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Opposites Attract #2
The Difference Between Us
I’m cursed.
At least when it comes to finding Mr. Right.
I’m tired of men that only want one night stands or blind dates that are nothing but awkward and uncomfortable. I’m tired of avoiding inappropriate text messages and the constant disappointment of always meeting Mr. Wrong.
After all these years of dates that lead nowhere, I can admit that it’s me. I’m the problem. I’m shy and picky and cursed. Definitely cursed.
So I’ve decided two things.
The first? I’m giving up dating and relationships and men in general. Maybe, possibly, forever.
The second? I’m going to have to try harder to avoid Ezra Baptiste.
If I couldn’t hack it in the kiddy pool of dating, I certainly can’t swim in his deep end. He’s too successful. Too intense. He’s all man when I’m used to nothing but boys pretending to be grownups. He’s everything I’m afraid to want and so far out of my league we might as well be different species entirely.
So he’ll need to find a different artist to paint his mural. And a different graphic designer to help him with his website. He’ll need to find someone else to glare at and flirt with and kiss.
It can’t be me.
We’re too different.
At least when it comes to finding Mr. Right.
I’m tired of men that only want one night stands or blind dates that are nothing but awkward and uncomfortable. I’m tired of avoiding inappropriate text messages and the constant disappointment of always meeting Mr. Wrong.
After all these years of dates that lead nowhere, I can admit that it’s me. I’m the problem. I’m shy and picky and cursed. Definitely cursed.
So I’ve decided two things.
The first? I’m giving up dating and relationships and men in general. Maybe, possibly, forever.
The second? I’m going to have to try harder to avoid Ezra Baptiste.
If I couldn’t hack it in the kiddy pool of dating, I certainly can’t swim in his deep end. He’s too successful. Too intense. He’s all man when I’m used to nothing but boys pretending to be grownups. He’s everything I’m afraid to want and so far out of my league we might as well be different species entirely.
So he’ll need to find a different artist to paint his mural. And a different graphic designer to help him with his website. He’ll need to find someone else to glare at and flirt with and kiss.
It can’t be me.
We’re too different.
286 pages, ebook
First published July 25, 2017
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Rachel Higginson
122 books3,494 followersRachel Higginson is the best-selling author of The Five Stages of Falling in Love, Every Wrong Reason, Bet on Us and The Star-Crossed Series.
She was born and raised in Nebraska, and spent her college years traveling the world. She fell in love with Eastern Europe, Paris, Indian Food and the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka, but came back home to marry her high school sweetheart. Now she spends her days writing stories and raising five amazing kids.
She was born and raised in Nebraska, and spent her college years traveling the world. She fell in love with Eastern Europe, Paris, Indian Food and the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka, but came back home to marry her high school sweetheart. Now she spends her days writing stories and raising five amazing kids.
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July 28, 2017
I remember the exact moment I fell in love with this series. It was somewhere between being introduced to a sassy heroine that was determined to make it on her own, and a brooding tatted up chef that had an underlying humor you couldn’t help but love. I wanted to be a part of that story so much because these were some of the best characters that I’ve had the pleasure of reading about in a long time and just to be in their circle for only a minute, would’ve made my day. Now we’re into the next book of the series and all of the emotions and feelings that made me fall in love the first time around, came back to me at full force.
We’ve all been through that point in our lives where our tolerance for bull**** has effectively run it’s course and we’ve finally said enough is enough. That’s exactly what Molly Maverick is feeling towards men and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Her main focus now, is on her new job project and planning her best friend’s engagement party which a feat of it’s own but she’s determined to pull it off.
With the help of some of her culinary friends and the brooding restaurant owner who makes her want to bash her head in on a good day, Molly gave her friend the party of her dreams. But what do you do when you’re in a social environment that forces you to mingle with everyone especially the one guy who raises your blood pressure? You drink! That’s what I would’ve done and because I know we would’ve been great friends in real life, Molly does the same. But not before having an encounter with the infamous Ezra Baptiste.
“Ezra Baptiste was one of the most intolerable men I had ever met. Arrogant, condescending, offensively good looking, he had all the qualities of a human I tried to avoid”.
The one thing that I absolutely love when I’m reading stories like these is the humor and the way the heroines portray themselves . They’re not afraid to speak their minds, they’re strong and sassy, and you can easily see yourself being friends with them. Molly was all of those things and I really liked that she didn’t try to be someone else and even though she didn’t have everything in her life figured out, she wasn’t angry or bitter about it.
Some would say that naming three of your restaurants after your exes is a bad idea but for Ezra Baptiste, it was pure genius on his part. With his businesses doing more than well, Ezra is now looking to revamp his social network and there’s only woman whom he trusts to do that. Getting the same woman to work for him would be like getting a wild tiger to be your pet because let’s be real: It’s not happening. But Ezra didn’t build his brand off of lack of determination and when he wants something, he gets it.
Ezra was one of those men that at first glance, you thought that he was completely closed off and a straight up douche nozzle but he wasn’t! He cared for people on a deeper level that had me swooning on site and his interactions with Molly was the highlight of the story. From their funny banners to the unavoidable sexual chemistry, I loved every moment they had together. With that being said, the only flaw that I had was that I wanted them to have more time together because they were so good! I also would’ve loved an epilogue but from the way this series is being written, I’m pretty sure this won’t be the last time we’ll be seeing them and I’m more than ok with that.
Hands down, everyone should read this series but please don’t read it while you’re hungry, otherwise you’ll be making grocery runs at night!
September 4, 2017
2.25 stars.
I was nervous about starting this since I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the first book of the series. In hindsight my zero expectations probably had a lot to do with my enjoyment of The Opposite of You, but I digress. That's all to say I wasn't surprised by any aspect of this story: the readability of Higginson's writing style, the sometimes funny inner monologue or dialogue, or the slow burn romance between the two MCs. Unfortunately, my lack of surprise also accounts for my slightly lesser enjoyment of this book.
It wasn't bad, but it just wasn't great. I liked the MCs. The h was a little quirky and tried to deal with her crazy parents the best way she knew how. The H wasn't a manwhore (I don't think so anyway, but there was definitely a lack of details about his history) just a serial monogamist. Safety gang: There was no ow/om drama at all and this story just plain sweet.
However it was a little boring. The first person pov lends itself to lots of telling not enough showing and the h's inner monologue sounded half Hallmark card, half motivational speech which was boring. And while I appreciated the MCs taking their time getting to know each other, too much happened off page for me to be truly engaged. Plus the last ten percent was pretty sappy, just like the end of the first book of this series. Some readers might enjoy the gushing, but I'm not a sappy person so I didn't.
Overall, I liked this funny and easy read. There wasn't anything in it that made me mad, and it was sweet.
I was nervous about starting this since I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the first book of the series. In hindsight my zero expectations probably had a lot to do with my enjoyment of The Opposite of You, but I digress. That's all to say I wasn't surprised by any aspect of this story: the readability of Higginson's writing style, the sometimes funny inner monologue or dialogue, or the slow burn romance between the two MCs. Unfortunately, my lack of surprise also accounts for my slightly lesser enjoyment of this book.
It wasn't bad, but it just wasn't great. I liked the MCs. The h was a little quirky and tried to deal with her crazy parents the best way she knew how. The H wasn't a manwhore (I don't think so anyway, but there was definitely a lack of details about his history) just a serial monogamist. Safety gang: There was no ow/om drama at all and this story just plain sweet.
However it was a little boring. The first person pov lends itself to lots of telling not enough showing and the h's inner monologue sounded half Hallmark card, half motivational speech which was boring. And while I appreciated the MCs taking their time getting to know each other, too much happened off page for me to be truly engaged. Plus the last ten percent was pretty sappy, just like the end of the first book of this series. Some readers might enjoy the gushing, but I'm not a sappy person so I didn't.
Overall, I liked this funny and easy read. There wasn't anything in it that made me mad, and it was sweet.
August 2, 2017
“Don’t be fooled by the long game. When you’re serious about a girl, you can’t make your move too quickly. You get her to care about you first, fall for you. Then you take her to bed and show her she can’t live without you.”
I’ve been anxiously anticipating this story ever since we met its two lead characters in The Opposite of You, always suspecting that the courtship between two people with absolutely nothing in common would be a riveting one, but the way Rachel Higginson builds this slow burning romance to its heart-pounding climax has left me reeling. I am incredibly drawn to stories that truly take the time to show a connection develop between two people, making every glance, every accidental touch, every moment of understanding count and drip with expectation. But when those stories also spare no effort to create complex, well-rounded characters who undertake a compelling journey of personal growth and discovery along the way, I become utterly consumed by every single word. This book stole my heart, one delightful page at a time, and not just because it gave us Ezra Baptiste—one of the swooniest heroes I’ve ever come across—but also because every woman can find a little bit of herself in a heroine like Molly.
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August 14, 2017
♥♥ 4 Stars ♥♥
This is the second of Ms. Higginson's Opposites Attract series, and it doesn't disappoint. Ezra owns multiple fine dining restaurants and doesn't have the time or patience for a relationship. Molly is the designated single friend and is busy working her way up at work. If not for their mutual friends Vera and Killian, they would have never met. But Molly made an impact on Ezra and he's not willing to let her go just yet.
