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Some Kind of Love #1
Love Redesigned
When Dani’s dream job working for an elite fashion designer in New York explodes in her face, she's left broke, broken, and practically homeless. She only has one option: leave the city and go home to Charleston to throw herself on her twin brother’s mercy. The only problem? Alex lives in Charleston too.
Stepson to Dani’s former boss, Alex had good reasons for ghosting Dani, especially since she was still loyal to head designer Sasha Wellington—the woman trying to take his stepfather's company down. But when Dani reappears in his life, his feelings quickly reignite, complicating everything.
Despite their reservations, Alex and Dani find plenty of ways to spend time together. (A wedding dress heist? Why not?) As they unravel the real reasons why Alex left New York—and Dani—will they be able to rediscover the happily ever after they always hoped for?
Stepson to Dani’s former boss, Alex had good reasons for ghosting Dani, especially since she was still loyal to head designer Sasha Wellington—the woman trying to take his stepfather's company down. But when Dani reappears in his life, his feelings quickly reignite, complicating everything.
Despite their reservations, Alex and Dani find plenty of ways to spend time together. (A wedding dress heist? Why not?) As they unravel the real reasons why Alex left New York—and Dani—will they be able to rediscover the happily ever after they always hoped for?
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First published June 23, 2020
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Jenny Proctor
39 books2,252 followersJenny Proctor is an award-winning author of more than fourteen romantic comedies and an Amazon bestseller. She began her career in publishing in 2013; her writing has been a constant since then, but she's also spent time as the owner and managing editor of Midnight Owl Editors and the chair of the Storymakers Conference. Wired for relationships, Jenny loves public speaking, teaching, and building lasting connections.
Jenny was born in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a place she considers one of the loveliest on earth. She loves to hike with her family and spend time outdoors, but she also adores lounging around her home, reading great books or watching great movies and, when she’s lucky, eating delicious food she doesn’t have to prepare herself.
Jenny was born in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a place she considers one of the loveliest on earth. She loves to hike with her family and spend time outdoors, but she also adores lounging around her home, reading great books or watching great movies and, when she’s lucky, eating delicious food she doesn’t have to prepare herself.
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June 7, 2022
I gave this a third before crashing out. Here's a thing: if the first sentence in your blurb hasn't shown up after a third of the book has gone by, there's something wrong with your story. Or your blurb. Or both. Don't forget both.
The real problem, though, is that I don't like either protagonist. Alex pulled an immature runner with no communication and that undermines every claim he has to have loved her. You just don't do that. And there are hints that he had constraints, possibly legal, that involve the company both of them worked for, but I stopped caring by the fourth time he had a chance to communicate with Dani but didn't.
And Dani is deluding herself almost as hard as her boss is gaslighting her and I hate every work interaction she has. She's letting herself be exploited openly and it's obviously going to be the thing that blows the crap up. And I've braced for that explosion for way, waaaay too long. And the one thing I care about, the hot-stuff design she has pulled off for her friend, is going to get stolen by the boss and I can't stand to watch her just give it away like she is on track to do. This broke me. Dani is actively stupid here and ignoring all the red flags and at this point, any care I have for Dani has turned into dread at turning the next page.
So I'm choosing not to turn any more pages. I hate when the only thing I care about is the thing that's set to blow up. Which makes me hate this book a bit. I've rated accordingly.
The real problem, though, is that I don't like either protagonist. Alex pulled an immature runner with no communication and that undermines every claim he has to have loved her. You just don't do that. And there are hints that he had constraints, possibly legal, that involve the company both of them worked for, but I stopped caring by the fourth time he had a chance to communicate with Dani but didn't.
And Dani is deluding herself almost as hard as her boss is gaslighting her and I hate every work interaction she has. She's letting herself be exploited openly and it's obviously going to be the thing that blows the crap up. And I've braced for that explosion for way, waaaay too long. And the one thing I care about, the hot-stuff design she has pulled off for her friend, is going to get stolen by the boss and I can't stand to watch her just give it away like she is on track to do. This broke me. Dani is actively stupid here and ignoring all the red flags and at this point, any care I have for Dani has turned into dread at turning the next page.
So I'm choosing not to turn any more pages. I hate when the only thing I care about is the thing that's set to blow up. Which makes me hate this book a bit. I've rated accordingly.
