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Confessions from the Heart
Cori Tisdale fears she’ll never find a woman who loves her for her and not because she has a famous mother and rich uncle. In an attempt to protect herself, she fills the void in her life with a “friends with benefits” relationship. That is until Cori meets the beautiful and mysterious Kat Finn. Cori quickly falls for the artist, and not everyone in her life is happy about it. Will Cori be forced to choose between love and friendship? Confessions from the Heart is a smart and funny prequel to the best-selling lesbian romance series. If you like quirky characters, witty dialogue, and well-crafted prose, then you’ll love T. B. Markinson’s heartfelt series. Buy Confessions from the Heart and fall in love with falling in love.
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2018
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T.B. Markinson
70 books1,152 followersT. B. Markinson is an American writer, living in England. When she isn't writing, she’s traveling the world, watching sports on the telly, visiting pubs in England, or taking the dog for a walk. Not necessarily in that order.
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July 27, 2018
Markinson is one of my favorite KU authors. What I can never figure out, however, is how to review her books and I have no idea why. I stare at a blank screen and nothing comes to mind except a caveman voice in my head: good book. Read.
I’m just going to lalalala my way through this until something coherent pops out. I’ve read all the books in this series, but quite honestly don’t remember any of them. Therefore, I went into this blindly without recalling the mains, Cori and Kat (oddly enough, I did remember Cori’s uncle and aunt). Chances are when I run out of KU books before the end of my current subscription, I’ll go back and read book 1, at least.
The main pleasure I get from a Markinson read is that her characters feel like real people. They are not too perfect (well, except their bodies) and have internal struggles that don’t feel contrived. She writes mostly in first person, which is the case here. Often, I get really frustrated with her characters thought processes and actions, but in the real world, these characters would probably behave similarly because life is not perfect. It’s a lot easier to be on the outside saying…'oh, that’s a stupid move’…than to actually be the one living these character’s lives. I’m sure we’ve all made dumb decisions that in retrospect we think, ‘why the hell did I do that?’ That’s one of Markinson’s strengths: writing good people who do stupid things that can make the reader cringe, but characters who also eventually learn something from those stupid decisions.
She’s also really good at building chemistry, creating a lot of tension, and providing a good sex scene or two. Cori and Kat do not jump into bed because Kat doesn’t have sex until she knows her partner is all in, but she is a sassy little thing that certainly turns up the heat. Because of this agreement, though, Cori and Kat really get to know one another and create a believable bond.
I’m just going to say it...I didn’t really like Kat. At first, I thought she was great, but the further along her and Cori moved in their relationship, the more I wanted to yell at Kat. Because this is written in first person from Cori’s POV, we only know as much as Cori knows. Kat speaks in riddles a lot and comes across as if she’s playing a game, event though I suspect she’s really just trying to protect herself emotionally. This is yet another reason I want to re-read book 1. I need to recall if she gets over this tendency for what, to me, came across as emotional manipulation. I’m assuming she grows...because Markinson’s characters usually do.
If you’re looking for happy-go-lucky perfection in a beautiful world made of sunshine and kisses (think Beers or Brayden style), this may not be the author for you. If you’re looking for good character development with realistic struggles (but a good level of witty/sarcastic humor, as well), I’d say give Markinson a go. She writes really well edited and proofed stories with a great cast of background characters that shovel out advice and a lot of teasing.
I’m just going to lalalala my way through this until something coherent pops out. I’ve read all the books in this series, but quite honestly don’t remember any of them. Therefore, I went into this blindly without recalling the mains, Cori and Kat (oddly enough, I did remember Cori’s uncle and aunt). Chances are when I run out of KU books before the end of my current subscription, I’ll go back and read book 1, at least.
The main pleasure I get from a Markinson read is that her characters feel like real people. They are not too perfect (well, except their bodies) and have internal struggles that don’t feel contrived. She writes mostly in first person, which is the case here. Often, I get really frustrated with her characters thought processes and actions, but in the real world, these characters would probably behave similarly because life is not perfect. It’s a lot easier to be on the outside saying…'oh, that’s a stupid move’…than to actually be the one living these character’s lives. I’m sure we’ve all made dumb decisions that in retrospect we think, ‘why the hell did I do that?’ That’s one of Markinson’s strengths: writing good people who do stupid things that can make the reader cringe, but characters who also eventually learn something from those stupid decisions.
She’s also really good at building chemistry, creating a lot of tension, and providing a good sex scene or two. Cori and Kat do not jump into bed because Kat doesn’t have sex until she knows her partner is all in, but she is a sassy little thing that certainly turns up the heat. Because of this agreement, though, Cori and Kat really get to know one another and create a believable bond.
