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Between the Sheets #3
Unsolicited Advice
It’s all fun and games until someone loses a heart
In print, Heidi Bluthe is known as Miss Anonymous – the queen of confident, snark-laced advice for her weekly column. In person, Heidi Bluthe is plagued by her battle with anxiety – the queen of online food ordering and avoiding public spaces. So when William Rutherford turns up in her backyard and informs her that her advice not only ruined his life, but also that he expects her to fix what she ruined, she’s surprised to find herself agreeing. And even more surprised to find herself falling hard for the off-limits man from across the pond.
A year ago, William Rutherford was living the dream. Beautiful fiancée. Perfect home in the suburbs. A great job that he loved. All that changed in an instant. And the advice Miss Anonymous – aka, Heidi Bluthe – gave might not have been the root cause, but it was certainly the shove that sent things over the edge. Now, William is determined to have her set things right, no matter the cost. Even if that means unexpectedly risking his heart in the process…
In print, Heidi Bluthe is known as Miss Anonymous – the queen of confident, snark-laced advice for her weekly column. In person, Heidi Bluthe is plagued by her battle with anxiety – the queen of online food ordering and avoiding public spaces. So when William Rutherford turns up in her backyard and informs her that her advice not only ruined his life, but also that he expects her to fix what she ruined, she’s surprised to find herself agreeing. And even more surprised to find herself falling hard for the off-limits man from across the pond.
A year ago, William Rutherford was living the dream. Beautiful fiancée. Perfect home in the suburbs. A great job that he loved. All that changed in an instant. And the advice Miss Anonymous – aka, Heidi Bluthe – gave might not have been the root cause, but it was certainly the shove that sent things over the edge. Now, William is determined to have her set things right, no matter the cost. Even if that means unexpectedly risking his heart in the process…
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March 11, 2020
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The blurb initially peeked my interest and I wanted to know what advice heroine gave that caused Hero to lose everything. As I started reading, we learn that Hero (William) was engaged a year ago and something happened that caused him to lose his fiancée, job and everything else because of some column advice that heroine (Heidi) gave.
Throughout the book, we are somewhat led to believe that the ex-fiancée is dead. There was a letter that went to heroine in which it stated that this person had cancer and not long to live. As they were getting married in 3 months, the person wanted to know if they should go through the wedding and be a burden to this loved one or live their life for whatever time left on their own. The heroine had her reasons for what she said but she basically told this person to live their life.
And because of this advice, Hero had an issue with it which we later learn why. However, up until I think the 95% or so, we as a reader, think that the letter was written by the ex-fiancée to the heroine and that she broke off the engagement so not to burden the Hero – hence why he is bitter.
In addition, heroine believes the ex-fiancée is dead based on something Hero initially said. So it is quite a surprise (not a good one for me!) that we later on learn towards the end that it was actually the Hero with cancer and that the ex is not dead!
“About two years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer.”
“You?” She sounded as incredulous as he expected.
“Me. The tumor was in my kidney, and it was aggressive. They operated and removed both the growth and the organ. They didn’t get it all, which we found out six weeks later. My chances of survival were almost nil. Less than 2%. Jules was my girlfriend at the time. Six months, we’d been together, and she had to put up with all that shite. I tried to break it off, and she proposed.”
He paused to gauge Heidi’s reaction. Her face was utterly still, her eyes wide. She believed him. Thank God. William breathed out. Then went on.
“It was insane, of course,” he said. “Marrying a dying man. But I told you before how impetuous she is. Huge heart. I loved her. But I don’t think I saw myself spending the rest of my life with her. If I hadn’t been given the damned death sentence, I think things would’ve slowed down and ended on their own. But Jules is stubborn, too. I’d said yes because how could I say no? But the more my treatment wore me down, the more I regretted it. A few months into chemo, I saw the ad for an up and coming advice column in Jules’s favorite magazine. So I wrote Miss Anonymous that letter. I was near the end, the doctors said. Twelve weeks, sixteen if I was really lucky. When I got the reply, I made the decision, and I cut myself out of Jules’s life.”
For anyone who follows me, you know one of my pet peeves and No-No’s in romances is when there is OW drama and especially a dead ex. Early on in the story when I realized where the author was going with this, I was about to DNF, but for some reason I found that I wanted to continue reading because this one was a bit different in the fact that Hero doesn’t think of, or mention, the ex that much (if rarely) and he doesn’t act heartbroken or angry that his engagement is over – and that is the only reason I wanted to finish to learn why….
When we finally learn the story, it ticked me off big time because up until then, I was liking the friendship the two mcs were developing – even if the lust/chemistry wasn’t very believable for me. I also had another issue because Hero right from the start states that he wants heroine to go on a road trip with him to fulfill a “bucket list” that his ex-fiancée drafted for them to do. So to have the heroine be the one to fulfill someone else’s wish list felt very wrong – especially as heroine had no problems/jealousy about it.
Then she learns that all that she thought initially about Hero, his ex & her role is a lie and she doesn’t get upset???? The only angst btw in this is at the end of their road trip when he meets with the ex and he is seen by the heroine hugging & kissing (platonic) the OW who is getting married.
Which brings me back to the ex. While we learn through the blurb & through brief mentions here & there that Hero thinks very highly of this OW and one is led to think he loved her deeply, it came as a surprise & great confusion when he said this at the end to heroine:
“I was, too, luv,” he replied. “And not just because she stole my parakeet when she left. But because I got better. They started me on something new. Something experimental. And it bloody worked. So quickly that the oncologist—who fancied himself a science man—actually used the word miracle.”
