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The Tenth Girl #3
All the Frogs in Manhattan
You know how Cinderella had the whole glass slipper, pumpkin carriage, fairy godmother thing?
Yeah…with foot-destroying stilettos, Uber, and a Twitter horoscope, my life is far from a happily ever after.
In fact, instead of Prince Charming, I end up dating every slimy, scaly, brainless frog in the kingdom of Manhattan. And by frog, I mean all of the stereotypical bad guys that Mom and Lifetime movies warned you about.
The meathead player.
The mommy's boy.
The namedropper.
The cheapskate.
If they suck at relationships, I’ve probably kissed those cold, clammy lips in the hopes of finding love. Until one day, when one man with commitment issues offers to help me find the Romeo to my Juliet.
But what happens when the frog, who was never supposed to turn into a prince, kisses you at midnight? Ok fine, he propositioned me for some afternoon delight after brunch, but not everything can be straight out of a fairytale.
Yeah…with foot-destroying stilettos, Uber, and a Twitter horoscope, my life is far from a happily ever after.
In fact, instead of Prince Charming, I end up dating every slimy, scaly, brainless frog in the kingdom of Manhattan. And by frog, I mean all of the stereotypical bad guys that Mom and Lifetime movies warned you about.
The meathead player.
The mommy's boy.
The namedropper.
The cheapskate.
If they suck at relationships, I’ve probably kissed those cold, clammy lips in the hopes of finding love. Until one day, when one man with commitment issues offers to help me find the Romeo to my Juliet.
But what happens when the frog, who was never supposed to turn into a prince, kisses you at midnight? Ok fine, he propositioned me for some afternoon delight after brunch, but not everything can be straight out of a fairytale.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 3, 2017
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About the author
Carrie Aarons
63 books2,990 followersAuthor of romance novels such as Fleeting and Love at First Fight, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. Her stories are fueled by vanilla lattes, meloncholy music, and copious amounts of candles.
When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in farm country with her husband, two children and ninety-pound rescue pup.
When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in farm country with her husband, two children and ninety-pound rescue pup.
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February 26, 2017
I'm pretty much in love with this cover. It's fun and flirty which is exactly how this book is. The typography is interesting and beautiful. The composition is spot on. It's bright and eye catching. It's pretty much the perfect cover for this book.
Love, at first sight, doesn't always happen. Sometimes you have to kiss a few (a lot) of frogs before you find your Prince Charming. And sometimes you don't even realize you've found the ONE until they are no longer around... 
I simply ADORED this book. It had a total SEX AND THE CITY vibe to it. It was well-written. It was nicely paced. It was humorous. It was sweet. It was hot. It had angst. It had a set of interesting main characters and a great bunch of secondary characters. All topped off with an OK epilogue. Personally, I would have liked a farther into the future look at this couple, but I wasn't too disappointed.
Two HUGE thumbs up from yours truly!
March 6, 2017
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I believe that ALL THE FROGS IN MANHATTAN was a brilliant introduction to Carrie Aarons writing. For those of you, like me, who haven't read anything from this author before, READ THIS BOOK!! It was charming, funny, romantic, had enough drama to keep one's interest, and had a realistic vibe throughout the story.
Going into this I thought I knew what to expect. I've read tons of stories about friends-with-benefits and they all seem to follow a certain type of formula, with little variation. So you can imagine my surprise when this one took a turn that I didn't expect but definitely appreciated. What happens when the friends-with-benefits trope ends before the actual ending? Isn't it suppose to graduate into an automatic HEA?! That's when I knew that this author wasn't playing around by injecting reality into the fiction.
There were many things to like but the one's that stand out are:
♛ Oliver's upfront and straight-forward talk and attitude.
♛ The openness of the banter between Oliver and Gemma.
♛ The awkwardness of the first time these two had sex. It was hilarious and so stupidly real. Most books speak of the instant connection between its main characters and the first time they are intimate is fluid and there are no mishaps. Nope, not for these two and it made them that much more endearing and real to me.
♛ The picture the author painted of the single life in NYC, especially for women. It wasn't incredibly realistic but it was certainly desperate. Especially when Gemma was divesting herself of the slim pickings characterized in this story. Her dates were too funny!!
Overall, I have to say that this book was a joy to read. My only disappointment lies in the fact that I wanted more time to enjoy this couple as a couple. Through their many ups and downs I wanted to see them stable for a little while. But that's just me and my greedy self ;)
Release Date: March 5, 2017
Genre: Romantic Comedy
POV: Dual - 1st person
Steam: 3.5 out of 5
Book Type: Standalone
I believe that ALL THE FROGS IN MANHATTAN was a brilliant introduction to Carrie Aarons writing. For those of you, like me, who haven't read anything from this author before, READ THIS BOOK!! It was charming, funny, romantic, had enough drama to keep one's interest, and had a realistic vibe throughout the story.
Going into this I thought I knew what to expect. I've read tons of stories about friends-with-benefits and they all seem to follow a certain type of formula, with little variation. So you can imagine my surprise when this one took a turn that I didn't expect but definitely appreciated. What happens when the friends-with-benefits trope ends before the actual ending? Isn't it suppose to graduate into an automatic HEA?! That's when I knew that this author wasn't playing around by injecting reality into the fiction.
There were many things to like but the one's that stand out are:
♛ Oliver's upfront and straight-forward talk and attitude.
♛ The openness of the banter between Oliver and Gemma.
♛ The awkwardness of the first time these two had sex. It was hilarious and so stupidly real. Most books speak of the instant connection between its main characters and the first time they are intimate is fluid and there are no mishaps. Nope, not for these two and it made them that much more endearing and real to me.
♛ The picture the author painted of the single life in NYC, especially for women. It wasn't incredibly realistic but it was certainly desperate. Especially when Gemma was divesting herself of the slim pickings characterized in this story. Her dates were too funny!!
Overall, I have to say that this book was a joy to read. My only disappointment lies in the fact that I wanted more time to enjoy this couple as a couple. Through their many ups and downs I wanted to see them stable for a little while. But that's just me and my greedy self ;)
Release Date: March 5, 2017
Genre: Romantic Comedy
POV: Dual - 1st person
Steam: 3.5 out of 5
Book Type: Standalone
March 2, 2017
ALL THE FROGS IN MANHATTEN: This was a light witty, engaging read which I thoroughly enjoyed. Imagine making your way through all the frogs in Manhattan to find your very own alpha frog. The one frog that was a bit of a commitment phobe, a self made millionaire, but didn't want to progress further than a booty call when the need arose. what do you do? You date more frogs until this certain alpha frog doesn't know what's hit him.
I date all the time. I search and I search and I search and I always end up finding the worst kind of men, the rejects or assholes or the totally and completely undateable. Twenty-five year old Gemma and Thirty year old Oliver are not your typical duo that you would find paired up, he's a hot nerdy young millionaire tech genius and she works at a female lifestyle magazine which is the biggest in the country.
This unlikely duo meet whilst Gemma is out on a date with a frog, and instead of things progressing further she used the old adage of a females monthly which had this frog making for the hills never to be seen dating Gemma again. Phew.
Her dream man would be the guy who you wake up to and has no qualms about bringing you breakfast in bed, not just any breakfast but guacamole and will scratch her back whenever she demands.
Gemma knows exactly what she wants in a man and she's determined to find her Prince Charming, nothing and nobody is going to stop her.
I had a crush on my f#ck buddy. He wasn't romantic or a gentleman; he was sexy in a nerdy way and had an honest, factual way of looking at the world. Someday soon Mr Right will come along
So if you're wanting something a little unique, a light witty feels good read, something that will give you the feels and the giggles look no further than this book because haven't we all at some stage kissed a few frogs until we found our alpha frog, that surpasses all other frogs.
November 9, 2021
sex and the city who
September 13, 2023
Adorably cute -- lots of steam! What's not to like? Nothing. But on the other hand, there isn't anything we've not seen in so many others of like kind. For an angst-free fun afternoon of reading, it fit the bill and kept the pests of real life at bay.
March 7, 2017
Loved it! Gemma and Oliver were amazing! Loved their banter. It was just the type of read I was looking for: witty, sexy and light. Highly recommend it!
March 7, 2017
Release Date: March 5, 2017
Genre: Romantic Comedy
All the Frogs in Manhattan is a humorous tale about a woman who is searching for her prince charming in a sea of frogs. With added sass and a lot of spice, Carrie Aaron's turns a mundane tale into a total winner with this one. Even more, she sucks her readers into a tale that could easily be a readers life. Why? Because if you really think about it, how many frogs have you kissed before you met your prince and reached your HEA? Probably quite a few. Life and love are not perfect and we can't always find our match right away, but if we are patient and go with the flow it will eventually fall in our laps (or maybe even be right in front of our faces and we never even noticed). This my friends, is how the story plays out for sassy Gemma, and I loved every minute of it.
As with many romances, the plots of various books all seem to swarm together, making them not only forgettable, but a bit boring while reading. There have been quite a few romance novels that I have simply put to the side because of this (I mean, who doesn't get tired of the same thing over and over again). But this book had a very unique quality to it that I loved and made it stand out from the others. Perhaps it's the fact that the book is like a modern day fairy-tale, or that the characters hold different personalities than other characters in different books. Either way, I found this book to be unique and very fun. It's also a lighthearted read, light on the drama, and filled with some very steamy scenes that will make seasoned romance readers blush!
Readers who like fairy-tales with a modern edge, and those who enjoy books that are filled with laugh out loud moments and crappy dates will enjoy this one. I personally picked up this book based on the cover (it deserves some cover love because, really, how cute is it) and couldn't stop until I finished the story. So even if it's just the cover that catches your eye, give a new book a chance. It's worth the read!
