What do you think?
Rate this book
Marked Heart #3
One Penny
Foolish is the heart that leaves itself open to falling in love. Reckless is the person who steps away from tradition to claim a life of their own. Irreplaceable is the moment one takes the risk. Penny Caffrey seems to make all the wrong choices in life. From the men she dates to her career path; most of what she does is either hidden from or frowned upon by her large Irish family. Seth Chevalier has been labeled a disappointment by his entire family. He has a good job at a large accounting firm that he devotes the majority of his time to. He is used to and comfortable living a solitary life. When her latest boyfriend, the drummer for a local band dumps her, Penny takes a step back to do some self-evaluation and decides to lay off of dating for a while. Even with an overbearing father, Seth is determined to be his own man and moves into an upscale apartment complex in an effort to prove he is successful. Seth's solitary life is thrown completely off track when he moves in next door to Penny and she decides they are going to be friends, whether he likes it or not.
- GenresRomance
246 pages, Paperback
First published January 22, 2015
About the author
M. Sembera
23 books255 followersRomance author M. Sembera writes novels that will make you fall in love, laugh, cry, swoon and believe in second chances. She likes to write strong, flawed, relatable characters and throw them into complicated situations with a bit of humor.
A coffee addict and tea lover, M. plots her novels while highly caffeinated. Since biting the bullet and publishing her first novel in 2010, she has released books in contemporary romance, women's fiction, new adult, romantic comedy and is currently penning her first dark romance. The easiest way to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming novels is to sign up for her newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bdJ_Uj) or follow her on social media.
Facebook: @AuthorM.Sembera
Instagram: @m_sembera
Twitter: @M_Sembera
Snapchat: m.sembera
Book+Main: @Msembera
'For me, each new book I write or character I create feels like the first time and I find myself falling in love with writing all over again.'-M.
A coffee addict and tea lover, M. plots her novels while highly caffeinated. Since biting the bullet and publishing her first novel in 2010, she has released books in contemporary romance, women's fiction, new adult, romantic comedy and is currently penning her first dark romance. The easiest way to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming novels is to sign up for her newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bdJ_Uj) or follow her on social media.
Facebook: @AuthorM.Sembera
Instagram: @m_sembera
Twitter: @M_Sembera
Snapchat: m.sembera
Book+Main: @Msembera
'For me, each new book I write or character I create feels like the first time and I find myself falling in love with writing all over again.'-M.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
May 9, 2015
I won this in a Facebook competition months ago and finally got to read it. This is a sweet book with very little angst. To be honest the blurb didn't wow me but the book was much better than i expected from the blurb. I really enjoyed the book and read it n a few hours , it certainly kept my attention. Seth as a character made me swoon and shake my head at the same time thats always a plus sign. Penny was a bit too bloody nice for me but i felt like she worked with Seth as they bother came across as really genuine people. I think i connected to Seth more because of his anxiety issues as i myself suffer. The book is well written and fun to read. there's a pleasant mix of drama in the book but not so much it spoils it, all round its a lovely pleasant read.
August 11, 2016
I received One Penny from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Once again, M. Sembera writes another great book.
Penny Caffrey has made up her mind she is done with guys. She needs a break. So when a good looking guy moves in next to her, she decides that she will try her hand at being 'just friends'.
Seth, the good looking neighbor, has issues. He has the looks, but years of being torn down by his family has left him crippled with anxiety and very tense. And living next to Penny Caffrey does not help his anxiety in the least. But Penny is determined to have a 'friend' and she goes out of her way to make sure Seth wants to be her friend too.
I loved this story, and as always, the characters are wonderful. I love the Caffrey family and all their craziness. I actually feel like I know these people! They each have such strong personalities, that you know exactly who they are.
I had several 'favorites' in this book, but one that made me laugh out loud was at Charlotte and Auggie's wedding. A true Caffrey moment in the isle! Hilarious!
Like all of M.'s books, I couldn't read it fast enough. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Once again, M. Sembera writes another great book.
Penny Caffrey has made up her mind she is done with guys. She needs a break. So when a good looking guy moves in next to her, she decides that she will try her hand at being 'just friends'.
Seth, the good looking neighbor, has issues. He has the looks, but years of being torn down by his family has left him crippled with anxiety and very tense. And living next to Penny Caffrey does not help his anxiety in the least. But Penny is determined to have a 'friend' and she goes out of her way to make sure Seth wants to be her friend too.
I loved this story, and as always, the characters are wonderful. I love the Caffrey family and all their craziness. I actually feel like I know these people! They each have such strong personalities, that you know exactly who they are.