I’m just going to say it...I didn’t really like Kat. At first, I thought she was great, but the further along her and Cori moved in their relationship, the more I wanted to yell at Kat. Because this is written in first person from Cori’s POV, we only know as much as Cori knows. Kat speaks in riddles a lot and comes across as if she’s playing a game, event though I suspect she’s really just trying to protect herself emotionally. This is yet another reason I want to re-read book 1. I need to recall if she gets over this tendency for what, to me, came across as emotional manipulation. I’m assuming she grows...because Markinson’s characters usually do.
If you’re looking for happy-go-lucky perfection in a beautiful world made of sunshine and kisses (think Beers or Brayden style), this may not be the author for you. If you’re looking for good character development with realistic struggles (but a good level of witty/sarcastic humor, as well), I’d say give Markinson a go. She writes really well edited and proofed stories with a great cast of background characters that shovel out advice and a lot of teasing.
October 25, 2018
“Confessions From the Heart” is presented as a prequel to “The Confessions Series”. I’m not sure why the series is numbered 0,1,2 instead of 1,2,3…but as long as we read/listen in the correct order it probably doesn’t matter…though I am almost curious enough to ask the author. But, I digress. More on point - this is a very enjoyable book, with absolutely wonderful narration by Lori Prince.
I know, I know, I always applaud Lori’s narration…but she deserves it, and I want to do my part to let author T.B. Markinson know that the choice of narrator can absolutely make or break an audiobook. In “Confessions”, Lori’s range is showcased particularly well: MC Kat the artist purrs with a sultry sex-kitten voice, former jock MC Cori has a perfectly wry voice, sort of MC Annie has the perfect “no R Boston accent”, and other characters, both male and female, are given voices individually and terrifically as well.
Well, as my Goodreads friends know, I LOVE audiobooks, and it pains me when a bad narrator ruins a great story, so I enjoy a great story all the more when a narrator absolutely enhances the story. But even a great narrator can’t save a poor story, so I’m glad to let you know that Markinson provided a wonderful story; they make a great combination!
The book is filled with wonderful banter between characters, much of it will cause people around you to look at you oddly as you laugh while walking around with headphones. Oh…and do be sure to wear headphones in public…the sex scenes are erotic and wonderful, and you just may rewind and replay a few parts once or twice….you may.
The showcase romance is between Cori and Kat, but as in real life, there are complications. Cori has a Friends With Benefits relationship with BFF Annie, and as mutual friend Sheila observes, sometimes mixing sex with friendship can become messy. And, sometimes, one friend/lover falls in love while the other doesn’t even notice. Uh oh. I liked that tension between characters felt completely realistic and natural. So often lately, even lesfic books with HEA endings introduce some completely unnatural character behavior, or unnecessary new character, just to create turmoil that we are expected to accept and then be glad for the make up after the break up.
I really liked Sheila, by the way; she’s very caring as well as smart. Cori’s family members are included in the book, and her attitude toward relationships is influenced by them, of course. Kat’s parents are included only through Kat’s POV, and we learn how they have influenced who she is, and how she views self and relationships. The family members are realistically nuanced.
Cori’s path to participating fully in a relationship….a relationship she wants….is sometimes frustrating, and I felt she was sending mixed messages to Kat for too long. Kat is described in the blurb as “mysterious”, and I found her very interesting. She’s sexy and sensual, playful and serious. She teases, and she participates. There is major chemistry between Kat and Cori, and as dominant as Cori appears…Kat clearly is in control!
“Confessions” could have been made into a standalone book, with a typical HEA or HFN ending, and with some of the family issues that were raised left as unresolved, having been important only to the behaviors of Cori and Kat. But….it’s not a standalone, it’s the “prequel” to two more books, neither of which are currently available on Audible. (I do hope that Lori Prince is chosen once again as narrator!) I applaud T.B. Markinson for continuing with these characters, and I look forward to the sequels….but….reading the blurbs does make the next two sound much darker than did this first….sorry, prequel….book.
But, as much as I’m not a fan of angst in my lesfic, even for me it would become boring if all stories featured rainbows and unicorns. If any fictional couple can weather some real life drama…I’d bet on Cori and Kat. Markinson has created characters to care about, and I look forward to continuing their story. 5* for the prequel, “Confessions From the Heart”!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
My rating and my review was not in anyway affected by my having been provided a review copy.
I know, I know, I always applaud Lori’s narration…but she deserves it, and I want to do my part to let author T.B. Markinson know that the choice of narrator can absolutely make or break an audiobook. In “Confessions”, Lori’s range is showcased particularly well: MC Kat the artist purrs with a sultry sex-kitten voice, former jock MC Cori has a perfectly wry voice, sort of MC Annie has the perfect “no R Boston accent”, and other characters, both male and female, are given voices individually and terrifically as well.
