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Love by Numbers #2
Twenty One
Fate kept placing Emma Campbell and Jake Fox in each others paths.
Fate also kept putting overwhelming obstacles in their way.
What fate didn’t realise is that Jake and Emma share a connection that is stronger than circumstance.
An intense bond that threatens everything they thought they knew about themselves, one that is only made stronger by a perfect day.
A perfect day where they both surrendered to the force of their feelings for one another.
A perfect day that ended in darkness and tragedy.
Jake is missing.
Emma is lost.
Lost in grief; lost in hopelessness.
Will fate finally grant them a chance to be together or will it tear them apart?
This is the second part in the “Love by Numbers” series and is a continuation of the story that began in “Nineteen”.
It is not to be read as a standalone.
*Suitable for readers 18+ due to scenes of a sexual nature*
Fate also kept putting overwhelming obstacles in their way.
What fate didn’t realise is that Jake and Emma share a connection that is stronger than circumstance.
An intense bond that threatens everything they thought they knew about themselves, one that is only made stronger by a perfect day.
A perfect day where they both surrendered to the force of their feelings for one another.
A perfect day that ended in darkness and tragedy.
Jake is missing.
Emma is lost.
Lost in grief; lost in hopelessness.
Will fate finally grant them a chance to be together or will it tear them apart?
This is the second part in the “Love by Numbers” series and is a continuation of the story that began in “Nineteen”.
It is not to be read as a standalone.
*Suitable for readers 18+ due to scenes of a sexual nature*
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E.S. Carter
30 books942 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author, ES Carter, lives in Cardiff, South Wales. The home of castles, dragons and folklore.
Her family joke that she was born with a book in her hand, and the urge to write stories soon followed.
At eleven, she won her school's literary prize. At ages fourteen to sixteen - her poetry phase after falling in love with Dylan Thomas and e.e. cummings - she had a few poems published, but life, love and family overtook her dreams, and she was in her thirties when she began the scary journey of self-publishing.
Her debut and internationally best-selling series, 'Love by Numbers', are a set of interconnected stand alone romances, all with varying themes of love. From second-chance to romantic comedy and M/M romance. These stories do not need to be read in order, in fact, she is often guilty of advising readers to start at the last book and work their way back through.
Contemporary romance is not the only genre she writes, her second series, 'The Red Order', is as dark and twisted as you can get, but there is beauty there too if you can open your eyes and look.
With many more stories bursting to be set free, she hopes you stay along for the ride.
She loves to connect with readers, so please feel free to friend/follow her on Facebook, IG and Twitter or join her reader's group, E's Elite <3
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April 30, 2016
Spoiler free dual book review. Both books are to be read in order.
“…you have it all wrong. You overwhelm him because he feels things for you that he has never felt before. It’s scaring the shit out of him.”
We were first introduced to E.S. Carter’s Fox-William clan in Three, Liam’s story, and it was here we relished the camaraderie and the deep family bond between the five Fox-William brothers and their parents, not to mention the heartfelt romance between these men and the women who consume their hearts, leaving us with a big desire to know more!
“I bloody knew it. My little brother, the man whore, has finally found someone he has feelings for, well fuck me.”
We had read Three as a ‘standalone’ and whilst we enjoyed every moment of Liam’s story, we did feel as though we were ‘missing’ out on something. There were characters and storylines in Three that were interconnected from Nineteen and Twenty One, particularly the close friendship between Emma (Jules) and Liam and Emma and Jakes romantic relationship which was explored in Nineteen and Twenty One.
Knowing that H’s (a close friend of the Fox-William brothers) was due for release this month, we decided we wouldn’t proceed any further with the story until we had a chance to catch up and explore Jake and Emma’s story and we’re so glad we did. In a strange way, to have already experienced the point at which Emma and Jake were at in Three, the man Jake had become helped us relate more to his character in the preceding books and we didn’t feel as though the story had been spoiled in any way as there was so much we didn’t know going into these books that wasn’t touched on in Three.
“I fucking know that Nate, but she keeps running and every time she does, she takes a piece of me with her, it hurts Nate…It fucking hurts.”
Jake is a very different man to the one we me in Three. He’s a tart and makes no apologies. He has an insatiable sexual appetite and has no qualm in fulfilling his needs with whatever pretty thing takes his fancy. Now, we know there are readers who don’t like the thought of their hero getting all hot and bothered with anyone other than the heroine but we appreciated the way E.S. Carter had us experiencing Jake’s roving ways first hand because it made the moment he realised his feelings for Emma, and the confliction he was feeling, all the more believable when it did eventuate.
‘I only play with women like me, women who know all I’m offering is a few hours to escape into a haze of sex and lust, nothing more.
The Emma’s of this world are not made for a man like me.’
Jake and Emma couldn’t have been more different. Jake the conceited cock who found it very hard to express his emotions and Emma the sweet girl who wore her heart on her sleeve and was riddled with self-doubt were right for each other in so many ways. On the surface, they shouldn’t have been attracted to each other, but there were certainly not only sparks, but something between them that went soul deep.
‘Love is one soul, living in two bodies, beating in two hearts, making them whole.’
For Emma and Jake the timing couldn’t have been worse. Jakes TV career was starting to take off, his star was on the rise and his bad boy persona was perfect fodder for the paparazzi. Emma was coasting along, looking for a change in her life and life was about to change in the blink of an eye for her in the most heartbreaking of ways.
‘How can you follow your heart if it’s even more confused than your head?‘
Emma and Jake had to part ways, one needing to reaffirm and restart their life and one coming to terms with feelings that couldn’t be explained, however fate has other ideas!
We did have a bit of an issue with Nineteen and Twenty One which was the retelling of the story in alternative points of view. Reading the same story by Emma and Jake did become a little tiresome and had the effect of slowing the story down at times, however on the upside there were times hearing the scene in a different voice added to the moment and expanded on what had occurred, though we feel a sporadic alternative POV would have been something we would have enjoyed more.
The essence of the Love by Numbers series is friendship, family and love and on that account E.S. Carter has delivered a rich and beautiful series. We thoroughly enjoyed Jake and Emma’s story and whilst it didn’t allow us the level of emotional impact nor the focus on family we loved so much in Three, Jake and Emma’s story still managed to pull at our heartstrings and allowed us that perfect romantic escape we cherish, making this a series we’d recommend in a heartbeat!
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July 24, 2015
Twenty One is LIVE!!
I'm so excited to share the continuation of Emma's story with you all <3
I'm so excited to share the continuation of Emma's story with you all <3
July 24, 2015
Twenty One is the sequel to Nineteen and the second book in the Love by Numbers Series by ES Carter.
Nineteen ended on a CH which I loved but it also left me on the edge of my seat, so I was really excited to finally get my hands on Twenty One and find out what happened to Jake!!
WOW! OMG! it was worth the wait Twenty One has just blown me away!!
ES Carter has weaved her magic again and I found myself consumed by her words and characters. I honestly feel like they could all be my friends, I especially love Emma and Liv's friendship it definitely shows that family isn't always blood related.
For those of you that haven't read Nineteen I don't want to give anything away so I'll just say this about Twenty One..... ES Carter has stepped it up in her sequel, she has made it unique with a fantastic and believable storyline, it has humour but also the right amount of heartache and difficult issues which set this book apart from others. The attention to detail shows that ES writes with depth and a passion that makes me want to live inside her stories.
I really hope that you all give this series a try, because you won't be disappointed.....
"Love is one soul, living in two bodies, beating in two hearts, making them whole."
I can't wait to see what ES has in store for us in her next book <3
A massive 5* <3
Nineteen ended on a CH which I loved but it also left me on the edge of my seat, so I was really excited to finally get my hands on Twenty One and find out what happened to Jake!!
WOW! OMG! it was worth the wait Twenty One has just blown me away!!
ES Carter has weaved her magic again and I found myself consumed by her words and characters. I honestly feel like they could all be my friends, I especially love Emma and Liv's friendship it definitely shows that family isn't always blood related.
For those of you that haven't read Nineteen I don't want to give anything away so I'll just say this about Twenty One..... ES Carter has stepped it up in her sequel, she has made it unique with a fantastic and believable storyline, it has humour but also the right amount of heartache and difficult issues which set this book apart from others. The attention to detail shows that ES writes with depth and a passion that makes me want to live inside her stories.
I really hope that you all give this series a try, because you won't be disappointed.....
"Love is one soul, living in two bodies, beating in two hearts, making them whole."
I can't wait to see what ES has in store for us in her next book <3
A massive 5* <3
July 24, 2015
This book picks up where Nineteen left off and if you remember it had a huge cliffie, so I could not wait to see how and where ES Carter would continue the story. The authors writing style has developed so much from Nineteen and the words she places within the pages of her book will not disappoint pick it up and get to experience them for yourself.
I will try to not spoil the book because it is one you must read and fall in love with yourself.
The beginning had me anxious and biting my nails I wanted the book to just have a HEA and honestly I didn't know if we would get one but the story was gripping right from the start. ES CARTER sure was able to get my attention.
