Simone: Adventures in Dating

Simone: Adventures in Dating #1-5

by Riley J. Ford

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

ADVENTURES IN DATING (Books 1-5) is a standalone prequel to the hilarious bestselling series, CARPE DiEMILY. This series is complete and can be read separately from CARPE DiEMILY .

Book All my life, I've been a man-magnet. Everywhere I go, guys drop at my feet. After all, I have a perfect body, insatiable sex drive, and a razor wit. I'm also modest (can't you tell?). Trouble is, I've never been lucky in love. I only attract guys who forget their wallets and show up to dates wearing #@%#-stained clothes. With my best friend's wedding around the corner, I finally decide enough is enough. I'm not only going to find the perfect date to her wedding, but I'm going to find Mr. a gorgeous man with a great sense of humor, a chiseled bod, talent in bed, and a big...(ahem) wallet. Is that too much to ask? If all goes right, my quest will lead me into the arms of my perfect match...or will it?

THIS ANTHOLOGY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING 5 BOOKS IN

Book 1 (The Billionaire): Simone meets a mysterious and charming billionaire who sweeps her off her feet. He might just be her perfect date...and more. But does he have a secret side?
Book 2 ( The Billionaire Revealed ): Simone discovers the billionaire's secret, and it could be a deal breaker. Luckily, there's a sexy, down-to-earth cowboy waiting in the wings. But will his big, er...hat be enough to keep her interested?
Book 3 ( The Cowboy ): The sexy, truck-obsessed cowboy knows how to dance and woo the ladies, especially Simone. Unfortunately, he's also hiding his true self. Will Simone discover who he really is before she gives her heart? Or does their romance go up in flames?
Book 4 ( The Cop ) : Just when Simone least expects it, she meets a handsome, virile cop who has eyes only for her. He's attentive, devoted, and always has his big gun cocked and ready. He rocks her world while making her his own...but does his obsession go too far?
Book 5 ( The Attorney ): Simone has finally found the perfect man to take to her best friend's an attorney who makes her feel so good it should be against the law. But when lovers from both their pasts show up, will that threaten what they've begun to build?

308 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2014

About the author

OVER ONE MILLION BOOKS SOLD!
Riley J. Ford is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author represented by CAA (Creative Artists Agency). She has had tremendous success with her books, reaching #6 on the NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers list and #9 on the USA TODAY bestsellers list within her first two years of publication. She made the USA TODAY bestsellers list again in September of 2014 and November 2015. She recently signed a movie deal for one of her books, which will be seen on the big screen in 2019. She also co-hosts the popular ROMANCE BETWEEN THE PAGES podcast which can be found on itunes or at www.romancecast.com

Riley writes romantic comedies, humor, romance, mystery, memoir, and contemporary fiction. Fast-paced plots, humor, and steamy scenes are her specialty. Her books are available in e-book formats, paperbacks, audio books, and in foreign languages.

Riley is a UCLA graduate with a degree in English. She was a teacher for many years before becoming an author. She resides in California and enjoys reading, dancing, sunsets, and spending time with her family. When she's not writing, you can find her at her children's sports activities or running off to the beach for an afternoon swim.

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Reviews

[Cathy Geha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unsure what to expect when I won this book on a Facebook promotion page I was happy to find that this boxed set was definitely worth reading. At first having Simone tell the story from her own perspective and in her own sometimes raunchy and rambling way took some getting used to but once into the story I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next. In fact…I had to read the entire 300 pages or so in one night and then opted to download “Carpe di Emily” since it was free at the push of a button and I want to see what else this author has written. I loved the positive outlook of Simone and her willingness to move on from one relationship to the next. I loved her friends and their close knit community. I kept waiting for and hoping that Simone’s dating experiences would work out for her and provide her true love. I won’t spoil the ending BUT will say that I am still hopeful and definitely liked the ending.

[Tamara aka SoMysteriousLee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learning more about Simone in this "Carpe DiEmily" prequel set was fun and funny. One after another, her disastrous dates are just a hoot! This compilation made for a super fun evening, being able to read one after another and gigglesnort my way through the mishaps she endures, all in her quest for not only a good man, but trying to find herself and be a better person. Tough goals, as she's vapid, vain, slutty and a bit of a dork too, and seems to be a magnet for the, uh, unusual males out there. Through it all she manages to just keep a positive attitude and is sure she'll find Mr Right eventually. Surely there can't be that many Mr Wrongs...or at least you wouldn't think so!