PS: The "hero" or "prince charming" of the novel is a nerdy tech guy/billionaire and is sure to make his way into your heart. He's what we women would call a "keeper"
Genre: Romantic Comedy
All the Frogs in Manhattan is a humorous tale about a woman who is searching for her prince charming in a sea of frogs. With added sass and a lot of spice, Carrie Aaron's turns a mundane tale into a total winner with this one. Even more, she sucks her readers into a tale that could easily be a readers life. Why? Because if you really think about it, how many frogs have you kissed before you met your prince and reached your HEA? Probably quite a few. Life and love are not perfect and we can't always find our match right away, but if we are patient and go with the flow it will eventually fall in our laps (or maybe even be right in front of our faces and we never even noticed). This my friends, is how the story plays out for sassy Gemma, and I loved every minute of it.
As with many romances, the plots of various books all seem to swarm together, making them not only forgettable, but a bit boring while reading. There have been quite a few romance novels that I have simply put to the side because of this (I mean, who doesn't get tired of the same thing over and over again). But this book had a very unique quality to it that I loved and made it stand out from the others. Perhaps it's the fact that the book is like a modern day fairy-tale, or that the characters hold different personalities than other characters in different books. Either way, I found this book to be unique and very fun. It's also a lighthearted read, light on the drama, and filled with some very steamy scenes that will make seasoned romance readers blush!
Readers who like fairy-tales with a modern edge, and those who enjoy books that are filled with laugh out loud moments and crappy dates will enjoy this one. I personally picked up this book based on the cover (it deserves some cover love because, really, how cute is it) and couldn't stop until I finished the story. So even if it's just the cover that catches your eye, give a new book a chance. It's worth the read!
PS: The "hero" or "prince charming" of the novel is a nerdy tech guy/billionaire and is sure to make his way into your heart. He's what we women would call a "keeper"
September 24, 2020
Si buscas un romance profundo y emocional en All The Frogs In Manhattan no lo vas a encontrar. Lo que si encontraras es una historia linda y amena que te sacara alguna que otra carcajada, sobre todo al inicio.
La historia de Gemma y Oliver es divertida, alocada y con un toque adorable. Me gusto especialmente que no tenga las clasicas escenas romanticas que suelo encontrar una y otra vez en este tipo de novela, en mi opinion, los dialogos y momentos que vive esta pareja protagonista tienen un aire fresco y natural, nada de escenas predecibles y de conversaciones poco originales o repetitivas, sino instantes realistas por los que pasan la mayoria de parejas en la vida real.
Por otro lado, tengo un pequeño punto negativo, y es que hubo una parte central que me resulto un poco mas densa de leer, principalmente porque tuve la sensacion de que no ocurria nada interesante, por lo demas, lo lei en una tarde libre y fue una experiencia agradable.
En resumen, All The Frogs In Manhattan es una buena opcion si buscas una lectura ligera y simple para pasar un dia entretenida.
2.75 Estrellas!
February 25, 2017
All the Frogs in Manhattan by Carrie Aarons
3.5 Stars
Gemma and Oliver are quite the duo. A nerdy-sexy millionaire tech genius and a beautiful go-getter manhattanite really did make for an interesting read. They're not your typical fairy tail combo, and they sure worked hard to prove that point.
I was actually consumed by this book. The writing was great-it flowed wonderfully and it really captured and held my attention.
Commitment-something Oliver is NOT familiar with. At 30, his job creating technical masterpieces was pretty much all he had time for. A fling here and there and a romp now and again satisfied his basic carnal needs but a girlfriend? HELL NO.
Looking for her prince in a sea of frogs in New York was proving difficult. At 25, Gemma just wanted to settle down and move forward with her life. She's got the dream job working as an editor for a popular woman's magazine, and endless amounts of one night stands...but she needed something more.
I loved the initial meet-cute between Oliver and Gemma. Though it was too quick, it was quite funny. This made for their second connection to allow for some humility and some sexy time, which was too quick as well, but made sense later into the read. I did notice some continuity issues, but apart from that I laughed! A lot! There were some parts that felt a little too rushed and some that left me feeling a little flat but all in all I really enjoyed this read. It's a first for me from Aarons and I'm tempted to give her another go! Second chance romances are hard to write-they're hard to keep original as well. The chemistry was there though, and it helped move the story along!
Ps. I think they'd make cute babies.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
Reviews by Jess for joandisalovebooks blog
3.5 Stars
Gemma and Oliver are quite the duo. A nerdy-sexy millionaire tech genius and a beautiful go-getter manhattanite really did make for an interesting read. They're not your typical fairy tail combo, and they sure worked hard to prove that point.
I was actually consumed by this book. The writing was great-it flowed wonderfully and it really captured and held my attention.
Commitment-something Oliver is NOT familiar with. At 30, his job creating technical masterpieces was pretty much all he had time for. A fling here and there and a romp now and again satisfied his basic carnal needs but a girlfriend? HELL NO.
Looking for her prince in a sea of frogs in New York was proving difficult. At 25, Gemma just wanted to settle down and move forward with her life. She's got the dream job working as an editor for a popular woman's magazine, and endless amounts of one night stands...but she needed something more.
I loved the initial meet-cute between Oliver and Gemma. Though it was too quick, it was quite funny. This made for their second connection to allow for some humility and some sexy time, which was too quick as well, but made sense later into the read. I did notice some continuity issues, but apart from that I laughed! A lot! There were some parts that felt a little too rushed and some that left me feeling a little flat but all in all I really enjoyed this read. It's a first for me from Aarons and I'm tempted to give her another go! Second chance romances are hard to write-they're hard to keep original as well. The chemistry was there though, and it helped move the story along!
Ps. I think they'd make cute babies.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
Reviews by Jess for joandisalovebooks blog
March 5, 2017
What an absolutely brilliant Rom-Com from Carrie Aarons!!
All the Frogs in Manhattan is so funny and so realistic... honestly, none of this over the top insta-love, immediate attraction and ridiculous sex - Just a brilliant story about finding your prince amongst all the Frogs!
I really liked the characters in this story and found it to be a really refreshing friends with benefits kind of story. It was different and not at all what I expected, keeping me as a reader on my toes and the pages turning.
I loved the fact it was all so real - I LOVED the fact that the first time they had sex, it wasn't perfect. It wasn't over the top, "oh my god, the earth just moved" stuff we so often read. In reality it was all rather awkward, but over time the development of the characters, their personalities and their relationship was super.
The story line in this book really worked. It was fun, sweet, sexy and flirty. With some huge laugh out loud moments throughout, mixed with just the right amount of angst. It was witty, and had some brilliant banter from the characters.
A brilliant, funny, engaging story which I would highly recommend!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 stars!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lou
4TLOReading Blog
All the Frogs in Manhattan is so funny and so realistic... honestly, none of this over the top insta-love, immediate attraction and ridiculous sex - Just a brilliant story about finding your prince amongst all the Frogs!
I really liked the characters in this story and found it to be a really refreshing friends with benefits kind of story. It was different and not at all what I expected, keeping me as a reader on my toes and the pages turning.
I loved the fact it was all so real - I LOVED the fact that the first time they had sex, it wasn't perfect. It wasn't over the top, "oh my god, the earth just moved" stuff we so often read. In reality it was all rather awkward, but over time the development of the characters, their personalities and their relationship was super.
The story line in this book really worked. It was fun, sweet, sexy and flirty. With some huge laugh out loud moments throughout, mixed with just the right amount of angst. It was witty, and had some brilliant banter from the characters.
A brilliant, funny, engaging story which I would highly recommend!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 stars!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lou
4TLOReading Blog
June 29, 2021
Bueno, no esperaba nada la verdad.
La portada no me llamaba la atención y no tenia tantas calificaciones.
Empezo muy bien la historia, muy graciosa, comentarios que me hacian reir, y conversaciones realistas entre amigas.
Me gustó que no metio esas típicas escenas irreales. Donde aparece el hombre mas hermoso del mundo. Con la poll* mas grande, y que justo te hace llegar al orgasmo con solo mirarte. No, aca no, te encontras con todo lo contrario, y debo decir que fue original leerlo. Por mas que a uno le gusten esas escenas. A veces se hacen irreales.
Pero a mitad de la historia, decayó un poco, y fue en picada, el conflicto fue raro, y se resolvió rapido.
El final fue apresurado y esperaba otro tipo de epílogo.
Me gusto el mensaje que dieron, del amor. No se enamoraron el primer dia. fue un amor que se construyó dia a dia.
La portada no me llamaba la atención y no tenia tantas calificaciones.
Empezo muy bien la historia, muy graciosa, comentarios que me hacian reir, y conversaciones realistas entre amigas.
Me gustó que no metio esas típicas escenas irreales. Donde aparece el hombre mas hermoso del mundo. Con la poll* mas grande, y que justo te hace llegar al orgasmo con solo mirarte. No, aca no, te encontras con todo lo contrario, y debo decir que fue original leerlo. Por mas que a uno le gusten esas escenas. A veces se hacen irreales.
Pero a mitad de la historia, decayó un poco, y fue en picada, el conflicto fue raro, y se resolvió rapido.
El final fue apresurado y esperaba otro tipo de epílogo.
Me gusto el mensaje que dieron, del amor. No se enamoraron el primer dia. fue un amor que se construyó dia a dia.
March 12, 2017
OMG this book is HILARIOUS!
All the Frogs in Manhattan reads like a movie! I felt like I was watching the modern day version,of Sex and the City. But it doesn't emulate S&TC, it has its own unique story.
It's the first book by Carrie Aarons I read, and let me tell yoy, it definitely won't be the last! I loved her writing. The book pretty much conveys the reality of 20-something dating and even though I live in a different country, with different dating habits and culture, I related 100% to it!!
Ohh and it's HAWT! But there's a story behind the sex and the characters sex life and I really, really liked it!
This was the perfect book,to get me out of my book funk!!
All the Frogs in Manhattan reads like a movie! I felt like I was watching the modern day version,of Sex and the City. But it doesn't emulate S&TC, it has its own unique story.