This was another cute read. There's more sexual tension in this book than there is in the first of the series, but still not enough for my tastes. I've found that yet again, the antagonist in this story is under-developed; it could have been built up so much more than what it was, and I found the climax almost underwhelming.Additionally, there's a new fascination with strikethrough writing, and I just don't understand it. At all. Isn't the point of a 1st person POV the fact that we're inside the speaker's head? i.e. Why would we need a sugarcoated view of Molly's thoughts? I get that it adds character and can be cute, but it felt overdone and unnecessary. I liked Molly's thoughts better unedited; they made her more relatable and rounded out her character better.
But I digress. I thought Molly and Ezra were paired nicely; Molly brought Ezra's crazy control freak-ness (yes, I just made that a word) down to a tolerable level, and Ezra gave Molly the confidence that she was good at what she does. Their relationship is sweet and cute and you basically know what you're getting when you start reading it, so if that's what you're in the mood for then this is a winner!
This is the second of Ms. Higginson's Opposites Attract series, and it doesn't disappoint. Ezra owns multiple fine dining restaurants and doesn't have the time or patience for a relationship. Molly is the designated single friend and is busy working her way up at work. If not for their mutual friends Vera and Killian, they would have never met. But Molly made an impact on Ezra and he's not willing to let her go just yet.
This was another cute read. There's more sexual tension in this book than there is in the first of the series, but still not enough for my tastes. I've found that yet again, the antagonist in this story is under-developed; it could have been built up so much more than what it was, and I found the climax almost underwhelming.
But I digress. I thought Molly and Ezra were paired nicely; Molly brought Ezra's crazy control freak-ness (yes, I just made that a word) down to a tolerable level, and Ezra gave Molly the confidence that she was good at what she does. Their relationship is sweet and cute and you basically know what you're getting when you start reading it, so if that's what you're in the mood for then this is a winner!
August 6, 2017
Review by Jen Skewes
I could not wait for this book. We first met Molly and Ezra in The Opposite of You and I loved them. I think it was more of the bickering that I loved between the two of them. I wanted to know all there was to know about Ezra and see how these two would end up together.
Molly is pretty much done with men and dating. She is tired of the one-night stands and wants what her best friend has. But since her dating record is not a very good one she chooses to forget about men and concentrate on her career. Oh and to ignore Ezra Baptiste as much as possible. But that proves to be more difficult than she expected, since his best friend is marrying hers. Oh and not to mention that Ezra wants her to re-design his website, help to her with his social media accounts for his restaurants, and wants her to pain a mural in one of them. In the past Ezra has criticized her work and now he is looking for her help. She has no choice but work for him but she doesn’t have to like it.
These two are complete opposites and seem to be from two different worlds. Ezra is rich and owns 4 restaurants, while Molly is trying to prove herself at her place of employment. But you know what they say about opposites attract. If only Molly could admit that what she feels for Ezra is much more than hate.
Ezra is rich and sexy, cocky and arrogant but what I loved is the other side of him that we get to see. Maybe a little bit of vulnerability when it comes to love. He’s been hurt in the past and never planned to go there again, until he met Molly. From the moment he met her he wanted to get to now her better. She was a challenge but one he was willing to take.
I think they both brought out another side in each other. A side that very few people get to see. I loved the banter between them and looked forward to their emails. They both had a fun and witty way about them.
I really loved this book, but at times it was a little slow for me. I wanted more dialogue between the two of them. But when there was dialogue, especially when Ezra really opened himself up to Molly I fell in love. This is a great series and I cannot wait for the Wyatt’s story.
I could not wait for this book. We first met Molly and Ezra in The Opposite of You and I loved them. I think it was more of the bickering that I loved between the two of them. I wanted to know all there was to know about Ezra and see how these two would end up together.
Molly is pretty much done with men and dating. She is tired of the one-night stands and wants what her best friend has. But since her dating record is not a very good one she chooses to forget about men and concentrate on her career. Oh and to ignore Ezra Baptiste as much as possible. But that proves to be more difficult than she expected, since his best friend is marrying hers. Oh and not to mention that Ezra wants her to re-design his website, help to her with his social media accounts for his restaurants, and wants her to pain a mural in one of them. In the past Ezra has criticized her work and now he is looking for her help. She has no choice but work for him but she doesn’t have to like it.
These two are complete opposites and seem to be from two different worlds. Ezra is rich and owns 4 restaurants, while Molly is trying to prove herself at her place of employment. But you know what they say about opposites attract. If only Molly could admit that what she feels for Ezra is much more than hate.
Ezra is rich and sexy, cocky and arrogant but what I loved is the other side of him that we get to see. Maybe a little bit of vulnerability when it comes to love. He’s been hurt in the past and never planned to go there again, until he met Molly. From the moment he met her he wanted to get to now her better. She was a challenge but one he was willing to take.
I think they both brought out another side in each other. A side that very few people get to see. I loved the banter between them and looked forward to their emails. They both had a fun and witty way about them.
I really loved this book, but at times it was a little slow for me. I wanted more dialogue between the two of them. But when there was dialogue, especially when Ezra really opened himself up to Molly I fell in love. This is a great series and I cannot wait for the Wyatt’s story.
June 12, 2018
For fans of:
Insecure heroines (I don't always think that's a terrible thing)
Weird reading audience breaks for humor (I just read this in another book and was ok after I got over it)
Strikethrough as a mechanism for conveying hyperbole and sarcasm-talk about pulling me out of the book.
Some good humor and a peppy, though unpolished writing style.
So, the heroine doesn't have her shit together and the hero does. Cool. The heroine is being sexually harassed at work and side note here-I can't tell if there's some shallow feminist stuff going on or what, but basically explains she is a feminist, but you know the reasonable kind...and I really felt like it was a weird jab at women in corporate America....and women...and feminists.
I did enjoy the hero's method of wooing. His game was pretty strong and subtle enough. What I hated? That the heroine didn't use the hero to challenge her to make her better, but to tell her she's better. Including validation for her work-cause he'd hire her above all others. ugh, c'mon. Bore. Speaking of boring, the declarations? It read like a laundry list and is certainly no "Wednesday by Wednesday, week by week, I have loved you." Or insert your favorite here.
I'm waiting on that romance where the person isn't talented or ambitious and the person who loves them doesn't give a fuck.
I got off on a bit of a ramble. I think it is cause in the end, I found this book to be a bit of a vapid waste of time. It had potential, she can write snappy humor and sweet nothings. The attempt for social commentary on sexual harassment was a bit too heavy-handed (though well done in the beginning for its evolution) BTW DOCUMENT DOCUMENT TAPE RECORD. Anyway, so it all seems a bit of ashame chore waste. (See what I did there, so clever)
Insecure heroines (I don't always think that's a terrible thing)
Weird reading audience breaks for humor (I just read this in another book and was ok after I got over it)
Strikethrough as a mechanism for conveying hyperbole and sarcasm-talk about pulling me out of the book.
Some good humor and a peppy, though unpolished writing style.
So, the heroine doesn't have her shit together and the hero does. Cool. The heroine is being sexually harassed at work and side note here-I can't tell if there's some shallow feminist stuff going on or what, but basically explains she is a feminist, but you know the reasonable kind...and I really felt like it was a weird jab at women in corporate America....and women...and feminists.
I did enjoy the hero's method of wooing. His game was pretty strong and subtle enough. What I hated? That the heroine didn't use the hero to challenge her to make her better, but to tell her she's better. Including validation for her work-cause he'd hire her above all others. ugh, c'mon. Bore. Speaking of boring, the declarations? It read like a laundry list and is certainly no "Wednesday by Wednesday, week by week, I have loved you." Or insert your favorite here.
I'm waiting on that romance where the person isn't talented or ambitious and the person who loves them doesn't give a fuck.
I got off on a bit of a ramble. I think it is cause in the end, I found this book to be a bit of a vapid waste of time. It had potential, she can write snappy humor and sweet nothings. The attempt for social commentary on sexual harassment was a bit too heavy-handed (though well done in the beginning for its evolution) BTW DOCUMENT DOCUMENT TAPE RECORD. Anyway, so it all seems a bit of a
April 29, 2018
I didn't love this nearly as much as its predecessor.
To be fair though, this book was probably doomed from the start, as my expectations were ridiculously high after reading the perfection that was The Opposite of You. It still did pretty well, considering.
Most notably, I fell hard for Ezra. Complicated, intense, loyal-to-a-fault Ezra Fucking Baptiste. That name alone deserves to be fawned over. I loved the character growth he goes through, how he gradually openes up and lets us see the real him, the gentle, caring soul he tries to hide behind his closed-off, cool facade. Sigh. (He kinda reminded me of one particular Fancy McButterpants Ethan Vaughn from Paola Dangelico's Sledgehammer... hint hint)
Also, there were so many appearances from beloved characters from book 1: Vera and Killian, Vann, Wyatt, even Vera's dad. They all have a special place in my heart. Rachel Higginson certainly knows how to create amazing sidekicks.
This series' signature playful banter, insane sexual tension and slow progression of the romance highly contributed to my enjoyment, too.
He let out a shaky breath. "Finally."
I let out a surprised laugh. "Finally?"
Straightening, he gazed down at me. "I'm not sure I can remember a time when I didn't want to kiss you."
On to the few things I didn't love...
I didn't care much for Molly, even though I adored her as a sidekick in book 1. She was too much of a damsel in distress, too insecure and spineless to really appeal to me, though I did feel bad for her at times.
Also, there wasn't really any story line besides the romance, except for Molly being harrassed by her boss, which I found rather annoying though. I didn't feel like it added anything substantial to the plot, only made Molly seem like even more of a pushover.
