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My Romantic Comedy: Once Upon a Time - Interlude - Happy Ending
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MY ROMANTIC COMEDY - AN IRRESISTIBLE ROMANTIC TRILOGY FOR ALL THOSE WHO LOVE ROMANTIC COMEDIES
Erin believed she’d discovered the magic formula for finding her Prince Charming: trying out her favorite romantic comedies in real life. Even though he still hasn’t crossed her path, her life has become more joyful, more colorful, and more interesting. So, she just waves her magic wand and starts again.
Whether your favorite romantic comedy happens to be Serendipity, You’ve Got Mail, Two Weeks Notice, Romancing the Stone or Roman Holiday, it’s highly likely that she's tried them out, and that she can inform you about their effectiveness.
To begin with, she chooses Clueless, the most timeless of romantic comedies. After all, she could use some good karma, and to find love for her sister or her best friend seems like a good start to her.
Follow her, and who knows—maybe you too, will be inspired to find your own happy ending.
EXCERPT 1
When we enter the room and I see Lisa, who has arrived despite my prayers, I feel immediately threatened. How is it possible that photos don’t do justice to someone? I always look prettier in photos because I try to take my picture when I’m at my best. But this girl, if in photos she’s beautiful, in real life she is … stunning. I feel Matt’s hand tighten on my shoulder.
“Matt!” She pounces on him and kisses him on the lips. I didn’t know that an ex-fiancée had the right to do that.
“Lisa, nice to see you again.” Matt puts his hand on her arm, which I don’t think is necessary either. “Erin.” I’m not sure that the way he says my name indicates any particular attachment between us. “This is Lisa. Lisa, this is Erin.” Not my girlfriend, nothing, just Erin.
I take her hand and I am of course delighted to meet her. “Matt told me all about you.”
“Everything? Really?” She turns towards Matt to play the couple who has secrets to share. Maybe I don’t go out with men often, but I’ve seen so many romantic movies that I know all the ruses an ex-girlfriend can use.
“Oh, I’m certain that even if he didn’t already tell me everything, he will sooner or later. Matt can’t resist my interrogation methods.” If she wants to play this game, I can, too.
Matt tightens his grip on my hand; I bet that it isn’t to show that he’s proud of me. I remind you that you have no right to be possessive, you aren’t really dating Matt, whispers my voice of reason.
EXCERPT 2
“Just My Luck, exchanging your life with someone,” continues Carrie.
“Mm, I like this idea. With whom? You maybe.”
“Do you really want to spend your days in a kitchen under incredible heat?”
“Not really. However, I could take the seat of a chairman.”
I give a side look to Matt who hastens to react, “Not in your wildest dreams. Your last visit to my office definitely wasn’t a bed of roses.”
“You’re exaggerating.”
“Of course I am,” he mocks.
“I assure you that you’d love working in the bookstore.”
“There’s no way you’re dragging me into this.”
Carrie keeps giving movie titles when Matt stops her. “Read the last one out again.”
“Romancing the Stone?”
“Exactly. One of my favorite movies.”
“Mine too!” we say in unison.
MY ROMANTIC COMEDY - AN IRRESISTIBLE ROMANTIC TRILOGY FOR ALL THOSE WHO LOVE ROMANTIC COMEDIES
Erin believed she’d discovered the magic formula for finding her Prince Charming: trying out her favorite romantic comedies in real life. Even though he still hasn’t crossed her path, her life has become more joyful, more colorful, and more interesting. So, she just waves her magic wand and starts again.
Whether your favorite romantic comedy happens to be Serendipity, You’ve Got Mail, Two Weeks Notice, Romancing the Stone or Roman Holiday, it’s highly likely that she's tried them out, and that she can inform you about their effectiveness.
To begin with, she chooses Clueless, the most timeless of romantic comedies. After all, she could use some good karma, and to find love for her sister or her best friend seems like a good start to her.
Follow her, and who knows—maybe you too, will be inspired to find your own happy ending.
EXCERPT 1
When we enter the room and I see Lisa, who has arrived despite my prayers, I feel immediately threatened. How is it possible that photos don’t do justice to someone? I always look prettier in photos because I try to take my picture when I’m at my best. But this girl, if in photos she’s beautiful, in real life she is … stunning. I feel Matt’s hand tighten on my shoulder.