March 8, 2024
2.5⭐
Genre ~ romantic comedy
Series ~ Some Kind of Love, #1
Setting ~ NYC & South Carolina
Publication date ~ June 23, 2020
Est page Count ~ 297 (35 chapters)
Audio length ~ 9 hours 1 minute
Narrators ~ Amanda Stribling, Andrew Gibson, Blake Lockheart
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ brother's best friend, best friend's sister, second chance, slow burn, no steamage
Dani & Alex
She works at the fashion house LeFranc and is so loyal to her boss Sasha that it's annoying. He works for her twin brother and is a part of Sasha's family.
Dani seems like she has mad designing skills, but you just know what a mess she is going to get herself into at work and I was yelling at her not to do it, but guess what she didn't listen to me. One good thing about her work environment was her friendship with Chase. He was a really great side character and friend. Dani's bff, Paige, was great, too, and so understanding.
I liked how Dani & Alex worked together to bring his family down, and how he tried to make that a sort of redeeming factor for what he did, but I just couldn't get past why and how he left her in the first place. Communicate! I wasn't feeling the chemistry between them either.
The brother's best friend trope is here, but it wasn't a big part of the story, so if you're looking for the drama to come along with that you won't find it here. Speaking of her brother, I really liked Isaac, but not how she wasn't really nice to him all the time. That all works out in the end though as you know it will.
Overall, fine, but slow moving. Not sure if I'll pick up the next book, but since it's Isaac's book I just might since I did like him.
Narration notes:
I'm pretty sure there were only 2, so I'm not sure why Amazon lists 3. Either way I don't have any complaints.
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Genre ~ romantic comedy
Series ~ Some Kind of Love, #1
Setting ~ NYC & South Carolina
Publication date ~ June 23, 2020
Est page Count ~ 297 (35 chapters)
Audio length ~ 9 hours 1 minute
Narrators ~ Amanda Stribling, Andrew Gibson, Blake Lockheart
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ brother's best friend, best friend's sister, second chance, slow burn, no steamage
Dani & Alex
She works at the fashion house LeFranc and is so loyal to her boss Sasha that it's annoying. He works for her twin brother and is a part of Sasha's family.
Dani seems like she has mad designing skills, but you just know what a mess she is going to get herself into at work and I was yelling at her not to do it, but guess what she didn't listen to me. One good thing about her work environment was her friendship with Chase. He was a really great side character and friend. Dani's bff, Paige, was great, too, and so understanding.
I liked how Dani & Alex worked together to bring his family down, and how he tried to make that a sort of redeeming factor for what he did, but I just couldn't get past why and how he left her in the first place. Communicate! I wasn't feeling the chemistry between them either.
The brother's best friend trope is here, but it wasn't a big part of the story, so if you're looking for the drama to come along with that you won't find it here. Speaking of her brother, I really liked Isaac, but not how she wasn't really nice to him all the time. That all works out in the end though as you know it will.
Overall, fine, but slow moving. Not sure if I'll pick up the next book, but since it's Isaac's book I just might since I did like him.
Narration notes:
I'm pretty sure there were only 2, so I'm not sure why Amazon lists 3. Either way I don't have any complaints.
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May 31, 2024DNF - characters I didn’t like. Storyline I didn’t care about.
July 17, 2022
i have to admit i was super annoyed with dani like i absolutely hated her for making everything abt herself but the development>>>
i absolutely loved the self-growth
i love how dani had so many self realizations and fixed them too instead of just leaving it be
i absolutely loved the self-growth
i love how dani had so many self realizations and fixed them too instead of just leaving it be
July 2, 2020
2.5 stars
all these rave reviews had me expecting so much more from this book and i’m hella disappointed
it’s not that it was completely terrible, i just didn’t feel any chemistry between the two mc’s, Alex was a bit of a wet flannel and Dani was super judgemental of Isaac and I just wasn’t feeling this at all
all these rave reviews had me expecting so much more from this book and i’m hella disappointed
it’s not that it was completely terrible, i just didn’t feel any chemistry between the two mc’s, Alex was a bit of a wet flannel and Dani was super judgemental of Isaac and I just wasn’t feeling this at all
May 28, 2021
Interesting story with some fun details, but Dani and Alex felt flat and so did their chemistry. Not a fan of homosexual characters in the books I read, even if they do work in the fashion industry. It felt too cliche. The best part of the book was Dani’s brother Isaac, so I’m going to give the next book a try.
