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Lovesick
The first book in a sexy new rom-com series about a group of gloriously geeky ladies.
Adriana Catalano’s own guts hate her—or at least it feels that way. Ever since she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory illness of the digestive tract, she’s done her best to keep herself healthy. Unfortunately, that hasn’t saved her from the embarrassment of trying to figure out how to explain to a date why having dinner with him results in her spending thirty minutes in the ladies’ room.
When the tempting and mysterious Declan Maguire starts coming in to the library where Adriana works, crushing on him seems like a safe indulgence. He has a girlfriend, so there’s no need for her to deal with the messy reality of an actual relationship. Plus, how can she possibly resist him? He’s everything she could ever want in a guy: ruggedly handsome, kind, funny, charming, and almost as avid a bookworm as she is.
By the time Adriana finds out that Declan is, in fact, available, she’s deep under his spell. But is asking him out a good idea? Casual dating isn’t her style, so is it fair to ask him to take on the lifelong responsibility of dealing with her illness?
To make matters even more complicated, her condition isn’t the only challenge they have to overcome. For months Declan hasn’t looked well either, and the closer he and Adriana get, the more he seems to hold himself back. Is their relationship strong enough to survive the obstacles life throws in their path, or will their problems tear them apart?
Adriana Catalano’s own guts hate her—or at least it feels that way. Ever since she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory illness of the digestive tract, she’s done her best to keep herself healthy. Unfortunately, that hasn’t saved her from the embarrassment of trying to figure out how to explain to a date why having dinner with him results in her spending thirty minutes in the ladies’ room.
When the tempting and mysterious Declan Maguire starts coming in to the library where Adriana works, crushing on him seems like a safe indulgence. He has a girlfriend, so there’s no need for her to deal with the messy reality of an actual relationship. Plus, how can she possibly resist him? He’s everything she could ever want in a guy: ruggedly handsome, kind, funny, charming, and almost as avid a bookworm as she is.
By the time Adriana finds out that Declan is, in fact, available, she’s deep under his spell. But is asking him out a good idea? Casual dating isn’t her style, so is it fair to ask him to take on the lifelong responsibility of dealing with her illness?
To make matters even more complicated, her condition isn’t the only challenge they have to overcome. For months Declan hasn’t looked well either, and the closer he and Adriana get, the more he seems to hold himself back. Is their relationship strong enough to survive the obstacles life throws in their path, or will their problems tear them apart?
- GenresRomance
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 5, 2019
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About the author
Nicole Ciacchella
38 books159 followersNicole has never met a genre she doesn't like. She dabbles in everything from science fiction to contemporary rom-coms to fantasy fiction.
Nicole has previously published under the pen names Elizabeth Darcy and Anne Wentworth, but is no longer using those names.
Nicole has had a lifelong passion for the written word. As a child, one of her most treasured Christmas gifts was an electric typewriter, which enabled her to crank out her stories even more quickly than she could with a pen. Naturally, the personal computer is one of her favorite inventions. When she isn't writing, Nicole can usually be found curled up in a chair, whiling away the hours with a good book.
One of Nicole's other great passions is travel, and she has visited Europe, as well as traveling to many of the fifty states. Her favorite trips include visits to Paris, Maui, and various parts of Belgium. She feels fortunate that she is married to a native Belgian, as it gives her plenty of reasons to visit Europe as often as possible. Also, it gives her an excuse to eat Belgian waffles regularly.
Born and raised in Michigan, Nicole lives there still with her husband and two beautiful children. She thinks Michigan is the greatest state in the country, and Michigan State University is the greatest university in the world.
Nicole has previously published under the pen names Elizabeth Darcy and Anne Wentworth, but is no longer using those names.
Nicole has had a lifelong passion for the written word. As a child, one of her most treasured Christmas gifts was an electric typewriter, which enabled her to crank out her stories even more quickly than she could with a pen. Naturally, the personal computer is one of her favorite inventions. When she isn't writing, Nicole can usually be found curled up in a chair, whiling away the hours with a good book.
One of Nicole's other great passions is travel, and she has visited Europe, as well as traveling to many of the fifty states. Her favorite trips include visits to Paris, Maui, and various parts of Belgium. She feels fortunate that she is married to a native Belgian, as it gives her plenty of reasons to visit Europe as often as possible. Also, it gives her an excuse to eat Belgian waffles regularly.
Born and raised in Michigan, Nicole lives there still with her husband and two beautiful children. She thinks Michigan is the greatest state in the country, and Michigan State University is the greatest university in the world.
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February 24, 2023
Mehhhh
Adriana is sick, both of her lackluster love life and literally, with Crohns disease. She's allowed that to ruin her life in almost every way. Until she meets Declan she thinks relationships aren't worth it. They're a bit of a mess together to be honest and I found them equally annoying.
Adriana is sick, both of her lackluster love life and literally, with Crohns disease. She's allowed that to ruin her life in almost every way. Until she meets Declan she thinks relationships aren't worth it. They're a bit of a mess together to be honest and I found them equally annoying.
December 15, 2024
Learnt a lot
I loved this slow burn, navigating the intricacies of developing a relationship when there is illness to contend with. It is a heartwarming read that highlights some of the challenges of long term health issues and the impact them can have. Itakes the characters really relatable and exciting to see how the story unfolds.
I loved this slow burn, navigating the intricacies of developing a relationship when there is illness to contend with. It is a heartwarming read that highlights some of the challenges of long term health issues and the impact them can have. Itakes the characters really relatable and exciting to see how the story unfolds.
June 13, 2019
Good read
I have had Crohn's for over 40 years, so that is why I bought the book since I've never seen a fiction book about someone with it. I am happy to report it was a good read as well as pretty accurate on the disease, without harping on it. Good read.
I have had Crohn's for over 40 years, so that is why I bought the book since I've never seen a fiction book about someone with it. I am happy to report it was a good read as well as pretty accurate on the disease, without harping on it. Good read.
July 30, 2024
absolutely loved it till the last couple chapters. 3rd act break up scenes make me irrationally angry!
other than that, their love story was so cutie & nerdy it made me smile!! also it was clean & super easy to follow!! would have been 5 stars if there wasn’t for the last several chapters.
other than that, their love story was so cutie & nerdy it made me smile!! also it was clean & super easy to follow!! would have been 5 stars if there wasn’t for the last several chapters.
August 22, 2022
A very good, realistic, entertaining book. I learned a lot from reading about the main character's medical ailment, but it was never preachy or made be feel bad. And what a great love story!
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