“Matt!” She pounces on him and kisses him on the lips. I didn’t know that an ex-fiancée had the right to do that.
“Lisa, nice to see you again.” Matt puts his hand on her arm, which I don’t think is necessary either. “Erin.” I’m not sure that the way he says my name indicates any particular attachment between us. “This is Lisa. Lisa, this is Erin.” Not my girlfriend, nothing, just Erin.
I take her hand and I am of course delighted to meet her. “Matt told me all about you.”
“Everything? Really?” She turns towards Matt to play the couple who has secrets to share. Maybe I don’t go out with men often, but I’ve seen so many romantic movies that I know all the ruses an ex-girlfriend can use.
“Oh, I’m certain that even if he didn’t already tell me everything, he will sooner or later. Matt can’t resist my interrogation methods.” If she wants to play this game, I can, too.
Matt tightens his grip on my hand; I bet that it isn’t to show that he’s proud of me. I remind you that you have no right to be possessive, you aren’t really dating Matt, whispers my voice of reason.
EXCERPT 2
“Just My Luck, exchanging your life with someone,” continues Carrie.
“Mm, I like this idea. With whom? You maybe.”
“Do you really want to spend your days in a kitchen under incredible heat?”
“Not really. However, I could take the seat of a chairman.”
I give a side look to Matt who hastens to react, “Not in your wildest dreams. Your last visit to my office definitely wasn’t a bed of roses.”
“You’re exaggerating.”
“Of course I am,” he mocks.
“I assure you that you’d love working in the bookstore.”
“There’s no way you’re dragging me into this.”
Carrie keeps giving movie titles when Matt stops her. “Read the last one out again.”
“Romancing the Stone?”
“Exactly. One of my favorite movies.”
“Mine too!” we say in unison.
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First published December 26, 2014
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August 24, 2015
Never ending
As an avid reader I was excited about this trilogy. I haven't struggled to get though a book this much since my last text book. The main character was beyond frustrating and if I knew her in real life I would have stopped speaking to her a long time ago. I only finished the books because I paid for them, otherwise I would have saved myself the many hours invested.
As an avid reader I was excited about this trilogy. I haven't struggled to get though a book this much since my last text book. The main character was beyond frustrating and if I knew her in real life I would have stopped speaking to her a long time ago. I only finished the books because I paid for them, otherwise I would have saved myself the many hours invested.
December 5, 2015
The problem with trilogies like this one is that there isn't a real ending. The author just picked a place to split the book. I was shocked when the first one ended so much that I scrolled back in my Kindle to see if I missed something. That being said, the writing was entertaining. I enjoyed the plot. I just was disappointed by the transitions.
March 22, 2019
Once upon a time
I have to give this book credit for sucking me into the lives of these three women, although I wanted to love it so much more than I was able to. The blurb sounded so sweet and fun. And really, the first part of the book was just that. However, it quickly stopped being fun and became heavy and slow. And it felt like the female leads behaved as though they were a lot younger than they’re presented to be. Erin’s a difficult character to like, and I’m not proud to admit that I haven’t been able to achieve it yet. It’s told in the first person and Erin’s compulsive, neurotic need for perfection got to be too much in short order. I also found her to be overly judgemental and a bit hypocritical. I would have liked to have had the perspectives of the guys too. I adored Matt. He’s so sweet and fun, that I’m a little baffled by what he (or any of the other guys in her life) sees in Erin. I was able to understand why Erin does the things she does; her fears are almost palpable at times. On the other hand, I still so badly wanted to shake some sense into her. Erin may have driven me batty, but I I pretty much loved everyone else around her and I’m looking forward to seeing how the rest of the series plays out.
Interlude
I’m so confused by my reactions to this story. I love the extended cast of secondary characters and I would happily take Matt for my very own. But Erin makes me want to tear my hair out in frustration. I can come up with all kinds of reasons why I don’t like her. She’s manipulative, hypercritical, judgmental, hypocritical and a romantic in defiance of any evidence to the contrary. However, I think it all boils down to the fact that in Erin I see an unpleasant mirror of all the same things I don’t much like myself. That doesn’t stop me from badly wanting to knock some sense into her. She refuses to trust the good sense of her friends and family when it’s her own that’s suspect. I’m so glad to see the pairings coming together. Now I’m trying to figure out if I’m more afraid or excited to see what Erin will do in the next book.