It's the first book by Carrie Aarons I read, and let me tell yoy, it definitely won't be the last! I loved her writing. The book pretty much conveys the reality of 20-something dating and even though I live in a different country, with different dating habits and culture, I related 100% to it!!
Ohh and it's HAWT! But there's a story behind the sex and the characters sex life and I really, really liked it!
This was the perfect book,to get me out of my book funk!!
February 1, 2020
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Carrie Aarons arriva in Italia con una commedia divertente da assaporare lentamente. La protagonista Gemma, a soli venticinque anni, è sfiduciata dall'amore! Dopo aver presenziato ad appuntamenti che avrebbero fatto scappare anche la donna più disperata del paese, la nostra giovane sognatrice inizia a pensare che forse l’uomo che lei cerca ancora non sia stato creato, ma mentre stava scaricando un’ennesima delusione, la ragazza viene tratta in salvo da un ricciolino dagli occhi di ghiaccio che non la lascia indifferente. Ma ritrovarlo non sarà facile, non sapendo né il suo nome e nessun’altra informazione, a meno che il fato non ci metterà del suo. Tutti i ranocchi di Manhattan è una storia divertente, fuori dalle righe e molto coinvolgente. Gemma è una giovane ragazza di venticinque anni che lavora per Femme, una tra le più importanti riviste newyorkesi. Ama il suo lavoro, nonostante le ore lavorative e nonostante il basso salario che non le permette nemmeno di trasferirsi in una casa diversa da un bilocale; ma è brava in quello che fa e, nonostante la bassa stima che la gente ha del suo lavoro, Gemma continua per la sua strada. Così decisa nel lavoro e così anche nell'amore, non vuole accontentarsi di un uomo che non può darle tutto quello che vuole. E l’incontro/scontro con Oliver capita proprio a pennello, trovando in lui un amico che vuole aiutarla a trovare la tanto agognata dolce metà. Io personalmente non ho mai creduto nell'amicizia tra uomo e donna; un esempio? Il mio migliore amico è ora mio marito. Ma Gemma ed Oliver sembrano crederci, anche se il loro rapporto, per iniziale necessità, si trasforma in un rapporto fisico, che però, secondo accordi, dovrà rimanere tale. Il romanzo ha uno stile fluido, lineare e scorrevole. Sono presenti molte scene di sesso descritte molto esplicitamente attraverso un linguaggio colorito, ma non sono fastidiose né eccessive. La figura di Gemma non rappresenta le venticinquenni di oggi: è molto matura e se l’autrice non avesse specificato più volte l’età, le avrei dato qualche anno in più. La sua maturità la porta a fare scelte che non tutte le donne avrebbero fatto; spesso la convenienza di alcune situazioni fa passare in secondo piano le priorità che uno si dà, mentre lei rappresenta quelle donne che non rinunciano ad un sogno per un bell'aspetto o per dei soldi, ma vanno avanti nella loro battaglia finché non ottengono quello che vogliono, mettendo da parte la testa e scegliendo solo ed unicamente con il cuore.
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Carrie Aarons arriva in Italia con una commedia divertente da assaporare lentamente. La protagonista Gemma, a soli venticinque anni, è sfiduciata dall'amore! Dopo aver presenziato ad appuntamenti che avrebbero fatto scappare anche la donna più disperata del paese, la nostra giovane sognatrice inizia a pensare che forse l’uomo che lei cerca ancora non sia stato creato, ma mentre stava scaricando un’ennesima delusione, la ragazza viene tratta in salvo da un ricciolino dagli occhi di ghiaccio che non la lascia indifferente. Ma ritrovarlo non sarà facile, non sapendo né il suo nome e nessun’altra informazione, a meno che il fato non ci metterà del suo. Tutti i ranocchi di Manhattan è una storia divertente, fuori dalle righe e molto coinvolgente. Gemma è una giovane ragazza di venticinque anni che lavora per Femme, una tra le più importanti riviste newyorkesi. Ama il suo lavoro, nonostante le ore lavorative e nonostante il basso salario che non le permette nemmeno di trasferirsi in una casa diversa da un bilocale; ma è brava in quello che fa e, nonostante la bassa stima che la gente ha del suo lavoro, Gemma continua per la sua strada. Così decisa nel lavoro e così anche nell'amore, non vuole accontentarsi di un uomo che non può darle tutto quello che vuole. E l’incontro/scontro con Oliver capita proprio a pennello, trovando in lui un amico che vuole aiutarla a trovare la tanto agognata dolce metà. Io personalmente non ho mai creduto nell'amicizia tra uomo e donna; un esempio? Il mio migliore amico è ora mio marito. Ma Gemma ed Oliver sembrano crederci, anche se il loro rapporto, per iniziale necessità, si trasforma in un rapporto fisico, che però, secondo accordi, dovrà rimanere tale. Il romanzo ha uno stile fluido, lineare e scorrevole. Sono presenti molte scene di sesso descritte molto esplicitamente attraverso un linguaggio colorito, ma non sono fastidiose né eccessive. La figura di Gemma non rappresenta le venticinquenni di oggi: è molto matura e se l’autrice non avesse specificato più volte l’età, le avrei dato qualche anno in più. La sua maturità la porta a fare scelte che non tutte le donne avrebbero fatto; spesso la convenienza di alcune situazioni fa passare in secondo piano le priorità che uno si dà, mentre lei rappresenta quelle donne che non rinunciano ad un sogno per un bell'aspetto o per dei soldi, ma vanno avanti nella loro battaglia finché non ottengono quello che vogliono, mettendo da parte la testa e scegliendo solo ed unicamente con il cuore.
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July 29, 2017
~3.25 Stars~
March 7, 2017
Available NOW: AMAZON
So how many frogs have you kissed?
I have just kissed one. Sad, right? Anyway, that's a story for another day. Let's talk about Gemma.
Like most girls, Gemma wanted LOVE. The fairytale. But instead of Prince Charming, she has dated every slimy, scaly, painless frog in the kingdom of Manhattan.
The meathead player.
The mommy's boy.
The namedropper.
The cheapskate.
So if she can't find love, at least she can take a ride on the Bologna Pony, right?
Insert Oliver Anders.
They met whilst Gemma is out on a date. The guy ended up being another frog so she had to...
LOL.
And that's when she met Oliver. He's a clear commitment phoebe. You can smell it all over him...
So yeah, she rode the pony.
They decided to be friends with benefits but as they spent more time together, Gemma's foolish heart started wanting more.
What happen when the frog, who was never supposed to turn into a prince, steals your heart?
Will Gemma get her happily ever after or will she lose hope to find her Prince Charming?
Because LOVE is worth it!!!!!!!!
For a girl like me, is a story that gave me hope. Carrie Aarons throw in a little bit of reality and make me believe that my other half is out there. That sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your Prince Charming. Gemma taught me that giving up is not an option. If you really want to find love you have to go for it. Take a risk. Or many. That if we decide to play safe, we will be left wondering what if...
is not your typical friend with benefits story, it's definitely a little bit more. Humorous, deliciously hot, and endearingly sweet. All topped off with a set of enticing main characters that will have you wanting for more.
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So how many frogs have you kissed?
I have just kissed one. Sad, right? Anyway, that's a story for another day. Let's talk about Gemma.
Like most girls, Gemma wanted LOVE. The fairytale. But instead of Prince Charming, she has dated every slimy, scaly, painless frog in the kingdom of Manhattan.
The meathead player.
The mommy's boy.
The namedropper.
The cheapskate.
So if she can't find love, at least she can take a ride on the Bologna Pony, right?
Insert Oliver Anders.
They met whilst Gemma is out on a date. The guy ended up being another frog so she had to...
LOL.
And that's when she met Oliver. He's a clear commitment phoebe. You can smell it all over him...
... "which is fine with me. If his dick is big and he knows how to use it, that's all I care about."
So yeah, she rode the pony.
They decided to be friends with benefits but as they spent more time together, Gemma's foolish heart started wanting more.
"I wanted to find love, Oliver wanted to fuck..."
What happen when the frog, who was never supposed to turn into a prince, steals your heart?
Will Gemma get her happily ever after or will she lose hope to find her Prince Charming?
"What do you keep trying? Even after all these horrible dates and shitty guys?"
Because LOVE is worth it!!!!!!!!
For a girl like me, is a story that gave me hope. Carrie Aarons throw in a little bit of reality and make me believe that my other half is out there. That sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your Prince Charming. Gemma taught me that giving up is not an option. If you really want to find love you have to go for it. Take a risk. Or many. That if we decide to play safe, we will be left wondering what if...
is not your typical friend with benefits story, it's definitely a little bit more. Humorous, deliciously hot, and endearingly sweet. All topped off with a set of enticing main characters that will have you wanting for more.
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March 8, 2017
Rating:
“Nothing that we want so badly ever comes easy.”
All the Frogs inn Manhattan is a modern day story of a woman in a quest to find her prince charming, or probably kissed all the frogs to turn them into a prince. It explores the reality of dating nowadays and hidden truths that we try to hide before it became a relationship.
“They wanted the bad boy that would finally change for them.”
Oh my God because this really needs to be mentioned, the cover is effing beautiful! Rarely I find a book that I just go crazy about and stare at for a couple minutes every time I open my kindle. And I love the title! So cuuuute! Okay, moving on. Lol!
“There is something about doggy style that's more illicit than any other position.”
This book is quirky in some ways, and has loads of cuteness. Definitely hot. Has fun and humorous moments. And just light. No drama and just full on reality. And this is just kind of a refreshing read. Definitely adorable!
“Love waits for no woman, no matter how ill-timed it is.”
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January 31, 2020
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Una commedia romantica, leggera e divertente!
Una commedia romantica, leggera e divertente!