One more thing, and this seems to be one of Higginson's annoying go-to procedures: the e-book ended at about 90% again. I don't want to read excerpts from books by other authors I'm not interested in at the end of a book. I'd rather a sweet epilogue, or at least have as much of a book I'm enjoying left as I'm told there is.
Still, if you're looking for a fun, low-angst romance with a bunch of lovable characters, you should definitely check out this series.
July 28, 2017
4.5 stars
This series is shaping up to be a favourite contemporary series. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US delivered on the same quality writing and character development as book one. What I'm enjoying about this series and this book in particular, is that the chemistry is simply bubbling and yet the sexual description isn't front and centre. This was a slow burn and in Ezra's words 'the long game' and I appreciated the gradual development of connection over time, with true depth of feeling and nothing rushed.
Molly is that fun friend who hasn't ever really sustained a relationship of any depth or longevity. Her acquaintance with Ezra is circumstantial with both of them being close friends of Vera and Killan. They gave off hate signals for some time but a gradual respect crept in. Ezra was rather unexpected to me, he was so much more than I had surmised from book one. My feelings for him grew alongside Molly's affections.
"His words soothed some mysterious ache inside me. They were like balm on a wound I didn't know I had."
The writing and dialogue in particular between the characters had me invested in this story. It was wholly engaging from the outset and I loved having the familiarity of setting from book one. The last 15% felt a little rushed and I could have taken a bit more stretching of that time frame but overall I feel fully satisfied. I have to just mention my love of the cover, that man epitomises my muse for Ezra. I can't recommend this series enough.
A copy of this book was provided by the author in return for a honest review.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
This series is shaping up to be a favourite contemporary series. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US delivered on the same quality writing and character development as book one. What I'm enjoying about this series and this book in particular, is that the chemistry is simply bubbling and yet the sexual description isn't front and centre. This was a slow burn and in Ezra's words 'the long game' and I appreciated the gradual development of connection over time, with true depth of feeling and nothing rushed.
Molly is that fun friend who hasn't ever really sustained a relationship of any depth or longevity. Her acquaintance with Ezra is circumstantial with both of them being close friends of Vera and Killan. They gave off hate signals for some time but a gradual respect crept in. Ezra was rather unexpected to me, he was so much more than I had surmised from book one. My feelings for him grew alongside Molly's affections.
"His words soothed some mysterious ache inside me. They were like balm on a wound I didn't know I had."
The writing and dialogue in particular between the characters had me invested in this story. It was wholly engaging from the outset and I loved having the familiarity of setting from book one. The last 15% felt a little rushed and I could have taken a bit more stretching of that time frame but overall I feel fully satisfied. I have to just mention my love of the cover, that man epitomises my muse for Ezra. I can't recommend this series enough.
A copy of this book was provided by the author in return for a honest review.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
August 8, 2017
★★★4.5 Stars ★★★
My first book by Rachel Higginson was The Five Stages of Falling In Love . That book was heart wrenching and beautiful. I was a mess after reading it. This author served angst like it was her favorite dish. So when I started reading The Difference Between Us, I sort of expected there would be some angst, I mean, she writes it so well. But instead, what I found was a super cute, enemies to lovers story that fit somewhere between a rom-com and a drama. While some serious issues were dealt with within its pages, I was completely caught off guard by its humor. Ezra and Molly's story was the perfect Saturday read, with its email messages, brooding alpha male and 27-year-old female trying to convince herself and everyone else she's not playing dress up.
Molly Maverick is a marketing associate with one the best marking firms in the Durham area, SixTwentySix. She's talented and creative, and a social media guru. When the firm got a contract with Black Soul Production, a local record label who had recently signed some breakout artists, she had thought this would be the opportunity of a life time. The one that would shoot her to the top. But in the eyes of the owner, who can't be bothered learning her name, she one of his minions. He didn't listen to her ideas and didn't give her a chance to prove she's more than capable of handling larger clients than a mowing company. His son, however, sees more of Molly than she would like! He can't seem to stop staring at her chest, her legs, her butt, and he's handsy, so of course, he chose her to be on his team. She convinced herself that if she kept her head down and worked hard, she would be appreciated for her talents. Unfortunately, the lack of respect for her abilities and the sexual harassment, are making her dream job, the job from hell. Fortunately, she has a surprise engagement party to plan in her free time, giving her a reprieve from her day and an outlet for her creativity. Even if that meant she would occasionally have to deal with Ezra Baptiste.
Ezra Baptiste was a very successful restauranteur and workaholic. To those that didn't know him (and not many people really knew him) he was a brooding, cranky, self-important jerk! He was also carrying the scars of his childhood, having lost his mother at the age of 12. In and out of foster homes until his long lost father comes to find him, his return to normalcy was short lived because his father died soon after. He was also single. He wasn't immune to women. He had a few long-standing relationships, his restaurants were a testament to that. But his lifestyle and work ethic were not ones that women accepted. And his wealth and power attracted women who wanted things from him, not women who wanted to be with him for who he was. But when the beautiful and sassy Molly the Maverick walked into his kitchen and told him exactly what she thought, he was overwhelmed by surprise and interest. Wanting to get to know her better, he hires her marketing firm to overhaul his restaurants' image and he requests her specifically. He soon realizes she is who he needs in his life and she sees him for whom he really is.
This is the second book in the 'Opposites Attract' series. I have not read the first book and while I don't feel like I missed anything with this story by not having read the first, there was quite a bit of carryover from The Opposite of You. So while I think this can be read as a standalone, if you don't like reading about characters in a previous book, you might want to read The Opposite of You, first. Now, I can't wait to read it, so I can discover the story behind Killian and Vera.
**I received an Advanced Reader Copy. This did not influence my opinion of the book, nor my review.**
❝Ezra Baptiste had some kind of magic juju that lured confident, professional women in and turned them into melting piles of goo.❞
My first book by Rachel Higginson was The Five Stages of Falling In Love . That book was heart wrenching and beautiful. I was a mess after reading it. This author served angst like it was her favorite dish. So when I started reading The Difference Between Us, I sort of expected there would be some angst, I mean, she writes it so well. But instead, what I found was a super cute, enemies to lovers story that fit somewhere between a rom-com and a drama. While some serious issues were dealt with within its pages, I was completely caught off guard by its humor. Ezra and Molly's story was the perfect Saturday read, with its email messages, brooding alpha male and 27-year-old female trying to convince herself and everyone else she's not playing dress up.
❝We were fireworks exploding, and cars crashing, and worlds colliding.❞
Molly Maverick is a marketing associate with one the best marking firms in the Durham area, SixTwentySix. She's talented and creative, and a social media guru. When the firm got a contract with Black Soul Production, a local record label who had recently signed some breakout artists, she had thought this would be the opportunity of a life time. The one that would shoot her to the top. But in the eyes of the owner, who can't be bothered learning her name, she one of his minions. He didn't listen to her ideas and didn't give her a chance to prove she's more than capable of handling larger clients than a mowing company. His son, however, sees more of Molly than she would like! He can't seem to stop staring at her chest, her legs, her butt, and he's handsy, so of course, he chose her to be on his team. She convinced herself that if she kept her head down and worked hard, she would be appreciated for her talents. Unfortunately, the lack of respect for her abilities and the sexual harassment, are making her dream job, the job from hell. Fortunately, she has a surprise engagement party to plan in her free time, giving her a reprieve from her day and an outlet for her creativity. Even if that meant she would occasionally have to deal with Ezra Baptiste.
❝He was too much for me. Too sure of himself. Too successful. Too self-possessed. Too manly. Too way, way, way out of my league.❞
Ezra Baptiste was a very successful restauranteur and workaholic. To those that didn't know him (and not many people really knew him) he was a brooding, cranky, self-important jerk! He was also carrying the scars of his childhood, having lost his mother at the age of 12. In and out of foster homes until his long lost father comes to find him, his return to normalcy was short lived because his father died soon after. He was also single. He wasn't immune to women. He had a few long-standing relationships, his restaurants were a testament to that. But his lifestyle and work ethic were not ones that women accepted. And his wealth and power attracted women who wanted things from him, not women who wanted to be with him for who he was. But when the beautiful and sassy Molly the Maverick walked into his kitchen and told him exactly what she thought, he was overwhelmed by surprise and interest. Wanting to get to know her better, he hires her marketing firm to overhaul his restaurants' image and he requests her specifically. He soon realizes she is who he needs in his life and she sees him for whom he really is.
❝You're unexpected and lovely, and something that very much feels like salvation,❞
This is the second book in the 'Opposites Attract' series. I have not read the first book and while I don't feel like I missed anything with this story by not having read the first, there was quite a bit of carryover from The Opposite of You. So while I think this can be read as a standalone, if you don't like reading about characters in a previous book, you might want to read The Opposite of You, first. Now, I can't wait to read it, so I can discover the story behind Killian and Vera.
**I received an Advanced Reader Copy. This did not influence my opinion of the book, nor my review.**
February 28, 2019
What an absolute disappointment. After Vera and Killian's story which I adored, I was so eager to get my hands on Molly and Ezra's story. It failed miserably. MISERABLY. I skimmed through most of the book bc it was one internal monologue after another, and another, AND another ad nauseum!!!! I'm willing to bet character dialogue between the 2 mains totals to "maybe" 5 pages in the entire book. There is no chemistry between the two and it's almost as if their story sat on the sidelines to Mollys self discovery on where her life was going and the dealings with her lecherous boss. It's almost as if book 1 was written by a completely different author. Not even close to the same vein. 1.5*SORELY disappointed*stars
August 13, 2017
4 ★'s
"You're unexpected and lovely, and something that very much feels like salvation."
