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Love in the City #3
From Runway to Love
Living the dream life as a model in New York City used to be enough for gorgeous Olivia Fulton. Now even the fame isn't enough to bring her out of her funk. A series of events bring Olivia face to face with the regrets of her past. Add in the collapse of her three-year relationship and reconnecting with long-lost friends, and Olivia may finally be able to learn—the hard way of course—that everything she thought was important really isn't.A surprising love interest begins to teach Olivia about the person she truly wants to be. However, this is not compatible with her current life, and in order to be that person, Olivia may have to give up everything she's worked for. Torn between terror and exhilaration, Olivia must now decide if she's capable of this type of change. Will she even be able to open her heart to love again?
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Published December 10, 2018
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Melissa Baldwin
48 books648 followersUSA Today bestselling author Melissa Baldwin always dreamed of sharing her stories with the world. She brought this vision to life, becoming an award-winning, bestselling author of over thirty romantic comedies and cozy mysteries. Melissa is also a wife, mother, new empty-nester, and travel advisor.
Her books feature charming, ambitious, and real women, whom she considers part of her tribe. Although she rarely takes a day off, when she's not writing, she enjoys quality time with her family, traveling, attempting yoga poses, and booking Disney vacations. Melissa still uses a paper planner, and her guilty pleasures include Beverly Hills 90210 reruns and General Hospital.
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Her books feature charming, ambitious, and real women, whom she considers part of her tribe. Although she rarely takes a day off, when she's not writing, she enjoys quality time with her family, traveling, attempting yoga poses, and booking Disney vacations. Melissa still uses a paper planner, and her guilty pleasures include Beverly Hills 90210 reruns and General Hospital.
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December 10, 2018
This book was a wonderful story about friendships, new love, chasing dreams, and fresh starts. Melissa’s books are always guaranteed fun, flirty, sweet reads with a perfect mix of drama added in. I love the characters she creates and the stories she tells through them, and this book is no different. I love this series and I adored Olivia’s story. Thank you Melissa for the ARC!
December 13, 2018
"The past year has been a rollercoaster of emotion, and I've reached a point now where I know without a shadow of a doubt it's time to get off this crazy ride." (6)
Olivia is a washed-up supermodel looking to get back on track. Written in diary format, Olivia relays the troubles and challenges of starting over. And, somehow, traversing through the hurdles of the runway leads her to an unexpected love.
Story had some witty banter and an easy-going plot. A little slow at times, but the story was, overall, okay. At times, you can get a little lost with the number of characters in the book, but I'd say this is a classic women's fiction.
Olivia is a washed-up supermodel looking to get back on track. Written in diary format, Olivia relays the troubles and challenges of starting over. And, somehow, traversing through the hurdles of the runway leads her to an unexpected love.
Story had some witty banter and an easy-going plot. A little slow at times, but the story was, overall, okay. At times, you can get a little lost with the number of characters in the book, but I'd say this is a classic women's fiction.
December 3, 2019
I read Stacy’s story in On the Road to Love and now on Olivia’s story. CJ, Stacy and Olivia were friends that knew each other when they lived in Florida. Olivia was the model that was discovered in a mall and made it big and forgot about her friends and what was really important in live like family and friends. The friends that she did have were not really friends, they all only cared about how they appeared to others and living the life of luxury and being rude to others that did not have the same things. It was a great story about the transformation of Olivia to becoming a better person and finding true love. This was a great heartwarming story with Olivia surrounded by her true friends.
December 21, 2024
This was an entertaining book with great characters.
Amazon synopsis:
Living the dream life as a model in New York City used to be enough for me, Olivia Fulton. Now, even the fame isn't enough to bring me out of my funk. A series of events bring me face to face with the regrets of my past. Add in the collapse of my three-year relationship and reconnecting with long-lost friends, and I may finally be able to learn—the hard way of course—that everything I thought was important really isn't.
A surprising love interest begins to teach me about the person I truly want to be. However, this is not compatible with my current life, and in order to be that person, I may have to give up everything I've worked for. Torn between terror and exhilaration, I must now decide if I'm capable of this type of change. Will I even be able to open my heart to love again?
January 11, 2021
Olivia is over being a model on the catwalk but she's unsure what else she can do plus the girls there are scatty and snooty and she realised that she acted like that too ignoring her family. Her boyfriend cheated on her but he did her a favour as it cleared the way to meet a hotter nicer guy who adores her. Her 2 bff have their own agendas but are always there for each other. She's introduced to Deidre and an idea forms for a career. Fun entertaining read
December 11, 2018
Dear Olivia,
It was so nice getting to know you. It was great to be a part of your new start. To see you learn, and grow, and find love. It was lovely to be on that journey with you. I laughed along with you, and shed a tear or two. As always, at the end I was sad to part ways, to say goodbye to a new friend. Wishing you the best of luck,
From Nadine, with love.