March 9, 2020
Trovare l'uomo giusto non è facile per niente. Come in una favola che si rispetti, per trovare il vero amore c'è da superare delle prove e per Gemma il Destino ha in serbo vari ranocchi da baciare prima di trovare il Principe Azzurro. L'uomo che la completa e che renda la sua esistenza più luminosa.
Gemma arriva nella Grande Mela piena di speranze ed aspettative. Avete presente Sex and the City, vero? Ecco, allora potete già capire com'è strutturato questo romanzo. Lei, ragazza piena di sogni, entra a far parte di un mondo scintillante dedito al lusso e ai party, e nel frattempo è alla ricerca del grande amore. Sulla strada di Gemma ne capitano di tipi strani durante la ricerca dell'uomo giusto. Ma finalmente, ecco arrivare un uomo abbastanza affascinante e piacevole. Peccato solo che l'uomo in questione non sia interessato a una relazione fissa. Tuttavia Oliver si offrirà di aiutarla nella sua ricerca e pian piano instaureranno un rapporto di amicizia. A questo punto sembra tutto ok, ma quando c'è il rischio che l'amicizia diventi amore, diventa un bel guaio per un impenitente scapolo che da ranocchio non vuole diventare un principe. Ma il bacio di una principessa simpatica e sexy può riuscire a fargli cambiare idea.
Gemma è frizzante, esuberante e sognatrice. E' una donna con un bel bagaglio di sogni e speranze, una donna che vuole vivere la sua favola. Ha cercato nelle persone sbagliate il Principe Azzurro ma una volta che lo trova, le sfugge tra le mani. Oliver è un uomo gentile e disponibile, un ottimo partito che non vuole, però, una compagna fissa al suo fianco. Desidera solo divertirsi un po' con un'amica di letto senza mai lasciarsi coinvolgere da futili sentimenti. Ma la gelosia si fa viva e questo comporta troppo coinvolgimento. Il possibile principe si dimostra un ranocchio codardo, fugge dalle sue emozioni spezzando il cuore di Gemma. Ma una seconda possibilità si può dare e Oliver farà il possibile per riavere la sua principessa. E' stato divertente leggere dei loro battibecchi, la loro storia è una favola mancata che si alterna tra gioia e tristezza. Mi sono ritrovata anch'io con il cuore spezzato per la loro separazione, sono rimasta coinvolta anch'io nella ricerca disperata di questa ragazza moderna. Ogni donna vuole sentirsi amata, vuole trovare la metà che la completa, ma non è quasi mai facile.
E' stata una lettura semplice, leggera, senza particolare attrattiva, che mi ha tenuta compagnia per qualche ora. E' stato divertente e abbastanza piacevole ma niente più. Tutti i ranocchi di Manhattan è una favola che racconta, in maniera sarcastica e scettica, di speranze infrante e di sentimenti che mutano. Se baci un ranocchio qualsiasi non si trasforma di certo in principe ma se invece il ranocchio nasconde la chiave del tuo cuore, la situazione cambia, eccome.
Gemma arriva nella Grande Mela piena di speranze ed aspettative. Avete presente Sex and the City, vero? Ecco, allora potete già capire com'è strutturato questo romanzo. Lei, ragazza piena di sogni, entra a far parte di un mondo scintillante dedito al lusso e ai party, e nel frattempo è alla ricerca del grande amore. Sulla strada di Gemma ne capitano di tipi strani durante la ricerca dell'uomo giusto. Ma finalmente, ecco arrivare un uomo abbastanza affascinante e piacevole. Peccato solo che l'uomo in questione non sia interessato a una relazione fissa. Tuttavia Oliver si offrirà di aiutarla nella sua ricerca e pian piano instaureranno un rapporto di amicizia. A questo punto sembra tutto ok, ma quando c'è il rischio che l'amicizia diventi amore, diventa un bel guaio per un impenitente scapolo che da ranocchio non vuole diventare un principe. Ma il bacio di una principessa simpatica e sexy può riuscire a fargli cambiare idea.
Gemma è frizzante, esuberante e sognatrice. E' una donna con un bel bagaglio di sogni e speranze, una donna che vuole vivere la sua favola. Ha cercato nelle persone sbagliate il Principe Azzurro ma una volta che lo trova, le sfugge tra le mani. Oliver è un uomo gentile e disponibile, un ottimo partito che non vuole, però, una compagna fissa al suo fianco. Desidera solo divertirsi un po' con un'amica di letto senza mai lasciarsi coinvolgere da futili sentimenti. Ma la gelosia si fa viva e questo comporta troppo coinvolgimento. Il possibile principe si dimostra un ranocchio codardo, fugge dalle sue emozioni spezzando il cuore di Gemma. Ma una seconda possibilità si può dare e Oliver farà il possibile per riavere la sua principessa. E' stato divertente leggere dei loro battibecchi, la loro storia è una favola mancata che si alterna tra gioia e tristezza. Mi sono ritrovata anch'io con il cuore spezzato per la loro separazione, sono rimasta coinvolta anch'io nella ricerca disperata di questa ragazza moderna. Ogni donna vuole sentirsi amata, vuole trovare la metà che la completa, ma non è quasi mai facile.
E' stata una lettura semplice, leggera, senza particolare attrattiva, che mi ha tenuta compagnia per qualche ora. E' stato divertente e abbastanza piacevole ma niente più. Tutti i ranocchi di Manhattan è una favola che racconta, in maniera sarcastica e scettica, di speranze infrante e di sentimenti che mutano. Se baci un ranocchio qualsiasi non si trasforma di certo in principe ma se invece il ranocchio nasconde la chiave del tuo cuore, la situazione cambia, eccome.
March 6, 2017
What a freaking hilarious and super smart piece of writing !!!!!
I was grinning, laughing, howling throughout the story. Couldn't read fast enough and couldn't put it down. It seemed closely inspired by SOTC but it's much, much more. It has heart and pain and love and tenderness and honesty
Gemma Bean is a Manhattanite, living in a tiny shoebox of an apartment in NYC paying through her nose and working her ass off in Femme Magazine Beauty department . She is looking for The One
And scouring through the Single Dating scene of Manhattan. But to get to her Prince , she have to kiss a lot of Frogs.
The cheapskate
the Racist
the smelly
the Home Nester
All kinds of weirdos.
I put up the front nicely, the twenty-something single dream of living spontaneously and fucking strangers when I feel like it. In reality, I want a man who's going to bring me guacamole in bed and scratch my back whenever I ask. Oh, and give me an orgasm without having to use my fingers to produce one.
Someday soon Mr. Right will come along, and you'll be happy for like two years , and as soon as he puts a ring on your left hand he'll get fat and start recording Sportscenter and Cops on your DVR to watch while he scratches his balls and yells about dinner."
"I'm just so tired of looking. Isn't there one guy in this whole goddamn city for me?"
She's almost given up running the exhaustive Dating Gauntlet , Till she meets Oliver . Actually bumps into him and they just hit it off!
Their honest , no pretense,no strings attached relationship is perfect for both of them. None are looking for walk into the sunset . just no awkward sex with no feelings involved. Gemma is my hero, she’s very clear and very upfront , when she wants to "joy ride on his meat pole.
“You have my number. If you ever need a wing woman, or advice with makeup, you know who to call.”
Oliver too - “And if you ever need a designated driver, or someone to save you from an awful date, I’m your guy.”
IN this fast paced , career driven, jam packed lives of Speed running Manhattanites, swipe dating and Tinder are Godsend. They don't have time to follw through relationship rituals and protocols when it comes to scratching the itch.
But they forget one cardinal rule of this Central Park /Garden Of Eden Empire Island of Manhattan-
Men and women can never just be friends with benefits. You can’t just smother feelings with orgasms and dirty talk.”
Are we supposed to hurt for love? Is it supposed to be a tooth-and-nail fight? I think that maybe something that precious, something that sought after, requires it. Sure, we know the exact moment that it happens. But isn’t there a proverb or bible verse or some other wise piece of literature that says the things we truly want are those we must suffer most to get?
“That’s because love and relationships aren’t a fairytale. They don’t go completely written to plan, like we see in the movies or read in books. They’re messy. They cause such an upheaval in our lives. You’re making room for a second human being in your singular life, of course it’s not going to go smoothly.”
It's a fantastic story and very well presented.
Can't believe this is my first book by Carrie. It certainly won't be the last!
I was grinning, laughing, howling throughout the story. Couldn't read fast enough and couldn't put it down. It seemed closely inspired by SOTC but it's much, much more. It has heart and pain and love and tenderness and honesty
Gemma Bean is a Manhattanite, living in a tiny shoebox of an apartment in NYC paying through her nose and working her ass off in Femme Magazine Beauty department . She is looking for The One
And scouring through the Single Dating scene of Manhattan. But to get to her Prince , she have to kiss a lot of Frogs.
The cheapskate
the Racist
the smelly
the Home Nester
All kinds of weirdos.
I put up the front nicely, the twenty-something single dream of living spontaneously and fucking strangers when I feel like it. In reality, I want a man who's going to bring me guacamole in bed and scratch my back whenever I ask. Oh, and give me an orgasm without having to use my fingers to produce one.
Someday soon Mr. Right will come along, and you'll be happy for like two years , and as soon as he puts a ring on your left hand he'll get fat and start recording Sportscenter and Cops on your DVR to watch while he scratches his balls and yells about dinner."
"I'm just so tired of looking. Isn't there one guy in this whole goddamn city for me?"
She's almost given up running the exhaustive Dating Gauntlet , Till she meets Oliver . Actually bumps into him and they just hit it off!
Their honest , no pretense,no strings attached relationship is perfect for both of them. None are looking for walk into the sunset . just no awkward sex with no feelings involved. Gemma is my hero, she’s very clear and very upfront , when she wants to "joy ride on his meat pole.
“You have my number. If you ever need a wing woman, or advice with makeup, you know who to call.”
Oliver too - “And if you ever need a designated driver, or someone to save you from an awful date, I’m your guy.”