April 5, 2023
2023:
I had the opportunity to listen to this on Spotify. It was just as good as I remembered and I still love all the same things about it--Dani's friends, her new relationship with her brother, the southern setting and of course Dani and Alex finding their way back to each other.
Updated 2021 review:
When the opportunity came to listen to the audiobook I jumped at the chance. I love that the author used two narrators since the book is told from Dani and Alex's points of view. If you've never talked to someone from the deep south you may think the narrator for Dani (who is from South Carolina) is overdoing the accent but she isn't. She sounds a lot like a friend who was born and raised in Alabama.
This story was just as good the second time and I think the narrators helped me really feel how the characters felt as Dani realized how she'd treated Isaac's career choice and how she'd made Alex feel when she didn't listen to his warnings about Sasha.
2020 review:
It's been far too long since I've read book by Jenny Proctor, so I was super excited when I got the chance to read this new one. I was not disappointed. I loved this story--the storyline, the characters, the settings, everything.
Dani loves fashion, always has, and her dream job to work/design for LeFranc, came true a couple of years ago. The problem is she's still just the personal assistant to Sasha who keeps telling her she's going to recommend Dani for one of the design teams. Of course Sasha does no such thing, she just keeps using Dani's awesome design skills and passes them off as her own ideas.
While on a coffee run for her boss from he££ she hears the soft southern drawl of a voice from the past, the voice of the man she dated for a year, the voice of the man she'd fallen in love with, the voice of the man who'd suddenly broke things off and left without an explanation a year ago, the voice of the man who hadn't contacted her in a year (no calls, texts, or emails), it was Alex's voice.
This isn't just a story about Dani and Alex and her (and us) finding out why he left and didn't contact her. It's also a story about Dani realizing how awesome her twin brother Isaac is, and developing a relationship with him. Dani was so wrapped up in achieving her dream she didn't know who her brother really was--her relationship with him had become kind of superficial since they'd graduated from high school.
I loved Dani's friends--especially Chase, he was one of my favorite secondary characters. I loved the whole wedding dress mission--it was fun and I was hoping it would have turned out differently, but at least the bad guys got theirs in the end and the good guys get a happily ever after. That's what counts to me. Sasha was a piece of work and I knew when she made a surprise appearance at Dani's apartment no good was going to come of it. What I didn't expect was the truth about Sasha. That was a complete surprise.
I loved Alex, he was such a great guy, but there were a couple of times I wanted to smack him and Dani and say "Talk it out and get your act together!" They were great as a couple, but drove everyone around them crazy while they were deciding if they were going to get back together. One of my favorite parts of the book was Dani and Alex's surprise for Isaac during his Compassion Experiment. It showed how much their sibling relationship had grown.
I received a complimentary copy from Four Petal Press, but bought my own personal copy. All opinions expressed in my review are my own.
I had the opportunity to listen to this on Spotify. It was just as good as I remembered and I still love all the same things about it--Dani's friends, her new relationship with her brother, the southern setting and of course Dani and Alex finding their way back to each other.
Updated 2021 review:
When the opportunity came to listen to the audiobook I jumped at the chance. I love that the author used two narrators since the book is told from Dani and Alex's points of view. If you've never talked to someone from the deep south you may think the narrator for Dani (who is from South Carolina) is overdoing the accent but she isn't. She sounds a lot like a friend who was born and raised in Alabama.
This story was just as good the second time and I think the narrators helped me really feel how the characters felt as Dani realized how she'd treated Isaac's career choice and how she'd made Alex feel when she didn't listen to his warnings about Sasha.
2020 review:
It's been far too long since I've read book by Jenny Proctor, so I was super excited when I got the chance to read this new one. I was not disappointed. I loved this story--the storyline, the characters, the settings, everything.
Dani loves fashion, always has, and her dream job to work/design for LeFranc, came true a couple of years ago. The problem is she's still just the personal assistant to Sasha who keeps telling her she's going to recommend Dani for one of the design teams. Of course Sasha does no such thing, she just keeps using Dani's awesome design skills and passes them off as her own ideas.
While on a coffee run for her boss from he££ she hears the soft southern drawl of a voice from the past, the voice of the man she dated for a year, the voice of the man she'd fallen in love with, the voice of the man who'd suddenly broke things off and left without an explanation a year ago, the voice of the man who hadn't contacted her in a year (no calls, texts, or emails), it was Alex's voice.