Well, as my Goodreads friends know, I LOVE audiobooks, and it pains me when a bad narrator ruins a great story, so I enjoy a great story all the more when a narrator absolutely enhances the story. But even a great narrator can’t save a poor story, so I’m glad to let you know that Markinson provided a wonderful story; they make a great combination!
The book is filled with wonderful banter between characters, much of it will cause people around you to look at you oddly as you laugh while walking around with headphones. Oh…and do be sure to wear headphones in public…the sex scenes are erotic and wonderful, and you just may rewind and replay a few parts once or twice….you may.
The showcase romance is between Cori and Kat, but as in real life, there are complications. Cori has a Friends With Benefits relationship with BFF Annie, and as mutual friend Sheila observes, sometimes mixing sex with friendship can become messy. And, sometimes, one friend/lover falls in love while the other doesn’t even notice. Uh oh. I liked that tension between characters felt completely realistic and natural. So often lately, even lesfic books with HEA endings introduce some completely unnatural character behavior, or unnecessary new character, just to create turmoil that we are expected to accept and then be glad for the make up after the break up.
I really liked Sheila, by the way; she’s very caring as well as smart. Cori’s family members are included in the book, and her attitude toward relationships is influenced by them, of course. Kat’s parents are included only through Kat’s POV, and we learn how they have influenced who she is, and how she views self and relationships. The family members are realistically nuanced.
Cori’s path to participating fully in a relationship….a relationship she wants….is sometimes frustrating, and I felt she was sending mixed messages to Kat for too long. Kat is described in the blurb as “mysterious”, and I found her very interesting. She’s sexy and sensual, playful and serious. She teases, and she participates. There is major chemistry between Kat and Cori, and as dominant as Cori appears…Kat clearly is in control!
“Confessions” could have been made into a standalone book, with a typical HEA or HFN ending, and with some of the family issues that were raised left as unresolved, having been important only to the behaviors of Cori and Kat. But….it’s not a standalone, it’s the “prequel” to two more books, neither of which are currently available on Audible. (I do hope that Lori Prince is chosen once again as narrator!) I applaud T.B. Markinson for continuing with these characters, and I look forward to the sequels….but….reading the blurbs does make the next two sound much darker than did this first….sorry, prequel….book.
But, as much as I’m not a fan of angst in my lesfic, even for me it would become boring if all stories featured rainbows and unicorns. If any fictional couple can weather some real life drama…I’d bet on Cori and Kat. Markinson has created characters to care about, and I look forward to continuing their story. 5* for the prequel, “Confessions From the Heart”!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
My rating and my review was not in anyway affected by my having been provided a review copy.
August 9, 2019
It’s funny how much I enjoy T.B. Markinson’s books even when I dislike the characters, which happens more often than not for some reason. Probably because they feel like real people, far from perfect. It’s funny because I’m usually totally character-driven. I forget plots and stories but I remember people. Though in this case, I quite liked Cori. Sure, she has some level of immaturity and she’s stubborn, but she’s kind and I like how she wants to be judged on her merits, not on her celebrity mother, billionaire uncle or art gallery owner aunt. I didn’t know what to think of Kat at first but I ended up liking her a lot, as well as the secondary cast, including the three characters mentioned above as well as Cori’s dad, childhood best friend Annie (I’m happy her heart could be mended) and bartender / law student Sheila.
One of the things I consistently like in Markinson’s books is the humor.
Lori Prince’s narration accounts for a huge part of why I enjoyed this book. She’s fantastic at finding the right voice for each character. Cori’s was wry and sometimes hesitant, which was perfect for her. And Kat’s was sooo sexy. Again, perfect.
This is the prequel to a series I haven’t read yet. I’m always at a loss in that situation, never knowing whether I should start with the prequel, as it’s the start of the story, or at the starting point of the author’s imagination. This time I went with book 0. I’ll listen to book 1 soon and am hoping I’ll still like Cori and Kat as much…
BTW I’m 48 and I love Lucky Charms.
One of the things I consistently like in Markinson’s books is the humor.
Lori Prince’s narration accounts for a huge part of why I enjoyed this book. She’s fantastic at finding the right voice for each character. Cori’s was wry and sometimes hesitant, which was perfect for her. And Kat’s was sooo sexy. Again, perfect.
This is the prequel to a series I haven’t read yet. I’m always at a loss in that situation, never knowing whether I should start with the prequel, as it’s the start of the story, or at the starting point of the author’s imagination. This time I went with book 0. I’ll listen to book 1 soon and am hoping I’ll still like Cori and Kat as much…
BTW I’m 48 and I love Lucky Charms.
July 3, 2018
This book is the prequel to the confession series. It is my first one in the series, but certainly not the last one.
