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Adulting Not Allowed #1
Scalding Hot Chocolate
Adulting should be illegal.
I’m a woman who adores childish things. I prefer being called Maddie over Madison. I like frilly dresses, and tickle fights, and hot chocolate, and coloring, and swing sets. I avoid adulting like I do broccoli, and my therapist says that’s okay. We all have our hobbies. I think my therapist is full of it, but he hasn’t steered me wrong yet. At least I don’t think he has. So, what am I supposed to do when tragedy hits my family once again and I’m left with twins?
Well, I adapt. If I have anything good going for me, it’s that I’m a river, ever-flowing. Plus, rivers have waterfalls and rainbows. I like waterfalls and rainbows. But now I need to adult fast because having two tiny things relying on me is hard. I have to be—dare I say it—responsible. Ick. I hate that word.
Just when I think I’m getting a routine down with my adorable twins, I’m faced with new problems. My stepmonster is out to get me again. She likes to think she can prove a point, but I’m older now. I won’t let her stomp on me anymore. She better prepare for a fight.
And apparently, I have three men on my side. They’re willing to prove they’ll help me. I’ll believe them the day I finally see the elusive unicorn. But they’re there and I can’t stop blabbering like an idiot long enough to tell them to go away.
Don’t worry. I got this. I think.
I’m a woman who adores childish things. I prefer being called Maddie over Madison. I like frilly dresses, and tickle fights, and hot chocolate, and coloring, and swing sets. I avoid adulting like I do broccoli, and my therapist says that’s okay. We all have our hobbies. I think my therapist is full of it, but he hasn’t steered me wrong yet. At least I don’t think he has. So, what am I supposed to do when tragedy hits my family once again and I’m left with twins?
Well, I adapt. If I have anything good going for me, it’s that I’m a river, ever-flowing. Plus, rivers have waterfalls and rainbows. I like waterfalls and rainbows. But now I need to adult fast because having two tiny things relying on me is hard. I have to be—dare I say it—responsible. Ick. I hate that word.
Just when I think I’m getting a routine down with my adorable twins, I’m faced with new problems. My stepmonster is out to get me again. She likes to think she can prove a point, but I’m older now. I won’t let her stomp on me anymore. She better prepare for a fight.
And apparently, I have three men on my side. They’re willing to prove they’ll help me. I’ll believe them the day I finally see the elusive unicorn. But they’re there and I can’t stop blabbering like an idiot long enough to tell them to go away.
Don’t worry. I got this. I think.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2019
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March 18, 2020
This book will kick you in the stomach with all the emotions going on. It is wonderfully written and does portray what some people may go through in real life. I love how Maddie's character is written. She is an adult who loves life and yes may act like a child sometimes but what adult doesn't. However, Maddie life was changed one night and now she is raising her sisters twin boys. Maddie has worked hard for where she is at in life and she has put on her big girl panties and had woman up to take on her responsibilities to be the guardian of the boys. Oh and she has meet some really hot guys who just happens to be there for her when she least expects it. There is attraction there, but the question is will anything grow from that. Unfortunately there is some evil brewing. Now, we will start to see what she is made of. Can she remain the guardians or will that fall to someone else? I cannot wait to see what happens next. Obviously there is a cliffy...
February 11, 2024
A book I would recommend!
This is the second series I’ve read from this author. She didn’t disappoint! I loved the main character. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is bc as much as I loved the MC there were a few times I didn’t. It made it difficult to read and turned me off from the book, but those scenes were short and I kept reading and overall I did really enjoy this book. My issue was (as much as I loved the character) it just got to where she was too childish and I was just like what am I reading. And one of the men characters I’m not really vining with but *shrug*. If you’re debating on this book just read it!
This is the second series I’ve read from this author. She didn’t disappoint! I loved the main character. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is bc as much as I loved the MC there were a few times I didn’t. It made it difficult to read and turned me off from the book, but those scenes were short and I kept reading and overall I did really enjoy this book. My issue was (as much as I loved the character) it just got to where she was too childish and I was just like what am I reading. And one of the men characters I’m not really vining with but *shrug*. If you’re debating on this book just read it!
March 1, 2020
A really great read!
I really didn’t know what to think of this book so I started with a sample but I should have known better because Jaliza her writing took me in right away and I had to buy this book to keep reading.
I first thought that the main character Maddie would be a real child in a grown up body but that wasn’t the case, she just likes different things and has a different way of doing some stuff but I liked that about her. The man I like (off course) but in this book I really fell for Maddie and I can’t wait for the end of March to know how this story continues!
I really didn’t know what to think of this book so I started with a sample but I should have known better because Jaliza her writing took me in right away and I had to buy this book to keep reading.
I first thought that the main character Maddie would be a real child in a grown up body but that wasn’t the case, she just likes different things and has a different way of doing some stuff but I liked that about her. The man I like (off course) but in this book I really fell for Maddie and I can’t wait for the end of March to know how this story continues!
March 27, 2020
Maddie’s about the simple and fun things in life. She likes glitter, stars and tulle skirts and she’s content with life that way but one night when he sister dies Maddie finds her life shift drastically. Suddenly she’s looking after her sisters twins.
Life isn’t just about maddie anymore, but she’ll do anything to keep the little men in her life happy.
This book will slap you in the face with emotion. While it stays fun and light with Maddie’s personality it also deals with some real life issues everyone can relate to! Overall a really fun and cute read!