IN this fast paced , career driven, jam packed lives of Speed running Manhattanites, swipe dating and Tinder are Godsend. They don't have time to follw through relationship rituals and protocols when it comes to scratching the itch.
But they forget one cardinal rule of this Central Park /Garden Of Eden Empire Island of Manhattan-
Men and women can never just be friends with benefits. You can’t just smother feelings with orgasms and dirty talk.”
Are we supposed to hurt for love? Is it supposed to be a tooth-and-nail fight? I think that maybe something that precious, something that sought after, requires it. Sure, we know the exact moment that it happens. But isn’t there a proverb or bible verse or some other wise piece of literature that says the things we truly want are those we must suffer most to get?
“That’s because love and relationships aren’t a fairytale. They don’t go completely written to plan, like we see in the movies or read in books. They’re messy. They cause such an upheaval in our lives. You’re making room for a second human being in your singular life, of course it’s not going to go smoothly.”
It's a fantastic story and very well presented.
Can't believe this is my first book by Carrie. It certainly won't be the last!
March 6, 2017
To be honest with you, I didn't finish this book, I wanted to fight through it, I just couldn't. I had someone else who finished it tell me about it and I'm glad I stopped where I did, this book just wasn't for me.
This book reminded me of multiple romantic comedies I have read or seen over the past few decades, From the Devil Wears Prada, to the Wedding Planner and The Ugly Truth.
There were some good moments that I really enjoyed while there were a few things that drove me insane, but really I think that's because this girl was a New Yorker through and through and as a born southern woman, we are not nearly this crass. She just made senseless decisions that I couldn't understand. I mean really who complains about about walking eight blocks in high heels? Carry a bag and put your damn high heels in there and walk in tennis shoes! It's not rocket science, use your brain.
I liked Oliver much more than our h, that girl annoyed me to death. I like that he was awkward and wasn't like every other hero we are reading, but that's about the only part of this that I enjoyed.
Check out this novel and see if you can find your prince.
This book reminded me of multiple romantic comedies I have read or seen over the past few decades, From the Devil Wears Prada, to the Wedding Planner and The Ugly Truth.
There were some good moments that I really enjoyed while there were a few things that drove me insane, but really I think that's because this girl was a New Yorker through and through and as a born southern woman, we are not nearly this crass. She just made senseless decisions that I couldn't understand. I mean really who complains about about walking eight blocks in high heels? Carry a bag and put your damn high heels in there and walk in tennis shoes! It's not rocket science, use your brain.
I liked Oliver much more than our h, that girl annoyed me to death. I like that he was awkward and wasn't like every other hero we are reading, but that's about the only part of this that I enjoyed.
Check out this novel and see if you can find your prince.
March 4, 2017
A chance meeting……….Fear of commitment
Gemma is a twenty-something living in the city looking for love. Oliver is a man who also lives in the city….but……he’s just looking for a good time.
Gemma and Oliver first meet by chance; then they meet by chance yet again…..is it fate telling them something? They decide to just be “friends with benefits” until they both start to develop feelings.
What follows is a love that was meant to be. I thoroughly loved this book. The immediate banter between Gemma and Oliver was so fun to read. I laughed and ached with both of them.
Gemma is a twenty-something living in the city looking for love. Oliver is a man who also lives in the city….but……he’s just looking for a good time.
Gemma and Oliver first meet by chance; then they meet by chance yet again…..is it fate telling them something? They decide to just be “friends with benefits” until they both start to develop feelings.
What follows is a love that was meant to be. I thoroughly loved this book. The immediate banter between Gemma and Oliver was so fun to read. I laughed and ached with both of them.
March 16, 2017
Well this book is not your conventional instalove book. Its a raw portrayal of a single woman looking for her prince in a world filled with big nasty frogs. I felt so identified with her. Every person talks about how women should be strong and independent and should never need a man, but the truth is that at one point we all dream of what having someone to wake up to and make us breakfast would feel like. This book is so relatable for all those who cannot seem to ever find the right person to be with. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a quick fun weird read.
May 20, 2020
Recensione a cura di Blue per Feel the Book
Un libro divertente e sexy, che parla di appuntamenti molto strani e con uomini che sarebbe meglio non incontrare mai. A chi non è successo di avere incontri che ci hanno fatto ridere o arrabbiare perché il personaggio con cui avevamo a che fare era un caso umano? Questo libro è raccontato dai due protagonisti, loro due insieme sono stupendi, si stuzzicano, si fronteggiano, il loro rapporto è per me perfetto. Adoro come interagiscono, come si parlano, sono unici come la loro storia, fin dal loro primo incontro.
Gemma è una ragazza forte, indipendente; lavora per una importante rivista di moda di New York, dove vive e condivide un appartamento con la sua migliore amica. È circondata da persone piuttosto superficiali, piene di sé e che sono anche un po’ “stronze”. Lei è in cerca dell’uomo perfetto, quello che la faccia sentire una regina. Purtroppo il mondo è pieno di “ranocchi” che a lungo andare la mettono in crisi perché lei è una romantica e sogna il grande amore. Ma la favola perfetta non esiste e lo scopre quando incontra Oliver.
Oliver è un nerd sexy e molto sicuro di sé, ma pur sempre un nerd, un po’ timido, ha un’azienda sua e un sacco di soldi. Nella sua vita entrano ed escono modelle e donne bellissime, ma lui pensa solo al lavoro, non vuole niente di importante, solo avventure. Però è molto sincero e spontaneo, divertente. Sa cosa vuole e fa di tutto per ottenerlo, anche rinunciando alla sua vita sentimentale. Non sa cosa stia succedendo con Gemma ed è anche un po’ spaventato ma questa cosa lo intriga molto.
Il loro incontro è la conseguenza di un appuntamento di Gemma andato male, lui la salva prima che si schianti al suolo. Si tirano battute fin da subito e già da lì si percepisce una certa intensa. Il loro rapporto comincia come amici di letto, niente impegno per nessuno dei due, ma pagina dopo pagina si percepisce tutto, l’intesa, l’amore che cresce e l’evoluzione dei personaggi. Ho adorato questo libro perché non ha filtri, è schietto, sincero, niente maschere: solo loro due che giocano e si vogliono. Una storia d’amore sexy e divertente, dove non manca nulla. Consiglio questo libro a chi ha voglia di leggere qualcosa di divertente e allo stesso tempo romantico, a modo suo.
Editing a cura di Ash.
Un libro divertente e sexy, che parla di appuntamenti molto strani e con uomini che sarebbe meglio non incontrare mai. A chi non è successo di avere incontri che ci hanno fatto ridere o arrabbiare perché il personaggio con cui avevamo a che fare era un caso umano? Questo libro è raccontato dai due protagonisti, loro due insieme sono stupendi, si stuzzicano, si fronteggiano, il loro rapporto è per me perfetto. Adoro come interagiscono, come si parlano, sono unici come la loro storia, fin dal loro primo incontro.
Gemma è una ragazza forte, indipendente; lavora per una importante rivista di moda di New York, dove vive e condivide un appartamento con la sua migliore amica. È circondata da persone piuttosto superficiali, piene di sé e che sono anche un po’ “stronze”. Lei è in cerca dell’uomo perfetto, quello che la faccia sentire una regina. Purtroppo il mondo è pieno di “ranocchi” che a lungo andare la mettono in crisi perché lei è una romantica e sogna il grande amore. Ma la favola perfetta non esiste e lo scopre quando incontra Oliver.
Oliver è un nerd sexy e molto sicuro di sé, ma pur sempre un nerd, un po’ timido, ha un’azienda sua e un sacco di soldi. Nella sua vita entrano ed escono modelle e donne bellissime, ma lui pensa solo al lavoro, non vuole niente di importante, solo avventure. Però è molto sincero e spontaneo, divertente. Sa cosa vuole e fa di tutto per ottenerlo, anche rinunciando alla sua vita sentimentale. Non sa cosa stia succedendo con Gemma ed è anche un po’ spaventato ma questa cosa lo intriga molto.
Il loro incontro è la conseguenza di un appuntamento di Gemma andato male, lui la salva prima che si schianti al suolo. Si tirano battute fin da subito e già da lì si percepisce una certa intensa. Il loro rapporto comincia come amici di letto, niente impegno per nessuno dei due, ma pagina dopo pagina si percepisce tutto, l’intesa, l’amore che cresce e l’evoluzione dei personaggi. Ho adorato questo libro perché non ha filtri, è schietto, sincero, niente maschere: solo loro due che giocano e si vogliono. Una storia d’amore sexy e divertente, dove non manca nulla. Consiglio questo libro a chi ha voglia di leggere qualcosa di divertente e allo stesso tempo romantico, a modo suo.
Editing a cura di Ash.
January 17, 2020
Readers fino ad ora non avevo ancora letto un romanzo così divertente come questo, durante la lettura ho provato un senso di leggerezza che non sempre mi capita di sentire.