We got to know both Ezra and Molly in the first book, The Opposite of You, in which they are the best friends of the hero and heroine.
Molly is lovely but I wasn't too sure about Ezra. He doesn't have the greatest reputation and comes across quite haughty. He had already been quite rude to Molly and I wasn't sure how Rachel Higginson was going to change that and I wasn't sure I wanted to find out.
But I decide to read the book and I'm so glad I did. It's those snobby Alphas you have to be careful with because they will sneak under your skin with all their sweetness and boy, that's just what Ezra did. Who knew?
However, it takes awhile for things to get going and that was a bit of a bummer. We get thrown into Molly's boring job as a graphic designer that she is not too happy with. And she's even unhappier with her super creepy boss.
The shining grace, of course, is all her interactions with Ezra. Thankfully, Vera and Killian's wedding plans forces these two together and Ezra's eyes get opened to a side of Molly he hadn't seen.
It was quite funny how he was wooing her and she had no clue. All his bossiness and protectiveness especially about wearing a coat were so endearing and before Molly knew it, she was hooked.
I loved getting more Vann and Wyatt and as we're introduced to more characters, I couldn't quit trying to figure out who would end up with whom. Wyatt's book is up next, The Problem with Him, coming out in November 2017 and I'm not sure about the heroine since we didn't get too much about her except she sure is feisty! As far as Vann goes, I'm hoping for Dillon...let's just keep thing all in the family! But then again, there's Emily so who knows!
What I liked about this book was the drama was not between the two of them but that Ezra was there for her all the way. I loved how supportive Ezra always is with her.
And it ends really sweetly. I was hoping Molly's career would go another direction but it all worked out well. And there's the new Chef at Bianca...things are getting really interesting!
"You're unexpected and lovely, and something that very much feels like salvation."
We got to know both Ezra and Molly in the first book, The Opposite of You, in which they are the best friends of the hero and heroine.
Molly is lovely but I wasn't too sure about Ezra. He doesn't have the greatest reputation and comes across quite haughty. He had already been quite rude to Molly and I wasn't sure how Rachel Higginson was going to change that and I wasn't sure I wanted to find out.
But I decide to read the book and I'm so glad I did. It's those snobby Alphas you have to be careful with because they will sneak under your skin with all their sweetness and boy, that's just what Ezra did. Who knew?
However, it takes awhile for things to get going and that was a bit of a bummer. We get thrown into Molly's boring job as a graphic designer that she is not too happy with. And she's even unhappier with her super creepy boss.
The shining grace, of course, is all her interactions with Ezra. Thankfully, Vera and Killian's wedding plans forces these two together and Ezra's eyes get opened to a side of Molly he hadn't seen.
It was quite funny how he was wooing her and she had no clue. All his bossiness and protectiveness especially about wearing a coat were so endearing and before Molly knew it, she was hooked.
I loved getting more Vann and Wyatt and as we're introduced to more characters, I couldn't quit trying to figure out who would end up with whom. Wyatt's book is up next, The Problem with Him, coming out in November 2017 and I'm not sure about the heroine since we didn't get too much about her except she sure is feisty! As far as Vann goes, I'm hoping for Dillon...let's just keep thing all in the family! But then again, there's Emily so who knows!
What I liked about this book was the drama was not between the two of them but that Ezra was there for her all the way. I loved how supportive Ezra always is with her.
And it ends really sweetly. I was hoping Molly's career would go another direction but it all worked out well. And there's the new Chef at Bianca...things are getting really interesting!
June 20, 2022
Review January 2018: A sweet and enjoyable CR. I really liked Ezra, the hero. He was older, a mature man and an established businessman. He was also known to be be taciturn, gruff and rarely chatted or smiled.
The heroine, Molly, is completely different (as per the book's title!). Younger, less experienced and lacking confidence in herself. She works for a graphic design company, where she is seriously good at her job - an area where she feels very confident of her abilities. She also loves painting. But one of her bosses at work keeps hitting on her, ogling her boobs etc and generally making her feel icky. The theme of sexual harassment by powerful men is sadly very apropos in the current climate. It's always been around, but women are speaking up more openly now. It's interesting to read a book where we see from the powerless woman's pov. Molly at first isn't assertive enough to really defend herself, even though she hates it. Probably an all-too-common situation that some creepy men can take advantage of.
However the sexual harassment is really a side issue in this book. The focus is very much on the development of Molly and Ezra's romance. Ezra is deeply attracted to Molly (well, it's mutual) but he has the good sense to take things slowly and build a real relationship between them. He shows Molly his tender side, that few get to see. They build their friendship before things start to really heat up between them.
I liked both protags and I liked the way things developed between them. A very enjoyable read.
The heroine, Molly, is completely different (as per the book's title!). Younger, less experienced and lacking confidence in herself. She works for a graphic design company, where she is seriously good at her job - an area where she feels very confident of her abilities. She also loves painting. But one of her bosses at work keeps hitting on her, ogling her boobs etc and generally making her feel icky. The theme of sexual harassment by powerful men is sadly very apropos in the current climate. It's always been around, but women are speaking up more openly now. It's interesting to read a book where we see from the powerless woman's pov. Molly at first isn't assertive enough to really defend herself, even though she hates it. Probably an all-too-common situation that some creepy men can take advantage of.
However the sexual harassment is really a side issue in this book. The focus is very much on the development of Molly and Ezra's romance. Ezra is deeply attracted to Molly (well, it's mutual) but he has the good sense to take things slowly and build a real relationship between them. He shows Molly his tender side, that few get to see. They build their friendship before things start to really heat up between them.
I liked both protags and I liked the way things developed between them. A very enjoyable read.
July 29, 2017
4.5 Stars
“I tried to save you from this, Molly….I’m tired of failing.”
Oh how we loved this book, it was everything we seek in an easy, swoony and romantic story. Rachel Higginson captured our attention and we stayed with her throughout this story captivated by the characters and their slow building, beautiful romance. The writing was fabulous and everything just felt so right and wonderful. We absolutely loved The Difference Between us.
‘He didn’t just do things. He conquered things. All the things/ He was too much for me. Too sure of himself. Too successful. To self-possessed. Too manly. Too way, way, way out of my league.’
What we loved about this book is that it wasn’t predictable, it was low angst and drama yet still completely nailed the emotional aspect. That is something which is a rarity, but less really is more in all aspects, as this story was character driven, which we absolutely relished.
‘Beauty was found in the things that caught my eye, that made emotions flow…’
Molly is career driven and has a string of dating disasters under her belt. As we delve into her family life it soon becomes apparent as to why this is. Her time is spent trying to become noticed in a company that exhibits archaic and questionable values and behaviours. Artistic by nature and wonderfully loyal, savvy and sweet, she immediately endeared herself to us. Yet sometimes what is missing is that one person who sees all of you and brings out the qualities that may be lying dormant or undiscovered. Sometimes it takes honest admiration, sincere attraction and trust to be the best you can be.
‘When Ezra said my name, I was anything but the crazy cat lady. I was bold, beautiful, and everything defiantly female.’
We fell in utter love with Ezra, the enigmatic loaded multiple restauranteur who goes for what he wants. A bit of a domineering mystery who slowly asserted himself firmly on the pages, in our hearts and in Molly’s life. Through mutual friends, Ezra was not letting Molly, nor her talents slip through his fingers. This man was a force to be reckoned with, almost grumpy and aloof in attitude as well as unapologetically honest. He was quite a character who made us laugh and swoon in equal measure.
“I’m not sure I remember a time when I didn’t want to kiss you.”
Molly and Ezra’s story was just wonderful, we thoroughly enjoyed every moment we spent with them, their friends and the subsequent simmering romance and comedic banter. This story has made us want to pick up every single story Rachel Higginson has written and go on a binge read!
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July 24, 2017
5 STARS!
❝ Ezra Baptiste was one of the most intolerable men I had ever met. Arrogant, condescending, offensively good looking, he had all the qualities of a human I tried to avoid. ❞
This book was EVERYTHING! I absolutely loved it. This is one of those books you will not want to put down and at the same time you don't want it to end.
After plenty of unfortunate dates and men, Molly Maverick has finally decided to to give up on dating. Now she's focusing on her best friend getting married, her new projects and avoiding Ezra Baptiste. The man with angry, brown eyes. The man who had attacked her professional taste. Molly and Ezra are forced to interact because of their mutual friends.
Ezra Baptiste is a wealthy, handsome man. He owns three restaurants and is very successful. Now he wants Molly's help with his website and he wants her to paint a mural in his restaurant. And he always gets what he wants.
❝ I don't want to date myself. You make me smile when I've had the worst day. And you make me see the world in brighter colours and unique angles. You've opened my mind to my business, but also to my friends. I would be so boring without you. We are different, but in the best possible way. ❞
I loved their bickering, and there was a lot of it. What I loved most is how different they were and how that made them such a great couple.
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❝ Ezra Baptiste was one of the most intolerable men I had ever met. Arrogant, condescending, offensively good looking, he had all the qualities of a human I tried to avoid. ❞
This book was EVERYTHING! I absolutely loved it. This is one of those books you will not want to put down and at the same time you don't want it to end.
After plenty of unfortunate dates and men, Molly Maverick has finally decided to to give up on dating. Now she's focusing on her best friend getting married, her new projects and avoiding Ezra Baptiste. The man with angry, brown eyes. The man who had attacked her professional taste. Molly and Ezra are forced to interact because of their mutual friends.