This isn't just a story about Dani and Alex and her (and us) finding out why he left and didn't contact her. It's also a story about Dani realizing how awesome her twin brother Isaac is, and developing a relationship with him. Dani was so wrapped up in achieving her dream she didn't know who her brother really was--her relationship with him had become kind of superficial since they'd graduated from high school.
I loved Dani's friends--especially Chase, he was one of my favorite secondary characters. I loved the whole wedding dress mission--it was fun and I was hoping it would have turned out differently, but at least the bad guys got theirs in the end and the good guys get a happily ever after. That's what counts to me. Sasha was a piece of work and I knew when she made a surprise appearance at Dani's apartment no good was going to come of it. What I didn't expect was the truth about Sasha. That was a complete surprise.
I loved Alex, he was such a great guy, but there were a couple of times I wanted to smack him and Dani and say "Talk it out and get your act together!" They were great as a couple, but drove everyone around them crazy while they were deciding if they were going to get back together. One of my favorite parts of the book was Dani and Alex's surprise for Isaac during his Compassion Experiment. It showed how much their sibling relationship had grown.
I received a complimentary copy from Four Petal Press, but bought my own personal copy. All opinions expressed in my review are my own.
March 27, 2022
A second chance romance rekindled through a heist. What a fun time!
Working as an assistant for LeFranc, a top fashion design company in New York, Dani has dreams of bringing her own sketches to life. But when her career unexpectedly crumbles after being deceived, the former warning from her ex-boyfriend, Alex, suddenly becomes clear. The unfolding mystery within LeFranc added such a great element of suspense. And it wasn't overly predictable, which was nice!
As buried feelings ignite between Alex and Dani, I loved seeing these two slowly reconnect after their complicated split. This was a wonderful slow burn, and I enjoyed the subtle way the romance blended into all storylines, including the really sweet relationship Dani rebuilds with her YouTuber brother. The switch between settings in New York and Charleston added a nice change of pace, too! I'm looking forward to more in this series.
Working as an assistant for LeFranc, a top fashion design company in New York, Dani has dreams of bringing her own sketches to life. But when her career unexpectedly crumbles after being deceived, the former warning from her ex-boyfriend, Alex, suddenly becomes clear. The unfolding mystery within LeFranc added such a great element of suspense. And it wasn't overly predictable, which was nice!
As buried feelings ignite between Alex and Dani, I loved seeing these two slowly reconnect after their complicated split. This was a wonderful slow burn, and I enjoyed the subtle way the romance blended into all storylines, including the really sweet relationship Dani rebuilds with her YouTuber brother. The switch between settings in New York and Charleston added a nice change of pace, too! I'm looking forward to more in this series.
April 6, 2022
I'm always a fan of second chance romances, I think they have a lot of potential and they can go so many different ways. This was really good and I really liked these two for what they meant for each other!
December 9, 2021
How is the average over 4 stars?!
HOW?!
HOW?!
June 13, 2022
4.5/5⭐️!! This book was soooo cute!! I fell in love with Alex’s character and thought it was extra cool because there was a character named Paige 😇 (also my brother’s name is Alex so it was cool to see both of our names in a book!😂) definitely a great book to read when you want something easy-going & light-hearted!💕 I can’t wait to read the rest of the series! 🤩
November 18, 2023
I'm really glad I read Isaac's story first. If I had read this one first, I never would have read the second book. This was full of disappointments. Dani and Alex both not adult enough to actually have a conversation that might have saved their relationship before HE JUST GHOSTED HER and went home without a word to anyone. He didn't even break up with her.
The worst part? They make this big plan to save the day. In the end it was supposed to be just about having the right priorities. The ending of the book was seriously underwhelming and fell flat.
The worst part? They make this big plan to save the day. In the end it was supposed to be just about having the right priorities. The ending of the book was seriously underwhelming and fell flat.
April 3, 2023
This was a cute second chance romance. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters, but Dani did drive me a little crazy for the first half of the book.
The friendships were great, the mended relationships were awesome.
The friendships were great, the mended relationships were awesome.
January 13, 2026
2⭐️? 2.5⭐️?