The story is about Cori Tisdale and Kat Finn, one is an aspiring writer, the other an ambitious artist. After meeting twice coincidentally, Cori takes the chance to get to know the beautiful Kat. There are an instant attraction and connection between the two, but nevertheless, they don’t jump into bed the first chance they have.
It’s written from Cori’s POV and I loved the way we got to know her better and better. About her issues with being the daughter of a famous writer, her mother. Or that she is a runner, especially when it comes to heart matters. And there’s BFF Annie, the friend with benefits, which has disaster potential if one of them falls in love with the other.
Everything we learn about Kat, we get to know through Cori. Both women have their secrets, which they are reluctant to reveal. It is an exciting journey for the two of them experience.
I liked both women very much from the beginning. The dialogues are great, with some humor and also sincere topics. The secondary characters are well developed and included, and are adding some fun to the story.
The only thing was left out, was Kat’s family issues. I wanted to know more about her history with them, why aren’t they close to other families. Maybe I learn more in the next book. And I will read the next one, I want to know how the two of them manage their own career and the relationship.
My rating 4,5 stars.
Thanks to the author for receiving an ARC for an honest review
The story is about Cori Tisdale and Kat Finn, one is an aspiring writer, the other an ambitious artist. After meeting twice coincidentally, Cori takes the chance to get to know the beautiful Kat. There are an instant attraction and connection between the two, but nevertheless, they don’t jump into bed the first chance they have.
It’s written from Cori’s POV and I loved the way we got to know her better and better. About her issues with being the daughter of a famous writer, her mother. Or that she is a runner, especially when it comes to heart matters. And there’s BFF Annie, the friend with benefits, which has disaster potential if one of them falls in love with the other.
Everything we learn about Kat, we get to know through Cori. Both women have their secrets, which they are reluctant to reveal. It is an exciting journey for the two of them experience.
I liked both women very much from the beginning. The dialogues are great, with some humor and also sincere topics. The secondary characters are well developed and included, and are adding some fun to the story.
The only thing was left out, was Kat’s family issues. I wanted to know more about her history with them, why aren’t they close to other families. Maybe I learn more in the next book. And I will read the next one, I want to know how the two of them manage their own career and the relationship.
My rating 4,5 stars.
Thanks to the author for receiving an ARC for an honest review
July 16, 2018
I am a huge fan of this author and her slightly off centre style of writing. Most of her books have a bit of a dark edge to them and this book is no different.
The reason that I really enjoyed this book is because:
1) It was accurate and kept to the storyline of the following book
2) I really love the fact that I felt like I was reading about two completely different people even although I already know their story.
3) The author managed to make me love and hate all over again and I didn't feel like I was being fed the same story or that the authy was just trying to fill the gaps.
4) Even though this is a prelude to the first book, I feel like it completed the story by explaining things I didn't even know I wanted explained.
I'm glad that I read this book last so that I could fully experience this authors brilliance in her writing style.
*4.6 stars
The reason that I really enjoyed this book is because:
1) It was accurate and kept to the storyline of the following book
2) I really love the fact that I felt like I was reading about two completely different people even although I already know their story.
3) The author managed to make me love and hate all over again and I didn't feel like I was being fed the same story or that the authy was just trying to fill the gaps.
4) Even though this is a prelude to the first book, I feel like it completed the story by explaining things I didn't even know I wanted explained.
I'm glad that I read this book last so that I could fully experience this authors brilliance in her writing style.
*4.6 stars
April 1, 2019
OK - I'll be up front here - spoiler alert for first third of the book - my favourite character wasn't the heroine nor her intended, but rather a secondary character who was treated with cavalier arrogance by the heroine, from which I never recovered. A 2* review from me is harsh - but T B Markinson, for all her clever and witty dialogue - and it has both - shouldn't mess with true romance.
July 13, 2019
This is a good book. It saddened me, made me laugh and made my toes curl. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to read a more realistic love story.
There was a little depressing feel trough out the book that was very realistic, but please know that for me this added to the books quality. I liked the storyline, the characters and the way they interact. It’s not a slow burn dance around each other romance, it’s not a quick hot pickup-crash-kiss and make up romance, it’s a realistic take on how a relationship builds between 2 people with some baggage.
Now, the friends with benefits situation, or let me say the aftermath off it, bothered me. I was irritated about the way de MC kept feeling guilty about it and the best friend was being a total ass about it as if she wasn’t part of the equation. That sort off thing also happens in real life: people, also friends, do stupid things, don’t talk about it, let it simmer for to long and threaten to drift apart because off that. The author did a very good job with this part off the storyline.
All in all a good read.