Ezra Baptiste is a wealthy, handsome man. He owns three restaurants and is very successful. Now he wants Molly's help with his website and he wants her to paint a mural in his restaurant. And he always gets what he wants.
❝ I don't want to date myself. You make me smile when I've had the worst day. And you make me see the world in brighter colours and unique angles. You've opened my mind to my business, but also to my friends. I would be so boring without you. We are different, but in the best possible way. ❞
I loved their bickering, and there was a lot of it. What I loved most is how different they were and how that made them such a great couple.
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July 28, 2017
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Beware of Spoilers!
Star Ratings:
Heroine (Molly): 27yrs old – 3/5
Hero (Ezra): mid 30s? – 5/5
Plot: 3/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: none
HEA: yes but no epilogue
Triggers: none
Average score: 3.5/5
Best Line: “He’s used to taking care of people. It’s how he shows love”
Worst Line: “He was my boss. Maybe he was being inappropriate and obnoxious, but he was still my boss.”
Personal Review:
This was an ok romance between a businessman and a graphic designer. I loved the hero but I had a love-hate relationship with the heroine because of the work situation and her immature reactions.
Random Ramblings:
•Never read your emails before going to sleep!
•That is a great name for a restaurant
•Her whining about her job started to get annoying and her boss needed a slap
•Her parents reminded me of my own
•Oh my god…I wanted to scream at her every time she let her boss sexually harass her and not call him on it
•I was more interested in her relationship with Ezra than all the stuff with her job which just became boring
•Why is she always so late? And then she complains for not being taken seriously!!
•That was an abrupt ending…I wanted to witness the beat down of the boss!!
Overall Feeling:
Beware of Spoilers!
Star Ratings:
Heroine (Molly): 27yrs old – 3/5
Hero (Ezra): mid 30s? – 5/5
Plot: 3/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: none
HEA: yes but no epilogue
Triggers: none
Average score: 3.5/5
Best Line: “He’s used to taking care of people. It’s how he shows love”
Worst Line: “He was my boss. Maybe he was being inappropriate and obnoxious, but he was still my boss.”
Personal Review:
This was an ok romance between a businessman and a graphic designer. I loved the hero but I had a love-hate relationship with the heroine because of the work situation and her immature reactions.
Random Ramblings:
•Never read your emails before going to sleep!
•That is a great name for a restaurant
•Her whining about her job started to get annoying and her boss needed a slap
•Her parents reminded me of my own
•Oh my god…I wanted to scream at her every time she let her boss sexually harass her and not call him on it
•I was more interested in her relationship with Ezra than all the stuff with her job which just became boring
•Why is she always so late? And then she complains for not being taken seriously!!
•That was an abrupt ending…I wanted to witness the beat down of the boss!!
Overall Feeling:
August 5, 2017
Another engaging read. I love the slow burn and the restaurant setting. Wasn't so sure about the crossed out text, it kept on yanking me out of my reading bubble.
Ezra was a strange one; according to the narrator Molly, he was surly and scary and argumentative, but actually in every scene he was perfectly amenable, sweet and swoony, so that was a bit odd.
The end was a bit rushed, I'd like to have seen some resolution with Molly's parents, but not a biggie. There were also quite a few typos in this so it would definitely benefit from a good proofread.
Complete story, part of a series but could standalone. Available on ku.
Ezra was a strange one; according to the narrator Molly, he was surly and scary and argumentative, but actually in every scene he was perfectly amenable, sweet and swoony, so that was a bit odd.
The end was a bit rushed, I'd like to have seen some resolution with Molly's parents, but not a biggie. There were also quite a few typos in this so it would definitely benefit from a good proofread.
Complete story, part of a series but could standalone. Available on ku.
May 28, 2019
Molly was a spinless ninny who thought she was so tough. She let her superior at work harass her and basically did nothing to stop it. She second guessed and doubted her feelings. She half assed reported him to HR and accepted the verdict when they did nothing. I don't claim to be a genius, but even I could come up with a better plan that what she did... which was basically complain to herself. Whah... cry me a river. I'd have had my phone on me at all times ready to record the offensive comments and kept a well documented list of times and dates of said comments. But I digress.
In the end she runs crying to her new boyfriend to fix all her problems. He goes with her to work... which means she's a grown up... right? No. It. Does. Not.
In the end she runs crying to her new boyfriend to fix all her problems. He goes with her to work... which means she's a grown up... right? No. It. Does. Not.
August 7, 2017
I loved Ezra...I absolutely loved this book! This series is the best! I can't get enough of Rachel Higginson's books. I need more please!
July 27, 2017
Ezra Baptiste was just so unexpected. I didn't expect to fall for him but just like he does with Molly, he took me by surprise in the most wonderful way. In the first book in this series he came across as quite moody and intolerable so I was really interested in getting to know him more.
Ezra is a successful business owner, he has four fine dining restaurants, three of them named after his ex's. One thing he has not been successful at is long term relationships. He is a bit of a workaholic but that just stems from the passion he has for the food industry. In my opinion, he just hasn't found the right person for him. Until Molly changes everything.
Molly was so happy when her bestie Vera fell in love with Killian. They have the kind of love she has never experienced, would love to have herself and she is busy planning a surprise party for them. Only downside is that she has to do so with Ezra, he is the owner of Lilou and the venue for the party. Molly is intimidated by Ezra, she finds him quite moody and scary to deal with. His is always so damn serious and direct.
Molly has enough going on at work with her annoying grabby hands boss who seems to undress her daily with his eyes. She is really passionate about her job but getting any recognition or promotion is not easy in a workplace controlled by a manipulative idiot. However, she throws herself 100% into everything she does, despite what others say or do, her mother has ingrained a 'never ever quit' mantra into her, her whole life.
The interactions between Ezra and Molly go from formal to something else over a period of time. Mainly through emails and each one gave me a tiny glimpse into the other side of Ezra. The sweet, caring, softer side of this man - a side he hides from other people but it reveals itself when he is around Molly. Molly is completely intrigued by this side of him and extremely attracted to him in equal measure.
'His dark hair, those endless eyes, his mysterious smile that made my soul move in a way that nothing else ever had, turned into a relentless vision that I couldn't wait to chase.'
Rachel does a fabulous job at slowly building this connection between them from friendship to something deeper. We are often defined by our life experiences and each one of us carries them in different ways. Meeting Molly has made Ezra realise why a relationship has never worked out with anyone else. He was waiting for her.
'You're unexpected and lovely, and something that very much feels like salvation' - Ezra
And OMG, the sweet, romantic side of this man left me in tears, lots of tears and most of them were happy ones but he just did me in with his kindness, loyalty and passion. I love how when you find the right person, everything just clicks. I love that Molly just gets him, she sees the wonderfulness that other women didn't understand and appreciate - and didn't deserve.
I think I highlighted nearly half of this book because I got so caught up in the beauty of the words that Rachel crafted in this fantastic story. I am crushing big time on Ezra Baptiste! Next up will be Wyatt's story and I cannot wait! In the meantime I will enjoy basking in the glow of Ezra.....
'Don't be fooled by the long game. When you're serious about a girl, you can't make your move too quickly. You get her to care about you first, fall for you. Then you take her to bed and show her she can't live without you.' - Ezra
Ezra is a successful business owner, he has four fine dining restaurants, three of them named after his ex's. One thing he has not been successful at is long term relationships. He is a bit of a workaholic but that just stems from the passion he has for the food industry. In my opinion, he just hasn't found the right person for him. Until Molly changes everything.
Molly was so happy when her bestie Vera fell in love with Killian. They have the kind of love she has never experienced, would love to have herself and she is busy planning a surprise party for them. Only downside is that she has to do so with Ezra, he is the owner of Lilou and the venue for the party. Molly is intimidated by Ezra, she finds him quite moody and scary to deal with. His is always so damn serious and direct.
Molly has enough going on at work with her annoying grabby hands boss who seems to undress her daily with his eyes. She is really passionate about her job but getting any recognition or promotion is not easy in a workplace controlled by a manipulative idiot. However, she throws herself 100% into everything she does, despite what others say or do, her mother has ingrained a 'never ever quit' mantra into her, her whole life.
The interactions between Ezra and Molly go from formal to something else over a period of time. Mainly through emails and each one gave me a tiny glimpse into the other side of Ezra. The sweet, caring, softer side of this man - a side he hides from other people but it reveals itself when he is around Molly. Molly is completely intrigued by this side of him and extremely attracted to him in equal measure.
'His dark hair, those endless eyes, his mysterious smile that made my soul move in a way that nothing else ever had, turned into a relentless vision that I couldn't wait to chase.'
Rachel does a fabulous job at slowly building this connection between them from friendship to something deeper. We are often defined by our life experiences and each one of us carries them in different ways. Meeting Molly has made Ezra realise why a relationship has never worked out with anyone else. He was waiting for her.
'You're unexpected and lovely, and something that very much feels like salvation' - Ezra
And OMG, the sweet, romantic side of this man left me in tears, lots of tears and most of them were happy ones but he just did me in with his kindness, loyalty and passion. I love how when you find the right person, everything just clicks. I love that Molly just gets him, she sees the wonderfulness that other women didn't understand and appreciate - and didn't deserve.
I think I highlighted nearly half of this book because I got so caught up in the beauty of the words that Rachel crafted in this fantastic story. I am crushing big time on Ezra Baptiste! Next up will be Wyatt's story and I cannot wait! In the meantime I will enjoy basking in the glow of Ezra.....