Hmmmmmm. Not kidding, I was going to give this 4 stars about 5 chapters before the end......then it all went downhill. For one, the whole plot on the back didn't start until about halfway through. That wouldn't have bothered me, but the ending was SO UNSATISFYING!!!! This whole fun plot was for this heist to get her dress back!! Then it lasted about 1 or 2 chapters, and SHE DIDN'T EVEN GET HER DRESS!! She decided to leave it and go warn the main guy about another side plot......😐😐😐😑
I also didn't realize two of the side characters (two guys) were a couple until the epilogue, so that was on me for missing that note earlier in the book(I audiobooked this). But after the completely disappointing ending, then to find out in the epilogue that there were two guys who adopted a baby girl together (which, of course, is so disturbing and wrong🤮) was just the icing on the cake of me not liking this book.
There were parts I really enjoyed, especially the wedding dress plotline, but it just went so downhill at the end.
Hmmmmmm. Not kidding, I was going to give this 4 stars about 5 chapters before the end......then it all went downhill. For one, the whole plot on the back didn't start until about halfway through. That wouldn't have bothered me, but the ending was SO UNSATISFYING!!!! This whole fun plot was for this heist to get her dress back!! Then it lasted about 1 or 2 chapters, and SHE DIDN'T EVEN GET HER DRESS!! She decided to leave it and go warn the main guy about another side plot......😐😐😐😑
I also didn't realize two of the side characters (two guys) were a couple until the epilogue, so that was on me for missing that note earlier in the book(I audiobooked this). But after the completely disappointing ending, then to find out in the epilogue that there were two guys who adopted a baby girl together (which, of course, is so disturbing and wrong🤮) was just the icing on the cake of me not liking this book.
There were parts I really enjoyed, especially the wedding dress plotline, but it just went so downhill at the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 26, 2020
Love better understood
The premise of this story is a classic that I've always enjoyed, and the enemies-to-lovers-flavored 2nd chance romance is a favorite as well.
Initially, I wasn't sure how I would ever be able to like Alex for ghosting Dani for a year. Then as I started getting more details about what happened, ironically, I was more frustrated with Dani instead.
She's focused - but that includes a good dose of self-absorption. I couldn't really understand how someone intelligent & surely savvy enough to know better, was so loyal to Sasha, who was so obviously using her.
Worse - she's loyal to Sasha & LeFranc over Alex even though they'd each proven their trustworthiness (or the lack thereof) to some degree to her by that point. She'd essentially rejected him, & I never really had a good grasp on why she didn't seem to see that.
When Dani's mother chides her for her condescension, & that everything isn't about her, I was murmuring "Amen!" Thankfully, Dani does a lot of growing up thru the book, and that was what kept me from disliking her.
I really liked how she & her brother reconciled & developed a healthier relationship, too. Isaac & the other secondary characters really filled out the story & made it work.
Even though the story's pacing is a little boggy in the middle, it's well developed & believable. The ending is a little unexpected, but the epilogue is the perfect happily-ever-after, & the best part of the book!
*Clean romance level: passionate kisses, nothing graphic; the now requisite token gay BFF is a couple here (& even gays are beginning to complain about the stereotyping)
*Language: one d-mn & a few uses of h-ll.
*Religion: A few trivial uses of God's Name (ie "in vain")
The premise of this story is a classic that I've always enjoyed, and the enemies-to-lovers-flavored 2nd chance romance is a favorite as well.
Initially, I wasn't sure how I would ever be able to like Alex for ghosting Dani for a year. Then as I started getting more details about what happened, ironically, I was more frustrated with Dani instead.
She's focused - but that includes a good dose of self-absorption. I couldn't really understand how someone intelligent & surely savvy enough to know better, was so loyal to Sasha, who was so obviously using her.
Worse - she's loyal to Sasha & LeFranc over Alex even though they'd each proven their trustworthiness (or the lack thereof) to some degree to her by that point. She'd essentially rejected him, & I never really had a good grasp on why she didn't seem to see that.
When Dani's mother chides her for her condescension, & that everything isn't about her, I was murmuring "Amen!" Thankfully, Dani does a lot of growing up thru the book, and that was what kept me from disliking her.
I really liked how she & her brother reconciled & developed a healthier relationship, too. Isaac & the other secondary characters really filled out the story & made it work.
Even though the story's pacing is a little boggy in the middle, it's well developed & believable. The ending is a little unexpected, but the epilogue is the perfect happily-ever-after, & the best part of the book!
*Clean romance level: passionate kisses, nothing graphic; the now requisite token gay BFF is a couple here (& even gays are beginning to complain about the stereotyping)
*Language: one d-mn & a few uses of h-ll.