There was a little depressing feel trough out the book that was very realistic, but please know that for me this added to the books quality. I liked the storyline, the characters and the way they interact. It’s not a slow burn dance around each other romance, it’s not a quick hot pickup-crash-kiss and make up romance, it’s a realistic take on how a relationship builds between 2 people with some baggage.
Now, the friends with benefits situation, or let me say the aftermath off it, bothered me. I was irritated about the way de MC kept feeling guilty about it and the best friend was being a total ass about it as if she wasn’t part of the equation. That sort off thing also happens in real life: people, also friends, do stupid things, don’t talk about it, let it simmer for to long and threaten to drift apart because off that. The author did a very good job with this part off the storyline.
All in all a good read.
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Blurb:
Cori Tisdale fears she'll never find a woman who loves her for her and not because she has a famous mother and rich uncle.
In an attempt to protect herself, she fills the void in her life with a "friends with benefits" relationship. That is until Cori meets the beautiful and mysterious Kat Finn.
Cori quickly falls for the artist, and not everyone in her life is happy about it. Will Cori be forced to choose between love and friendship?
Confessions from the Heart is a smart and funny prequel to the best-selling lesbian romance series. If you like quirky characters, witty dialogue, and well-crafted prose, then you'll love T. B. Markinson's heartfelt series.
Blurb:
Cori Tisdale fears she'll never find a woman who loves her for her and not because she has a famous mother and rich uncle.
In an attempt to protect herself, she fills the void in her life with a "friends with benefits" relationship. That is until Cori meets the beautiful and mysterious Kat Finn.
Cori quickly falls for the artist, and not everyone in her life is happy about it. Will Cori be forced to choose between love and friendship?
Confessions from the Heart is a smart and funny prequel to the best-selling lesbian romance series. If you like quirky characters, witty dialogue, and well-crafted prose, then you'll love T. B. Markinson's heartfelt series.
July 20, 2018
I like Markinson's stories, she is a great story teller, I wanted to read this one knowing would be an interesting, intense one and I wasn't wrong, wasn’t the end I was expecting but is still interesting none the less. This is the prequel of the series, has the usual quirky style of Markinson that always spice things up in the best of ways.
Is about Cori Tisdale who has some issues and doesn’t commit so easily, she believes there is no one who want her for her and not because of her famous mother and rich uncle. She starts a "friends with benefits" relationship with her best friend Annie, until Cori meets mysterious artist Kat Finn.
Although is good I really don't know how to feel about it, I liked Annie, so I didn’t like much the way things went between them and how unfair it felt for Annie, honestly I expected for them to end up together, kat is great and everything but the truth is I was hoping there was something wrong about her and Corie ended up with Annie, I know any of them didn’t managed things the best way but I really thought they will worked it out, I still feel for Annie.
The reality is I still haven't warm to kat and corie, I really expected a different ending for Corie and Annie I may be the only one but the end didn’t fit for me and I kind of felt thrown by how quickly it shifted.
I don't want to discourage anyone, it has a happy ending, it's well written and probably not many people will feel the way I do. So, go read and enjoy.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and voluntarily leaving a review.
Is about Cori Tisdale who has some issues and doesn’t commit so easily, she believes there is no one who want her for her and not because of her famous mother and rich uncle. She starts a "friends with benefits" relationship with her best friend Annie, until Cori meets mysterious artist Kat Finn.
Although is good I really don't know how to feel about it, I liked Annie, so I didn’t like much the way things went between them and how unfair it felt for Annie, honestly I expected for them to end up together, kat is great and everything but the truth is I was hoping there was something wrong about her and Corie ended up with Annie, I know any of them didn’t managed things the best way but I really thought they will worked it out, I still feel for Annie.
The reality is I still haven't warm to kat and corie, I really expected a different ending for Corie and Annie I may be the only one but the end didn’t fit for me and I kind of felt thrown by how quickly it shifted.
I don't want to discourage anyone, it has a happy ending, it's well written and probably not many people will feel the way I do. So, go read and enjoy.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and voluntarily leaving a review.
October 18, 2019
This was my first TB Markinson book, which I won in a giveaway. I sometimes think I should read physical books by authors first before listening to audiobooks because I find the narrator makes such a difference in the overall experience. This was only the second book I've listened to narrated by Lori Prince and as in my previous listen, I only really liked one of the voices (Kat's, in this case.) Cori's cocky jock voice grated on me. Though she was a former college athlete and Red Sox fan, she came from an affluent background so I just didn't think that's how she would speak. And why did only one character in this whole ensemble have a Boston accent? Regardless - this story is about grad school-aged people in their 20s just trying to figure things out (though Kat and Sheila seem to have their shit together, for the most part) and is more likely to appeal to that age group, but maybe not as much for people much older than that. Primarily, what prevented me from enjoying the story was that Cori was a writer who never wrote. She went to bars, restaurants, Red Sox games and slept around, but never wrote a word that we saw. Kat was an artist and we did see her painting more than once. I also never really believed there was more than physical lust for Kat from Cori. Yes - I appreciated how it came together in the end but throughout the whole work it described Kat mostly as being a drop dead gorgeous bombshell with everyone who saw her falling at her feet. Thankfully we got to see that she also had a brain when she discussed literature and was well read. And she was mature in how she handled things and kind. I liked her a lot - but Cori seemed to be more taken with her looks and body than anything else.