'Don't be fooled by the long game. When you're serious about a girl, you can't make your move too quickly. You get her to care about you first, fall for you. Then you take her to bed and show her she can't live without you.' - Ezra
January 25, 2022
3 Disappointed Stars
An ok read but it didn't really ensnare by attention and the sizzle and spark between the MCs didn't have the oomph it needed.
Acquired via KU
An ok read but it didn't really ensnare by attention and the sizzle and spark between the MCs didn't have the oomph it needed.
Acquired via KU
August 7, 2018
I have lukewarm feelings for the first book of this series but I liked the side characters who are the main couple of this installment so I dived in. And dive I did since I finished the novel in one sitting.
The author’s writing style doesn’t work well for me (too many repetitions, all telling no showing and her heroines are too ensnared in self-doubt and victimhood) but this story was nice.
The author’s writing style doesn’t work well for me (too many repetitions, all telling no showing and her heroines are too ensnared in self-doubt and victimhood) but this story was nice.
July 28, 2017
I'm stuck on how to rate this one because I love Rachel Higginson. I love her writing style, her storylines, her characters... but this one didn't catch me the way others have.
I didn't connect with Molly or Ezra, really. The build up of their relationship kind of fell flat for me. Their chemistry didn't leap off the page like Vera and Killian's did. Their email banter was cute and funny. But they went from this awkward business/friendly relationship into an awkward dating relationship. It didn't flow for me. It seemed so disjointed.
Molly's severe lack of confidence really bugged me. She was so easily pushed over. The fact that she didn't quit the minute Henry started calling her "sweet cheeks" or when he grabbed her boob?! WTF?! She didn't actually do anything about it until Ezra demanded to accompany her and bring along his lawyer. That irked the shit out of me. Grow a pair, woman!
I wanted to love it. I didn't hate it. It was good but not great. I give it 3.5 stars... which totally bums me out.
I didn't connect with Molly or Ezra, really. The build up of their relationship kind of fell flat for me. Their chemistry didn't leap off the page like Vera and Killian's did. Their email banter was cute and funny. But they went from this awkward business/friendly relationship into an awkward dating relationship. It didn't flow for me. It seemed so disjointed.
Molly's severe lack of confidence really bugged me. She was so easily pushed over. The fact that she didn't quit the minute Henry started calling her "sweet cheeks" or when he grabbed her boob?! WTF?! She didn't actually do anything about it until Ezra demanded to accompany her and bring along his lawyer. That irked the shit out of me. Grow a pair, woman!
I wanted to love it. I didn't hate it. It was good but not great. I give it 3.5 stars... which totally bums me out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 2, 2017
4.25 stars
December 21, 2017
Sweet story narrated in Molly's POV .
❝He was successful and confident and maybe a little tragic.
I was floundering and boring. Not to mention insecure.
He had a complicated past with women landmarking the way.
I hadn’t been in a serious relationship since college, and my only booty call option was spin class.
He had known he was interested in me the second he saw me and I’d waited this long to realize I should not let him go. ❞
In my opinion, the author did a good job with Molly's character, her background and insecurities felt very real and relatable, expecially where her parents are concerned:
❝I tuned out the familiar fight and focused on counting my bites of food, and sipping my water as slowly as possible.
I drew little pictures in the sweet sauce that went over the ham balls with the tip of my fork.
I didn’t engage. And I didn’t speak. I simply listened and endured and waited for the moment I could slip away unnoticed.
Eventually my mom stood up from the table and started clearing the dishes, and my dad stomped back to the bedroom with a few more beers in hand.
Mom would spend the rest of the night regretting every minute of her life up until now while she furiously cleaned the kitchen. And dad would drink until he passed out in a blissful heap of unconsciousness.
They would go to bed, not really recognizing their dysfunction. Or at least not caring enough to do anything about it. And then tomorrow it would start all over again.
I was the one that would carry this with me when I left, that would wrestle with it all night and tomorrow, and on and on, forever.
I would tuck it into the imaginary backpack I’d carried since I was a child and add it to all the other memories like this one that have never left me.
Tomorrow, I would go to work and I would bust my ass to do the very best I could at every single element of my job.
I would make a conscious effort not to end up like my dad who didn’t value a steady job or a bright future. And I would vow to never to turn into my mother who never let my dad hear the end of it, who didn’t care about whatever ailment he had that wouldn’t let him work or kept him from being successful.
I would swear to myself that I would never be a nag or cruel for the purpose of being cruel.
I would love my parents always, but I would never let myself become them.
As for tonight? I would paint.❞
Molly tries hard to overcome the "baggage" that comes with growing up with that kind of dysfunctional family and painting is what she loves most, her outlet.
She also has to put up with sexual harassment at work...
The author does an amazing job portraying how a young woman gets trapped into these kind of situation, how our own mind can trick us because we know that if we want a successful career we need to be careful on how we can fight for it:
❝By the end of the day, I’d convinced myself that I was making more of this than it was. I was uncomfortable around Henry, but he hadn’t really done anything overt. He’d put his hand on my shoulder. And maybe, accidentally bumped my butt. He was always polite. Always nice. He’d picked me to be on Black Soul out of an office of more experienced designers.
I would just work harder to keep my distance. I wouldn’t get caught in conference rooms with him or put myself in potentially compromising positions. And I would make my intentions clear. I didn’t want him touching me. I would definitely tell him that next time.
Definitely.
[...]
The worst part was that he was probably going to get me fired in the end. Yes, he was the creep, but I was about one more unwelcomed back rub away from punching him in his throat.❞
Women have to face this reality every day and too often the victims do not have enough power to "win the fight".
I hope someday we'll win the war against the "culture of silence" on this issue.
Molly is fun and witty and mostly I enjoyed being in her head...
❝He could not seriously be hitting on me! Even three shots of tequila deep, I’d been super clear at Christmas. My name was no. My sign was no. My number was hell no.❞
❝“I can’t feel my butt,” she countered.
“I can feel mine way too much. After what I just went through I’m pretty sure that machine owes me dinner.”
Vera giggled, but it was weak and breathless. We’d walked out of spin class like pros, high-fiving random strangers on the way, and sipping from our water bottles like we could care less about hydration.
But once we’d turned the corner, we’d let our true colors shine. I couldn’t suck down my water fast enough, and someone had crawled inside my body and lit my lungs on fire. Owie.❞
...but when she fixes on something she gets stuck, and that made me often want to skip a bit ahead to get some action.
❝And I was happy for her. I was. But her happiness only spotlighted my unhappiness. Her bliss only shed light on my misery. Her joy revealed my lack of. Her contentment exaggerated my restlessness.
I couldn’t figure out why. It wasn’t really about Killian or her engagement and not-so-distant wedding. It wasn’t about Vera finding her soul mate, true love, and Disney-esque fairy tale.
Honestly, I had never really been all that into the happily ever after. Even as a little girl, [...]❞
This kind of repeated internal dialogue gets boring and annoying.
I had a similar problem with Vera (her bff) in the previous book, and even if there's a valid reason for both women to be insecure, I think the author gets too wordy and repetitive trying to convey those insecurities.
Even so, I loved how their friendship is portrayed and Molly soon ceases the "pity-party" because, at her core, she understands she's not actually jealous of Vera:
❝It wasn’t that I was jealous that Vera had Killian. I was jealous of what Vera and Killian had because I so badly wanted it for myself.
Before them, I hadn’t held a whole lot of hope for relationships. My parents hated each other. Vera’s dad had spent his entire life in a kind of grieving misery over his dead wife. I had never had a stellar example of real love until Vera and Killian. Seeing the real deal had awoken some kind of love-hungry beast inside me.
I could no longer be satisfied with casual dating or meaningless hookups. I could no longer wait out my twenties or my thirties or the rest of my single life because it didn’t matter.
It did matter.
I mattered.❞
Even so, she does not find within herself the answer to solve her internal turmoil...she finds that "somenthing" in someone else, Ezra.
❝Except when Ezra said it, Molly didn’t sound boring or plain or friendly. He said my name like a command. He glided over the consonants and caressed the vowels. When Ezra said my name, I was anything but the crazy cat lady. I was bold, beautiful, and everything defiantly female.
I responded to Ezra because he said my name how I had wanted to hear it my entire life.❞
I was a bit disappointed with this because I wish for more heros/heroines that are able to find fulfilment in themselves first and in a relationship second.
Ezra is an interesting character.
I had only a minor issue with him, I was not very happy with his reason for naming his restaurants after his exes.
Who would want to be reminded of past betrayals, hurt and mistakes going to work everyday?
Well...it works for him.
He's not a manwhore, he's sweet, loyal, protective.
He starts closed off and arrogant but there's a lot more behind his cold exterior.
❝“This is exactly why I hired you.”
I resisted, barely, the urge to roll my eyes. “I’m confident you’re getting more than what you asked for.”
His eyes darkened with promise, his smile turning sly and secretive. “That’s what I’m counting on.”❞
With him Molly is not afraid to speak her mind, and he ends up opening up completely with her about his past.
I have to say though, I didn't feel chemistry between them, not truly.
Their first time together was just bland and Molly's thoughts OTT since they've barely dated a month...
❝ I placed my hand on his pounding heart and whispered, “This is forever for me. You are my forever. I don’t care about your money or your job, or anything but you. I want you and that’s it. I want you forever.”