*Religion: A few trivial uses of God's Name (ie "in vain")
May 9, 2023
Thank you to Jenny Proctor for the gifted audiobook!
GREAT AUDIO.
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Oh boy do I love a dual narration audiobook! I thought both narrators did a great job with their characters and really brought this book to life. At about 9 hours, it’s a quick read filled with a sweet romance.
I liked the second chance nature of this one. There’s some good give and take on both sides as I waited to learn why Alex left Dani a year ago. I do wish there would have been some more romantic interaction between them, but I did like what I got at least!
Dani had some good character growth. Initially she’s a bit naïve about her boss, and I liked the progression of Dani standing up for herself and figuring out the best way to take down those who were apart of some nefarious activity.
The fashion setting made me wish that I could see all of these beautiful clothes brought to life. I thought this was a unique idea in the sweet romance world.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Trigger/Content Warnings: loss of parents to cancer, embezzlement
GREAT AUDIO.
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Oh boy do I love a dual narration audiobook! I thought both narrators did a great job with their characters and really brought this book to life. At about 9 hours, it’s a quick read filled with a sweet romance.
I liked the second chance nature of this one. There’s some good give and take on both sides as I waited to learn why Alex left Dani a year ago. I do wish there would have been some more romantic interaction between them, but I did like what I got at least!
Dani had some good character growth. Initially she’s a bit naïve about her boss, and I liked the progression of Dani standing up for herself and figuring out the best way to take down those who were apart of some nefarious activity.
The fashion setting made me wish that I could see all of these beautiful clothes brought to life. I thought this was a unique idea in the sweet romance world.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Trigger/Content Warnings: loss of parents to cancer, embezzlement
June 23, 2020
I love this kind of book! It’s like watching a romcom movie that you just know you’re going to love. It just made me happy to read this one.
Dani is your typical young woman. She works as an assistant to a fashion designer, who keeps insisting that she’ll move up to that world soon. But she never does. I kind of felt bad for Dani, she was for sure being used by her boss Sasha. That woman was a beast! I don’t know how she could treat people the way she did, especially Dani.
I really loved the scenes with Dani and her friends, especially her roommate, Paige, and co-worker, Chase. Chase looks out for Dani when no one else does. He’s pretty great!
Then there’s Alex. Alex hurt Dani in a big way. And now he works for her brother, Isaac. I had to laugh at how clueless Dani was about what Isaac and Alex worked on together. She had no idea how good Isaac was at being a YouTuber. And that he’d need someone like Alex to help him out with his business. But relationships can be mended. And that was what I really loved about this. Not only could Dani and Alex’s relationship be mended, but Dani and Isaac’s as well.
I loved the wedding dress heist idea. And the way they went about it. That part was really funny. I can’t say much more than that. You really need to read it yourself!
I was sent an e-copy of Love Redesigned as a gift from the author. All opinions are my own.
Dani is your typical young woman. She works as an assistant to a fashion designer, who keeps insisting that she’ll move up to that world soon. But she never does. I kind of felt bad for Dani, she was for sure being used by her boss Sasha. That woman was a beast! I don’t know how she could treat people the way she did, especially Dani.
I really loved the scenes with Dani and her friends, especially her roommate, Paige, and co-worker, Chase. Chase looks out for Dani when no one else does. He’s pretty great!
Then there’s Alex. Alex hurt Dani in a big way. And now he works for her brother, Isaac. I had to laugh at how clueless Dani was about what Isaac and Alex worked on together. She had no idea how good Isaac was at being a YouTuber. And that he’d need someone like Alex to help him out with his business. But relationships can be mended. And that was what I really loved about this. Not only could Dani and Alex’s relationship be mended, but Dani and Isaac’s as well.
I loved the wedding dress heist idea. And the way they went about it. That part was really funny. I can’t say much more than that. You really need to read it yourself!
I was sent an e-copy of Love Redesigned as a gift from the author. All opinions are my own.
August 16, 2024
I don’t even know where to start. So many things wrong. Both the MC’s were annoying and obviously don’t know how to communicate in any form or fashion. I was ok with Dani at first but never warmed up to Alex but by half way I couldn’t stand Dani either. My thoughts are jumbled so I’m trying to pull them together. Things that were dumb:
1. Sasha steals the wedding dress. Seriously, what bride would just roll over and let this happen. And not to mention the brides mother is a socialite from Charleston. No way would a mom ever allow that especially after seeing said wedding dress on her daughter.