He saw Heidi’s throat move up and down. “But you didn’t get back together?”
“No. Jules had moved on. And I was wallowing in self-pity.”
“Because Miss Anonymous ruined your life.”
“It sounds pretty bloody stupid now, doesn’t it? But I swear that five days ago, it was utterly true.” He sighed and sat back. “I thought I was dying. I did everything as if I were about to. Took a retirement package from work. Sold my house. Donated a shit-ton of money to charity. Then…bam. Just kidding, mate. You get a second chance. But I couldn’t get a single thing back. And last month, Jules actually told me I wouldn’t ever be appreciative enough of the second chance I was given, and that I’d waste it.”
“That’s not very nice,” Heidi said.
He couldn’t help but laugh. “No holds barred with that one. I always thought that she was angrier that I got well than she was that I split with her. She bet me my parakeet that I couldn’t complete a single thing off her bucket list before she got married in Vegas by an Elvis impersonator. I decided to go to the source of all my angst. I’d one-up her. Get you, cross a few items off her bloody list, get my damned bird back.”
“Some small part of you has to want her back,” she said against his chest, confirming his suspicion.
He pulled back. “Is that what you really believe?”
“Not because I’m not good enough,” she told him firmly. “I’ve got my share of crazy, but I’m not a second prize. But look at how much effort you put into this trip. You can’t tell me that was about a bird.”
He touched her cheek with the back of his hand. “Listen to me. I’ve spent a year lost. I needed someone to blame, so I blamed the invisible person behind Miss Anonymous. I let myself get consumed with it. But the moment I spotted you, it was like coming home. The only thing I want from Jules is my parakeet. What I want from you is for you to help me do something amazing with my second chance. Heidi, I –”
So yeah.. if you are confused reading this review, I was too reading this story. Especially when you are led to believe one thing, only to be something else. Did I loathe it? No. It was nice not to have a Hero obsessed about an ex for a change and it was also great to find out that he wasn’t mourning a dead one or lost relationship. In fact, both he & heroine clicked in many ways in this story and I loved how supportive & understanding that he was with heroine and her issues. What I didn’t enjoy is that I felt like I was on a merry-go-round wheel that refused to stop and made me dizzy. Too much misleading plots can make one lose the reader which is the case for me here. I also saw both MCs as more friends than lovers. The few sex scenes was a skip for me as they didn’t offer anything relevant to convince me of their “love”. Even the ending was a huge disappointment.
I realize that not everyone will share my opinion, so I leave it up to you to determine for yourselves. But for this reader, while there was 1 or 2 good points, in the end, I wasted an hour of my time that I can’t get back feeling disappointed…..
SAFETY: No cheating. No OW/OM drama except for the few mentions about the ex-fiancée above. Hero is not a Manho. He said he was celibate for a year and heroine I think said for 2 years.
The blurb initially peeked my interest and I wanted to know what advice heroine gave that caused Hero to lose everything. As I started reading, we learn that Hero (William) was engaged a year ago and something happened that caused him to lose his fiancée, job and everything else because of some column advice that heroine (Heidi) gave.
Throughout the book, we are somewhat led to believe that the ex-fiancée is dead. There was a letter that went to heroine in which it stated that this person had cancer and not long to live. As they were getting married in 3 months, the person wanted to know if they should go through the wedding and be a burden to this loved one or live their life for whatever time left on their own. The heroine had her reasons for what she said but she basically told this person to live their life.
And because of this advice, Hero had an issue with it which we later learn why. However, up until I think the 95% or so, we as a reader, think that the letter was written by the ex-fiancée to the heroine and that she broke off the engagement so not to burden the Hero – hence why he is bitter.
In addition, heroine believes the ex-fiancée is dead based on something Hero initially said. So it is quite a surprise (not a good one for me!) that we later on learn towards the end that it was actually the Hero with cancer and that the ex is not dead!
“About two years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer.”
“You?” She sounded as incredulous as he expected.
“Me. The tumor was in my kidney, and it was aggressive. They operated and removed both the growth and the organ. They didn’t get it all, which we found out six weeks later. My chances of survival were almost nil. Less than 2%. Jules was my girlfriend at the time. Six months, we’d been together, and she had to put up with all that shite. I tried to break it off, and she proposed.”
He paused to gauge Heidi’s reaction. Her face was utterly still, her eyes wide. She believed him. Thank God. William breathed out. Then went on.
“It was insane, of course,” he said. “Marrying a dying man. But I told you before how impetuous she is. Huge heart. I loved her. But I don’t think I saw myself spending the rest of my life with her. If I hadn’t been given the damned death sentence, I think things would’ve slowed down and ended on their own. But Jules is stubborn, too. I’d said yes because how could I say no? But the more my treatment wore me down, the more I regretted it. A few months into chemo, I saw the ad for an up and coming advice column in Jules’s favorite magazine. So I wrote Miss Anonymous that letter. I was near the end, the doctors said. Twelve weeks, sixteen if I was really lucky. When I got the reply, I made the decision, and I cut myself out of Jules’s life.”
For anyone who follows me, you know one of my pet peeves and No-No’s in romances is when there is OW drama and especially a dead ex. Early on in the story when I realized where the author was going with this, I was about to DNF, but for some reason I found that I wanted to continue reading because this one was a bit different in the fact that Hero doesn’t think of, or mention, the ex that much (if rarely) and he doesn’t act heartbroken or angry that his engagement is over – and that is the only reason I wanted to finish to learn why….