Happy Ending
I’m not sure if I’ve read such a thoroughly frustrating heroine before. This has been a really long journey we’ve gone on with Erin, but she had a lot of learning and growing she needed to do before we could see her happily ever after. I was in the camp with her sister and best friend: Erin made this bed, she’s the one that needs to lay in it. I agree that she created every ounce of her own trouble. I am in awe at the patience and perseverance Matt displays when interacting with Erin. I wouldn’t have been able to do it. However, I’m enough of a drama-junkie that in spite of my personal feelings about Erin’s actions, I stuck it out to the end of this series. I don’t know how to put it into words, but there’s something addictive about these stories.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
I have to give this book credit for sucking me into the lives of these three women, although I wanted to love it so much more than I was able to. The blurb sounded so sweet and fun. And really, the first part of the book was just that. However, it quickly stopped being fun and became heavy and slow. And it felt like the female leads behaved as though they were a lot younger than they’re presented to be. Erin’s a difficult character to like, and I’m not proud to admit that I haven’t been able to achieve it yet. It’s told in the first person and Erin’s compulsive, neurotic need for perfection got to be too much in short order. I also found her to be overly judgemental and a bit hypocritical. I would have liked to have had the perspectives of the guys too. I adored Matt. He’s so sweet and fun, that I’m a little baffled by what he (or any of the other guys in her life) sees in Erin. I was able to understand why Erin does the things she does; her fears are almost palpable at times. On the other hand, I still so badly wanted to shake some sense into her. Erin may have driven me batty, but I I pretty much loved everyone else around her and I’m looking forward to seeing how the rest of the series plays out.
Interlude
I’m so confused by my reactions to this story. I love the extended cast of secondary characters and I would happily take Matt for my very own. But Erin makes me want to tear my hair out in frustration. I can come up with all kinds of reasons why I don’t like her. She’s manipulative, hypercritical, judgmental, hypocritical and a romantic in defiance of any evidence to the contrary. However, I think it all boils down to the fact that in Erin I see an unpleasant mirror of all the same things I don’t much like myself. That doesn’t stop me from badly wanting to knock some sense into her. She refuses to trust the good sense of her friends and family when it’s her own that’s suspect. I’m so glad to see the pairings coming together. Now I’m trying to figure out if I’m more afraid or excited to see what Erin will do in the next book.
Happy Ending
I’m not sure if I’ve read such a thoroughly frustrating heroine before. This has been a really long journey we’ve gone on with Erin, but she had a lot of learning and growing she needed to do before we could see her happily ever after. I was in the camp with her sister and best friend: Erin made this bed, she’s the one that needs to lay in it. I agree that she created every ounce of her own trouble. I am in awe at the patience and perseverance Matt displays when interacting with Erin. I wouldn’t have been able to do it. However, I’m enough of a drama-junkie that in spite of my personal feelings about Erin’s actions, I stuck it out to the end of this series. I don’t know how to put it into words, but there’s something addictive about these stories.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
October 10, 2020
( I own a copy of this book. Thank goodness I bought it! )
Best romantic comedy ever !!!
This is the most entertaining romantic comedy I have ever read. Sadly under appreciated and unknown to many yet perfect for lovers of romcom like me.
Can't help falling in love with Erin and Matt.
You won't be disappointed.
Best romantic comedy ever !!!
This is the most entertaining romantic comedy I have ever read. Sadly under appreciated and unknown to many yet perfect for lovers of romcom like me.
Can't help falling in love with Erin and Matt.
You won't be disappointed.
January 5, 2018
I think these books are absolutely amazing!!! I couldn't put them down. I can not wait to read the last one!!
April 11, 2017
Je ne pense pas que trois tomes étaient nécessaires pour cette saga qui se prolongent indéfiniment. Il était temps qu'on arrive à l'épilogue je commençais à en avoir marre de l'immaturité d'Erin et de son manque de discernement.
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