Emma continues to find herself and find the strength within herself to live and love life to the fullest even though she knows that deep in the corners of her mind she is struggling to move on with her past. Her strenghth and outlook in life is what I love most about this book, being able to relate to the main character was amazing! I love EMMA and if you are looking for a character who is brave and fearless she's your gal. <3
The amazing guy that is in Twenty One could not be anything less than one of my ultimate favorite book boyfriends. This guy is kind, sweet, gentle and so loving with EMMA but most importantly he is patient. Page by page he will have you sighing and falling in love. He deals with his own inner demons but that does not stop him from knowing that this sweet girl he has needs him and he is willing to fight to make her forget the past. The question is will he have what it takes to make her see that she is worth fighting for?
He literally will have you swooning throughout the whole book!
BTW this guy is totally delicious this was me when reading with a big 'O smile on my face lol
Together Emma and her guy will have to overcome different obstacles but love is always worth it right? Or is it better to just move foward without one another?
Emma and ? = WILL IT BE LOVE?
I love all the side characters ES Carter has incorporated into her story and I am really happy that we will continue to see them as the Love By Numbers Series continues.
This is the last full book for Emma and while I am sad to see her go I know she left with strength and love even though life took her for a crazy ride she managed to sail her vessel.
#TEAMEMMA
Thank you ES CARTER for another great and beautiful ride.
I will try to not spoil the book because it is one you must read and fall in love with yourself.
The beginning had me anxious and biting my nails I wanted the book to just have a HEA and honestly I didn't know if we would get one but the story was gripping right from the start. ES CARTER sure was able to get my attention.
Emma continues to find herself and find the strength within herself to live and love life to the fullest even though she knows that deep in the corners of her mind she is struggling to move on with her past. Her strenghth and outlook in life is what I love most about this book, being able to relate to the main character was amazing! I love EMMA and if you are looking for a character who is brave and fearless she's your gal. <3
The amazing guy that is in Twenty One could not be anything less than one of my ultimate favorite book boyfriends. This guy is kind, sweet, gentle and so loving with EMMA but most importantly he is patient. Page by page he will have you sighing and falling in love. He deals with his own inner demons but that does not stop him from knowing that this sweet girl he has needs him and he is willing to fight to make her forget the past. The question is will he have what it takes to make her see that she is worth fighting for?
He literally will have you swooning throughout the whole book!
BTW this guy is totally delicious this was me when reading with a big 'O smile on my face lol
Together Emma and her guy will have to overcome different obstacles but love is always worth it right? Or is it better to just move foward without one another?
Emma and ? = WILL IT BE LOVE?
I love all the side characters ES Carter has incorporated into her story and I am really happy that we will continue to see them as the Love By Numbers Series continues.
This is the last full book for Emma and while I am sad to see her go I know she left with strength and love even though life took her for a crazy ride she managed to sail her vessel.
#TEAMEMMA
Thank you ES CARTER for another great and beautiful ride.
July 24, 2015
I'm still trying to get my emotions under control before being able to come up with at least a mediocre review to do this incredible book justice. I LOVED it, hard!!!!
"I choose to love you and I could never walk away."
I can't say a lot about this book without giving away spoilers so I'll try to be brief. Twenty One is the follow up to Nineteen - and we all know how that ended - it follows Emma after the events from Ibiza. Jake is missing and she's grieving, hoping, praying that the man she ended up carrying so much for is still out there somewhere.
What can I say about Emma that I haven't said before. She's one of the reasons I love this series - she's young, yes, but mature beyond her years, she's fierce - knows what she wants and goes for it - she's the true embodiment of 'the girl next door' but with a warrior's soul. She fights for what she wants and doesn't care who gets in her way. She's trusting, she listens to every side of the story before making a decision that involves her and the ones she loves. In Twenty One she gets to travel, one of her passions, that we learned about in Nineteen - and while she's doing this she's surrounded by friends and family. It was interesting to see her in the center of this group of 'mates' all wanting to help her, but at the end of it all she's the one who's 'saving' them.
Another thing I adored about Twenty One is the friendships, old and new, that are explored in this story. It's a good thinking point for the readers - who is your 'true' family - blood relatives, good friends you've made along the way, or both. Here we get to see Emma - the solitary girl - encircled by people who aren't related to her but who'd move mountains to help her. We see Liv being welcomed into a new family. We see H having the people who care for him, support him through hard times. I cannot wait to see how all these friendships will develop throughout the Love by Numbers series.
Told in a dual POV, Twenty One, still follows the pattern started in Nineteen, with the header of each narrative mirroring one another. ES Carter's writing improved so much from the previous book, which I loved - it's even more poetic, witty and fun - when needed - with incredibly vivid descriptions of exotic places and not only. She took me on a journey which I never wanted to end and she made me fall in love with some of the most amazing characters I've read about.
*All I can say right now is bring on Liam .... Harry . . .and whoever else shall follow!!!
** Also LOVE HEARTS - that was one of my favorite scenes!!!!!!!!!
*** My poor boo H ;)
May 2, 2016
Spoiler free dual book review. Both books are to be read in order.
“…you have it all wrong. You overwhelm him because he feels things for you that he has never felt before. It’s scaring the shit out of him.”
We were first introduced to E.S. Carter’s Fox-William clan in Three, Liam’s story, and it was here we relished the camaraderie and the deep family bond between the five Fox-William brothers and their parents, not to mention the heartfelt romance between these men and the women who consume their hearts, leaving us with a big desire to know more!
“I bloody knew it. My little brother, the man whore, has finally found someone he has feelings for, well fuck me.”
We had read Three as a ‘standalone’ and whilst we enjoyed every moment of Liam’s story, we did feel as though we were ‘missing’ out on something. There were characters and storylines in Three that were interconnected from Nineteen and Twenty One, particularly the close friendship between Emma (Jules) and Liam and Emma and Jakes romantic relationship which was explored in Nineteen and Twenty One.
Knowing that H’s (a close friend of the Fox-William brothers) was due for release this month, we decided we wouldn’t proceed any further with the story until we had a chance to catch up and explore Jake and Emma’s story and we’re so glad we did. In a strange way, to have already experienced the point at which Emma and Jake were at in Three, the man Jake had become helped us relate more to his character in the preceding books and we didn’t feel as though the story had been spoiled in any way as there was so much we didn’t know going into these books that wasn’t touched on in Three.
“I fucking know that Nate, but she keeps running and every time she does, she takes a piece of me with her, it hurts Nate…It fucking hurts.”
Jake is a very different man to the one we me in Three. He’s a tart and makes no apologies. He has an insatiable sexual appetite and has no qualm in fulfilling his needs with whatever pretty thing takes his fancy. Now, we know there are readers who don’t like the thought of their hero getting all hot and bothered with anyone other than the heroine but we appreciated the way E.S. Carter had us experiencing Jake’s roving ways first hand because it made the moment he realised his feelings for Emma, and the confliction he was feeling, all the more believable when it did eventuate.
‘I only play with women like me, women who know all I’m offering is a few hours to escape into a haze of sex and lust, nothing more.
The Emma’s of this world are not made for a man like me.’
Jake and Emma couldn’t have been more different. Jake the conceited cock who found it very hard to express his emotions and Emma the sweet girl who wore her heart on her sleeve and was riddled with self-doubt were right for each other in so many ways. On the surface, they shouldn’t have been attracted to each other, but there were certainly not only sparks, but something between them that went soul deep.
‘Love is one soul, living in two bodies, beating in two hearts, making them whole.’
For Emma and Jake the timing couldn’t have been worse. Jakes TV career was starting to take off, his star was on the rise and his bad boy persona was perfect fodder for the paparazzi. Emma was coasting along, looking for a change in her life and life was about to change in the blink of an eye for her in the most heartbreaking of ways.
‘How can you follow your heart if it’s even more confused than your head?‘
Emma and Jake had to part ways, one needing to reaffirm and restart their life and one coming to terms with feelings that couldn’t be explained, however fate has other ideas!
We did have a bit of an issue with Nineteen and Twenty One which was the retelling of the story in alternative points of view. Reading the same story by Emma and Jake did become a little tiresome and had the effect of slowing the story down at times, however on the upside there were times hearing the scene in a different voice added to the moment and expanded on what had occurred, though we feel a sporadic alternative POV would have been something we would have enjoyed more.
The essence of the Love by Numbers series is friendship, family and love and on that account E.S. Carter has delivered a rich and beautiful series. We thoroughly enjoyed Jake and Emma’s story and whilst it didn’t allow us the level of emotional impact nor the focus on family we loved so much in Three, Jake and Emma’s story still managed to pull at our heartstrings and allowed us that perfect romantic escape we cherish, making this a series we’d recommend in a heartbeat!
THE LOVE BY NUMBERS SERIES
Our Review for Nineteen - Book One
Our Review for Twenty One - Book Two
Our Review for Three - Book Three
Our Review for Thirteen - Book Four
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July 24, 2015
After the heartbreaking cliffhanger in Nineteen, I have been waiting impatiently to finally see what would happen with Jake and Emma. Would Jake be found? If so, was he injured? Could Jake and Emma have chance finally find a little happiness? I was hanging on every single word of the first few chapters. My heart ached for sweet Emma. While I won’t spoil the plot of Twenty One for readers, I promise you won’t have to read long to have some of these questions answered. I appreciated that Ms. Carter did not needlessly torture her readers as to Jake’s fate.
This book is almost impossible to review without spoilers, so I will focus on the writing style and my feelings as I read. The first chapters were quite intense as Emma and Jake’s future literally hung in the balance. Emma made quite a journey to finally trust her feelings and emotions. Many questions I had about her family were answered in this installment. Her character continued to amaze me with her charm and whit. I am impressed this is only the second published book from Ms. Carter. The entire book flowed so well and I was riveted until the final page.
As much as I adored the main characters, this book would not have been the beauty it was without the supporting cast. I loved Liam in Nineteen and my heart continued to ache for him. H was a shining light in all his sarcastic glory. He brought much needed humor and fun to a serious storyline. Liv and Emma’s friendship was heartwarming. Liv was the rock Emma needed and she never wavered in her love and support. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!
I’m done waiting; it’s time to find my path.
It’s time to live my life and to stop wasting precious time trying to figure everything out.
Time to stop letting my future be stolen by an unchangeable past.
This book is almost impossible to review without spoilers, so I will focus on the writing style and my feelings as I read. The first chapters were quite intense as Emma and Jake’s future literally hung in the balance. Emma made quite a journey to finally trust her feelings and emotions. Many questions I had about her family were answered in this installment. Her character continued to amaze me with her charm and whit. I am impressed this is only the second published book from Ms. Carter. The entire book flowed so well and I was riveted until the final page.
As much as I adored the main characters, this book would not have been the beauty it was without the supporting cast. I loved Liam in Nineteen and my heart continued to ache for him. H was a shining light in all his sarcastic glory. He brought much needed humor and fun to a serious storyline. Liv and Emma’s friendship was heartwarming. Liv was the rock Emma needed and she never wavered in her love and support. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!
July 22, 2015
This is book two in the love by numbers series it is not a standalone and you must read nineteen first.
Wow where to start I absolutely loved this book,this is ES Carters second book and as with the first she blew me away I was so caught up in Emma and Jakes story I never wanted it to end!!I read this book in one go I just couldn’t get enough!!
After the cliffhanger of Nineteen we start book 2 where Nineteen finished and that’s all im going to say because if you haven’t read Nineteen then you need to !!You need to experience the rollercoaster ride of Jake and Emma and how they get to where book 2 starts.What I can say is this book will thrill you,ES weaves her magic taking you one way then bam its all change!!!It will make you laugh and make you cry.It deals with a sensitive issue also which ES handled delicately and sensitively,theres a few twists and turns,abit of heartbreak and sadness lots of hot loving and friendships that will last a lifetime.ES is a brilliant writer,her words touch your soul,she writes with such passion its hard to believe this is only her second book.There is a fantastic cast of secondary characters too all with their own stories to tell in the future I hope.I loved the different friendships they all shared ,the closeness and bonds I almost felt I was there in the story with them.that again is down to ES’s brilliant I read this book in one go I just couldn’t get enough!!I thought Nineteen couldn’t be topped but I was wrong twentyone was fabulous I cant wait for ES to release her next book!!!lliant writing.These two books are amongst my top fav reads of 2015 ..just brilliant!!!
Wow where to start I absolutely loved this book,this is ES Carters second book and as with the first she blew me away I was so caught up in Emma and Jakes story I never wanted it to end!!I read this book in one go I just couldn’t get enough!!
After the cliffhanger of Nineteen we start book 2 where Nineteen finished and that’s all im going to say because if you haven’t read Nineteen then you need to !!You need to experience the rollercoaster ride of Jake and Emma and how they get to where book 2 starts.What I can say is this book will thrill you,ES weaves her magic taking you one way then bam its all change!!!It will make you laugh and make you cry.It deals with a sensitive issue also which ES handled delicately and sensitively,theres a few twists and turns,abit of heartbreak and sadness lots of hot loving and friendships that will last a lifetime.ES is a brilliant writer,her words touch your soul,she writes with such passion its hard to believe this is only her second book.There is a fantastic cast of secondary characters too all with their own stories to tell in the future I hope.I loved the different friendships they all shared ,the closeness and bonds I almost felt I was there in the story with them.that again is down to ES’s brilliant I read this book in one go I just couldn’t get enough!!I thought Nineteen couldn’t be topped but I was wrong twentyone was fabulous I cant wait for ES to release her next book!!!lliant writing.These two books are amongst my top fav reads of 2015 ..just brilliant!!!
October 8, 2019
Recensione a cura di Aoidos per Feel the Book
Può una giornata perfetta trasformarsi in disperazione e dolore? Può un sogno infrangersi in mille e mille schegge affilate e taglienti?
Ventuno ore senza Jake…
Quarantotto ore senza Jake…
Quando finalmente i nodi si sciolgono e quello per cui Emma ha pianto e pregato accade, capisce, sa.
Non è facile essere all’improvviso sotto i riflettori. Jake è una star, e, sebbene faccia di tutto per proteggere Emma, i titoli sensazionalistici, le ferite del passato, il dolore di un tradimento da parte di chi avrebbe solo dovuto amarla, lo spaventano a morte.
Ma Emma è forte, e innamorata. Ed è così preziosa, per Jake. E Jake sa cosa fare e sa che deve farlo al più presto.
Che storia romantica, amiche mie! Una lettura dolce, un lungo lieto fine, finalmente!
Perché leggere della forza dell’amore ogni tanto fa bene, fa sviluppare i necessari anticorpi a questo mondo impazzito.
Sognatrici, è il libro giusto…
Editing a cura di Dancing Fairy per Feel the Book
Può una giornata perfetta trasformarsi in disperazione e dolore? Può un sogno infrangersi in mille e mille schegge affilate e taglienti?
Ventuno ore senza Jake…
Quarantotto ore senza Jake…
Quando finalmente i nodi si sciolgono e quello per cui Emma ha pianto e pregato accade, capisce, sa.
Non è facile essere all’improvviso sotto i riflettori. Jake è una star, e, sebbene faccia di tutto per proteggere Emma, i titoli sensazionalistici, le ferite del passato, il dolore di un tradimento da parte di chi avrebbe solo dovuto amarla, lo spaventano a morte.
Ma Emma è forte, e innamorata. Ed è così preziosa, per Jake. E Jake sa cosa fare e sa che deve farlo al più presto.
Che storia romantica, amiche mie! Una lettura dolce, un lungo lieto fine, finalmente!
Perché leggere della forza dell’amore ogni tanto fa bene, fa sviluppare i necessari anticorpi a questo mondo impazzito.
Sognatrici, è il libro giusto…
Editing a cura di Dancing Fairy per Feel the Book
August 8, 2015
This is one of those stories that stay with you for a long time.
I mean wow.... There couldn't be a better sequel to Nineteen. I love how the story built and how the author managed to continue this series without making it even a bit boring or lengthy.. .I honestly Loved Nineteen, and i loved Twenty One even more.
ES Carter has undoubtedly done an amazing job once again by bringing these lovely characters to life.
I really loved this book. The characters and their relationships are very well defined in this book and make them feel more real to us. specially I loved the character of H..
I am not fond of giving away story in my reviews so you should grab this book to know where ES Carter lead us with this heart touching story...
oh i loved it sooo much
I mean wow.... There couldn't be a better sequel to Nineteen. I love how the story built and how the author managed to continue this series without making it even a bit boring or lengthy.. .I honestly Loved Nineteen, and i loved Twenty One even more.
ES Carter has undoubtedly done an amazing job once again by bringing these lovely characters to life.
I really loved this book. The characters and their relationships are very well defined in this book and make them feel more real to us. specially I loved the character of H..
I am not fond of giving away story in my reviews so you should grab this book to know where ES Carter lead us with this heart touching story...
oh i loved it sooo much
July 30, 2015
This is one of those stories that stay with you for a long time.
I mean wow.... There couldn't be a better sequel to Nineteen. I love how the story built and how the author managed to continue this series without making it even a bit boring or lengthy.. .I honestly Loved Nineteen, and i loved Twenty One even more.
ES Carter has undoubtedly done an amazing job once again by bringing these lovely characters to life.
I really loved this book. The characters and their relationships are very well defined in this book and make them feel more real to us. specially I loved the character of H..
I am not fond of giving away story in my reviews so you should grab this book to know where ES Carter lead us with this heart touching story...
oh i loved it sooo much
I mean wow.... There couldn't be a better sequel to Nineteen. I love how the story built and how the author managed to continue this series without making it even a bit boring or lengthy.. .I honestly Loved Nineteen, and i loved Twenty One even more.
ES Carter has undoubtedly done an amazing job once again by bringing these lovely characters to life.
I really loved this book. The characters and their relationships are very well defined in this book and make them feel more real to us. specially I loved the character of H..
I am not fond of giving away story in my reviews so you should grab this book to know where ES Carter lead us with this heart touching story...
oh i loved it sooo much
December 1, 2015
This was one magnificent find! Ohhhh, I just loved Jake and Emma! They were exquisite main characters! And, their story was so romantic!
Full review to be written soon...
Full review to be written soon...
May 24, 2019
I loved both Jake and Emma and their entire story. However, I really didn't care for the presentation. Too much repetition while flipping from one POV to the other. I'm not a fan of this form of storytelling. It's like re-reading the book. If they have something different to say, bring it on. But when they are basically saying the exact same thing -- only in a masculine or female voice -- not so much.
In fact, I felt like the two books could have been combined into one and made a lot stronger story. Just my opinion. I note that I'm in the minority from all the 5 star reviews.
In fact, I felt like the two books could have been combined into one and made a lot stronger story. Just my opinion. I note that I'm in the minority from all the 5 star reviews.
September 17, 2019
Recensione: ”Diciannove” e “Ventuno”
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Veronica - per RFS
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Buongiorno care fenici, oggi vi voglio parlare di due libri, ebbene sì ho deciso di fare un’unica recensione dei libri di E.S. Carter “Diciannove” e “Ventuno”.
I due protagonisti sono Jake ed Emma.
Parliamo di Jake: poteva essere un cesso? Certamente no, ma figuriamoci! È un figo da paura che fa cadere ai suoi piedi ogni donna che vede. Infatti, non se ne lascia scappare neanche una. Emma invece, pur essendo bellissima, si considera “nella media”, da tipica protagonista di romance, e non all’altezza della sua bellissima amica Liv. Cosa decisamente non vera da come l’ha descritta l’autrice, del resto se le protagoniste nei libri pur essendo splendide si considerano cesse (ok non proprio cesse ma neanche belle), non ci possiamo fare niente. Che volete che vi dica? Mah!
Lui fa l’attore, o meglio, vorrebbe farlo, ma ancora non ha avuto la possibilità di sfondare in quel mondo e nel frattempo lavora in un grande magazzino. I suoi fratelli invece sono tutti riusciti in un qualche modo a raggiungere i loro scopi e traguardi, tutti tranne lui e per questo si sente inferiore a loro. Tristezza e inferiorità però gli passano presto, soprattutto quando trascorre le serate nel locale di suo fratello Nate facendosi consolare e scopando qualunque donna gli venga a tiro.
Lei ha finito la scuola e non ha idea di cosa farà da grande, mentre decide del suo futuro, si reca nel grande magazzino, dove lavora Jake, per un colloquio di lavoro. Nonostante ciò, non sarà lì che scoccherà la scintilla, a momenti non si vedono neanche.
Il loro primo incontro avverrà nel locale di Nate, la sera in cui Liv, la sua migliore amica, la porterà per festeggiare il suo compleanno. Emma si trasforma da ragazza sciatta in figa da paura, tanto che tra i due, c’è fin da subito una forte attrazione.
La serata però non va molto bene soprattutto per lei e, dopo un’aggressione con conseguente ricovero in ospedale, questa si dimentica tutto ciò che è accaduto e soprattutto di Jake. Lui nel frattempo ha avuto la sua grande occasione, sta girando una serie in Canada, e pur continuando a essere il solito ragazzaccio donnaiolo, non l’ha mai dimenticata.
Vi chiederete se i due si rivedranno, sicuro. Quando? All’inaugurazione del nuovo locale di Nate a Ibiza, il quale nel frattempo si è fidanzato con la migliore amica di Emma, Liv.
Da qui scopriremo come sboccerà il loro amore e non parlo solo di sentimenti, ma anche di scene molto piccanti a letto, che non sono mai volgari però. Vedremo anche il percorso che farà Jake, da donnaiolo a donnaiolo ravveduto. Mi è piaciuto il modo in cui è cambiato il suo atteggiamento, infatti se prima affrontava ogni cosa fregandosene di tutto, in seguito ha cominciato a prendere in considerazione anche gli altri, ma soprattutto Emma è diventata il suo mondo, lui vuole essere migliore per lei. Lei d’altro canto ritrova finalmente una serenità interiore con Jake, riesce a superare la tentata violenza subita e ad accettare definitivamente l’atteggiamento di una madre inesistente e cattiva nei suoi confronti che l’ha delusa una volta di troppo.
Nel complesso il libro mi è piaciuto molto, è stata una lettura piacevole in quest’estate calda, mi sono anche divertita in alcuni tratti, quindi il mio è sicuramente un voto positivo. Posso consigliare di leggere entrambi i libri e aspetto i vostri commenti.
Per ora vi saluto alla prossima
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Veronica - per RFS
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Buongiorno care fenici, oggi vi voglio parlare di due libri, ebbene sì ho deciso di fare un’unica recensione dei libri di E.S. Carter “Diciannove” e “Ventuno”.
I due protagonisti sono Jake ed Emma.
Parliamo di Jake: poteva essere un cesso? Certamente no, ma figuriamoci! È un figo da paura che fa cadere ai suoi piedi ogni donna che vede. Infatti, non se ne lascia scappare neanche una. Emma invece, pur essendo bellissima, si considera “nella media”, da tipica protagonista di romance, e non all’altezza della sua bellissima amica Liv. Cosa decisamente non vera da come l’ha descritta l’autrice, del resto se le protagoniste nei libri pur essendo splendide si considerano cesse (ok non proprio cesse ma neanche belle), non ci possiamo fare niente. Che volete che vi dica? Mah!
Lui fa l’attore, o meglio, vorrebbe farlo, ma ancora non ha avuto la possibilità di sfondare in quel mondo e nel frattempo lavora in un grande magazzino. I suoi fratelli invece sono tutti riusciti in un qualche modo a raggiungere i loro scopi e traguardi, tutti tranne lui e per questo si sente inferiore a loro. Tristezza e inferiorità però gli passano presto, soprattutto quando trascorre le serate nel locale di suo fratello Nate facendosi consolare e scopando qualunque donna gli venga a tiro.
Lei ha finito la scuola e non ha idea di cosa farà da grande, mentre decide del suo futuro, si reca nel grande magazzino, dove lavora Jake, per un colloquio di lavoro. Nonostante ciò, non sarà lì che scoccherà la scintilla, a momenti non si vedono neanche.
Il loro primo incontro avverrà nel locale di Nate, la sera in cui Liv, la sua migliore amica, la porterà per festeggiare il suo compleanno. Emma si trasforma da ragazza sciatta in figa da paura, tanto che tra i due, c’è fin da subito una forte attrazione.
La serata però non va molto bene soprattutto per lei e, dopo un’aggressione con conseguente ricovero in ospedale, questa si dimentica tutto ciò che è accaduto e soprattutto di Jake. Lui nel frattempo ha avuto la sua grande occasione, sta girando una serie in Canada, e pur continuando a essere il solito ragazzaccio donnaiolo, non l’ha mai dimenticata.
Vi chiederete se i due si rivedranno, sicuro. Quando? All’inaugurazione del nuovo locale di Nate a Ibiza, il quale nel frattempo si è fidanzato con la migliore amica di Emma, Liv.
Da qui scopriremo come sboccerà il loro amore e non parlo solo di sentimenti, ma anche di scene molto piccanti a letto, che non sono mai volgari però. Vedremo anche il percorso che farà Jake, da donnaiolo a donnaiolo ravveduto. Mi è piaciuto il modo in cui è cambiato il suo atteggiamento, infatti se prima affrontava ogni cosa fregandosene di tutto, in seguito ha cominciato a prendere in considerazione anche gli altri, ma soprattutto Emma è diventata il suo mondo, lui vuole essere migliore per lei. Lei d’altro canto ritrova finalmente una serenità interiore con Jake, riesce a superare la tentata violenza subita e ad accettare definitivamente l’atteggiamento di una madre inesistente e cattiva nei suoi confronti che l’ha delusa una volta di troppo.
Nel complesso il libro mi è piaciuto molto, è stata una lettura piacevole in quest’estate calda, mi sono anche divertita in alcuni tratti, quindi il mio è sicuramente un voto positivo. Posso consigliare di leggere entrambi i libri e aspetto i vostri commenti.
Per ora vi saluto alla prossima
August 2, 2019
Salve lettrici,
La CE Quixote Edizioni è stata velocissima e a pochi giorni dall’uscita di “Diciannove”, noi del Confine abbiamo avuto la possibilità di leggere “Ventuno” in anteprima per voi.
Avevo amato “Diciannove” e lo avevo letto tutto d’un fiato.
L’autrice, E. S. Carter, mi aveva incantato con il suo stile e non vedevo l’ora di avere tra le mani questi secondo volume.
“Ventuno”, come le ore che sono passate dalla scomparsa di Jack, è il titolo di questo secondo volume che conclude la storia di Jack e Emma.
Ritroviamo i nostri protagonisti esattamente dove li avevamo lasciati: Jack è scomparso in acqua, mentre Emma è persa e straziata dal dolore.
Quando Jack viene ritrovato, Emma sa che non vuole più perderlo e quando lui le chiede di partire con lei per il tour del suo film, Emma non sa cosa pensare, non sa se scegliere, se testa o cuore.
Restare o lasciare tutto e seguirlo?
Questo, care lettrici, dovete scoprirlo da voi, io posso solo parlarvi bene di questa serie.
Ripeto che avevo amato “Diciannove”, la sua intensità e i suoi protagonisti. Seppur questo romanzo è molto diverso, è un finale necessario.
Non ci sono più colpi di scena o altre emozioni forti, questo romanzo si basa sulla dolcezza e sulla profondità dell’amore della nostra splendida coppia.
È inoltre un romanzo molto più erotico del precedente, come è giusto che sia.
Nel primo volume leggiamo delle tantissime emozioni che provano Jack e Emma, e non tutte piacevoli, inoltre vivono praticamente quasi sempre divisi, uniti solo dall’amore, un filo invisibile che lì lega.
In questo volume, invece, i due passano tantissimo tempo insieme e la loro passione si fa sentire tutta.
Adesso, finalmente, Emma e Jack sono insieme davvero e il loro rapporto è bellissimo e intenso.
Si amano, si appartengono, si completano e si prendono cura l’uno dell’altro, sono uno la casa dell’altro.
Il sentimento che li lega è ciò che più colpisce in questo romanzo, ed è ciò che più ho adorato.
È un romanzo molto piacevole, romantico, dolcissimo e ben strutturato.
Ho apprezzato ancora i due protagonisti, proprio perché in questo romanzo sono più reali che mai.
“Il desidero brama il corpo, ma è l’amore che desidera la sua anima.”
“Ventuno” è dunque l’happy ending perfetto per questa storia che mi aveva già conquistata con il primo volume.
Ripeto, è molto diverso dal volume precedente, più fresco e meno intenso, ma la scelta dell’autrice non è fatta a caso.
Non servivano altri imprevisti e altre complicazioni a questa coppia, serviva solo un lieto fine, e lo hanno avuto.
Per questo sono rimasta soddisfatta dal romanzo e dalle scelte che fanno i protagonisti; ogni cosa è andata per il verso giusto.
Non mi resta che ringraziare ancora la CE per avermi mandato il romanzo in anteprima. Grazie, grazie, grazie!
L’ho adorato!
Non vedo l’ora di avere i prossimi volumi tra le mani così da poter conoscere tutti i protagonisti di questa serie, perché, care lettrici, è impossibile uscire da questa lettura senza volerne di più.
Voto 4,,5
La CE Quixote Edizioni è stata velocissima e a pochi giorni dall’uscita di “Diciannove”, noi del Confine abbiamo avuto la possibilità di leggere “Ventuno” in anteprima per voi.
Avevo amato “Diciannove” e lo avevo letto tutto d’un fiato.
L’autrice, E. S. Carter, mi aveva incantato con il suo stile e non vedevo l’ora di avere tra le mani questi secondo volume.
“Ventuno”, come le ore che sono passate dalla scomparsa di Jack, è il titolo di questo secondo volume che conclude la storia di Jack e Emma.
Ritroviamo i nostri protagonisti esattamente dove li avevamo lasciati: Jack è scomparso in acqua, mentre Emma è persa e straziata dal dolore.
Quando Jack viene ritrovato, Emma sa che non vuole più perderlo e quando lui le chiede di partire con lei per il tour del suo film, Emma non sa cosa pensare, non sa se scegliere, se testa o cuore.
Restare o lasciare tutto e seguirlo?
Questo, care lettrici, dovete scoprirlo da voi, io posso solo parlarvi bene di questa serie.
Ripeto che avevo amato “Diciannove”, la sua intensità e i suoi protagonisti. Seppur questo romanzo è molto diverso, è un finale necessario.
Non ci sono più colpi di scena o altre emozioni forti, questo romanzo si basa sulla dolcezza e sulla profondità dell’amore della nostra splendida coppia.
È inoltre un romanzo molto più erotico del precedente, come è giusto che sia.
Nel primo volume leggiamo delle tantissime emozioni che provano Jack e Emma, e non tutte piacevoli, inoltre vivono praticamente quasi sempre divisi, uniti solo dall’amore, un filo invisibile che lì lega.
In questo volume, invece, i due passano tantissimo tempo insieme e la loro passione si fa sentire tutta.
Adesso, finalmente, Emma e Jack sono insieme davvero e il loro rapporto è bellissimo e intenso.
Si amano, si appartengono, si completano e si prendono cura l’uno dell’altro, sono uno la casa dell’altro.
Il sentimento che li lega è ciò che più colpisce in questo romanzo, ed è ciò che più ho adorato.
È un romanzo molto piacevole, romantico, dolcissimo e ben strutturato.
Ho apprezzato ancora i due protagonisti, proprio perché in questo romanzo sono più reali che mai.
“Il desidero brama il corpo, ma è l’amore che desidera la sua anima.”
“Ventuno” è dunque l’happy ending perfetto per questa storia che mi aveva già conquistata con il primo volume.
Ripeto, è molto diverso dal volume precedente, più fresco e meno intenso, ma la scelta dell’autrice non è fatta a caso.
Non servivano altri imprevisti e altre complicazioni a questa coppia, serviva solo un lieto fine, e lo hanno avuto.
Per questo sono rimasta soddisfatta dal romanzo e dalle scelte che fanno i protagonisti; ogni cosa è andata per il verso giusto.
Non mi resta che ringraziare ancora la CE per avermi mandato il romanzo in anteprima. Grazie, grazie, grazie!
L’ho adorato!
Non vedo l’ora di avere i prossimi volumi tra le mani così da poter conoscere tutti i protagonisti di questa serie, perché, care lettrici, è impossibile uscire da questa lettura senza volerne di più.
Voto 4,,5
July 27, 2015
TWENTY-ONE picks up where the previous book in the series (NINETEEN) left off. I recommend you read NINETEEN before reading this novel.
As with NINETEEN, E.S. Carter blends the alternating point of view from the heroine to the hero, adding a unique flavor to her storytelling.
Jake and Emma’s journey picked up momentum immediately; never wavering in its intensity, and especially in their passion for each other. Every love story has its conflicts, and challenges, and Emma and Jake have had more than their fair share. It is in their point of view where we understand their fears and joys, and it is in the well-written love scenes where we understand their deep passion for their own goals and for each other.
With a solid plot-line, the characters are taken in a direction you hoped they’d be taken in after the trials, tragedies, and emotional roller coaster they endured in the first book. Where some challenges ended for them in the first book, they are again faced with disloyal family member, people from their past, and hurtful tribulations that threaten their new-found connection to each other. It is in these conflicts that is the strength and beauty in the storytelling.
The book is consistently pieced together, flowing at a good pace as you are privy to Emma and Jake’s thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears. The endearing quality of these characters and the novel’s theme has the reader flipping pages in sweet anticipation to see where the story and its main characters will go, and how they (individually and as a couple) will overcome the obstacles thrown at them.
I enjoyed the entire dynamic of TWENTY-ONE, as their journey not only involves their love story and the loops they must jump through to reach happy resolutions; the story also embraces their friendship with each other, their families, and their connections with their tight knit group of friends.
The supporting characters were as much part of the story as the main characters, however, their presence in Jake and Emma’s lives never stole their spotlight.
At the heart of this charming romance is an overall theme of how two people, even at their young age, can form deep, emotional attachments to not only each other, but with themselves and not allowing the negativity they’ve endured to define who they are, especially inn Emma’s case. In Jake's case, it shows how experiencing injury (life threatening) and digging deep within oneself, and realizing and accepting one’s mistakes and past, and resolving his issues, can change a person for the better with an optimistic point of view.
I really appreciate E.S. Carter sticking to her UK roots in her expressive style.
As with NINETEEN, E.S. Carter blends the alternating point of view from the heroine to the hero, adding a unique flavor to her storytelling.
Jake and Emma’s journey picked up momentum immediately; never wavering in its intensity, and especially in their passion for each other. Every love story has its conflicts, and challenges, and Emma and Jake have had more than their fair share. It is in their point of view where we understand their fears and joys, and it is in the well-written love scenes where we understand their deep passion for their own goals and for each other.
With a solid plot-line, the characters are taken in a direction you hoped they’d be taken in after the trials, tragedies, and emotional roller coaster they endured in the first book. Where some challenges ended for them in the first book, they are again faced with disloyal family member, people from their past, and hurtful tribulations that threaten their new-found connection to each other. It is in these conflicts that is the strength and beauty in the storytelling.
The book is consistently pieced together, flowing at a good pace as you are privy to Emma and Jake’s thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears. The endearing quality of these characters and the novel’s theme has the reader flipping pages in sweet anticipation to see where the story and its main characters will go, and how they (individually and as a couple) will overcome the obstacles thrown at them.
I enjoyed the entire dynamic of TWENTY-ONE, as their journey not only involves their love story and the loops they must jump through to reach happy resolutions; the story also embraces their friendship with each other, their families, and their connections with their tight knit group of friends.
The supporting characters were as much part of the story as the main characters, however, their presence in Jake and Emma’s lives never stole their spotlight.
At the heart of this charming romance is an overall theme of how two people, even at their young age, can form deep, emotional attachments to not only each other, but with themselves and not allowing the negativity they’ve endured to define who they are, especially inn Emma’s case. In Jake's case, it shows how experiencing injury (life threatening) and digging deep within oneself, and realizing and accepting one’s mistakes and past, and resolving his issues, can change a person for the better with an optimistic point of view.
I really appreciate E.S. Carter sticking to her UK roots in her expressive style.
August 2, 2015
I finished this book yesterday but had to give it a day to collect my thoughts as I wanted to do this review justice. Anyone who knows me, knows I normally avoid cliff-hanger books like the plague, unless I can get the sequel straightaway, because impatience thy name is Laura! However, I made an exception for Nineteen as a friend recommended it to me and I was not disappointed. So as you can imagine I was on tender hooks for the release of Twenty One and it was everything I could have wanted and more.
Yes, our couple face yet more problems than you can shake a stick at but we, as readers, are there rooting for them along the way to triumph over adversity, any and all obstacles thrown in their way. Liv puts it so succinctly:
“Live for now, not the maybes or the what ifs.”
Words we should all put into practice, don’t you think?
Jake and Emma’s love is so tangible in this book. I experienced all their emotions and more reading this book. ES’s writing took me away so I was completely absorbed in their story so much so I was completely oblivious to my surroundings.
Jake – that boy has some moves ;-) and his words stole my heart! I had so many passages highlighted, but this is one of my favourites:
“You are my bliss and I want you with me now and always.”
Emma is such a role model for women everywhere and she really touched me with these words:
“People hurt the ones they are supposed to love on a daily basis; I’ve learned that I cannot control their actions but I can control my reaction.”
You go girl!
I am in love with ES’s writing and can’t wait for the release of Liam’s story Three.
Yes, our couple face yet more problems than you can shake a stick at but we, as readers, are there rooting for them along the way to triumph over adversity, any and all obstacles thrown in their way. Liv puts it so succinctly:
“Live for now, not the maybes or the what ifs.”
Words we should all put into practice, don’t you think?
Jake and Emma’s love is so tangible in this book. I experienced all their emotions and more reading this book. ES’s writing took me away so I was completely absorbed in their story so much so I was completely oblivious to my surroundings.
Jake – that boy has some moves ;-) and his words stole my heart! I had so many passages highlighted, but this is one of my favourites:
“You are my bliss and I want you with me now and always.”
Emma is such a role model for women everywhere and she really touched me with these words:
“People hurt the ones they are supposed to love on a daily basis; I’ve learned that I cannot control their actions but I can control my reaction.”
You go girl!
I am in love with ES’s writing and can’t wait for the release of Liam’s story Three.
July 21, 2015
This is book two in the love by numbers series it is not a standalone and you must read nineteen first.
Wow where to start I absolutely loved this book,this is ES Carters second book and as with the first she blew me away I was so caught up in Emma and Jakes story I never wanted it to end!!I read this book in one go I just couldn’t get enough!!
After the cliffhanger of Nineteen we start book 2 where Nineteen finished and that’s all im going to say because if you haven’t read Nineteen then you need to !!You need to experience the rollercoaster ride of Jake and Emma and how they get to where book 2 starts.What I can say is this book will thrill you,ES weaves her magic taking you one way then bam its all change!!!It will make you laugh and make you cry.It deals with a sensitive issue which ES handled delicately and sensitively,theres a few twists and turns,abit of heartbreak and sadness lots of hot loving and friendships that will last a lifetime.Es is a brilliant writer,her words touch your soul,she writes with such passion its hard to believe this is only her second book.There is a fantastic cast of secondary characters too all with their own stories to tell in the future I hope.I loved the different friendships they all shared ,the closeness and bonds I almost felt I was there in the story with them,that again is down to ES’s brilliant writing. I read this book in one go I just couldn’t get enough!!I thought Nineteen couldn’t be topped but I was wrong twentyone is fabulous I cant wait for ES to release her next book!!.These two books are amongst my top fav reads of 2015 ..just brilliant!!!
Wow where to start I absolutely loved this book,this is ES Carters second book and as with the first she blew me away I was so caught up in Emma and Jakes story I never wanted it to end!!I read this book in one go I just couldn’t get enough!!
After the cliffhanger of Nineteen we start book 2 where Nineteen finished and that’s all im going to say because if you haven’t read Nineteen then you need to !!You need to experience the rollercoaster ride of Jake and Emma and how they get to where book 2 starts.What I can say is this book will thrill you,ES weaves her magic taking you one way then bam its all change!!!It will make you laugh and make you cry.It deals with a sensitive issue which ES handled delicately and sensitively,theres a few twists and turns,abit of heartbreak and sadness lots of hot loving and friendships that will last a lifetime.Es is a brilliant writer,her words touch your soul,she writes with such passion its hard to believe this is only her second book.There is a fantastic cast of secondary characters too all with their own stories to tell in the future I hope.I loved the different friendships they all shared ,the closeness and bonds I almost felt I was there in the story with them,that again is down to ES’s brilliant writing. I read this book in one go I just couldn’t get enough!!I thought Nineteen couldn’t be topped but I was wrong twentyone is fabulous I cant wait for ES to release her next book!!.These two books are amongst my top fav reads of 2015 ..just brilliant!!!
July 21, 2015
This is a continuation of Jake and Emma's story that we first got a glimpse of in Nineteen. In Nineteen it was those 2 figuring out who they were and wanted to be almost seperately and in Twenty-One we see their evolution as a couple. There are some bumps in the road that could have been really challenging to get through but the devotion between these 2 make for a very sweet love story. All of your favorite characters from Nineteen are back, H- with the comic relief, Liv- with her quirky, but adorable personality and Nate- the serious voice of reason haha. The only one I was missing out on was Liam and we see him for a little bit but he's not a huge part of the story like he was in Nineteen. There is definitely a few twists in this one as in the last and the one that occurs in the first part of the book almost made me have a panic attack moment but it all got resolved (Thank Goodness!) and the twist about 3/4 of the way in helps shape the ending. I love these characters and I know I'm not alone when I say I hope to see quite a lot more of them. Even seperate stories that just focus on Liv and Nate and what the deal is with Liam. Still have some questions about those relationships and that to me is the sign of a excellent writer beginning a awesome series. If we had all our questions answered right away we might lose interest. But e.s. keeps us hooked and constantly wanting more!
August 29, 2016
I don't normally stop reading to input my thoughts on a book, but I needed a break from "boredom."
I am a little halfway through and nothing has really happened or maybe it has? I don't really know b/c the retelling of the story (in Dual POV) has me slightly tired, bored, and skimming pages.
When the story is told for the first time, no matter the POV, it's good. Really good. But everytime it goes back to retelling that same story but in a different POV, I pout and start skimming.
It is always nice to know what the other person is thinking but let us know as the story moves forward. I know... The first book is like this... I pushed through b/c it was really good.... But I am struggling to finish the second book... Knowing that it is good but I just don't like how it is written.
Authors out there, please don't retell a story within the story... and if you have too, Please make it quick :)
Ok, enough rambling. I gotta finish this book.
Whew.. I am done. I definitely did alot of skimming. The only way this book gets a 5 star (as it has gotten alot of them) is if you enjoy the way it is written.. I did not.
If you cut out the retelling of the story. This could have been written in One Book.
The second book was more of the growth of the relationship vs anything impacting. If something did impact it, it was short lived and the story moved on.
This was ok.
I am a little halfway through and nothing has really happened or maybe it has? I don't really know b/c the retelling of the story (in Dual POV) has me slightly tired, bored, and skimming pages.
When the story is told for the first time, no matter the POV, it's good. Really good. But everytime it goes back to retelling that same story but in a different POV, I pout and start skimming.
It is always nice to know what the other person is thinking but let us know as the story moves forward. I know... The first book is like this... I pushed through b/c it was really good.... But I am struggling to finish the second book... Knowing that it is good but I just don't like how it is written.
Authors out there, please don't retell a story within the story... and if you have too, Please make it quick :)
Ok, enough rambling. I gotta finish this book.
Whew.. I am done. I definitely did alot of skimming. The only way this book gets a 5 star (as it has gotten alot of them) is if you enjoy the way it is written.. I did not.
If you cut out the retelling of the story. This could have been written in One Book.
The second book was more of the growth of the relationship vs anything impacting. If something did impact it, it was short lived and the story moved on.
This was ok.
July 20, 2015
You know how good this book is? I literally could not put it down! I started this morning and and just hours later I've finished! It's sometimes hard to believe that this is only the second book from ES Carter! I loved Nineteen, it was undoubtedly written wonderfully, but in Twenty One, the writing improves!
All of the characters are back for the conclusion of Jake and Emma's story! But the lives they lead are thrust into the middle of scandal, tragedy and happiness. Jake and Emma must overcome obstacles that they've never faced before and in the process they must stay true to themselves.
This book will have you crying for the losses, will have you feeling anger and love along side the characters, and most importantly it will leave you feeling happy that you took the time to read the magnificent piece of work!
I can't wait to see what Three has in store for us!
All of the characters are back for the conclusion of Jake and Emma's story! But the lives they lead are thrust into the middle of scandal, tragedy and happiness. Jake and Emma must overcome obstacles that they've never faced before and in the process they must stay true to themselves.
This book will have you crying for the losses, will have you feeling anger and love along side the characters, and most importantly it will leave you feeling happy that you took the time to read the magnificent piece of work!
I can't wait to see what Three has in store for us!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2015
Received Arc for an Honest review From Amo's Book Corner.
What a fabulous follow up from Nineteen I loved the direction this story took us and still with all our favourite people showing the strengths of Their friendships/relationships
I am not going to give any spoilers cause if you read nineteen you want to find out for yourself how this story goes, but it does take you on a hell of a ride !!
Friendships, Love, Loss, Happiness Tears Trials and tribulations of day to day life & a hard battle.
I feel in love with my H even more #HesItForMe
ES you done yourself proud I just loved this follow up the heart stings were played with again and you done it amazingly.
5***** From Amo's Book Corner ❤️
What a fabulous follow up from Nineteen I loved the direction this story took us and still with all our favourite people showing the strengths of Their friendships/relationships
I am not going to give any spoilers cause if you read nineteen you want to find out for yourself how this story goes, but it does take you on a hell of a ride !!
Friendships, Love, Loss, Happiness Tears Trials and tribulations of day to day life & a hard battle.
I feel in love with my H even more #HesItForMe
ES you done yourself proud I just loved this follow up the heart stings were played with again and you done it amazingly.
5***** From Amo's Book Corner ❤️
February 12, 2017
Twenty One continues the story from Nineteen, where we were left with a huge cliffhanger. I loved this story - it was well paced and realistic. I loved the banter between the characters, it was real, and I could really believe this happening. I can't say too much without giving spoilers. There are some great scenes showing true friendships, and support, with some difficult situations explored. loved seeing the Britishness of the characters come through in the phrases used!
I've really enjoyed these first two books from ES Carter, I've loved meeting this group of friends/family, and I'm looking forward to reading more about them in the future. Well done ES Carter, a fabulously written story!
I've really enjoyed these first two books from ES Carter, I've loved meeting this group of friends/family, and I'm looking forward to reading more about them in the future. Well done ES Carter, a fabulously written story!
June 26, 2017
Twenty One by E.S. Carter
Carter continues Jake and Emma's story in Twenty One, and answers the questions that left us with our mouths open at the end of Nineteen.
I found that Twenty One flowed even more and captured your imagination much faster than Nineteen.
I truly feel in love with these characters and can not wait for more from E.S. Carter !!!
"Home isn't four walls and a roof, it's within you; it resides with the few people that you let into your heart."
4 solid must read stars
Carter continues Jake and Emma's story in Twenty One, and answers the questions that left us with our mouths open at the end of Nineteen.
I found that Twenty One flowed even more and captured your imagination much faster than Nineteen.
I truly feel in love with these characters and can not wait for more from E.S. Carter !!!
"Home isn't four walls and a roof, it's within you; it resides with the few people that you let into your heart."
4 solid must read stars
July 27, 2015
ES Carter left us hanging with that ending in her previous book (NINETEEN) but with this one I forgive her.We find out how Emma and Jake finally have their happy ending.I really enjoyed the story.It is a perfect mix of true love,hot sex and a bit of drama.
I can't wait to read more about the other characters **
I can't wait to read more about the other characters **
August 1, 2015
ES Carter gives us a brilliant ending to the series. She has such a way with words, that your heart will melt and bring a smile to your face!
August 6, 2019
La fine del primo volume dal titolo Diciannove ci ha sconvolti non poco, lasciandoci stupefatti e curiosi di scoprire cosa sarebbe successo a Jake, il quale è disperso. Sono ventuno ore che tutti lo cercano e di lui nessuna traccia. Dopo mesi e mesi in cui Jake e Emma non erano riusciti a incrociare i loro occhi, finalmente alla fine del primo libro hanno un appuntamento e si recano in una Baia lontana molto romantica e suggestiva. Se dapprima avrebbero dovuto restarci per qualche ora, la loro sosta si trasformerà in un incubo perché il capitano della barca non arriverà mai e Jake si tufferà in mare per cercare aiuto.
Ventuno ore.
Le peggiori.
Ventuno ore senza sapere dove Jake si trovi.
Le sue promesse sono cadute nel vuoto. Non c'era nulla che andasse bene. Finchè Jake non fosse stato ritrovato nulla sarebbe andato nemmeno vicino a bene. Le sue parole non mi hanno calmata. Mi hanno fatta arrabbiare. Non meritavo il suo tocco gentile, non volevo le sue promesse vuote. Volevo Jake.
Inutile nascondervi questo dettaglio perché già dall'inizio lo saprete. Non preoccupatevi, Jake è vivo anche se è messo un po' maluccio. Non è questo che importerà a voi lettori ma quanto questo episodio possa aver cambiato i due protagonisti.
Jake, nonostante ormai sia un attore di successo grazie alla parte ottenuta prima dell'incidente, non vuole rinunciare a quello che il suo cuore gli sta urlando da un po' di tempo e vuole che Emma sia sua. Non ha mai provato nulla di questo genere per una donna; è sempre stato uno di quegli uomini che si divertono per una notte e poi scompaiono nel nulla, senza lasciare traccia.
Emma però è diversa.
Sarà perché dopo quella notte terribile è scattato qualcosa in lui nel proteggerla; sarà che la sua sensibilità, la sua dolcezza e la sua timidezza l'hanno travolto dal primo istante. Jake non sa precisamente quale sia il vero motivo ma questa ragazza deve essere sua a tutti i costi. Non avrà pace nemmeno in un letto d'ospedale.
Egoista. Cercando la parola sul dizionario, la definizione sarebbe Jake Fox. In questo momento, non mi importa. La voglio. Ho bisogno di lei.
Emma in cuor suo sa di essere pazza di quest'uomo e vorrebbe trascorrere le giornate insieme a lui, viverre di quegli occhi blu che le hanno salvato la vita e di quelle braccia che l'hanno stretta su quella baia prima che il tutto precipitasse. Assisterete al cambiamento di Emma, la quale diventerà più matura e responsabile ma soprattutto coraggiosa. Una Emma innamorata persa dell'uomo che le ha rubato l'anima.
La notorietà come tutti possiamo immaginare comprende due facce della stessa medaglia: se da un lato ti rende la vita più semplice e ti regala la fama, dall'altro potrebbe distruggere tutto quello che di bello hai creato fino a questo momento.
Scoop, giornali, false notizie e persone vendicative saranno pronte a mettere i bastoni fra le ruote nella storia dei due protagonisti. Riusciranno a vivere il loro d'amore con serenità o verranno travolti dall'onda del successo?
All'improvviso capisco che l'unica cosa che ho voluto per tutta la mia vita, una carriera di successo, ora sarà l'unico ostacolo tra me e qualcosa che non ho mai pensato di volere. Quanto è perverso? Ti viene esaudito un sogno solo perché un altro, uno più importante, ti venga strappato dalle mani.
Il secondo volume mi è piaciuto di più del primo perché è proprio con Ventuno che inizia realmente la relazione fra Emma e Jake. Se in Diciannove i protagonisti si incontrano solo alla fine del libro, adesso condividono ogni cosa e lottano costantemente contro le peripezie dello stato attuale di Jake.
Anche in questo caso il libro viene letto molto velocemente, la scrittura è fluida e il ritmo è molto calzante; c'è equilibrio fra dialoghi, descrizioni e riflessioni. Tutto combacia perfettamente!
L'unica pecca è che in realtà non c'è qualcosa di veramente grave che accade da scombussolare l'intero iter della storia, avrei desiderato qualcosa di più forte, più emozionante.
Non mancano scene bollenti, contornate da un linguaggio spinto ma mai volgare: passione, fuoco, libidine, complicità e amore.
Oltre Jake e Emma incontrerete nuovamente gli altri personaggi: i fratelli Fox, Harry e Liv. Sono sincera, non sono riuscita ad avere un legame forte con Jake, aspetto con ansia la storia di H' dato che in Ventuno mi ha lasciata paralizzata e voglio sapere di più! Anche il personaggio di Liam, che abbiamo conosciuto un po' di più in questo libro, mi ha colpita e vorrei sapere chi ruberà il suo cuore!
E voi cosa ne pensate di questo libro?
August 23, 2019
Like in the first book the chapters were double told. Each chapter was once told from Jake’s perspective and one from Emma’s perspective. I did already grow used to this from book one so I wasn’t as confused. Plus, it did actually get better. Whereas in book one almost the entire action from one chapter was repeated in the other perspective in book two a lot of the things already happened were left out the second time. Or the happenings from one perspective were only very briefly repeated and then something entirely new happened. I did really much appreciate this!! The story seemed to progress much faster like this.
However, the second book still didn’t really live up to book one. In book one there was all that „action“ or rather drama happening and in this one… well it was all happy and sweet and fluffy and the drama was only minimal. Now, I don’t like overly exaggerated drama, but the amount of things actually happening in this book was way too small for my liking.
It was an okay read, but disappointing compared to book one.
However, the second book still didn’t really live up to book one. In book one there was all that „action“ or rather drama happening and in this one… well it was all happy and sweet and fluffy and the drama was only minimal. Now, I don’t like overly exaggerated drama, but the amount of things actually happening in this book was way too small for my liking.
It was an okay read, but disappointing compared to book one.
June 14, 2017
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I'm totally in love with Jake and Emma stars
Twenty One
Love By Numbers book 2
E.S Carter
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 I adore Jake and Emma stars.
Let it be said, you MUST read Nineteen before reading Twenty-One as it is the follow on to Jake Fox and Emma Campbell’s story, and what a story it was. I’m not only in love with the Fox-Williams family but Jake and Emma have stolen a little part of my heart. This is the 4th book from author E.S Carter and although this book was only her 2nd story her writing style is amazing. She has a knack with not only storylines but characters that you fall in love with, cry with and laugh with. Their walk through life takes you with them – here is Jake and Emma roller coaster ride....
After saving Emma from being rape, Jake knew that she was more than a roll in the hay. This woman has him spellbound, but his womanizer ways don’t help him to win his woman. With a new life out of the UK, Emma has moved to Ibiza to run a club with Nate (Jake’s brother ). It is here that Jake makes his move, taking her out for the day should have been perfect, but when the boat didn’t come back to collect them from a deserted island, Jake attempts to swim for help. That was the last time anyone saw him, lost at sea, not only Emma’s world has fallen apart, but the whole Fox-Williams family. Everyone is distraught, not knowing where to search for him.
It is now that Emma realises how much actor and badboy Jake Fox means to her. So as the whole family discovers he is alive, that Emma decides she will give a relationship with Jake a go. His will to live only pushes Emma more, she almost lost him once she won’t let it happen again. Sadly Jake’s less than stellar history makes being a couple difficult, as a lead actor in a new series and the endless women that fan over him everyday. Emma must make the decision to move with Jake once and for all of their relationship has any hope of survival. Luckily these 2 are hot headed, and HOT bedded, that neither gives up without a fight.
With past women staking claim to the man, babies and being famous will lead to a whole lot of drama, but this drama both will work it out. Their love affair may have started with the want to get between the sheets but quickly Jake realises Emma is his number one priority, his number one love. No one will come between them, not fame, not money and not Mrs FML Havers. For Emma this relationship is new and scary. Jake’s past is not fantastic when it comes to women, will she be the one to anchor the bad boy of the UK? Hell yes, Miss Emma Campbell takes no prisoner in her want for Jake. Even scared and laid bare Emma is the epitome of grace and beauty.
Saying that I loved this story just like Nineteen is an understatement, but I have to say after Jake and Emma, my new favourite it H. Jake’s best mate plays a major role in both books but without stealing the limelight of the main characters. I really want him to have his own story, because he is an honorary Fox-Williams. Xo
Twenty One
Love By Numbers book 2
E.S Carter
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 I adore Jake and Emma stars.
Let it be said, you MUST read Nineteen before reading Twenty-One as it is the follow on to Jake Fox and Emma Campbell’s story, and what a story it was. I’m not only in love with the Fox-Williams family but Jake and Emma have stolen a little part of my heart. This is the 4th book from author E.S Carter and although this book was only her 2nd story her writing style is amazing. She has a knack with not only storylines but characters that you fall in love with, cry with and laugh with. Their walk through life takes you with them – here is Jake and Emma roller coaster ride....
After saving Emma from being rape, Jake knew that she was more than a roll in the hay. This woman has him spellbound, but his womanizer ways don’t help him to win his woman. With a new life out of the UK, Emma has moved to Ibiza to run a club with Nate (Jake’s brother ). It is here that Jake makes his move, taking her out for the day should have been perfect, but when the boat didn’t come back to collect them from a deserted island, Jake attempts to swim for help. That was the last time anyone saw him, lost at sea, not only Emma’s world has fallen apart, but the whole Fox-Williams family. Everyone is distraught, not knowing where to search for him.
It is now that Emma realises how much actor and badboy Jake Fox means to her. So as the whole family discovers he is alive, that Emma decides she will give a relationship with Jake a go. His will to live only pushes Emma more, she almost lost him once she won’t let it happen again. Sadly Jake’s less than stellar history makes being a couple difficult, as a lead actor in a new series and the endless women that fan over him everyday. Emma must make the decision to move with Jake once and for all of their relationship has any hope of survival. Luckily these 2 are hot headed, and HOT bedded, that neither gives up without a fight.
With past women staking claim to the man, babies and being famous will lead to a whole lot of drama, but this drama both will work it out. Their love affair may have started with the want to get between the sheets but quickly Jake realises Emma is his number one priority, his number one love. No one will come between them, not fame, not money and not Mrs FML Havers. For Emma this relationship is new and scary. Jake’s past is not fantastic when it comes to women, will she be the one to anchor the bad boy of the UK? Hell yes, Miss Emma Campbell takes no prisoner in her want for Jake. Even scared and laid bare Emma is the epitome of grace and beauty.
Saying that I loved this story just like Nineteen is an understatement, but I have to say after Jake and Emma, my new favourite it H. Jake’s best mate plays a major role in both books but without stealing the limelight of the main characters. I really want him to have his own story, because he is an honorary Fox-Williams. Xo
February 15, 2021
Petite déception pour cette suite... J'aime beaucoup les MM écrits par E.S. Carter (dont deux qui font partie de cette série !) mais je n'ai pas réussi à accrocher au second tome consacré à Jake et Emma.
L'écriture de l'autrice réserve pourtant de jolis passages, elle parvient à décrire les émotions de ses héros avec juste et intensité mais la forme ne m'a pas convaincue...
Le premier opus se terminait par un cliffhanger, un peu WTF d'ailleurs, qui poussait le lecteur à vouloir avoir la suite entre les mains.
Je ne vais pas parler de l'intrigue car il ne se passe pas grand-chose, du coup l'intérêt retombe très vite. Mais ce qui m'a surtout gênée, c'est de vivre les mêmes passages avec les deux points de vue des héros car même s'il y a des nuances et bien l'effet est vraiment plombant. J'avais l'impression de faire du surplace...Et puis Jack, son côté "je pense avec ma...", c'est un peu fatigant 😆
En fait, je ne comprends pas pourquoi ce second tome a été écrit, il aurait était bien plus judicieux de greffer les quelques passages charnières au premier tome.
Au final, les scènes que j'ai aimé sont celles où Harry, le meilleur amie de Jack, est de la partie. Ce personnage est celui qui a le plus de substance, et je pense que je vais sauté le 3e tome pour me plonger dans son histoire car j'ai très envie de le voir trouver le bonheur vu les épreuves qu'il traverse.
Bon, il faut quand même avoir à l'esprit qu'il s'agit du second roman de l'autrice...
L'écriture de l'autrice réserve pourtant de jolis passages, elle parvient à décrire les émotions de ses héros avec juste et intensité mais la forme ne m'a pas convaincue...
Le premier opus se terminait par un cliffhanger, un peu WTF d'ailleurs, qui poussait le lecteur à vouloir avoir la suite entre les mains.
Je ne vais pas parler de l'intrigue car il ne se passe pas grand-chose, du coup l'intérêt retombe très vite. Mais ce qui m'a surtout gênée, c'est de vivre les mêmes passages avec les deux points de vue des héros car même s'il y a des nuances et bien l'effet est vraiment plombant. J'avais l'impression de faire du surplace...Et puis Jack, son côté "je pense avec ma...", c'est un peu fatigant 😆
En fait, je ne comprends pas pourquoi ce second tome a été écrit, il aurait était bien plus judicieux de greffer les quelques passages charnières au premier tome.
Au final, les scènes que j'ai aimé sont celles où Harry, le meilleur amie de Jack, est de la partie. Ce personnage est celui qui a le plus de substance, et je pense que je vais sauté le 3e tome pour me plonger dans son histoire car j'ai très envie de le voir trouver le bonheur vu les épreuves qu'il traverse.
Bon, il faut quand même avoir à l'esprit qu'il s'agit du second roman de l'autrice...
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