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September 4, 2019
I got an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review :) I was a bit apprehensive before reading this one... don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed it, but the thing is... I wasn't the biggest fan of her previous story, but I AM a huge fan of her writing style, so I had some mixed feelings going into this book... but man oh man... I loved it soooo much :) this one definitely clicked for me :) it's a standalone contemporary romance set in New York, as you can probably guessed from the title ;) but it will definitely be hard to achieve that fragile balance of telling you just enough to make you curious and convince you to read this book, without giving away too much and avoiding all spoilers ;) because trust me, it's one of those storis when the less you know going into it, the better for your reading experiance... :) but I will do my best :)
So let me start with our main couple... oh how I adored them :) Gemma is a beauty editor in one of those chic fashion magazines :) she's in her twenties, looking for love... ;) and not finding it... ;) but she doesn't lose hope ;) she may sound like a romantic to you, but trust me... she has the most amazing sassy / sarcastic side that I adored soooo much :) she's actually full of contradictions, and I can really relate to her... I mean, who says that we have to be just one type of person... :) the more I read about her, the more I loved her... flaws and mistakes and all... :) Oliver on the other hand... he's the owner of a very successful tech company and a self made millionaire... he can be awkward but he's also confident and very honest... sometimes brutally so, but I take that over keeping secrets and being deceitful every day... ;) theirs is definitely NOT your usual romance... again, I don't want to tell you guys too much about it, because I truly believe that too many details would ruin your experience, so let's just say that they start as friends with benefits sort of thing... while she still tries to find love :) because he's not interested in a relationship at all... being too busy with work... but at least he's honest about it :) so they have an understanding... where does it go from there and how exactly things change... I won't tell you, but I absolutely loved it :)
This story was written in 2 POVs, which means we got chapters from Gemma's perspective, as well as Oliver's... and you may know by now that it's my favourite type of writing style... ;) but the biggest compliment I can give about this book is how honest it felt... the characters, the story... it was flawed... not in an annoying, but in a real way, that made you feel that much closer to the people you were reading about... *sighs happily* :) it was hilarious and sweet, but also vulnerable, awkward and sometimes brutally honest... and I can't remember the last time I connected so much with the characters I read about... Gemma in particular... and the more I think about it, the more I'm falling in love with her and her story all over again... to be honest... I think I may have my new favourite Carrie Aarons's book... so I definitely highly recommend you guys one-click this amazing story :) yes, it may be hard to read at times, because people don't always want to read such honest words... not all of us like to see ourselves on the pages of a book, but for me... the fact that I could connect sooo much to Gemma and her journey, made the experience of reading this book that much better :)
XOXO
A
So let me start with our main couple... oh how I adored them :) Gemma is a beauty editor in one of those chic fashion magazines :) she's in her twenties, looking for love... ;) and not finding it... ;) but she doesn't lose hope ;) she may sound like a romantic to you, but trust me... she has the most amazing sassy / sarcastic side that I adored soooo much :) she's actually full of contradictions, and I can really relate to her... I mean, who says that we have to be just one type of person... :) the more I read about her, the more I loved her... flaws and mistakes and all... :) Oliver on the other hand... he's the owner of a very successful tech company and a self made millionaire... he can be awkward but he's also confident and very honest... sometimes brutally so, but I take that over keeping secrets and being deceitful every day... ;) theirs is definitely NOT your usual romance... again, I don't want to tell you guys too much about it, because I truly believe that too many details would ruin your experience, so let's just say that they start as friends with benefits sort of thing... while she still tries to find love :) because he's not interested in a relationship at all... being too busy with work... but at least he's honest about it :) so they have an understanding... where does it go from there and how exactly things change... I won't tell you, but I absolutely loved it :)
This story was written in 2 POVs, which means we got chapters from Gemma's perspective, as well as Oliver's... and you may know by now that it's my favourite type of writing style... ;) but the biggest compliment I can give about this book is how honest it felt... the characters, the story... it was flawed... not in an annoying, but in a real way, that made you feel that much closer to the people you were reading about... *sighs happily* :) it was hilarious and sweet, but also vulnerable, awkward and sometimes brutally honest... and I can't remember the last time I connected so much with the characters I read about... Gemma in particular... and the more I think about it, the more I'm falling in love with her and her story all over again... to be honest... I think I may have my new favourite Carrie Aarons's book... so I definitely highly recommend you guys one-click this amazing story :) yes, it may be hard to read at times, because people don't always want to read such honest words... not all of us like to see ourselves on the pages of a book, but for me... the fact that I could connect sooo much to Gemma and her journey, made the experience of reading this book that much better :)
XOXO
A
January 19, 2020
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A chi non piacerebbe vivere una vita glamour e scintillante costellata da vestiti firmati, cocktail party, un lavoro da sogno e uomini da capogiro? Ah, magari avere anche un appartamento ad affitto bloccato nel centro di New York City ovviamente! Passeggiare con leggiadria lungo le vie di Manhattan con i tacchi a spillo (Manolo Blahnik o Loboutin ca va sans dire) per recarsi alla mostra di quella galleria, o alla presentazione di un libro, all’inaugurazione di un locale all’ultima moda o alla prima mondiale di un film al braccio di un manzo di tutto rispetto… se la vostra mente ha già fatto l’associazione corretta con Sex And The City, avete il mood giusto per cominciare la lettura di Tutti i ranocchi di Manhattan.
Ebbene, la vita delle “Ragazze” sul piccolo schermo, vista sotto questa luce, potrebbe sembrare perfetta, quasi ideale. In realtà non è tutto come sembra, come Gemma, la nostra venticinquenne protagonista, può confermare.
Sbarcata nella Big Apple con il sogno di una vita scintillante, si ritrova con la sua migliore amica a dividere un appartamento minuscolo, quanto una scatola di scarpe, che si paga lavorando sodo nel dipartimento di bellezza di Femme Magazine (vedi alla voce – concorrente del più noto Vanity Fair). La vita è decisamente dura, le ore lavorative superano di gran lunga quelle del riposo e l’occasione di firmare un articolo di tutto rispetto tarda ad arrivare.
Le amiche sono la famiglia che si è scelta, si sostengono a vicenda anche nella ricerca di The One o Mr Right, insomma il ragazzo giusto. E per farlo, Gemma perlustra la scena di single dating di Manhattan tramite i social, come la maggior parte delle persone super impegnate che non hanno tempo di conoscersi come ai vecchi tempi. Ma anche la ricerca del principe azzurro si rivela un’impresa ardua e come tutte le principesse che si rispettino, prima del “vissero felici e contenti”, anche lei deve superare parecchie prove. L’amore, quello che ti colpisce a prima vista, è difficile da incontrare e a volte si devono baciare alcuni (ma che dico, molti) rospi prima di incappare nel vero principe azzurro. E a volte, addirittura, non lo si riconosce nemmeno avendolo sotto il naso!
Durante questa ricerca, esilarante per noi ma molto meno per lei e, oserei dire, al limite dell’antropologia culturale, Gemma si imbatte in tipi davvero strani.. c’è lo zuccone senza cervello, il mammone, il taccagno, il saccente e perfino un razzista! Certo, “se la vita ti da limoni tu fanne una limonata” dice il detto e così la nostra protagonista vive con naturalezza questo susseguirsi di incontri casuali.
È assolutamente fuori discussione accontentarsi di un uomo che ti rende felice per circa due anni, e non appena ti mette un anello alla mano sinistra, ingrassa e inizia a registrare programmi di sport e polizieschi da riguardare mentre si gratta il pacco urlando quando è pronta la cena!
Gemma infatti sa esattamente cosa vuole dalla vita, pur risultando spesso in contrasto tra il cercare la favola d’amore e il cinismo con cui la cerca, e ho apprezzato la sua libertà nel vivere spontaneamente la propria sfera sessuale con tutti gli sconosciuti di cui ha voglia. Perché si, anche le donne vivono il sesso e ne discutono con la stessa naturalezza di cui parlano di Tampax e cerette, in fondo è una cosa naturale tanto per l’uomo quanto per la donna, e questa la chiamerei conoscenza di se stessi piuttosto che volare di fiore in fiore (per essere poetici)!
Ma dopo l’ennesimo appuntamento andato in malora, Gemma tristemente decide di rinunciare alla ricerca perché in fondo, anche la vita da single a New York non è poi da buttare via. Finché non incontra Oliver. In realtà si imbatte in lui e per tutti gli dei del cielo, sembra del tutto normale, perfino belloccio, anzi direi sexy quanto può esserlo il sosia di Adam Brody! Ma resta un nerd, seppur figo, ed è l’esatto contrario del principe azzurro che sta cercando Gemma.
Impossibile lasciarsi sfuggire un’occasione, e nasce così tra loro una relazione onesta, senza pretese, perché in questo momento essere senza legami è perfetto per entrambi. Nessuno sta cercando di camminare verso il tramonto mano nella mano come nelle migliori scene da film romantico: questa “cosa” tra loro è solo sesso, reciproco piacere personale, senza imbarazzi e senza sentimenti coinvolti.
D’altra parte in questa frenetica vita guidata dalla carriera, in cui il tempo non è mai abbastanza per ricercare la felicità amorosa, nessuno ha tempo di seguire rituali e protocolli relazionali tradizionali quando si tratta di grattarsi il prurito. La regola fondamentale da seguire, e che non ci si deve mai scordare, è che uomini e donne non possono essere amici con benefit! Ah quante volte se lo ripetono Gemma e Oliver, e ci credono davvero, anche quando le cose prendono una piega decisamente diversa.. ma converrete con me nel dire che non si possono soffocare i sentimenti con soli orgasmi multipli e dirty talking. Men che meno se hai scoperto che il tuo amico con benefit è altrettanto spiritoso quanto di bell’aspetto, non sembra avere problemi di denaro grazie al suo cervellone da nerd troppo intelligente, con un carattere decisamente determinato, ma con la maturità emotiva di un bambino di sei anni.
E quando Gemma si scontra con la realtà, i sentimenti che prova per Oliver sono ormai troppo radicati nel suo cuore e l’unica maniera per evitare una delusione è lasciarlo per prima. Mentre lui si rende conto di quanto vale Gemma solamente quando sembra averla persa per sempre. Andare avanti e vivere giorno per giorno è l’unica possibilità per entrambi, quella che eviterà di soccombere e sopravvivere all’amore.
Ma sarà davvero così? E se innamorarsi tra migliori amici fosse una fortuna rara? Significa stare senza maschere con la persona che capisce l’altro meglio di chiunque, se non è vero amore questo..
“Questo perché l’amore e le relazioni non sono una favola. Non sono completamente pianificati, come vediamo nei film o leggiamo nei libri. Sono disordinati. Causano un tale sconvolgimento nelle nostre vite! Stai facendo spazio nella tua vita per un secondo essere umano e ovviamente non tutto andrà liscio.”