I'm certainly not giving up on Markinson. I recently secured Reservations of the Heart and A Clueless Woman in ebook form and hoping those might be more to my taste. It's important to note that I always go in really wanting to like these stories because I know how much it means to the writer (and the narrator, I'm sure) and I genuinely admire their efforts. This particular one just wasn't for me but that's okay because looking at the ratings, it certainly was for a lot of other people.
I'm certainly not giving up on Markinson. I recently secured Reservations of the Heart and A Clueless Woman in ebook form and hoping those might be more to my taste. It's important to note that I always go in really wanting to like these stories because I know how much it means to the writer (and the narrator, I'm sure) and I genuinely admire their efforts. This particular one just wasn't for me but that's okay because looking at the ratings, it certainly was for a lot of other people.
March 2, 2019
I like this author. She always provides a good and reliable read.
This is a good story, although for me, the main character is much like the other MCs in other series. Change a few details, but essentially the same. It is probably an artefact of the style. That's not such a dreadful thing, but it is something I note.
I love the witty interactions most of all, and that keeps my interest.
I definitely recommend this book.
This is a good story, although for me, the main character is much like the other MCs in other series. Change a few details, but essentially the same. It is probably an artefact of the style. That's not such a dreadful thing, but it is something I note.
I love the witty interactions most of all, and that keeps my interest.
I definitely recommend this book.
March 25, 2020
I always love the clueless ones...
September 1, 2018
Cori should be the kind of protagonist I like - smart, slightly broken and athletic. But I just found her irritating. Her self-involvement and lack of care for other people just became tiresome.
January 16, 2021
I am a life long fan of tb markinson,
confessions of the heart no'0 in a 3 book series, i have already read book one and thought i new the m/cs from that then found that there was a prequill, this i have just finnished and surpriseingly i found it hard, the first real coneccion in the cemetary was like they'd known eachother for ever,
the banter was priceless, i did love the slow move to the sex although the intimasy did infact start earlyer the scene with the paint on the floor was priceless, ( i did get the impresion we were moveing into bdsm terratory but i was wrong,
with cori's self doubt she could easily have come straight out of a woman lost, as i've said i thought i already new these two i was wrong cori and annie have been besties for ever, and at this point in the story i a real dislike of cori, the fact that cori treated annie as a fuck bunny and nothing more enraged me, as annie fell more and more in love, with cori and she didnt even have the gumtion to tell her the trueth which only gave annie hope, there was no easy way to let annie down
but realy don't ever fuck your best friend it can never work out the way you want it to,
cori's compleat lack of politness or indeed caring to kat kept cori running away after she'd had her jollies not only was not in good taste it should have killed this young romance stone dead, the night cori promised to stay the hole night was a work of geniues taking her clothes and keys so she could niether run or drive, i am now going back to book one to re'read
confessions of the heart no'0 in a 3 book series, i have already read book one and thought i new the m/cs from that then found that there was a prequill, this i have just finnished and surpriseingly i found it hard, the first real coneccion in the cemetary was like they'd known eachother for ever,
the banter was priceless, i did love the slow move to the sex although the intimasy did infact start earlyer the scene with the paint on the floor was priceless, ( i did get the impresion we were moveing into bdsm terratory but i was wrong,
with cori's self doubt she could easily have come straight out of a woman lost, as i've said i thought i already new these two i was wrong cori and annie have been besties for ever, and at this point in the story i a real dislike of cori, the fact that cori treated annie as a fuck bunny and nothing more enraged me, as annie fell more and more in love, with cori and she didnt even have the gumtion to tell her the trueth which only gave annie hope, there was no easy way to let annie down
but realy don't ever fuck your best friend it can never work out the way you want it to,
cori's compleat lack of politness or indeed caring to kat kept cori running away after she'd had her jollies not only was not in good taste it should have killed this young romance stone dead, the night cori promised to stay the hole night was a work of geniues taking her clothes and keys so she could niether run or drive, i am now going back to book one to re'read
July 3, 2018
If you haven’t read T. B. Markinson’s Confessions series, now is the perfect time to start! The prequel Confessions from the Heart introduces us to Cori and Kat and how they met and fell in love. Additionally, this new novel lets us learn more about Cori’s quirky and loveable family. We also begin to understand more about Kat and her family. This new addition to the Confessions series hints at how complex and complicated her relationship with her parents is, especially her relationship with her father. Both Cori and Kat’s backstories shed light on who they are individually and as a couple.
