No Fat Chicks

by Cindy Larie, C.L. Rowell, Cindy Cowles

Life isn't strictly black and white, and those shades of gray in the middle can trip you up, throw you a curve ball and change your whole outlook.
Brandon...my Achilles heel all through school, from kindergarten through my senior year. He pulled my hair, tripped me in the halls, gave me a horrible nickname that makes me cringe even now, and generally made my life hell.
When I stumble upon an antique shop I've never seen before, I'm presented with the opportunity of a lifetime...PAYBACK. I'm given the chance to make him worship me, to make him do anything I ask, to make him debase himself in front of everyone who cheered him on back in the day. But...can I do it? Can I take my revenge and make his life as hellish as he made mine? Or will I discover that things aren't always what they seem from the outside looking in?
Hi, I’m Zoe and this is my story.
This novella was previously released as a short story with the same title. It’s been cleaned up, polished, improved, expanded and released under a different pen name. 17+ due to mature language and situations.

63 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 7, 2018

About the author

This is my pen name. My other profile on here is Cindy Larie Cowles. Until Goodreads gets more advanced, the best way to see all of my books is to go to Amazon, B&N, Kobo, iBooks or Smashwords and search author name Cindy Larie.
I love to write romance, erotic romance, erotica, fetish, LGBTQ, sweet romance and scifi or fantasy romance. Most of my stories are 18+. Right now, I'm in Louisiana, but my ultimate plan is to live by the ocean, Hi, y'all! Look for me on twitter (@okwriting) and FB author page Cindy Larie

Reviews

[MJM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoey and Brandon have known each other since kindergarten and he has teased and been involved in her being bullied most of that time. She, however, has had a major crush on him since she could remember but she's heart sick and had enough. Of wealthy parents with expectations and she didn't fit the 'norm' by being overweight. When she spots a quirky shop that she's never noticed before and an old lady offers her a ring that will make anyone she wants fall in love with her... When her head is banged and she ends up unconscious in hospital, how will Brandon react?? I really enjoyed this laugh out loud moments in this short story. Such engaging characters and whilst it seems awful that Brandon was involved in her being bullied - remember, youngsters are often embarrassed about showing their real feelings especially for someone of the opposite sex and whom they crush on. I will most definitely be actively looking for moire books by CL Rowell. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED!!

[LMR · Rating 4 out of 5]

No Fat Chicks By: CL Rowell
Falling For Her Bully...
With This RING I Get Even...
At least that was the plan, but y'all know that saying about the best laid plans RIGHT...
Well, when she wakes up after getting beaned by a Softball, she ends up learning just how far plans can be altered from their original course...
I was granted an ARC of CL Rowell's "No Fat Chicks" via Booksprout; I'm gladly recommending it based upon its own merits. I enjoyed this book as this short story is on par, & I'll look forward to more opportunities to read CL Rowell's work in the future. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given.
Until next time... Happy Reading!

[Lady Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4 Stars
I'm still laughing my behind off because of that ending LOL
This is a short, sweet, adorable story about love, second chances, and family.
CL Rowell packed this beautifully. It's fast-paced with characters that were relatable and lovely, even though their time on these pages was short.
Brandon and Zoey represent a group of people that have to live with the pressure of being the daughters or sons of rich parents. The expectations of those parents can get overwhelming and frustrate a child's life forever. I know some ex-classmates that had parents on the upper-middle class that had this same exact problem. They lived a life that they did not want and end up resented or resentful, or worse, they want their children to accomplish the dreams they themselves didn't.
What retract from my rating of this book was how the "fat chick" became the "hot babe". You have to read the book to find out what I'm talking about *wink*
I would recommend this book to those that need or like a short sweet romance, where a touch of magic seems to be the reason of the good in life until you realize not everything is like you thought it was.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dainy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very short story that I enjoyed a lot.
Zoe has been picked on her whole life by Brandon and has been bullied and ridiculed basically in front of her whole school. She comes across an antique shop and purchases a ring that can help her get Brandon to fall for her and get her revenge. After an incident that lands her in a coma for six months, Brandon turns out to be the nicest guy ever and seems that he's trying to make it up to her. However, is the ring responsible for Brandon's change in behavior or has he always been interested in her?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Gladys · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this quick read. With a plot that is so very relatable, Zoe and Brandon's story has a blend of cute, sweet and funny, that makes this book so very likable. Add in a few surprising twists and some powerful realistic emotions and this book grabs and keeps your interest. If I have one complaint it is that I wish this had been a full length book. I would have loved to see this story more fleshed out and more character development; so we could get deeply into the hearts and minds of these characters. This is my honest, voluntary review.

[CS · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute YA story about an overweight teen who’s been picked in an ridiculed by the schools main jock pretty much all her life.

The butt of his cruel jokes and taunts, Zoe just takes it all.
I liked the way the author weaves in a bit of magic with the ring that acts like a love potion, but also injects the reality of Zoe being in a coma for six long months while Brandon does a lot of soul searching and change.

Sweet story!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Misty Goan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short, sweet, fast paced romance about love, second chances, family with lovely relatable characters. Zoe has been teased and humilated for ever from Branden. When she comes across a ring with powers, she thinks she will have her revenge. It's a story that grabbed my attention from the start and it has everything from being funny, sweet, likeable and included twists and intense emotions. A lovely short romance.

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[melody rainbow · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book about zoey who has been teased by Brandon and his mates most of his life.
He went date fat chicks as it will ruin his reputation.
Zoe gets hit in the head by a ball and ends up in hospital for a while.
Before she goes to hospital she went to a store and was given a magical ring to make a guy like her.
Will he like her because of the ring or for herself?