He struggled to swallow, gazing down at me with those words still reflected in his eyes, he could barely move his throat. And then, as if suddenly remembering what we were in the middle of doing, he snatched a condom out of the nightstand and got back to business.
He slid inside me and everything was right with the world.❞
With Vale and Killian's book I had some issues within the first half but I ended up loving them together, with Molly & Ezra's I had the opposite experience.
There's no "climax" with these two and it doesn't depend only on the lack of steam/chemistry.
All the good stuff set up at the beginning like the "harassment issue", how significant Molly's parents' marriage is for her difficulties, Ezra's past and the exes he named 3 successful restaurant after...
All of that is awesomely written in the first half of this book but it gradually blends in and fades all the way to the last page.
I didn't leave this book with something memorable when Molly's conclusion rolled in:
❝ Yes, we were different, but only in the way two puzzle pieces are made to fit together exactly right. He was made for me and I was made for him. And we would spend the rest of our lives discovering all the ways we blended together.❞
Up until the 50-60% mark I was super happy with their story but, toward the end, I wasn't engaged anymore.
Overall it wasn’t a bad read but it wasn't, in my opinion, as good as the first book in this series hence...
⭐ 3 Stars ⭐
* "The Difference Between Us" by Rachel Higginson is book #2 in the Opposites Attract series, can be read as a STANDALONE.
You can find my review of "The Opposite of You" by Rachel Higginson HERE .
~ My Ratings ~
Writing: 3 /5
Plot: 3 /5
Hero: 3.5 /5
Heroine: 3.5 /5
Secondary Characters: 3.5 /5
MC's chemistry: 2.5 /5
Steam: 2.5 /5
Triggers: None
Recommended to: Adult Romance Readers
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July 24, 2017
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4.5 stars -- I did receive an earlier copy of this book as a beta, in exchange for my oh-so-amazing opinions, and stellar typo catching (yes, there is some sarcasm there). But I'm obviously going to write out my honest opinion, b/c I have one of those too (and it's wholeheartedly unbiased).
There's a reason Ms. Higginson is one of my favourite authors of all time. While there may be elements here and there that don't always jibe with me personally, I ALWAYS get a story where I fall in love with the unique and VERY REAL characters, and where I spend an inordinate amount of time smiling unexpectedly, truly laughing out loud (usually accompanied by snorts), and swooning left, right and center. And isn't it weird how you forget all about that enchantment in between your favourite author's releases? Like, you convince yourself that they're not as good as you remember, or you've blown the memory out of proportion. And then you get a few paragraphs in and it's like coming home to an old friend. THAT is what this book was for me. I totally get that I *just* read The Opposite of You a mere 4 months ago, but from that first snort of laughter, I'm right back where I want to be. And where I want to be is in Molly's head.
I have wholeheartedly admitted in the past that my heart generally lies in dual POV books, so it always amuses the crap out of me that one of my favourite authors writes almost exclusively in single POV. But again (because I feel like I'm repeating myself from my review of TOOY), she manages to convey so much through the heroine's story, that I don't even feel that gypped. I'm still absolutely able to fall in love with the hero too, even without being in his head (though I would never sneeze at a bonus POV scene, *hint hint*).
Molly is exactly as hilarious and sassy and snarky as I expected her to be, but she's also so much more. Honestly, I really connected to her because I feel like she is a soul sister. She's a bit shyer, outside of her inner circle she prefers to blend into the background, she loathes confrontation, and she has a hell of a case of imposter's syndrome (which my hubby constantly tells me I have). And you know what? I wanted to high five her for each of those characteristics, because she really felt like me. I know strong forceful heroines are all the rage, but there is also something to love about a girl who has moments of meekness and insecurity. And I really loved the glimpse we got into her family, and how her upbringing influenced her in so many ways. It made it so that at parts where I was cringing for her decisions, I also got how she got there. You know?
Molly's story has so many elements, and not all of them were easy to read. Particularly the sexual harassment she endures at work. It's so easy as a reader to be able to see what's going on, but it's SOOOO much harder to deal with it in real life when you're faced with consequences and uncertainty when it involves your livelihood. I had a REALLY hard time with that part, I wanted to scream at Molly so many times and it all made me feel very uncomfortable. But at the same time I felt like it was really brave of Ms. Higginson to confront this issue, and shine a light on how complicated it is...and have Molly NOT make the black and white decisions. It made the situation more REAL you know?
And then there's the romance, which was a slam dunk for me. I absolutely loved that Ezra managed to bring out a completely different side to Molly. Their courtship made me laugh, it made me swoon, and it tugged at my heartstrings. It was seriously just so odd you guys, but I was in love practically from the first e-mail. I wasn't sure what I was going to think of Ezra, b/c he's kind of hard to pin down...but I thought Molly got to the heart of him, and we got to see what made him tick, and why he appears the way he does. And their chemistry was amazing. My only niggle is that I'm not huge on the flip-flop, and Molly did have a bit of that. That would be what caused the half star loss for me.
Of course the secondary characters were beyond amazing. My heart was so happy with the reappearance of all my favourites (Vera, Killian, Wyatt, and Vann), and I totally fell in love with Ezra's half-sister Dillon as well. Their addition just takes a great story and levels it up. I tried petitioning for a certain pairing, but apparently I got the matches wrong. To say I'm excited for more from this crew is an understatement.
And there you have it. Essentially a fangirl review. What are you gonna do? We all have our favourite authors for a reason, and I'm a sucker for Ms. Higginson's characters, and she writes banter that has my highlight finger going crazy. It's as simple as that.
4.5 stars -- I did receive an earlier copy of this book as a beta, in exchange for my oh-so-amazing opinions, and stellar typo catching (yes, there is some sarcasm there). But I'm obviously going to write out my honest opinion, b/c I have one of those too (and it's wholeheartedly unbiased).
There's a reason Ms. Higginson is one of my favourite authors of all time. While there may be elements here and there that don't always jibe with me personally, I ALWAYS get a story where I fall in love with the unique and VERY REAL characters, and where I spend an inordinate amount of time smiling unexpectedly, truly laughing out loud (usually accompanied by snorts), and swooning left, right and center. And isn't it weird how you forget all about that enchantment in between your favourite author's releases? Like, you convince yourself that they're not as good as you remember, or you've blown the memory out of proportion. And then you get a few paragraphs in and it's like coming home to an old friend. THAT is what this book was for me. I totally get that I *just* read The Opposite of You a mere 4 months ago, but from that first snort of laughter, I'm right back where I want to be. And where I want to be is in Molly's head.
I have wholeheartedly admitted in the past that my heart generally lies in dual POV books, so it always amuses the crap out of me that one of my favourite authors writes almost exclusively in single POV. But again (because I feel like I'm repeating myself from my review of TOOY), she manages to convey so much through the heroine's story, that I don't even feel that gypped. I'm still absolutely able to fall in love with the hero too, even without being in his head (though I would never sneeze at a bonus POV scene, *hint hint*).
Molly is exactly as hilarious and sassy and snarky as I expected her to be, but she's also so much more. Honestly, I really connected to her because I feel like she is a soul sister. She's a bit shyer, outside of her inner circle she prefers to blend into the background, she loathes confrontation, and she has a hell of a case of imposter's syndrome (which my hubby constantly tells me I have). And you know what? I wanted to high five her for each of those characteristics, because she really felt like me. I know strong forceful heroines are all the rage, but there is also something to love about a girl who has moments of meekness and insecurity. And I really loved the glimpse we got into her family, and how her upbringing influenced her in so many ways. It made it so that at parts where I was cringing for her decisions, I also got how she got there. You know?
Molly's story has so many elements, and not all of them were easy to read. Particularly the sexual harassment she endures at work. It's so easy as a reader to be able to see what's going on, but it's SOOOO much harder to deal with it in real life when you're faced with consequences and uncertainty when it involves your livelihood. I had a REALLY hard time with that part, I wanted to scream at Molly so many times and it all made me feel very uncomfortable. But at the same time I felt like it was really brave of Ms. Higginson to confront this issue, and shine a light on how complicated it is...and have Molly NOT make the black and white decisions. It made the situation more REAL you know?
And then there's the romance, which was a slam dunk for me. I absolutely loved that Ezra managed to bring out a completely different side to Molly. Their courtship made me laugh, it made me swoon, and it tugged at my heartstrings. It was seriously just so odd you guys, but I was in love practically from the first e-mail. I wasn't sure what I was going to think of Ezra, b/c he's kind of hard to pin down...but I thought Molly got to the heart of him, and we got to see what made him tick, and why he appears the way he does. And their chemistry was amazing. My only niggle is that I'm not huge on the flip-flop, and Molly did have a bit of that. That would be what caused the half star loss for me.
Of course the secondary characters were beyond amazing. My heart was so happy with the reappearance of all my favourites (Vera, Killian, Wyatt, and Vann), and I totally fell in love with Ezra's half-sister Dillon as well. Their addition just takes a great story and levels it up. I tried petitioning for a certain pairing, but apparently I got the matches wrong. To say I'm excited for more from this crew is an understatement.
And there you have it. Essentially a fangirl review. What are you gonna do? We all have our favourite authors for a reason, and I'm a sucker for Ms. Higginson's characters, and she writes banter that has my highlight finger going crazy. It's as simple as that.