Markinson’s characters are always fun to read about; they are so multi-dimensional and rich. The relationships they build with the support characters enhance the plot and make the storytelling so much more enjoyable. She artfully writes characters that are flawed and have shortcomings, but yet are so likeable. Her ability to do this lends itself to an authentic storytelling that never disappoints.
If you haven’t read one of her books, I strongly recommend reading Confessions from the Heart. Markinson is a master storyteller and you can enjoy the series from the start. I guarantee she will become your next favorite author! If you have read any of Markinson’s books before, then what are you waiting for?!? A great story awaits you!
Markinson’s characters are always fun to read about; they are so multi-dimensional and rich. The relationships they build with the support characters enhance the plot and make the storytelling so much more enjoyable. She artfully writes characters that are flawed and have shortcomings, but yet are so likeable. Her ability to do this lends itself to an authentic storytelling that never disappoints.
If you haven’t read one of her books, I strongly recommend reading Confessions from the Heart. Markinson is a master storyteller and you can enjoy the series from the start. I guarantee she will become your next favorite author! If you have read any of Markinson’s books before, then what are you waiting for?!? A great story awaits you!
September 23, 2018
I voluntarily received a review copy of this because I am a fan of the narrator. I still am. She's quite good and has a voice that fits really well with women in their 20s. Plus she's "wicked smart" when it comes to accents.
Had this been a different narrator, though, I would have put this on DNF. I just didn't like it. Cori was an unsympathetic lead character to me. She slept around, even if she didn't think of it as such. Her love interest Kat had her own oddities. They met in a store where she was short on money. I get that it would happen, but later she's seen as having a shopping habit.
I didn't like these people. I didn't like this story. It felt a little like "rich white lesbian problems." Really, the best part of it was that in this world LGBT characters just are. There isn't bit of surprise or censure about lesbians.
Had this been a different narrator, though, I would have put this on DNF. I just didn't like it. Cori was an unsympathetic lead character to me. She slept around, even if she didn't think of it as such. Her love interest Kat had her own oddities. They met in a store where she was short on money. I get that it would happen, but later she's seen as having a shopping habit.
I didn't like these people. I didn't like this story. It felt a little like "rich white lesbian problems." Really, the best part of it was that in this world LGBT characters just are. There isn't bit of surprise or censure about lesbians.
September 25, 2019
Ah, Markinson's prose is smooth and easy to read. This book, billed as "number zero" in a Confession series, is about the budding days of a relationship between Cori and Kat. It's full of amusing, flirty conversation and outings during those rosy days, as the pair get to know one another, meeting families and so forth. Meanwhile, there's poor Annie, who is hopelessly in love with Kat, her best-friend-from-childhood, with whom she recently crossed that line from friend to lover... Oops.
This is an indie publication. The writing and editing are excellent.
This is an indie publication. The writing and editing are excellent.
February 5, 2023
I am a sucker for jock love stories and this one was just great!
Sometimes a writer just fits what you really like to read, by style, or as a word smith or by subject. TB for me is one of those authors that seems to just pick the right themes, and places the words in just the right order for me to fall in love with her characters again and again. This one has really hit my buttons full on. I saw much of myself in this story and was heartened to find the characters actually worked out the issues they faced in much the same way as my love and I had done so many long years ago. Thank you TB Markinson for sharing this love story. I wish my wife was still alive to read it and smile, giggle and love on for a bit longer.
Sometimes a writer just fits what you really like to read, by style, or as a word smith or by subject. TB for me is one of those authors that seems to just pick the right themes, and places the words in just the right order for me to fall in love with her characters again and again. This one has really hit my buttons full on. I saw much of myself in this story and was heartened to find the characters actually worked out the issues they faced in much the same way as my love and I had done so many long years ago. Thank you TB Markinson for sharing this love story. I wish my wife was still alive to read it and smile, giggle and love on for a bit longer.
August 1, 2019
T.B. Markinson created a wonderful beginning to what I am sure will prove an incredible series with this novel. Lori Prince does an outstanding job with the narration. The characters are surely believable and engaging. The relationship issues among all of them are developed in such a intertwining way that this is one of those audio books that is hard to pause. There are equal measure humor, sensuality, conflict, compassion and meddling. I would include that there is intimate activity that is hot....just saying. I would suggest this novel to anybody looking for some fun, angst and feisty lesbian behavior. Take the time to enjoy Cory and Kat's journey.