When we finally learn the story, it ticked me off big time because up until then, I was liking the friendship the two mcs were developing – even if the lust/chemistry wasn’t very believable for me. I also had another issue because Hero right from the start states that he wants heroine to go on a road trip with him to fulfill a “bucket list” that his ex-fiancée drafted for them to do. So to have the heroine be the one to fulfill someone else’s wish list felt very wrong – especially as heroine had no problems/jealousy about it.
Then she learns that all that she thought initially about Hero, his ex & her role is a lie and she doesn’t get upset???? The only angst btw in this is at the end of their road trip when he meets with the ex and he is seen by the heroine hugging & kissing (platonic) the OW who is getting married.
Which brings me back to the ex. While we learn through the blurb & through brief mentions here & there that Hero thinks very highly of this OW and one is led to think he loved her deeply, it came as a surprise & great confusion when he said this at the end to heroine:
“I was, too, luv,” he replied. “And not just because she stole my parakeet when she left. But because I got better. They started me on something new. Something experimental. And it bloody worked. So quickly that the oncologist—who fancied himself a science man—actually used the word miracle.”
He saw Heidi’s throat move up and down. “But you didn’t get back together?”
“No. Jules had moved on. And I was wallowing in self-pity.”
“Because Miss Anonymous ruined your life.”
“It sounds pretty bloody stupid now, doesn’t it? But I swear that five days ago, it was utterly true.” He sighed and sat back. “I thought I was dying. I did everything as if I were about to. Took a retirement package from work. Sold my house. Donated a shit-ton of money to charity. Then…bam. Just kidding, mate. You get a second chance. But I couldn’t get a single thing back. And last month, Jules actually told me I wouldn’t ever be appreciative enough of the second chance I was given, and that I’d waste it.”
“That’s not very nice,” Heidi said.
He couldn’t help but laugh. “No holds barred with that one. I always thought that she was angrier that I got well than she was that I split with her. She bet me my parakeet that I couldn’t complete a single thing off her bucket list before she got married in Vegas by an Elvis impersonator. I decided to go to the source of all my angst. I’d one-up her. Get you, cross a few items off her bloody list, get my damned bird back.”
“Some small part of you has to want her back,” she said against his chest, confirming his suspicion.
He pulled back. “Is that what you really believe?”
“Not because I’m not good enough,” she told him firmly. “I’ve got my share of crazy, but I’m not a second prize. But look at how much effort you put into this trip. You can’t tell me that was about a bird.”
He touched her cheek with the back of his hand. “Listen to me. I’ve spent a year lost. I needed someone to blame, so I blamed the invisible person behind Miss Anonymous. I let myself get consumed with it. But the moment I spotted you, it was like coming home. The only thing I want from Jules is my parakeet. What I want from you is for you to help me do something amazing with my second chance. Heidi, I –”
So yeah.. if you are confused reading this review, I was too reading this story. Especially when you are led to believe one thing, only to be something else. Did I loathe it? No. It was nice not to have a Hero obsessed about an ex for a change and it was also great to find out that he wasn’t mourning a dead one or lost relationship. In fact, both he & heroine clicked in many ways in this story and I loved how supportive & understanding that he was with heroine and her issues. What I didn’t enjoy is that I felt like I was on a merry-go-round wheel that refused to stop and made me dizzy. Too much misleading plots can make one lose the reader which is the case for me here. I also saw both MCs as more friends than lovers. The few sex scenes was a skip for me as they didn’t offer anything relevant to convince me of their “love”. Even the ending was a huge disappointment.
I realize that not everyone will share my opinion, so I leave it up to you to determine for yourselves. But for this reader, while there was 1 or 2 good points, in the end, I wasted an hour of my time that I can’t get back feeling disappointed…..
SAFETY: No cheating. No OW/OM drama except for the few mentions about the ex-fiancée above. Hero is not a Manho. He said he was celibate for a year and heroine I think said for 2 years.
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February 28, 2018
Okay, this is a cute love story between
Heide,
an advice columnist, and William, a charming British who had suffered because of one of her advises. William just showed up in her house one day to blame her for it and even almost forced her to help him
un-ruin
his life. But not an hour had passed since William laid his eyes on the unexpectedly beautiful and attractive Heidi and her house, that he realized something is wrong with Heidi. She's maybe good at advising others but maybe not to herself. But the one crazy journey William has in mind might be the only help they both need to LIVE A LIFE though they don't it yet.
This book stole my heart and grabbed my attention from the very first chapter when Heidi was talking to herself and then sees William in her backyard stuck in a rosebush (also talking to himself. hahaha).
The plot, though some parts of it were cliche, was still amazing. The twists were well-done. Yep there are twists. I was so busy enjoying reading I had no time guessing about it. I just, you know, let the book lead me to where it wants to lead me. I was having so much fun, I forgot to guess about the reveal in the end that will explain everything. God it was so good. Seriously, wait for the twist.
The Romance was even more amazing than the whole plot. Yeah there was an instant attraction, but not that much. And they fall in love in a very short span of time but the development is obvious. Yeah it sounds impossible but it truly develops properly. It wasn't rushed or was it forced. No, it was RIGHT. At first I think I was worried about it because you see there is other girl involve, (but no there was no love triangle), but I was not.
And I know why. The characters. They're amazing. They're the kind of characters that you want to be friends because their sense of humour is overflowing. They're both have issues individually but together, those issues were successfully and wonderful taken care of. It was joy to see them okay. Though they were really never so dramatic. No matter how hard William's past and how serious Heidi's current state, they always find a way to make me smile. And I definitely enjoy William's way of easing Heidi's attacks. My Psychologist taught me this too. It's a grounding exercise I personally named 3-By-3. It always works with me but i think i would want a William to helping me with it. LOL.