A questo punto della storia, le mani mi prudevano dalla pazza voglia di dare due schiaffi ad entrambi. La visione soggettiva delle cose secondo Gemma e Oliver, è osservata dal loro singolo punto di vista: un inganno inconsciamente forzato che porta a credere che le cose stiano in un modo piuttosto che in un altro, nonostante la verità. In pratica, ognuno costruisce la realtà che subisce, e cavolo se è vero! Quante volte sarà capitato anche a voi di travisare la realtà dei fatti? Questa lettura spiritosa, divertente e accattivante mi è piaciuta molto anche perché ci si può benissimo immedesimare in tutte le disavventure di Gemma.
Alla fine ci fa riflettere trasformando una storia dalla trama apparentemente banale in una fiaba dei giorni nostri. I personaggi principali hanno personalità forti e dualiste, totalmente contrapposte tra loro, ma anche quelli secondari sono molto interessanti e completano la trama lasciandoti quella voglia matta di sapere molto più su di loro. Ho trovato questo libro unico e molto divertente, una lettura spensierata, leggera sul dramma e piena di alcune scene molto piccanti che faranno arrossire i lettori romantici esperti!
Consiglio Tutti i ranocchi di Manhattan ai lettori a cui piacciono le fiabe con un tocco moderno e quelli a cui piacciono i libri pieni di risate, eroine dei giorni nostri che hanno problemi con l’amore e principi azzurri nerd dal cuore grande. Credetemi, lo divorerete e alla fine rimpiangerete di averlo letto troppo in fretta!
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A chi non piacerebbe vivere una vita glamour e scintillante costellata da vestiti firmati, cocktail party, un lavoro da sogno e uomini da capogiro? Ah, magari avere anche un appartamento ad affitto bloccato nel centro di New York City ovviamente! Passeggiare con leggiadria lungo le vie di Manhattan con i tacchi a spillo (Manolo Blahnik o Loboutin ca va sans dire) per recarsi alla mostra di quella galleria, o alla presentazione di un libro, all’inaugurazione di un locale all’ultima moda o alla prima mondiale di un film al braccio di un manzo di tutto rispetto… se la vostra mente ha già fatto l’associazione corretta con Sex And The City, avete il mood giusto per cominciare la lettura di Tutti i ranocchi di Manhattan.
Ebbene, la vita delle “Ragazze” sul piccolo schermo, vista sotto questa luce, potrebbe sembrare perfetta, quasi ideale. In realtà non è tutto come sembra, come Gemma, la nostra venticinquenne protagonista, può confermare.
Sbarcata nella Big Apple con il sogno di una vita scintillante, si ritrova con la sua migliore amica a dividere un appartamento minuscolo, quanto una scatola di scarpe, che si paga lavorando sodo nel dipartimento di bellezza di Femme Magazine (vedi alla voce – concorrente del più noto Vanity Fair). La vita è decisamente dura, le ore lavorative superano di gran lunga quelle del riposo e l’occasione di firmare un articolo di tutto rispetto tarda ad arrivare.
Le amiche sono la famiglia che si è scelta, si sostengono a vicenda anche nella ricerca di The One o Mr Right, insomma il ragazzo giusto. E per farlo, Gemma perlustra la scena di single dating di Manhattan tramite i social, come la maggior parte delle persone super impegnate che non hanno tempo di conoscersi come ai vecchi tempi. Ma anche la ricerca del principe azzurro si rivela un’impresa ardua e come tutte le principesse che si rispettino, prima del “vissero felici e contenti”, anche lei deve superare parecchie prove. L’amore, quello che ti colpisce a prima vista, è difficile da incontrare e a volte si devono baciare alcuni (ma che dico, molti) rospi prima di incappare nel vero principe azzurro. E a volte, addirittura, non lo si riconosce nemmeno avendolo sotto il naso!
Durante questa ricerca, esilarante per noi ma molto meno per lei e, oserei dire, al limite dell’antropologia culturale, Gemma si imbatte in tipi davvero strani.. c’è lo zuccone senza cervello, il mammone, il taccagno, il saccente e perfino un razzista! Certo, “se la vita ti da limoni tu fanne una limonata” dice il detto e così la nostra protagonista vive con naturalezza questo susseguirsi di incontri casuali.
È assolutamente fuori discussione accontentarsi di un uomo che ti rende felice per circa due anni, e non appena ti mette un anello alla mano sinistra, ingrassa e inizia a registrare programmi di sport e polizieschi da riguardare mentre si gratta il pacco urlando quando è pronta la cena!
Gemma infatti sa esattamente cosa vuole dalla vita, pur risultando spesso in contrasto tra il cercare la favola d’amore e il cinismo con cui la cerca, e ho apprezzato la sua libertà nel vivere spontaneamente la propria sfera sessuale con tutti gli sconosciuti di cui ha voglia. Perché si, anche le donne vivono il sesso e ne discutono con la stessa naturalezza di cui parlano di Tampax e cerette, in fondo è una cosa naturale tanto per l’uomo quanto per la donna, e questa la chiamerei conoscenza di se stessi piuttosto che volare di fiore in fiore (per essere poetici)!
Ma dopo l’ennesimo appuntamento andato in malora, Gemma tristemente decide di rinunciare alla ricerca perché in fondo, anche la vita da single a New York non è poi da buttare via. Finché non incontra Oliver. In realtà si imbatte in lui e per tutti gli dei del cielo, sembra del tutto normale, perfino belloccio, anzi direi sexy quanto può esserlo il sosia di Adam Brody! Ma resta un nerd, seppur figo, ed è l’esatto contrario del principe azzurro che sta cercando Gemma.
Impossibile lasciarsi sfuggire un’occasione, e nasce così tra loro una relazione onesta, senza pretese, perché in questo momento essere senza legami è perfetto per entrambi. Nessuno sta cercando di camminare verso il tramonto mano nella mano come nelle migliori scene da film romantico: questa “cosa” tra loro è solo sesso, reciproco piacere personale, senza imbarazzi e senza sentimenti coinvolti.
D’altra parte in questa frenetica vita guidata dalla carriera, in cui il tempo non è mai abbastanza per ricercare la felicità amorosa, nessuno ha tempo di seguire rituali e protocolli relazionali tradizionali quando si tratta di grattarsi il prurito. La regola fondamentale da seguire, e che non ci si deve mai scordare, è che uomini e donne non possono essere amici con benefit! Ah quante volte se lo ripetono Gemma e Oliver, e ci credono davvero, anche quando le cose prendono una piega decisamente diversa.. ma converrete con me nel dire che non si possono soffocare i sentimenti con soli orgasmi multipli e dirty talking. Men che meno se hai scoperto che il tuo amico con benefit è altrettanto spiritoso quanto di bell’aspetto, non sembra avere problemi di denaro grazie al suo cervellone da nerd troppo intelligente, con un carattere decisamente determinato, ma con la maturità emotiva di un bambino di sei anni.
E quando Gemma si scontra con la realtà, i sentimenti che prova per Oliver sono ormai troppo radicati nel suo cuore e l’unica maniera per evitare una delusione è lasciarlo per prima. Mentre lui si rende conto di quanto vale Gemma solamente quando sembra averla persa per sempre. Andare avanti e vivere giorno per giorno è l’unica possibilità per entrambi, quella che eviterà di soccombere e sopravvivere all’amore.
Ma sarà davvero così? E se innamorarsi tra migliori amici fosse una fortuna rara? Significa stare senza maschere con la persona che capisce l’altro meglio di chiunque, se non è vero amore questo..
“Questo perché l’amore e le relazioni non sono una favola. Non sono completamente pianificati, come vediamo nei film o leggiamo nei libri. Sono disordinati. Causano un tale sconvolgimento nelle nostre vite! Stai facendo spazio nella tua vita per un secondo essere umano e ovviamente non tutto andrà liscio.”
A questo punto della storia, le mani mi prudevano dalla pazza voglia di dare due schiaffi ad entrambi. La visione soggettiva delle cose secondo Gemma e Oliver, è osservata dal loro singolo punto di vista: un inganno inconsciamente forzato che porta a credere che le cose stiano in un modo piuttosto che in un altro, nonostante la verità. In pratica, ognuno costruisce la realtà che subisce, e cavolo se è vero! Quante volte sarà capitato anche a voi di travisare la realtà dei fatti? Questa lettura spiritosa, divertente e accattivante mi è piaciuta molto anche perché ci si può benissimo immedesimare in tutte le disavventure di Gemma.
Alla fine ci fa riflettere trasformando una storia dalla trama apparentemente banale in una fiaba dei giorni nostri. I personaggi principali hanno personalità forti e dualiste, totalmente contrapposte tra loro, ma anche quelli secondari sono molto interessanti e completano la trama lasciandoti quella voglia matta di sapere molto più su di loro. Ho trovato questo libro unico e molto divertente, una lettura spensierata, leggera sul dramma e piena di alcune scene molto piccanti che faranno arrossire i lettori romantici esperti!
Consiglio Tutti i ranocchi di Manhattan ai lettori a cui piacciono le fiabe con un tocco moderno e quelli a cui piacciono i libri pieni di risate, eroine dei giorni nostri che hanno problemi con l’amore e principi azzurri nerd dal cuore grande. Credetemi, lo divorerete e alla fine rimpiangerete di averlo letto troppo in fretta!
March 17, 2017
This review was originally posted on As Told By Tina My Review
Before I even start this review can we talk about the cover? Isn’t it eye catching and beautiful? After reading All The Frogs In Manhattan, I feel like the girl on the cover portrays Gemma absolutely perfectly.
I’ve read almost all of Carrie Aarons books and I feel like she releases a book when I’m about to fall into a reading slump or when I need a fun loving book to put me into a good mood. Carrie never lets me down and she definitely delivered in All The Frogs In Manhattan.