I had several 'favorites' in this book, but one that made me laugh out loud was at Charlotte and Auggie's wedding. A true Caffrey moment in the isle! Hilarious!
Like all of M.'s books, I couldn't read it fast enough. I would recommend this book to anyone.
January 14, 2015
*beta read*
Penny Caffrey is the only female sibling with some over protective brothers bearing down on her, she's never had an easy dating life. Every relationship she has, goes down the drain and leaves her wondering what she does wrong every time. But when Seth moves in next door, does Penny find the luck she's been craving? Will everything finally work out for her, and will her brothers let her?
I love this series. It's refreshing and heartwarming , yet gives you the level of frustration that's need to keep you from putting it down. I flew through it, was captured from the very start. Penny's character can be quite frustrating with some of her remarks and attitude, but she is a Caffrey. Seth is a man you don't find anywhere. he's sensitive and has had a hard time of it, not to mention being previously frightened off by Penny's brothers in high school. Damn. I really love this series and can't wait for more!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Penny Caffrey is the only female sibling with some over protective brothers bearing down on her, she's never had an easy dating life. Every relationship she has, goes down the drain and leaves her wondering what she does wrong every time. But when Seth moves in next door, does Penny find the luck she's been craving? Will everything finally work out for her, and will her brothers let her?
I love this series. It's refreshing and heartwarming , yet gives you the level of frustration that's need to keep you from putting it down. I flew through it, was captured from the very start. Penny's character can be quite frustrating with some of her remarks and attitude, but she is a Caffrey. Seth is a man you don't find anywhere. he's sensitive and has had a hard time of it, not to mention being previously frightened off by Penny's brothers in high school. Damn. I really love this series and can't wait for more!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
August 7, 2021
Once again, M. Sembera wrote an awesome book!
Penny and Seth have their own issues: Penny is tired of being dumped by guys and decides that from now on she will only be friends with them; Seth became a anxious and tense guy after being constantly tear down by his family.
When Seth becomes Penny's neighbour, she decides that they will be friends, even if she has to force Seth to be her friend. But will they be only friends?
One Penny's story is amazing and it hooks the reader from the beginning.
The characters are wonderful and M. Sembera was able to make all the characters very relatable. I met Penny in Charlotte and loved her and I couldn't wait to read her story. Seth is a great guy and his issues make him even more lovable. Loved Charlotte and Auggie!
One Penny is a fantastic book and I recommend this book to everyone.
Penny and Seth have their own issues: Penny is tired of being dumped by guys and decides that from now on she will only be friends with them; Seth became a anxious and tense guy after being constantly tear down by his family.
When Seth becomes Penny's neighbour, she decides that they will be friends, even if she has to force Seth to be her friend. But will they be only friends?
One Penny's story is amazing and it hooks the reader from the beginning.
The characters are wonderful and M. Sembera was able to make all the characters very relatable. I met Penny in Charlotte and loved her and I couldn't wait to read her story. Seth is a great guy and his issues make him even more lovable. Loved Charlotte and Auggie!
One Penny is a fantastic book and I recommend this book to everyone.
January 27, 2015
A true love
Penny has a hard time finding the right guy. Seth will never live up to his parents expectations. But when they find each other nothing else matters. M. Has my five stars for this book. I loved it. The whole crazy family and all,lol.
Penny has a hard time finding the right guy. Seth will never live up to his parents expectations. But when they find each other nothing else matters. M. Has my five stars for this book. I loved it. The whole crazy family and all,lol.
February 23, 2015
This is a great book. I love how she can make a great & inspiring story. Of how a shy kid & a pretty girl can get over things & move on with their lives not caring what others think.
April 24, 2015
Great book. This is a great series of books or even able to be read by themselves. I do look forward to the next in the Marked Heart series.
February 4, 2017
Penny Caffrey & Seth Chevalier are former high school classmates & now next door neighbours. Penny decides they are going to be friends, whether he likes it or not.
I love this series & this novel. A beautifully written & developed novel with no plot hole. With sensational characters as they are realistic with real emotions & flaws. As I could connect with Seth''s character as I have severe anxiety I really liked him. I was hooked right from the beginning to the end in this fun entertaining read. I love the family dynamic's of this novel. I highly recommend reading this book & series as it is fantastic.
I love this series & this novel. A beautifully written & developed novel with no plot hole. With sensational characters as they are realistic with real emotions & flaws. As I could connect with Seth''s character as I have severe anxiety I really liked him. I was hooked right from the beginning to the end in this fun entertaining read. I love the family dynamic's of this novel. I highly recommend reading this book & series as it is fantastic.
August 30, 2016
I empathize...with Penny having three alpha male big brothers, and I only had two, thank God!
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews