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Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told #2
How Not to Fall in Love
Katya's middle name may be Aphrodite, but she has no interest in relationships. In fact, she has three rules she lives by:
1. Never spend the night.
2. Never sleep with the same guy twice.
3. Never fall in love.
Oh, and number 3.1 is never order the same coffee two days in a row.
That's a lot of nevers, but when she breaks every single one of them, repeatedly (her undoing was a vanilla latte with a heart in the foam, BTW), she begins to wonder…
Actually, it was a batch of chocolate chip cookies that started her downward spiral. Never mind, scratch that, it was Spencer—her neighbor. He's also a banker, a player, and seems to know just what Kat wants, which isn't love.
Until they start to spend a lot of time together…
Until she finds one of his socks at her place...
Until they go to a ski resort for a long weekend…
Until he has a snowboarding injury…
As Kat struggles with the part of her that wants to be strong, single, and on the scene and the mushy, melty, romantic within, she tries desperately not to fall in love. But what's wrong with falling if you have someone with dark tousled hair, refined yet ruggedly handsome features, and chiseled abs to catch you?
Nothing. Nothing at all.
How Not to Fall in Love is the companion novella to Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told, but can be read as a standalone romantic comedy.
1. Never spend the night.
2. Never sleep with the same guy twice.
3. Never fall in love.
Oh, and number 3.1 is never order the same coffee two days in a row.
That's a lot of nevers, but when she breaks every single one of them, repeatedly (her undoing was a vanilla latte with a heart in the foam, BTW), she begins to wonder…
Actually, it was a batch of chocolate chip cookies that started her downward spiral. Never mind, scratch that, it was Spencer—her neighbor. He's also a banker, a player, and seems to know just what Kat wants, which isn't love.
Until they start to spend a lot of time together…
Until she finds one of his socks at her place...
Until they go to a ski resort for a long weekend…
Until he has a snowboarding injury…
As Kat struggles with the part of her that wants to be strong, single, and on the scene and the mushy, melty, romantic within, she tries desperately not to fall in love. But what's wrong with falling if you have someone with dark tousled hair, refined yet ruggedly handsome features, and chiseled abs to catch you?
Nothing. Nothing at all.
How Not to Fall in Love is the companion novella to Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told, but can be read as a standalone romantic comedy.
146 pages, Paperback
First published February 14, 2017
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About the author
Deirdre Riordan Hall
45 books264 followersDeirdre Riordan Hall is the author of the contemporary young adult bestseller Sugar, Pearl, and several YA fantasy novels. When she's not writing, she's probably surfing or in pursuit of magic. She also has a healthy case of wanderlust, is a major Harry Potter nerd, loves chips and salsa, and dreams about learning no less than three languages.
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November 20, 2018
I read Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told last year and enjoyed the book a lot. The side characters especially caught my eyes so I was excited to learn they were getting their own novella. How Not to Fall in Love is a short and sweet story.
I loved Katya from the moment we met her in the first book. She was confident and a kick ass best friend. In How Not to Fall in Love we see a different side of her. We see her vulnerabilities and the reasoning behind her 'hookups only' lifestyle.
Normally I don't associate words like sweet and honest with guys like Spencer but he surprised me. The guy was attentive, understanding and smart. He just knew all the right things to say. I guess that's a player trait but I'd happily melt for him! "Katya, I want to be your Sunday morning, not just your Saturday night." (Loc 1321).
Another thing that I liked about the story was how Navy brings up whether Katya cares she's slept with Spencer too. For something that could potentially cause a lot of grief, it was drama-free and nicely addressed. The maturity level was definitely there.
Overall, How Not to Fall in Love was a fun novella giving the side characters in the first book a chance to shine. This friend group holds possibilities; I wonder if the author will give them a chance like she did with Katya and Spencer.
I loved Katya from the moment we met her in the first book. She was confident and a kick ass best friend. In How Not to Fall in Love we see a different side of her. We see her vulnerabilities and the reasoning behind her 'hookups only' lifestyle.
Normally I don't associate words like sweet and honest with guys like Spencer but he surprised me. The guy was attentive, understanding and smart. He just knew all the right things to say. I guess that's a player trait but I'd happily melt for him! "Katya, I want to be your Sunday morning, not just your Saturday night." (Loc 1321).
Another thing that I liked about the story was how Navy brings up whether Katya cares she's slept with Spencer too. For something that could potentially cause a lot of grief, it was drama-free and nicely addressed. The maturity level was definitely there.
Overall, How Not to Fall in Love was a fun novella giving the side characters in the first book a chance to shine. This friend group holds possibilities; I wonder if the author will give them a chance like she did with Katya and Spencer.
June 10, 2017
Swoon some more, yes, please
Awesome, smexy book! I loved seeing more of Kat and Spencer and watching them both grow as people. You'll fall in love with this quick, snarky, sweet and sexy read in a heartbeat, promised!
Awesome, smexy book! I loved seeing more of Kat and Spencer and watching them both grow as people. You'll fall in love with this quick, snarky, sweet and sexy read in a heartbeat, promised!
March 1, 2017
This review also appears on my blog, Reading with Jenna.
I received a copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
How Not to Fall in Love is a companion novella to Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told and it follows the story of Navy’s best friend, Katya. I actually loved Katya’s story more than Navy’s and I especially enjoyed the romance between Katya and Spencer.
Katya and Spencer are both commitment-phobes but when the two hook up and develop feelings for each other, they’re unable to escape the other because they’re neighbours in the same apartment building. I really loved how the two characters interacted and how their romance developed throughout the novella. It was really interesting to see the different qualities that they brought out in each other and I just loved Katya and Spencer so much! I especially enjoyed Spencer’s baking abilities and if I had a neighbour who baked chocolate chip cookies 24/7, I’d marry him on the spot haha.
The novella was short and sweet and I finished it in one sitting. My copy of the novella also included recipes for the chocolate chip cookies and dirty brownies and I’m definitely going to be trying them out soon, even though I’m not really much of a baker. I’d definitely recommend picking up this companion novella along with Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told… or even just on its own because it was a super fun and romantic read.
I received a copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
How Not to Fall in Love is a companion novella to Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told and it follows the story of Navy’s best friend, Katya. I actually loved Katya’s story more than Navy’s and I especially enjoyed the romance between Katya and Spencer.
Katya and Spencer are both commitment-phobes but when the two hook up and develop feelings for each other, they’re unable to escape the other because they’re neighbours in the same apartment building. I really loved how the two characters interacted and how their romance developed throughout the novella. It was really interesting to see the different qualities that they brought out in each other and I just loved Katya and Spencer so much! I especially enjoyed Spencer’s baking abilities and if I had a neighbour who baked chocolate chip cookies 24/7, I’d marry him on the spot haha.
The novella was short and sweet and I finished it in one sitting. My copy of the novella also included recipes for the chocolate chip cookies and dirty brownies and I’m definitely going to be trying them out soon, even though I’m not really much of a baker. I’d definitely recommend picking up this companion novella along with Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told… or even just on its own because it was a super fun and romantic read.
March 25, 2017
3.5 stars
When I read Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told, I found myself as interested in Katya as I was in Navy. She seemed to lead an interesting life, and she clearly had some issues in her past that caused her to be the way she was. I was happy to hear she was getting her own story with How Not to Fall in Love.
I liked Katya a lot. She was an interesting mixture - on the one hand, she seemed to have it together, but underneath she was damaged by things that happened in her past and was struggling. She seemed happy with her life of no commitments and didn’t have plans to change, but deep down she was a romantic who needed to learn a few lessons about life and love in order to open up her heart. I enjoyed watching her growth and found myself cheering her on. Of course, it didn't hurt that Spencer was hot and swoony and ended up being really good for Katya in a lot of ways. Their romance was believable and enjoyable.
How Not to Fall in Love is a sweet, funny, romantic novella that can be read as a standalone. If you’re looking for a something light and feel-good, be sure to give this one a try!
When I read Love, Hate, and Other Lies We Told, I found myself as interested in Katya as I was in Navy. She seemed to lead an interesting life, and she clearly had some issues in her past that caused her to be the way she was. I was happy to hear she was getting her own story with How Not to Fall in Love.
I liked Katya a lot. She was an interesting mixture - on the one hand, she seemed to have it together, but underneath she was damaged by things that happened in her past and was struggling. She seemed happy with her life of no commitments and didn’t have plans to change, but deep down she was a romantic who needed to learn a few lessons about life and love in order to open up her heart. I enjoyed watching her growth and found myself cheering her on. Of course, it didn't hurt that Spencer was hot and swoony and ended up being really good for Katya in a lot of ways. Their romance was believable and enjoyable.
How Not to Fall in Love is a sweet, funny, romantic novella that can be read as a standalone. If you’re looking for a something light and feel-good, be sure to give this one a try!
April 2, 2017
This novella takes place just after the events of the first book in the series, Love, Hate, & Other Lies We Told. It is not necessary to have read the first book, however I highly suggest reading it because this one will be a far more delightful read.
We met Katya in the first book; the exotic, beautiful, yoga instructor that has commitment issues, with just about everything. She can’t seem to stay in one place long, and staying with the same guy? No way. But when she hooks up with the cute neighbor Spencer, all bets are off and she soon finds herself wrestling with her feelings. Is it possible that she can get over her past in order to make a future with Spencer?
Spencer is the easygoing guy that rolls with the punches. He knows Kat has issues but is patient to help her work through her issues, as much as he can. But it’s a getaway weekend that ends up testing their relationship. Can Kat hang around when she’s most needed? She’s shown she can care for someone, but when she and Spencer get too close to anything resembling a “relationship” will she cut and run?
How Not To Fall In Love is another funny, relatable story of finding love in the fast-paced world that is the 21st century. The characters are charming and the story moves quickly. While it is funny, it is also thoughtful and the transformation that Kat makes for an engaging read. The story is told in the first person from Kat’s point of view and while slightly steamy, it is fade to black, so for those not wanting a more erotic book, definitely pick this one up. If you’re looking for a light read that will have you laughing out loud, look no further.
I received an advance copy of this book for review purposes.
We met Katya in the first book; the exotic, beautiful, yoga instructor that has commitment issues, with just about everything. She can’t seem to stay in one place long, and staying with the same guy? No way. But when she hooks up with the cute neighbor Spencer, all bets are off and she soon finds herself wrestling with her feelings. Is it possible that she can get over her past in order to make a future with Spencer?
Spencer is the easygoing guy that rolls with the punches. He knows Kat has issues but is patient to help her work through her issues, as much as he can. But it’s a getaway weekend that ends up testing their relationship. Can Kat hang around when she’s most needed? She’s shown she can care for someone, but when she and Spencer get too close to anything resembling a “relationship” will she cut and run?
How Not To Fall In Love is another funny, relatable story of finding love in the fast-paced world that is the 21st century. The characters are charming and the story moves quickly. While it is funny, it is also thoughtful and the transformation that Kat makes for an engaging read. The story is told in the first person from Kat’s point of view and while slightly steamy, it is fade to black, so for those not wanting a more erotic book, definitely pick this one up. If you’re looking for a light read that will have you laughing out loud, look no further.
I received an advance copy of this book for review purposes.
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