It was so nice getting to know you. It was great to be a part of your new start. To see you learn, and grow, and find love. It was lovely to be on that journey with you. I laughed along with you, and shed a tear or two. As always, at the end I was sad to part ways, to say goodbye to a new friend. Wishing you the best of luck,
From Nadine, with love.
March 3, 2019
Olivia’s story wraps up the series in this third installment. I love hers just as much as reading Stacy and CJ’s stories in the first two books. I got to learn a lot about her history with her modeling career and “friendships” she had before reuniting with Stacy and CJ. I have loved this series so much and want more!
April 14, 2020
The plot line didn’t really have any significant conflict. I also picked this one up without reading the first in this series, although I think this books are supposed to work independently of each o get. The pace was super rushed and the writing was not particularly descriptive. It felt like a teenager was writing this.
April 15, 2020
Great Read
Cheered for Olivia the entire way through! Quite the force as she finds her way back to her true self. Love you the two besties... Forget about Jenna. Ooh Colin... This story has all of the elements of a great read, romance, comedy, drama and swooning. Please read! Does not disappoint!
Cheered for Olivia the entire way through! Quite the force as she finds her way back to her true self. Love you the two besties... Forget about Jenna. Ooh Colin... This story has all of the elements of a great read, romance, comedy, drama and swooning. Please read! Does not disappoint!
April 30, 2020
Ok
Not the strongest plot. A suggestion...don't keep reusing a description over and over. Example: "kissing my hair ", or " kissing my forehead ". These repitions are typical of a lazy writing style. A creative author should be able to write a new and interesting description that engages the reader.
Not the strongest plot. A suggestion...don't keep reusing a description over and over. Example: "kissing my hair ", or " kissing my forehead ". These repitions are typical of a lazy writing style. A creative author should be able to write a new and interesting description that engages the reader.
March 6, 2025
I think the first book is the best one. By the third, you realise how similar the books are. Not only the story, the characters but the writing style as well. How many more "off the shoulder tops/dresses/sweaters" do we need?
Disappointed by the ending. I like big chonky epilogues with closures and HEA.
Disappointed by the ending. I like big chonky epilogues with closures and HEA.
January 2, 2026
I need more
I didn't want this series to end! I need more Candance (CJ), Stacy and Olivia. Their friendship makes this series, their romances were just a bonus. I loved that this book not only featured Olivia, but there were more Stacy and CJ unlike the 2nd book in this series. I really wish there were more in this series. I'd love an update on what is going on on their lives.
I didn't want this series to end! I need more Candance (CJ), Stacy and Olivia. Their friendship makes this series, their romances were just a bonus. I loved that this book not only featured Olivia, but there were more Stacy and CJ unlike the 2nd book in this series. I really wish there were more in this series. I'd love an update on what is going on on their lives.
December 29, 2018
Great
Another great book by Melissa. As I had read the 2 previous books in the series I was looking forward to this and it didn't disappoint. This book was Olivia's story and it rounded off Love in the city series perfectly.
Another great book by Melissa. As I had read the 2 previous books in the series I was looking forward to this and it didn't disappoint. This book was Olivia's story and it rounded off Love in the city series perfectly.
April 18, 2020
3 stars
I enjoyed the reference to places on NY city but other than that found it... meh. It was okay and very much a story of change and growth for the couple and Olivia who the book was centred on.
I enjoyed the reference to places on NY city but other than that found it... meh. It was okay and very much a story of change and growth for the couple and Olivia who the book was centred on.
June 21, 2021
Not a Comedy! But Romance is Guaranteed
It was a nice round out to the series. There was a plot contradiction from the first book, someone's editor needs to be more on the ball. The publisher also needs to do better with the formatting.
It was a nice round out to the series. There was a plot contradiction from the first book, someone's editor needs to be more on the ball. The publisher also needs to do better with the formatting.
June 18, 2023
Runway to Love
I really enjoyed this book. At first it seemed a little slow but I like the way this author writes a book. All story and not too much drama, misunderstandings, etc. Fun characters showing growth depth. Very nice!
I really enjoyed this book. At first it seemed a little slow but I like the way this author writes a book. All story and not too much drama, misunderstandings, etc. Fun characters showing growth depth. Very nice!
September 14, 2019
Another win for Baldwin.
Another win for Baldwin. I absolutely love all her books. Can't wait to read more from her. Excellent job !
Another win for Baldwin. I absolutely love all her books. Can't wait to read more from her. Excellent job !
September 16, 2019
Loved the series.
Three childhood friends, estranged. Three separate adult issues. Connecting again as adults, helping each other to move on and exceed in life.
Three childhood friends, estranged. Three separate adult issues. Connecting again as adults, helping each other to move on and exceed in life.
May 15, 2020
This book missed its mark with me. With a lot of diologue, it was a quick read but that left the characters and storyline utterly undeveloped.
May 4, 2022
I enjoyed all three of the series it takes you through a friendship and their life choices easily relateable with friends and family.
August 4, 2022
Loved This Story
What a fun story. All the twists and turns kept me interested. The characters are very different so you have to wonder what will happen next.
What a fun story. All the twists and turns kept me interested. The characters are very different so you have to wonder what will happen next.
May 16, 2023
Good read
December 2, 2024
Have read all these books, First on was good other two not so. Suit youngsters to me not really for the
mature reader.
mature reader.
February 21, 2019
Originally reviewed for Chick Lit Central (www.chicklitcentral.com)
From Runway to Love is the third installment in the Love in the City series, with the first two reads giving us backgrounds into Olivia’s best girlfriends, with Stacy in On the Road to Love, and CJ in All You Need is Love. I enjoyed their points of view, and was eagerly anticipating Olivia’s. This last installment doesn’t disappoint!
It was enlightening to witness such a big change in Olivia, in where her priorities lie and what’s most important to her. You get the impression that there was a time when the world had her on a pedestal, and it’s been a weighty fall. The change began in On the Road to Love, but you really see it and feel it when it comes from her own perspective. I enjoyed reading up on all three ladies and what life has thrown at them, but I felt most connected with Olivia. Maybe because I felt she had a lot more to lose, and the biggest transformation. Melissa Baldwin has done a great job of showcasing that, while still making Olivia into one of those characters you would love to get to know, to befriend, and has this flawless way of being the coolest person in the room. You can’t help but want to get to know her.
While we’re used to only imagining what it would be like to have others worship us, it’s something that Olivia has to deal with. We get to see what that’s like, and how it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. This makes it hard for her where relationships are concerned, on whether she can find someone who meets the certain criteria society tells her she should look for in a mate, no matter what her personal feelings are. That can be a tough way to live life, and we get to see that struggle.
While From Runway to Love is about Olivia and her quest in finding love, it’s also about her relationships with her best friends, mending bridges with family, finding a sense of direction and a place within the other people who she discovers are most important in her world. It’s an all-over quest, making her a much-needed well rounded individual, and someone you want to continue to get to know, because she’s just that great. I had a great time in reading her story, and reading all of the books in this series.
From Runway to Love is the third installment in the Love in the City series, with the first two reads giving us backgrounds into Olivia’s best girlfriends, with Stacy in On the Road to Love, and CJ in All You Need is Love. I enjoyed their points of view, and was eagerly anticipating Olivia’s. This last installment doesn’t disappoint!
It was enlightening to witness such a big change in Olivia, in where her priorities lie and what’s most important to her. You get the impression that there was a time when the world had her on a pedestal, and it’s been a weighty fall. The change began in On the Road to Love, but you really see it and feel it when it comes from her own perspective. I enjoyed reading up on all three ladies and what life has thrown at them, but I felt most connected with Olivia. Maybe because I felt she had a lot more to lose, and the biggest transformation. Melissa Baldwin has done a great job of showcasing that, while still making Olivia into one of those characters you would love to get to know, to befriend, and has this flawless way of being the coolest person in the room. You can’t help but want to get to know her.
While we’re used to only imagining what it would be like to have others worship us, it’s something that Olivia has to deal with. We get to see what that’s like, and how it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. This makes it hard for her where relationships are concerned, on whether she can find someone who meets the certain criteria society tells her she should look for in a mate, no matter what her personal feelings are. That can be a tough way to live life, and we get to see that struggle.
While From Runway to Love is about Olivia and her quest in finding love, it’s also about her relationships with her best friends, mending bridges with family, finding a sense of direction and a place within the other people who she discovers are most important in her world. It’s an all-over quest, making her a much-needed well rounded individual, and someone you want to continue to get to know, because she’s just that great. I had a great time in reading her story, and reading all of the books in this series.
July 21, 2021
My favorite book out of the series was CJ's but this book was super cute and I like that everything throughout the book was just a good easy feeling in a good easy read... With all the good feels....
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