’t plan for and I loved that she never just fits into the box he built. Their interactions are messy, awkward, and very human, especially as neither of them wants to admit what’s happening.
This book keeps coming back to choice. Even in a world where love can be engineered to avoid pain, this story focuses on choosing someone anyway, knowing it might hurt. Honestly, this series makes me appreciate all the imperfections and curveballs that come with real life. It’s funny, emotional, and an easy read though it's a thick book. It's such a fun and interesting series that I highly recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Author
this story was so good. I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down. I loved thier love story and how they got together and then the break up. when he realized he would give everything up for her was the cherry on the top. I cant wait to read the next book in the series.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Jennifer M Waldrop does it again! This is book 2 in the Love Manufactured Series and she gives us romance, spice, tears, suspense, laughter, and much more in a rollercoaster of feels! I enjoyed the journey between Res6 and Electra! It was nice seeing K8 and James again!
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