Lastly, I wanna say that I'm gonna read every work of this author...
INITIAL REVIEW:
Holy sh*t!!! I'm not even gonna apologize for the language. Hehe.
But what did I just read. That was FUN... DO me a favor guys, DO READ THIS... Yeah, I know there are just 20 ratings for this book but dont let that discourage you.. This is such a fun read... I love this... Im gonna find the other in the series.
:) :)
*I got this book from the publisher thru Netgalley. Thank you. :)
This book stole my heart and grabbed my attention from the very first chapter when Heidi was talking to herself and then sees William in her backyard stuck in a rosebush (also talking to himself. hahaha).
"If Life was going to give him a second chance, damned right he was going to take it."
The plot, though some parts of it were cliche, was still amazing. The twists were well-done. Yep there are twists. I was so busy enjoying reading I had no time guessing about it. I just, you know, let the book lead me to where it wants to lead me. I was having so much fun, I forgot to guess about the reveal in the end that will explain everything. God it was so good. Seriously, wait for the twist.
"Heidi was a beautiful, complex vine around his heart, making it bloom in a way he didn't think possible."
The Romance was even more amazing than the whole plot. Yeah there was an instant attraction, but not that much. And they fall in love in a very short span of time but the development is obvious. Yeah it sounds impossible but it truly develops properly. It wasn't rushed or was it forced. No, it was RIGHT. At first I think I was worried about it because you see there is other girl involve, (but no there was no love triangle), but I was not.
And I know why. The characters. They're amazing. They're the kind of characters that you want to be friends because their sense of humour is overflowing. They're both have issues individually but together, those issues were successfully and wonderful taken care of. It was joy to see them okay. Though they were really never so dramatic. No matter how hard William's past and how serious Heidi's current state, they always find a way to make me smile. And I definitely enjoy William's way of easing Heidi's attacks. My Psychologist taught me this too. It's a grounding exercise I personally named 3-By-3. It always works with me but i think i would want a William to helping me with it. LOL.
Lastly, I wanna say that I'm gonna read every work of this author...
INITIAL REVIEW:
Holy sh*t!!! I'm not even gonna apologize for the language. Hehe.
But what did I just read. That was FUN... DO me a favor guys, DO READ THIS... Yeah, I know there are just 20 ratings for this book but dont let that discourage you.. This is such a fun read... I love this... Im gonna find the other in the series.
:) :)
*I got this book from the publisher thru Netgalley. Thank you. :)
January 9, 2018
Witty, funny and sexy, this story is a roller coaster of madcap adventures as heroine Heidi agrees to join a disgruntled William fulfill his former fiancée’s bucket list. These two experience an immediate and unwelcome attraction for each other, which adds an extra dimension to their journey to tick off each item on the list. Aside from the sexual pull William and Heidi easily fall into truly delightful banter which kept me entertained and invested in the story
The bucket list itself makes for entertaining reading. I won’t go into detail as it would spoil the story for anybody else, but author Melinda di Lorenzo must have a vivid imagination in order to be able to dream up this list.
I rocketed through this story. It had me laughing out loud yet also feeling concerned for the wellbeing of the protagonists. It’s been an absolute delight to read.
The bucket list itself makes for entertaining reading. I won’t go into detail as it would spoil the story for anybody else, but author Melinda di Lorenzo must have a vivid imagination in order to be able to dream up this list.
I rocketed through this story. It had me laughing out loud yet also feeling concerned for the wellbeing of the protagonists. It’s been an absolute delight to read.
January 7, 2018
This story is very entertaining. As always I LOVE the dialog Melinda writes. It’s funny and intelligent. I think the romance built sweetly between them and kept me turning the pages wanting more. This series was great! I loved the idea for the plot. It was very original and the anxiety was represented accurately. It’s a great read!!
January 9, 2018
I loved this book. Absolutely loved it. Too many adjectives to describe all the good things about it.
The story starts with Heidi who is an advice columnist for a magazine called Between the Sheets.
She's anonymous and of course likes it that way. Her column is widely read and popular. She works from home and while she's stuck weeding through way too many letters seeking help, she goes to the kitchen to make coffee. Looking out her kitchen window she sees a man in her back yard. He's actually caught his pants in the overgrown rose bushes but he's obviously scaled the fence and ignored the no trespassing signs and she also notices how handsome he is.
Poor William, caught on Heidi's rose brush and the more he struggles the more snared he becomes. his solution is to take off his pants. Meanwhile Heidi has a bit of an accident in the house and hits her head. William is stripping off his britches and comes around to the front door. His narrative of her yard and car are hysterical. William, you will fall in love with William. No doubt about it. He's a Brit.
It's taken him a year but he's finally tracked her down, this anonymous advice columnist who he claims ruined his life. And he demands she fix it. Heidi is really wary of this man. He's persistent and isn't going away, and doesn't really tell her how she ruined his life. He demands she come with him for a little ride. The ride turns into a 4 day adventure of "bucket list" items that push Heidi to her limit. Heidi has a problem which you can read about in the book and yet with William she feels calm and when she runs into trouble, he's present and soothing. I want a William clone.
This is a wonderful, fun filled yet emotional story that is so well written. It's my first book from Melinda and I'll be reading more. This is a must read and be ready to fall for William. I really loved both he and Heidi. What a fantastic couple and fantastic book! I'm so happy I read this! I rarely say that, but this book is a winner. Buckle up and go along for the ride!! Great story Melinda!!!