July 2, 2018
Great book. I had read the previous books in this series and it was good to see how it all began. Character development was awesome. Of course, Cori’s Mother and Aunt are always great for laughs. I love the line where Kat keeps Cori’s clothes to keep her from running. The philosophical debates between characters help to deepen understanding. Kat’s character is strong yets shows her vulnerabilities with her Art and Family.
I highly recommend this book and the others in the series. Get to know Kat and Cori.
I highly recommend this book and the others in the series. Get to know Kat and Cori.
July 2, 2018
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
It took me the first four chapters to get into this novel. I loved Annie & Cori but then when Kat came into it I was totally hooked. I liked that she was mysterious at the beginning, didn’t like giving to much away about herself. Loved the secondary characters especially Sheila & Roger and I also enjoyed the storyline.
Looking forward to reading more from this author.
It took me the first four chapters to get into this novel. I loved Annie & Cori but then when Kat came into it I was totally hooked. I liked that she was mysterious at the beginning, didn’t like giving to much away about herself. Loved the secondary characters especially Sheila & Roger and I also enjoyed the storyline.
Looking forward to reading more from this author.
September 5, 2018
Humor and romance, my favorite!
I think the dialogue honestly made this book for me. It was witty, hilarious banter for most of it, but it also had some great serious moments that leveled it out. Cori is such a fun character and Kat is her perfect match; there's just all this other stuff in the way they both have to get through. Oh, and the sex scenes were hot and passionate. All these things make an amazing combination for a lesbian romance novel.
I think the dialogue honestly made this book for me. It was witty, hilarious banter for most of it, but it also had some great serious moments that leveled it out. Cori is such a fun character and Kat is her perfect match; there's just all this other stuff in the way they both have to get through. Oh, and the sex scenes were hot and passionate. All these things make an amazing combination for a lesbian romance novel.
February 9, 2020
This was the first book by T.B. Markinson I read, not long after it came out in 2018 I think, and honestly it has stuck with me a lot. In a recent effort to get more into audiobooks, I decided listening to a book I already knew would be good- I wouldn't have to worry about missing key story beats, having a pretty good recollection of it already. Turns out even if my memory was fuzzy I didn't have to worry at all! I was gripped just as much as when I first read it, if not more!
February 16, 2023
Cori is quite a character. She is footloose and fancy free with commitment issues. She is best friends with Annie since childhood. The plot is very good and I felt sorry for Annie throughout as I thought she and Cori would get together but there were many surprises. I get a warm feeling reading this book and felt many emotions as the story went along. I recommend this book for all romance readers.
July 2, 2018
Confessions books 1 and 2 are two of my all time favourite books, so with this prequel I really enjoyed reading how Cori and Kat first met. It is a fabulous series, and this book is a wonderful read for newcomers and old hands alike. Recommended.
I received a copy from the publisher, and have given an honest review.
I received a copy from the publisher, and have given an honest review.
May 25, 2019
This book was engaging and quickly grabbed my attention from the first chapter. It made me laugh. It made me cry. It took me through a lot of emotions. The characters are well established, and well-rounded and I love a happy ending. This was a slow burn that gave enough background on the two main characters so that you see how they interact with each other and threw in a few surprises along the way! I totally recommend this book and can't wait to read the sequel. I have already picked up more from this author.
November 18, 2019
Excellent!
A cast of well developed characters populate this first book in the "Confessions" series. The storyline held my attention and kept me turning the pages, devouring the entire book in one sitting. I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I have read by TB Markinson, and can't wait for the next book. Put this on your must read list.
A cast of well developed characters populate this first book in the "Confessions" series. The storyline held my attention and kept me turning the pages, devouring the entire book in one sitting. I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I have read by TB Markinson, and can't wait for the next book. Put this on your must read list.
September 24, 2018
I enjoyed the story, even though I found it to be a bit predictable. The book is well written, which is a definite plus. It's my first experience with this author, and I look forward to reading than of her work.
September 29, 2018
Confessions from the Heart was another great read by T.B. Markinson. Cori is a woman who is looking to find someone toe with that isn't in it to meet her mom or her uncle. Cori then meets Kat who she knows will be the one for her. I loved reading this book and Cori and Kat's story.
November 19, 2018
DNF @ 54%.
It isn't terrible, I just found it boring. It was a free book through BookBub and I haven't read the others in the series. Maybe if I had, this prequel would make more of an impression. I just feel no real attachment to the characters and a lot of the dialogue is cringey.
It isn't terrible, I just found it boring. It was a free book through BookBub and I haven't read the others in the series. Maybe if I had, this prequel would make more of an impression. I just feel no real attachment to the characters and a lot of the dialogue is cringey.
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