All The Frogs In Manhattan is something a little different from Carrie. This time she’s writing a romantic comedy and I really enjoyed her writing style. I’ve seen her writing grow from each book I’ve read by her. I honestly can’t wait to read more of her books.
Gemma is a character that I absolutely loved. She was sarcastic, unapologetic about who she was, she wasn’t afraid to be sexually active, she was funny and I personally really loved her. She’s probably one of my favorite Carrie Aarons characters.
Oliver is not your typical alpha male, he is actually a nerd. A very sexy, sweet, charming nerd. I personally liked him.
I thought the relationship between Gemma and Oliver was sweet. It started out slow burning and I absolutely loved every minute of it. If you’re looking for a quick and easy, funny read you should definitely read All The Frogs In Manhattan.
About The Author
Author of romance novels such as Red Card and On Thin Ice, Carrie Aarons writes sexy, swoony and sarcastic characters who won't get out of her head until she puts them down on a page.
Carrie has wanted to be an author since the first time she opened a book, and can’t imagine a better or more maddening profession.
When she isn't in a writing coma, Carrie is chasing her Great Dane/Lab puppy through the dog parks of New Jersey, or trying to make her husband binge watch the latest Netflix craze.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarrieAarons
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorCarrieA
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14160972.Carrie_Aarons
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/carriescharmers/
Before I even start this review can we talk about the cover? Isn’t it eye catching and beautiful? After reading All The Frogs In Manhattan, I feel like the girl on the cover portrays Gemma absolutely perfectly.
I’ve read almost all of Carrie Aarons books and I feel like she releases a book when I’m about to fall into a reading slump or when I need a fun loving book to put me into a good mood. Carrie never lets me down and she definitely delivered in All The Frogs In Manhattan.
All The Frogs In Manhattan is something a little different from Carrie. This time she’s writing a romantic comedy and I really enjoyed her writing style. I’ve seen her writing grow from each book I’ve read by her. I honestly can’t wait to read more of her books.
Gemma is a character that I absolutely loved. She was sarcastic, unapologetic about who she was, she wasn’t afraid to be sexually active, she was funny and I personally really loved her. She’s probably one of my favorite Carrie Aarons characters.
Oliver is not your typical alpha male, he is actually a nerd. A very sexy, sweet, charming nerd. I personally liked him.
I thought the relationship between Gemma and Oliver was sweet. It started out slow burning and I absolutely loved every minute of it. If you’re looking for a quick and easy, funny read you should definitely read All The Frogs In Manhattan.
About The Author
Author of romance novels such as Red Card and On Thin Ice, Carrie Aarons writes sexy, swoony and sarcastic characters who won't get out of her head until she puts them down on a page.
Carrie has wanted to be an author since the first time she opened a book, and can’t imagine a better or more maddening profession.
When she isn't in a writing coma, Carrie is chasing her Great Dane/Lab puppy through the dog parks of New Jersey, or trying to make her husband binge watch the latest Netflix craze.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarrieAarons
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorCarrieA
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1P556r9
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14160972.Carrie_Aarons
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/carriescharmers/
March 6, 2017
***FULL REVIEW***
4 Frog Prince CROWNS
Carrie Aarons is one of my favorite writers, partially because she writes such a wide variety of romances. Since I started reading her, she has published suspense romance, sports romance, angsty romance, and comedic romance, and she excels in all of them. All the Frogs in Manhattan by Carrie Aarons is just another great addition to the variety of books she already has under her belt.
Part of what makes this series so great is characters. I love Gemma's voice and views on dating, and I love that she owns up to her feelings and walks away when needed. What I really enjoyed about her character though was her humor. Her wit and banter with Oliver is fantastic from the beginning of the book. Oliver is just as lovable with his dorky, multi-millionaire self. Just like Gemma, readers will fall in love with his humor, and revel in his jealousy streaks. And, although it takes time for him to get it together, Oliver uses his intelligence to decide to get the girl in the end.
This story is just pure entertainment. From page one I was laughing out loud and Gemma, her dates, and whenever she is with her friends or Oliver. This novel does follow a pretty traditional plot line; however, the characters are so unique and lovable that readers will overlook that more traditional plot structure. Readers will truly enjoy the pacing and progression of Oliver and Gemma as a couple.
Carria Aarons has provided readers with another perfect escape with All the Frogs in Manhattan. It is hilarious, sexy, and smart, and I didn't want it to end. This new book is definitely one to make sure is on your shelf.
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.-
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4 Frog Prince CROWNS
Carrie Aarons is one of my favorite writers, partially because she writes such a wide variety of romances. Since I started reading her, she has published suspense romance, sports romance, angsty romance, and comedic romance, and she excels in all of them. All the Frogs in Manhattan by Carrie Aarons is just another great addition to the variety of books she already has under her belt.
Part of what makes this series so great is characters. I love Gemma's voice and views on dating, and I love that she owns up to her feelings and walks away when needed. What I really enjoyed about her character though was her humor. Her wit and banter with Oliver is fantastic from the beginning of the book. Oliver is just as lovable with his dorky, multi-millionaire self. Just like Gemma, readers will fall in love with his humor, and revel in his jealousy streaks. And, although it takes time for him to get it together, Oliver uses his intelligence to decide to get the girl in the end.
This story is just pure entertainment. From page one I was laughing out loud and Gemma, her dates, and whenever she is with her friends or Oliver. This novel does follow a pretty traditional plot line; however, the characters are so unique and lovable that readers will overlook that more traditional plot structure. Readers will truly enjoy the pacing and progression of Oliver and Gemma as a couple.
Carria Aarons has provided readers with another perfect escape with All the Frogs in Manhattan. It is hilarious, sexy, and smart, and I didn't want it to end. This new book is definitely one to make sure is on your shelf.
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.-
For more reviews and other book news, check out Musings of te Modern Bele.
March 3, 2017
This is the first book I have read from Carrie Aarons and I found it very enjoyable indeed. I will now be on the look out for other books from her.
This one is a second change romance that has lots of funny bits and great strong characters. Firstly we have Gemma, and twenty-five year old fashion editor, who is an independent hard working gal who has a very witty mouth. She has a group of girlfriends that she regularly seeks advice from with the dating game that is played in Manhattan. One night she stumbles across another frog, who may end up being her prince. Oliver is the thirty year old, self made millionaire who is too busy for a relationship, and is happy to be a f*&k buddy. If this relieves Gemma's itches, why not? But the problem is, can you have a buddy in this area and not form feelings. In my opinion, no.
Gemma was a girl that knew what she wanted in and out of the bedroom and wasn't going to settle on anything less. She wanted the whole nine yards with her prince going to the ends of the earth for her. Every girl does I think. Olly on the other hand, knew how to please Gemma in every way but commitment. Honesty has always been their thing, which I find so important. It is the old age saying of you never know what you had until it slips through your fingers.
What I loved most about this book was how authentic it felt. There was no instalove and amazing hot sex from the get go, it was developed over time, like realistic relationships. These two were adorable with their banter and ribbing. The other side characters were a delight to hear from as well. I recommend this book to any lover of rom-coms and second chance romances.
*I received a copy for an honest review.
**Reviewed for JoandIsaLoveBooksBlog.
This one is a second change romance that has lots of funny bits and great strong characters. Firstly we have Gemma, and twenty-five year old fashion editor, who is an independent hard working gal who has a very witty mouth. She has a group of girlfriends that she regularly seeks advice from with the dating game that is played in Manhattan. One night she stumbles across another frog, who may end up being her prince. Oliver is the thirty year old, self made millionaire who is too busy for a relationship, and is happy to be a f*&k buddy. If this relieves Gemma's itches, why not? But the problem is, can you have a buddy in this area and not form feelings. In my opinion, no.
Gemma was a girl that knew what she wanted in and out of the bedroom and wasn't going to settle on anything less. She wanted the whole nine yards with her prince going to the ends of the earth for her. Every girl does I think. Olly on the other hand, knew how to please Gemma in every way but commitment. Honesty has always been their thing, which I find so important. It is the old age saying of you never know what you had until it slips through your fingers.
What I loved most about this book was how authentic it felt. There was no instalove and amazing hot sex from the get go, it was developed over time, like realistic relationships. These two were adorable with their banter and ribbing. The other side characters were a delight to hear from as well. I recommend this book to any lover of rom-coms and second chance romances.
*I received a copy for an honest review.
**Reviewed for JoandIsaLoveBooksBlog.
March 5, 2017
This is only the second book I'd Carrie Aaron's and I can't wait to read more. Loved this book it's a brilliant romantic comedy which have been known to be one of my favs.
There were so many lessons in this book that as a single female you could take away from and learn about trying to meet "the one" and when expectations are not met when you meet men.
Gemma was such an independent, strong women who all she really wanted in life was to find her Prince Charming her "one" even though she was still young it's all she wanted. She had her career sorted, had the best friends she could ask for, all she wanted was for someone to love her
Oliver is a straight shorter and very successful and doesn't want commitment and is very open about that, but when your risk the thought of losing someone, bam then all the money in the world won't stop him trying to get what he wants.
This is a fun loving, sassy, cute, lovable story and I really really enjoyed the banter and the way the story was told. If your looking for something funny, lighthearted and you love a sexy nerd this one is for you :)
There were so many lessons in this book that as a single female you could take away from and learn about trying to meet "the one" and when expectations are not met when you meet men.
Gemma was such an independent, strong women who all she really wanted in life was to find her Prince Charming her "one" even though she was still young it's all she wanted. She had her career sorted, had the best friends she could ask for, all she wanted was for someone to love her
Oliver is a straight shorter and very successful and doesn't want commitment and is very open about that, but when your risk the thought of losing someone, bam then all the money in the world won't stop him trying to get what he wants.
This is a fun loving, sassy, cute, lovable story and I really really enjoyed the banter and the way the story was told. If your looking for something funny, lighthearted and you love a sexy nerd this one is for you :)
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