**arc from NetGalley and publisher**
*I received an arc of this book, the above is my honest review and all opinions are my own**
The story starts with Heidi who is an advice columnist for a magazine called Between the Sheets.
She's anonymous and of course likes it that way. Her column is widely read and popular. She works from home and while she's stuck weeding through way too many letters seeking help, she goes to the kitchen to make coffee. Looking out her kitchen window she sees a man in her back yard. He's actually caught his pants in the overgrown rose bushes but he's obviously scaled the fence and ignored the no trespassing signs and she also notices how handsome he is.
Poor William, caught on Heidi's rose brush and the more he struggles the more snared he becomes. his solution is to take off his pants. Meanwhile Heidi has a bit of an accident in the house and hits her head. William is stripping off his britches and comes around to the front door. His narrative of her yard and car are hysterical. William, you will fall in love with William. No doubt about it. He's a Brit.
It's taken him a year but he's finally tracked her down, this anonymous advice columnist who he claims ruined his life. And he demands she fix it. Heidi is really wary of this man. He's persistent and isn't going away, and doesn't really tell her how she ruined his life. He demands she come with him for a little ride. The ride turns into a 4 day adventure of "bucket list" items that push Heidi to her limit. Heidi has a problem which you can read about in the book and yet with William she feels calm and when she runs into trouble, he's present and soothing. I want a William clone.
This is a wonderful, fun filled yet emotional story that is so well written. It's my first book from Melinda and I'll be reading more. This is a must read and be ready to fall for William. I really loved both he and Heidi. What a fantastic couple and fantastic book! I'm so happy I read this! I rarely say that, but this book is a winner. Buckle up and go along for the ride!! Great story Melinda!!!
**arc from NetGalley and publisher**
*I received an arc of this book, the above is my honest review and all opinions are my own**
January 14, 2018
Heidi takes pride in helping the clueless. What happens when the woman with all the advice is the person who needs it most? Unsolicited Advice is a barrel of laughs with a huge quantity of heart. Ms. Di Lorenzo takes a hot mess and transforms it into a work of art. William is a charmer but he's so pushover. He's a straight shooter except in matters of the heart. Heidi all the answers, but is she answering the right questions when it comes to her own life? A sweetly crafted introspective read.
September 20, 2020
4.5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed Unsolicited Advice! It was a heart warming romance with the bit of heat that I require in my reads. It also had a little twist that air didn’t initially see coming. I love it when an author can put one over on me. This is my first time reading this author and I’m already a fan!
I thoroughly enjoyed Unsolicited Advice! It was a heart warming romance with the bit of heat that I require in my reads. It also had a little twist that air didn’t initially see coming. I love it when an author can put one over on me. This is my first time reading this author and I’m already a fan!
January 11, 2018
She is an advice columnist. He accuses her of giving advice that ruined his life. Humorous dialogue.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
October 6, 2020
Loved it!
January 7, 2021
Happy, romantic and fun
4 stars
This is the first Melinda Di Lorenzo book that I have read and, as it would appear, the third in a series. But fear not, I can confirm that not only does this book stand completely alone - Ms Di Lorenzo’s writing style is fun and interesting, and her storytelling, engaging and damned hilarious.
We kick off the story right at the start of the action. William, our British hero on a mission, is found sans trousers in our heroine, Heidi’s, back garden causing much alarm and only a little bit of lust! Despite going right into the action, it took until the pair were on their road trip for me to really get into the story. I enjoyed the first two or so chapters but once the pair got going, that’s when I didn’t want to put the book down and found myself thinking about it when I was supposed to be doing other things like working and sleeping.
Normally I avoid contemporary books where one of the pair is British. It just gives me the cringe when people over egg the jolly good, alright old chap, British folk. I’m happy to say that William was not one of those characters. Sure he used Britishisms - which we Brits probably don’t even realise are Britishisms - but he wasn’t over the top and I felt he was realistic. My only complaint on his Britishness was that there was a specific mention of him not understanding miles since he was British. Nope - we use miles, too. 😀
Heidi was just great. Loved her. She was a normal girl yet she had her quirks and issues. I can’t say I have any clinical knowledge of these things but I did find myself saying “me, too” to a lot of things. But my favourite part was the way that William behaved towards Heidi. He was there for her, sure, but he wanted her to be happy for her. It was #relationshipgoals.
As well as the absolute cuteness of the developing relationship (which was slightly steamy if not scorching), the book was laugh out loud funny. And real laugh out loud. Kind of snorty, puff of breath laughing. The banter. Oh, how I love me some banter.
And there were little twists and turns along the way of the book that I didn’t see coming. Not mysteries as such, but plays on words that when revealed, I had to tip my hat to. Clever.
A few typos and wrong words were smattered about the book but overall, this is a fantastic story by an author that I’ll definitely be looking out for more of. I loved Heidi and William’s story and I’m not ashamed to admit that I felt a wee bit teary at the end. Sigh. 4 stars.
July 17, 2020
Original story, believable characters, hard to put down. Read it all in one day. I could feel the emotions of Heidi, and was cheering for William. Good read.
January 16, 2018
Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
I had an absolute blast with Unsolicited Advice – and if you don’t, for some unexplainable reason, pick William as your next long term book boyfriend then, honey, you are missing out on some serious all around deliciousness.
Quirky isn’t a word I’d usually use to describe a character or a romance, but it fits so well with this one. William set out to get the advice columnist who gave advice for one situation to admit she was wrong, to un-ruin his life, the life that he’d planned out before her totally wrong advice came along. It was what he lived, breathed, planned for and executed right up until the moment he first saw Miss Anonymous in person. And then everything he’d planned started to fall apart. Not because he shouldn’t do any of it, but because this woman wasn’t what he’d expected… and maybe saving her life was more important than giving him back the life he’d once had. Of course, you’d get all of that and a bit more from the cover blurb – and I find that I don’t want to go into any more details… at all. For me to say much more would take away your discovery of a delightful, emotional, touching love story that you definitely need to get to reading – like, right now.
I had more tears from laughter and emotions with this book than I have for a very long time. It’s emotional, the situations are humorous but the issues are very real and quite honest in their descriptions. Heidi and William came alive for me from the very first page, and I simply got more involved in them finding their happy ending as the story moved along. I believe that any Romance reader, no matter their preferred genre, would enjoy Unsolicited Advice. It will melt your heart, touch your emotions, give you a few laughs and even more to think about. I loved every moment I spent with this story and I would highly recommend you discover this story for yourself.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
I had an absolute blast with Unsolicited Advice – and if you don’t, for some unexplainable reason, pick William as your next long term book boyfriend then, honey, you are missing out on some serious all around deliciousness.
Quirky isn’t a word I’d usually use to describe a character or a romance, but it fits so well with this one. William set out to get the advice columnist who gave advice for one situation to admit she was wrong, to un-ruin his life, the life that he’d planned out before her totally wrong advice came along. It was what he lived, breathed, planned for and executed right up until the moment he first saw Miss Anonymous in person. And then everything he’d planned started to fall apart. Not because he shouldn’t do any of it, but because this woman wasn’t what he’d expected… and maybe saving her life was more important than giving him back the life he’d once had. Of course, you’d get all of that and a bit more from the cover blurb – and I find that I don’t want to go into any more details… at all. For me to say much more would take away your discovery of a delightful, emotional, touching love story that you definitely need to get to reading – like, right now.
I had more tears from laughter and emotions with this book than I have for a very long time. It’s emotional, the situations are humorous but the issues are very real and quite honest in their descriptions. Heidi and William came alive for me from the very first page, and I simply got more involved in them finding their happy ending as the story moved along. I believe that any Romance reader, no matter their preferred genre, would enjoy Unsolicited Advice. It will melt your heart, touch your emotions, give you a few laughs and even more to think about. I loved every moment I spent with this story and I would highly recommend you discover this story for yourself.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
January 15, 2018
The beginning of Unsolicited Advice (Between the Sheets, #3) by Melinda Di Lorenzo is outrageously funny and entertaining. The entire first half of the book follows in that line with the how the book starts. Heidi Bluthe aka Miss Anonymous is endearing, witty, not nearly as snarky as her column alias and down right likable. William Rutherford is just as endearing as he is charming, too. I can’t remember reading of t wo characters that I liked more than these two. Does that mean that they are perfect? No, far from it.
Heidi’s major issues had nothing to do with how this book went from playful to serious in a heartbeat. The last fourth of the book if full of revelations, twists and turns in the past of Heidi and William. Every assumption (except for the Vegas one) that Heidi made, I was right there with her making the same one. Surprisingly, what starts as a chick lit romance, Unsolicited Advice is a page turner of a book. I loved it from beginning to the very end.
Despite the title of this series, which is name for a magazine. the book is more or less tame. This first 60% or so consists of guarded glances, comforting hugs and stolen kisses. All of these serves to build up the romantic tension and suspense. Also, other than having the magazine in common, all the books including Unsolicited Advice are stand-alone books.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
Heidi’s major issues had nothing to do with how this book went from playful to serious in a heartbeat. The last fourth of the book if full of revelations, twists and turns in the past of Heidi and William. Every assumption (except for the Vegas one) that Heidi made, I was right there with her making the same one. Surprisingly, what starts as a chick lit romance, Unsolicited Advice is a page turner of a book. I loved it from beginning to the very end.
Despite the title of this series, which is name for a magazine. the book is more or less tame. This first 60% or so consists of guarded glances, comforting hugs and stolen kisses. All of these serves to build up the romantic tension and suspense. Also, other than having the magazine in common, all the books including Unsolicited Advice are stand-alone books.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
January 12, 2018
Unsolicited Advice, book three in the Between the Sheets series by Melinda Di Lorenzo is an interesting and funny book. Heidi is Miss Anonymous, a snarky, sarcastic advice columnist. One of her readers figures out her true identity and shows up on her doorstep claiming her advice ruined his life and demands she fix it. A year ago, William Rutherford was living the dream; a beautiful fiancée and the perfect home in the suburbs. All of that changed in an instant. The advice Miss Anonymous gave might not have been the cause, but it was definitely the push that sent things over the edge. William is determined to have Heidi set things right, even if that means unexpectedly risking his heart in the process. Heidi agrees to help the sexy British charmer, William, on his quest to set things right. While traveling from Seattle to Las Vegas she too ends up risking losing her heart to him.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Ms. Di Lorenzo knows how to tell a wonderful story and she drew me into this story, not letting me go until I read the last page. This book had my feelings all over the place, sad at some scenes and laughing out loud at others. I definitely recommend this book to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Ms. Di Lorenzo knows how to tell a wonderful story and she drew me into this story, not letting me go until I read the last page. This book had my feelings all over the place, sad at some scenes and laughing out loud at others. I definitely recommend this book to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
January 24, 2018
I so enjoyed this often funny book with the engaging dialog, character thoughts and story. There is a sort fo mystery to it that causes both maing characters to trip up with each other, too.
It starts with the funny way Heidi Bluth and William Henry Charles Rutherford encounter each other: he’s caught in her rose bush thorns looking like a burglar or a stalker; she’s in the kitchen gaping at him and hits her head on the kitchen counter. He’s not a burglar or stalker and rather concerned about whether or not she’s hurt. Leaving his pants in the roses, he goes to try and see if she’s fine. She is fine but has a panic attack which he helps her out of. Crazy!
Heidi is an anonymous advice columnist. William found her to make her fix his life that her column ruined. He proposes that she goes with him to rectify her error. She agrees and finds herself o a four day trek to finish a bucket list. All along he proves himself invaluable to her and they begin to fall in love but the mystery holds them back.
It’s a crazy kind of story with all kinds of questions a normal person would have before embarking on a journey with a stranger but, hey, it’s a story and it all works together to make a witty, captivating read you might enjoy.
It starts with the funny way Heidi Bluth and William Henry Charles Rutherford encounter each other: he’s caught in her rose bush thorns looking like a burglar or a stalker; she’s in the kitchen gaping at him and hits her head on the kitchen counter. He’s not a burglar or stalker and rather concerned about whether or not she’s hurt. Leaving his pants in the roses, he goes to try and see if she’s fine. She is fine but has a panic attack which he helps her out of. Crazy!
Heidi is an anonymous advice columnist. William found her to make her fix his life that her column ruined. He proposes that she goes with him to rectify her error. She agrees and finds herself o a four day trek to finish a bucket list. All along he proves himself invaluable to her and they begin to fall in love but the mystery holds them back.
It’s a crazy kind of story with all kinds of questions a normal person would have before embarking on a journey with a stranger but, hey, it’s a story and it all works together to make a witty, captivating read you might enjoy.
January 15, 2018
Lots of funny laugh out loud moments.
Heidi Bluthe is an advice columnist who suffers from anxiety. She gave advice to a reader, William Rutherford, who claims she ruined his life when he showed up at her house wanting payback. But it’s not the kind of payback you would think. He wants Heidi to go with him on a road trip to Las Vegas where he participates in things on his ex’s bucket list along the way. Throughout this crazy adventure, Heidi suffers from panic attacks and William is there to help her through them. He also gets her to come out of her shell too and learn to live again.
I laughed through most of this book. It was a comical story with Heidi finding herself in so many unusual situations. But there were also emotional parts in the book which made me feel a connection to the characters. It is an all-around fun feel good story with lots of laughs.
My favorite quote in the book:
“Luv. You took a four-day road trip with a man you found in your back garden in his underwear. Four days after that you let him move into your house. Of course I think you’re crazy.”
Heidi Bluthe is an advice columnist who suffers from anxiety. She gave advice to a reader, William Rutherford, who claims she ruined his life when he showed up at her house wanting payback. But it’s not the kind of payback you would think. He wants Heidi to go with him on a road trip to Las Vegas where he participates in things on his ex’s bucket list along the way. Throughout this crazy adventure, Heidi suffers from panic attacks and William is there to help her through them. He also gets her to come out of her shell too and learn to live again.
I laughed through most of this book. It was a comical story with Heidi finding herself in so many unusual situations. But there were also emotional parts in the book which made me feel a connection to the characters. It is an all-around fun feel good story with lots of laughs.
My favorite quote in the book:
“Luv. You took a four-day road trip with a man you found in your back garden in his underwear. Four days after that you let him move into your house. Of course I think you’re crazy.”
December 15, 2019
Too many errors to earn 4+ stars
There are too many typos throughout this book that distract the reader from enjoying the story. While the errors are minor, they force the reader to re-read frequently. It’s like watching an online movie that’s going along smashingly, but then the video needs to buffer, and it ruins the immersive experience.
Without the typographical errors, the story would be incredibly funny at times, poignant in its relatability, and worth recommending to college-aged and older readers. The dialog is screenplay worthy, and the adventures the characters have are inspiring. The romance is sweet, and the characters are highly engaging and quirky in a good way. The plot is zany and memorable.
Unfortunately, typos cause confusion, eroding the climax-building pacing, especially during sex scenes. Such a bummer the editing is poorly done.
There are too many typos throughout this book that distract the reader from enjoying the story. While the errors are minor, they force the reader to re-read frequently. It’s like watching an online movie that’s going along smashingly, but then the video needs to buffer, and it ruins the immersive experience.
Without the typographical errors, the story would be incredibly funny at times, poignant in its relatability, and worth recommending to college-aged and older readers. The dialog is screenplay worthy, and the adventures the characters have are inspiring. The romance is sweet, and the characters are highly engaging and quirky in a good way. The plot is zany and memorable.
Unfortunately, typos cause confusion, eroding the climax-building pacing, especially during sex scenes. Such a bummer the editing is poorly done.
October 8, 2020
3.5 that I'll bump to 4 American/British Mad Stars. Yeah, I know, GR needs at least 1/2 stars, but it is what it is. So, this wasn't really quite a 4-star rating on my scale, but it was more than 3. Unsolicited Advice is fun, witty, a bit unpredictable, and fast-paced. The entire story happens within four days. Well, OK, with the epilogue it takes about three and a half months. Still, that's pretty darn fast. Heidi is a reclusive advice columnist who is just shy of her psychology degree. William is a retired bricklayer who is on a mission/vendetta. There is pretty heavy stuff in this one, but it's dealt with in an endearing, witty way. I enjoyed Unlosicited Advice. If you're looking for a little out of the ordinary, fun, and quick story this one may be for you.
December 9, 2019
I'm so dizzy
This book is NOT what I expected. The author did an awesome job staying two steps ahead of the reader and then she throws in a curve or two or three.....