Life isn’t just about maddie anymore, but she’ll do anything to keep the little men in her life happy.
This book will slap you in the face with emotion. While it stays fun and light with Maddie’s personality it also deals with some real life issues everyone can relate to! Overall a really fun and cute read!
December 19, 2019
Maddie is a loveable, slightly neurotic, fun, resilient woman. While she is silly at times, it is also very caring and I love how she interacts with the twins. This is a slow burn RH series, and while there is some romance, this book has more tension than steaminess. Dayton, Koen, and Bryce are amazing with the twins and I love how they handle Maddie’s freak outs.i can’t wait for the next book in this series :)
January 15, 2020
Take your time enjoying Hot Chocolate
I enjoyed this book. I just finished Jaliza's BioMystic series and realized that I had preordered this one as well. We get to meet Maddie and her twins, their little world in Boston. Life gets complicated, but luckily she meets three guys who want to help her out and keep her and the twins safe.
This book leaves you ready for the next in series! I am looking forward to seeing how things unfold.
I enjoyed this book. I just finished Jaliza's BioMystic series and realized that I had preordered this one as well. We get to meet Maddie and her twins, their little world in Boston. Life gets complicated, but luckily she meets three guys who want to help her out and keep her and the twins safe.
This book leaves you ready for the next in series! I am looking forward to seeing how things unfold.
March 29, 2020
Amazing
Maddie will have you rooting for her from the very beginning. At first I thought this book was going to be a little silly but I love the author's writing and decided to give it a chance. This book had soooo many feels! It's so heartwarming and you're right there with Maddie fighting. Plus two adorable 6 year old boys. Who can resist?! I am so looking forward to the next one!
Maddie will have you rooting for her from the very beginning. At first I thought this book was going to be a little silly but I love the author's writing and decided to give it a chance. This book had soooo many feels! It's so heartwarming and you're right there with Maddie fighting. Plus two adorable 6 year old boys. Who can resist?! I am so looking forward to the next one!
January 7, 2020
This should be a one-click story
Maddie reminds me so much of myself, it's scary! I feel like a child playing at adulthood all the time. Her fashion gives me life, and that she has three men capable of helping in her time of need is awesome. Waiting on tenderhooks for book number 2!!
Maddie reminds me so much of myself, it's scary! I feel like a child playing at adulthood all the time. Her fashion gives me life, and that she has three men capable of helping in her time of need is awesome. Waiting on tenderhooks for book number 2!!
April 12, 2020
Wonderful
This story will hit you right in the feels!! Maddi is a person any could be in real life with issues people suffer with everything. Then the twist of an unexpected tragedy hit and she is left with extra responsibility that she never expected. I am looking forward to the next installment of Maddi's life!!
This story will hit you right in the feels!! Maddi is a person any could be in real life with issues people suffer with everything. Then the twist of an unexpected tragedy hit and she is left with extra responsibility that she never expected. I am looking forward to the next installment of Maddi's life!!
January 17, 2020
Absolutely Loved It!
Absolutely loved it and I would not change a single thing. I cried and I laughed. Then I got frustrated when I read to fast and it was the end already. I sincerely cannot wait until the next installment. Thank you so much for writing this story!
Absolutely loved it and I would not change a single thing. I cried and I laughed. Then I got frustrated when I read to fast and it was the end already. I sincerely cannot wait until the next installment. Thank you so much for writing this story!
March 17, 2020
I freaking love this! Just wow! Its so cute and just prefect! I really love the characters! They are awesome! I freaking love the storyline it is amazing! I highly recommend this! SO freaking excited for more!!!!!
December 17, 2019
Fun story about someone who never wanted to grow up and what happens to make her grow up quickly. The characters are very well written and the storyline is well done.
December 17, 2019
Loved it!
Such a good book! It has all the feels I laughed I cried and I really could relate to Maddie
Such a good book! It has all the feels I laughed I cried and I really could relate to Maddie
December 27, 2019
Great story
Jaliza has such a strong voice as an author, I can totally hear her in her characters. Loved this book and can’t wait for book two
Jaliza has such a strong voice as an author, I can totally hear her in her characters. Loved this book and can’t wait for book two
June 29, 2022
love it!
Loved the FML and the way she met the guys. Funny, light hearted book. I enjoyed it immensely. Can’t wait to read the next one. Thank you
Loved the FML and the way she met the guys. Funny, light hearted book. I enjoyed it immensely. Can’t wait to read the next one. Thank you
September 30, 2022
a completely different book
Found this book by chance and I’m really glad I did. This was such a sweet story and I can’t wait to read more.
Found this book by chance and I’m really glad I did. This was such a sweet story and I can’t wait to read more.
April 6, 2022
Absolutely amazing
This was a great book. Made me tear up and filled me with love. I love Maddie. She’s so very unique. When we grow up we all feel like we have to act a certain way. I love that she’s childish and fun but can be very much the adult. She struggles and try’s her best and she’s amazing. And the twins? Absolutely adorable, you can’t just not fall in love with them little boys. And the men? Yessss please.
This was a great book. Made me tear up and filled me with love. I love Maddie. She’s so very unique. When we grow up we all feel like we have to act a certain way. I love that she’s childish and fun but can be very much the adult. She struggles and try’s her best and she’s amazing. And the twins? Absolutely adorable, you can’t just not fall in love with them little boys. And the men? Yessss please.
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