July 25, 2017
There's just something about that chemistry you can always get when two people start off on the wrong foot. It's addictive and keeps me coming back for more. When Molly first met Ezra they definitely butted heads. He's a successful restaurant owner and always gets his way so he wasn't prepared for Molly to have a different opinion than him on his online presence and marketing strategy. Some harsh words were exchanged and they've been pretty much avoiding each other ever since.But being best friends with Vera and Killian and planning their surprise engagement party has put them in close proximity again. And having to deal with the hotness that is Ezra is just too much for Molly to handle before she caves.
I usually expect a lot of sparks to fly when I get into an enemies to lovers story. And there were some in this one. But for the most part I found them to be endearing as they were tentatively testing the waters around each other. Ezra just doesn't have much of a filter and maybe says some things that come across as insensitive. Then he tries to fix things in the only way he's been used to. You can't help but fall for him because of that. He's had very limited good personal experiences in life and has a hard time when he needs to express feelings. But I could feel his care for Molly throughout the whole book, even when he was just being a big jerk. How could I ever be mad at him?
Molly was more complex than I was expecting her to be and that was a nice surprise as well. She has her ideas about what her life should look like. Whether they're based on the fact that her mother is a workaholic, or her father can't keep a job. Maybe it's the fact that she can't find a nice guy to date for the life of her and her friend is on a whirlwind romance leaving her to feel a little more than sorry for herself and where she's at in life. Add to that stresses of her situation at work and Molly was bound to have a breakdown. Ezra came in at just the right time. Not only as a love interest but I loved that in a way he helped restore her confidence in her work, in her abilities, and helped her feel free enough to do what she loves and wants.
While THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US is definitely more on the tame side than the first book, and it's more of a slow burn romance, I couldn't help but fall for both of these characters right along as they did. This had all the right steps to go from two people that thought they were so wrong for each other, to being friends that cared, and then more. And with the little tease of what's to come in this series, I'm certainly left anxious for more.
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July 28, 2017
4.5 - 'Storm clouds' - Stars
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I loved this book so much! It was so good to visit again the word of restaurants and I love these characters so much that I feel like I can't get enough of them. The first part of this series, The Opposite of You is an amazing funny read about a war of two chefs, Vera and Killian. During my read I laughed so much, I constantly swooned over it and I was always hungry (Lol :D). It was truly amazing! The feeling of The Difference Between Us was quite familiar but it was still different than the former part of the series. There were funny moments and great banters here too, but it was a really good slow-burn romance instead of the explosion of war like in the first book.
Molly is a graphic designer, who has an artistic soul, who is always late from meetings, whose life is a little messy but fun. Ezra is the exact opposite. He is a restaurateur, who is always collected, always working, who is strict and seems a little cold. When back then they first met through Vera and Killian, we can easily say that it was a complete disaster. But opposites sometimes attract each other and when Ezra hires Molly for a new web design and social media appearance for his restaurants, they have to learn to work together and they slowly realize that difference sometimes is not bad at all, sometimes it brings a new breeze into someone’ life.
I loved Molly and Ezra so much! They both were layered characters and their contrast was absolutely perfect! The writing style was outstanding and I truly enjoyed the bickering between the characters, the humorous scenes and I also loved the slow-building of Molly and Ezra’s relationship.
This series is one of my favorites this year without a question and I can’t wait to read Wyatt’s story!
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I loved this book so much! It was so good to visit again the word of restaurants and I love these characters so much that I feel like I can't get enough of them. The first part of this series, The Opposite of You is an amazing funny read about a war of two chefs, Vera and Killian. During my read I laughed so much, I constantly swooned over it and I was always hungry (Lol :D). It was truly amazing! The feeling of The Difference Between Us was quite familiar but it was still different than the former part of the series. There were funny moments and great banters here too, but it was a really good slow-burn romance instead of the explosion of war like in the first book.
Molly is a graphic designer, who has an artistic soul, who is always late from meetings, whose life is a little messy but fun. Ezra is the exact opposite. He is a restaurateur, who is always collected, always working, who is strict and seems a little cold. When back then they first met through Vera and Killian, we can easily say that it was a complete disaster. But opposites sometimes attract each other and when Ezra hires Molly for a new web design and social media appearance for his restaurants, they have to learn to work together and they slowly realize that difference sometimes is not bad at all, sometimes it brings a new breeze into someone’ life.
I loved Molly and Ezra so much! They both were layered characters and their contrast was absolutely perfect! The writing style was outstanding and I truly enjoyed the bickering between the characters, the humorous scenes and I also loved the slow-building of Molly and Ezra’s relationship.
This series is one of my favorites this year without a question and I can’t wait to read Wyatt’s story!
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July 27, 2017
5 Long Game CROWNS
What I love about this series of standalones is how Rachel Higginson shows real, honest-to-god, releationships. It isn't just fast paced, insta-love or insta-lust. It is the slow seduction of getting to know a person and falling in love with who they are, and I cannot get enough!
Ezra!!! What can I say about this man that will even be worthy of his character? He is so kind and chivalrous, even if it comes off as controlling, and it is clear how much he cares for the people in his life. Then there is his background, which only serves to make this selfless man more endearing. Add to it his protective nature, his endless support of others, and his dedication to romancing the heroine, and Rachel Higginson has created a hero worth swooning over.
I fell in love with Molly the Maverick as much as I did Ezra. She is such a mess, but not in a get your life together kind of disaster. She has an idea of what her life should be, which goes against what she is passionate about. She recognizes and struggles with this throughout the novel, but her difficulties and awareness of them makes her incredibly relatable and lovable. I could see myself in this character, especially when I was just starting off in my career. She is more than just a mess, though. She is kind and compassionate, and she is talented beyond belief. I love that she finds her way in the novel, and comes to a place in her life that she loves.
This romance is all about the long game. It is a slow burn with very little conflict between the two main characters. There are, however, many issues this couple overcomes, mainly their rocky first meeting. Through the plot, the author shows how first impressions aren't always right, and that maybe the opposite of you is exactly what we need. The final comments from the heroine, Molly, are beautiful and truly speak of what every love should be, solidifying how much I loved everything about this story.
I cannot get enough of this series. It is captivating, with it's slow-burning romances and lovable characters. The writing is brilliant and sucks me into the plot, and just like Molly fell for Ezra's long game, I am entranced by Rachel's.
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What I love about this series of standalones is how Rachel Higginson shows real, honest-to-god, releationships. It isn't just fast paced, insta-love or insta-lust. It is the slow seduction of getting to know a person and falling in love with who they are, and I cannot get enough!
Ezra!!! What can I say about this man that will even be worthy of his character? He is so kind and chivalrous, even if it comes off as controlling, and it is clear how much he cares for the people in his life. Then there is his background, which only serves to make this selfless man more endearing. Add to it his protective nature, his endless support of others, and his dedication to romancing the heroine, and Rachel Higginson has created a hero worth swooning over.
I fell in love with Molly the Maverick as much as I did Ezra. She is such a mess, but not in a get your life together kind of disaster. She has an idea of what her life should be, which goes against what she is passionate about. She recognizes and struggles with this throughout the novel, but her difficulties and awareness of them makes her incredibly relatable and lovable. I could see myself in this character, especially when I was just starting off in my career. She is more than just a mess, though. She is kind and compassionate, and she is talented beyond belief. I love that she finds her way in the novel, and comes to a place in her life that she loves.
This romance is all about the long game. It is a slow burn with very little conflict between the two main characters. There are, however, many issues this couple overcomes, mainly their rocky first meeting. Through the plot, the author shows how first impressions aren't always right, and that maybe the opposite of you is exactly what we need. The final comments from the heroine, Molly, are beautiful and truly speak of what every love should be, solidifying how much I loved everything about this story.
I cannot get enough of this series. It is captivating, with it's slow-burning romances and lovable characters. The writing is brilliant and sucks me into the plot, and just like Molly fell for Ezra's long game, I am entranced by Rachel's.
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July 27, 2017
After reading the first book in this series, I was really excited for Ezra and Molly's story. I loved a good enemies to lovers and this one really took the cake. Molly is flighty, artsy and super laid back. Ezra is an uptight workaholic. What happens when Ezra decides that he wants Molly to work for him? Fireworks all over the gosh darn place.
Gah, I loved the witty banter. The fun emails. The ups and downs off their relationship. The mad moments. The funny ones. The sexy times. This book had a little of everything and I absolutely adored watching these two go from enemies to friends to lovers. And Ezra really surpised me. I didn't expect him to be so kind. So very good to his core. The author threw me for a loop with his character and I ended up absolutely adoring him.
This one was really great. A super addition to the Opposites Attract Series. I cannot wait for more from her!
"I'm not sure I can remember a time when I didn't want to kiss you."
~Amie
Gah, I loved the witty banter. The fun emails. The ups and downs off their relationship. The mad moments. The funny ones. The sexy times. This book had a little of everything and I absolutely adored watching these two go from enemies to friends to lovers. And Ezra really surpised me. I didn't expect him to be so kind. So very good to his core. The author threw me for a loop with his character and I ended up absolutely adoring him.
This one was really great. A super addition to the Opposites Attract Series. I cannot wait for more from her!
"I'm not sure I can remember a time when I didn't want to kiss you."
~Amie
April 15, 2018
3 stars
I liked this one okay, but I enjoyed the first book better. Molly was great, but perhaps a little immature for a supposedly twenty-seven year old. (). Ezra, of course, was the personification of perfect and swoony and broody and rich. Overall, an entertaining read!
I liked this one okay, but I enjoyed the first book better. Molly was great, but perhaps a little immature for a supposedly twenty-seven year old. (). Ezra, of course, was the personification of perfect and swoony and broody and rich. Overall, an entertaining read!
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