The storyline was unique. I guess you know I really liked the book. Now I have to go backwards and read books 1 & 2.
“Ugh!” she grumbled. “Do you have any idea how hard it is to be mad at a man who says Mary Poppins-y things like that?”
“Dear Lord,” William said, spinning in a circle. “It’s like a candy factory and a drunk monarch had a baby.”
“Luv. You took a four-day road trip with a man you found in your back garden in his underwear. "
This book is NOT what I expected. The author did an awesome job staying two steps ahead of the reader and then she throws in a curve or two or three.....
The storyline was unique. I guess you know I really liked the book. Now I have to go backwards and read books 1 & 2.
“Ugh!” she grumbled. “Do you have any idea how hard it is to be mad at a man who says Mary Poppins-y things like that?”
“Dear Lord,” William said, spinning in a circle. “It’s like a candy factory and a drunk monarch had a baby.”
“Luv. You took a four-day road trip with a man you found in your back garden in his underwear. "
January 15, 2018
A laugh out loud read that will leave you smiling well after the book is finished. Advice columnist, Heidi is confronted my William Rutherford that says his life was ruined by her advice. To make things right he requests that she completes his ex fiancee's bucket list with him. It will take them on unforgettable road trip to Las Vegas that will change their lives. Heidi has many issues with anxiety that William helps her over come.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Many laugh out moments. This is the third book in the series but can be read as a stand alone. I highly recommend.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Many laugh out moments. This is the third book in the series but can be read as a stand alone. I highly recommend.
December 15, 2019
Interesting twist on a romance.
This is a five star story without a good critical reader. Several actions were done twice a paragraph or two apart. Mildly confusing , but not enough to lower the rating more than one star.
Overall, the unique angles and different views of this story raise it above the lackluster editing.
The author came up with a new twist to a romance, and l refuse to give up the details...you will need to read it for yourself. The characters are well developed, and the story flows - a nice read for any time of year.
This is a five star story without a good critical reader. Several actions were done twice a paragraph or two apart. Mildly confusing , but not enough to lower the rating more than one star.
Overall, the unique angles and different views of this story raise it above the lackluster editing.
The author came up with a new twist to a romance, and l refuse to give up the details...you will need to read it for yourself. The characters are well developed, and the story flows - a nice read for any time of year.
January 6, 2018
An enjoyable roller coaster of a ride with the perfect mixture of predictability and the unexpected. The story moves quickly with relatable characters and a premise that is unusual yet believable. You can't go wrong with spending an afternoon immersed in Heidi and William's four day escapade.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
January 14, 2018
A fun, flirty story of an advice columnist who finds herself confronted by a man who is claiming her advice ruined his life. William Rutherford is demanding that Heidi help him set things right by completing a bucket list from his former fiancee. He's shocked when she agrees but it's worth the chance. That's when the hilarity begins as these two take off on an adventure that will change both their lives.
A great read that I definitely recommend.
A great read that I definitely recommend.
January 15, 2018
A cute and witty read. Heidi, the advice columnist, is witty and afraid to venture out into the world. William is seeking redemption on advice and sees life worth living. I love the chemistry between Heidi and William. The banter will have you laughing out loud at times. William is so gentle and caring with Heidi once he realizes her anxiety. While traveling together you can see the change in both of them and finding love when neither expect it. A cute romance that is worth checking out
March 14, 2018
Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author (netgalley) So it started out funny, but then we got to more serious issues. This starts off with William confronting Heidi who is an advice columnist. William feels that Heidi ruined his life and he was set out to make her fix it. Heidi is a recluse and she has panic attacks as she agrees to go with William on the road. She didn't expect the trip to beso long, we have then slowly fall in love, then misunderstandings occur but in the end we get an HEA. Enjoy!
September 24, 2021
Now there is a proper story
I thought it would turn from an awesome meet cute to a guided tour of the stretch of road from Seattle to Vegas. But it was about the relationship. They connected on a meaningful level. Best kind of insta-love where even though the time line is weird the soul to soul connection is real. Took off a star for the timeline and sheer volume of action not matching up.
I thought it would turn from an awesome meet cute to a guided tour of the stretch of road from Seattle to Vegas. But it was about the relationship. They connected on a meaningful level. Best kind of insta-love where even though the time line is weird the soul to soul connection is real. Took off a star for the timeline and sheer volume of action not matching up.
January 8, 2018
I voluntarily read a advanced reader's copy of this book.
Unsolicited Advice by Melinda Di Lorenzo, book three in the Between the Sheets romance series. A great addition to the series. It took me a little longer to get into this book but it was a fun read in the end. I enjoyed the characters and storyline.
Unsolicited Advice by Melinda Di Lorenzo, book three in the Between the Sheets romance series. A great addition to the series. It took me a little longer to get into this book but it was a fun read in the end. I enjoyed the characters and storyline.
January 19, 2018
Unsolicited Advice is book three in the Between the Sheets series. Heidi's advice in her column backfires for one reader. When he demands she set things right, she agrees to try. William's life was perfect until Heidi's advice sent it in the wrong direction. He finds more than he intended though when Heidi attempts to fix things. Maybe Heidi had it right? This book was good.
January 31, 2018
Unsolicited Advice (Between the Sheets Book 3) by Melinda Di Lorenzo
This is Heidi Blythe and William Rutherford’s story.
If you need a laugh, this book is funny through out most of the book. The characters are a little on the quirky side but they soon discover that they are meant for each other.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is Heidi Blythe and William Rutherford’s story.
If you need a laugh, this book is funny through out most of the book. The characters are a little on the quirky side but they soon discover that they are meant for each other.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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