A very romantic and heartfelt book.
I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Karen Galloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Brilliant Read

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. I really liked this book, “No Fat Chicks” is an enjoyable, entertaining, well written book and It has a good, engaging storyline with lovely, interesting characters. I loved Brandon & Zoe and really enjoyed reading their story. They kept me engrossed in this book from the first chapte, I couldn’t put it down. This is an Enjoyable, Engaging, Must Read Book from C. L. Rowell

[Giofab21 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this novella. Usually I'm skeptical about believing that you can get a real story when it's so short but this one was convincing. Jumping ahead six months helped but the story was believable and made root for them. A bully and victim story is tricky enough to address but loved how it was tackled.

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[Shannon Scamahorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This young adult romance was sweet in regards to how two high school students find love after a lifetime relationship full of want, adoration, repulsion and embarrassing mistreatment. We all think we are the only one who’s awkward, challenging home lives, and a reputation to maintain; but here these brave young people find their way together and I enjoyed a great deal.. cenjoy.

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[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe gets picked on for her weight and what hurts her more is that the one boy she has a crush on picked on her to Brandon. Zoe comes across a store she never noticed before. Eaddies Antiques and Oddities is not your normal store. It only becomes visible to those that need something it can provide. Loved this storyline it is amazing and kept me wanting more. I Highly Recommend over 18 DUE TO CONTENT.

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[Rachel Benham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe was always bullied for being overweight until fate stepped in. She found herself in a magic shop where an old woman offered her a ring that would make anyone fall in love with her. Brandon was the bane of her existence so she fell for it. Little did she know that he actually did love her and her accident was the shove that he needed to prove himself and get on his own. It is a sweet love story.

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[Treasa · Rating 4 out of 5]

GREAT READ!
A quick very well written read that at times is hard to put down! An intriguing storyline that keeps you on edge through the suspense filled following your own wants and aspiration drama! Sweet, somewhat clean, intense, exciting and breathtaking twists! An enjoyable must read!

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[Annemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Brandon and Zoe! This is a great story about how the little boy teasing you in grade school could really be doing it because he likes you and doesn't have the courage to say it. And then years later wants to step up and truly let his heart lead him. BRAVO!!

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[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short fast read of 63 pages this was a fun book to read about Brandon who has teased Zoe all through school because he liked her but did not know how to let her know. This is the first book by this Author that I have read I will be looking for more books by her. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

He had been a thorn in her side for so long. She hated it so much so when she find a way to get him back, will she take it? Will it be worth it? Will ish end up making her feel even worse? Can payback like this work? Can turning her check on it all be the best payback? See how she will act in the end

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[Valentina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe has been picked on her whole life. Brandon is Zoe's bully and she wants payback. Zoe comes across an antique shop and purchases a ring. I enjoyed reading this book. I loved the storyline and plot. This book was a short read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You won't be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.

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[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good romance read. The story has aspiration, drama, sweet, suspense, intense, and exciting read. The story is a quick, and well written read. The story has many twists.

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[Reggaewoman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading Brandon and Zoe's love story. Brandon has always bullied Zoe since they were kids. Now Zoe has a chance for revenge. However has she spend time together she's seeing a different side of Brad. Cute and funny read. Recommended read

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely short read, very likeable characters, good storyline with a lovely ending, being greedy an update epilogue would have been the cherry on top 😉 but very sweet 😊
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[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well the bully needs to be put in his place and she plans to do that until she catches feelings. I enjoyed the way the auther weaves the story and it become a wonderful read. Sweet story.

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[Erin Sheets]

I absolutely loved this book!!! Completely different than i expected. The characters were.great, the author was great... I just thoroughly enjoyed this quick summer read!!

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[Laila Viking · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a funny, well written short story with great characterization. The ending was a bit rushed and a lot of information was left out. So many twists and turns in this story a couple that goes through a lot before they get their HEA.
Recommendable read.

[Jennifer Richey · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many twists and turns wow Zoe and Brandon’s story what they went through the ups and downs so many crazyness. Can’t wait to read more!

[Judy Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good short read about second chances and romance between two characters that have known each other for a while. I enjoyed this one very much. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.

[Josie Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

This is a funny, quirky story with great characterization. The ending was a bit rushed and a lot of information was left out.

[Jessica CW · Rating 2 out of 5]

Zoe loves antiques and finding vintage jewelry, especially when stumbling on one with a special magic attached to a ring. It helps those that hate you have a change of heart so you can inact your revenge or so it says...

Brandon is a rich boy that’s always picked on Zoe- so has his sister. But maybe the ring works when he defends Zoe at softball for the first time ever. Unfortunately that led to a face off with his sister and a hospital stay for Zoe.

After her injuries heal it brings Brandon and her closer- but is it real, can it be trusted or is it her new figure and guilt promoting this or the ring?

This was an okay read- it was cute but a little slow for me, not enough character development or events to really show the romance, plus I couldn’t feel their chemistry either. Decently written just anticlimactic. Also ending was abrupt. Did they get their careers, how did her family react? His family?

I also found certain points I couldn’t relate to, or felt weren’t believable like dream sex... leading to their first time together. At some points the book felt old fashioned and other times complete opposite throwing the context of the story.

I rate it 2 stars because of how it was written, well edited, just boring for me. Idea of the ring intrigued me and I liked the cover, title though bugged me- because it doesn’t represent the story.

Read better suited for a young adult audience. Simply not my cup of tea- would read from this author again though to see if the stories get better.

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[Pelusa Rivera · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.. Does Brandon finally realize that he is not seeing everything in Zoe. Zoe finally gets the opportunity to get back at Brandon who has made her life hell as he was bullying her since they were kids. Has he changed?