2. So Dani runs home with her tail between her legs and begs her brother to let her stay. The brother was kind of a jerk to her but fine whatever. The ENTIRE time she’s staying basically rent free she never finds a job or some source of income. Give me a break (lazy much).
3. They have a plan to get the dress back and expose the design company she worked for but they decide not to. Give me a break. The ending is so dumb. I loathed everything about this book. DO NOT recommend.
1. Sasha steals the wedding dress. Seriously, what bride would just roll over and let this happen. And not to mention the brides mother is a socialite from Charleston. No way would a mom ever allow that especially after seeing said wedding dress on her daughter.
2. So Dani runs home with her tail between her legs and begs her brother to let her stay. The brother was kind of a jerk to her but fine whatever. The ENTIRE time she’s staying basically rent free she never finds a job or some source of income. Give me a break (lazy much).
3. They have a plan to get the dress back and expose the design company she worked for but they decide not to. Give me a break. The ending is so dumb. I loathed everything about this book. DO NOT recommend.
May 9, 2024
2.5 ⭐️
2nd chance romance. The writing was good and the story was well paced. I didn't connect to the characters, unfortunately. The main plot line surrounding the dress heist + the ending didn't capture my attention. The narrators were great though. Overall, it was fine, but not for me.
2nd chance romance. The writing was good and the story was well paced. I didn't connect to the characters, unfortunately. The main plot line surrounding the dress heist + the ending didn't capture my attention. The narrators were great though. Overall, it was fine, but not for me.
June 24, 2020
I loved this book! From the swoon-worthy hero to a gorgeous setting and witty banter, this book is exactly what I love about reading sweet romance! Highly Recommend!
March 25, 2022
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steam Level: 🔥 (kissing only)
Trigger Warning: cancer, divorce, death of a parent
One year ago, after failing to expose corruption in his stepfather's fashion house, Alex left New York City and his girlfriend, Dani- an assistant to one of the designers. Now Alex works for Dani's brother and is reunited with his ex while they're in the city on a business trip. When he tries to convince her that her boss can't be trusted, Dani ends up finding out the hard way that she should have heeded his warnings. Dani and Alex soon team up to blow the whistle on her former employer, all the while realizing that they're love for each other never faded.
After reading book 4 in this series, I was excited to go back and read the love stories in books 1-3. This one did not disappoint! It mainly focused on Alex and Dani exposing the corruption at his stepfather's business, while also figuring out where they belonged. The love story was secondary to all of that, which is important to keep in mind if you are someone who prefers a book focused on love. I personally still enjoyed the book and was completely invested in the plot that unfolded. I found myself feeling nervous as Alex and Dani plotted and made plans to bring down the people who had wronged them, and I was satisfied by the way things played out. Alex and Dani did have some sweet moments where they reminisced on their past, and they even had some steamy kisses that I thoroughly enjoyed. I really loved how Alex was able to find a family of friends who cared for him and how Dani realized that his past hurts had kept him from staying in New York. The epilogue was an extra sweet ending to their story and finished the book perfectly!
Steam Level: 🔥 (kissing only)
Trigger Warning: cancer, divorce, death of a parent
One year ago, after failing to expose corruption in his stepfather's fashion house, Alex left New York City and his girlfriend, Dani- an assistant to one of the designers. Now Alex works for Dani's brother and is reunited with his ex while they're in the city on a business trip. When he tries to convince her that her boss can't be trusted, Dani ends up finding out the hard way that she should have heeded his warnings. Dani and Alex soon team up to blow the whistle on her former employer, all the while realizing that they're love for each other never faded.
After reading book 4 in this series, I was excited to go back and read the love stories in books 1-3. This one did not disappoint! It mainly focused on Alex and Dani exposing the corruption at his stepfather's business, while also figuring out where they belonged. The love story was secondary to all of that, which is important to keep in mind if you are someone who prefers a book focused on love. I personally still enjoyed the book and was completely invested in the plot that unfolded. I found myself feeling nervous as Alex and Dani plotted and made plans to bring down the people who had wronged them, and I was satisfied by the way things played out. Alex and Dani did have some sweet moments where they reminisced on their past, and they even had some steamy kisses that I thoroughly enjoyed. I really loved how Alex was able to find a family of friends who cared for him and how Dani realized that his past hurts had kept him from staying in New York. The epilogue was an extra sweet ending to their story and finished the book perfectly!
March 21, 2023
I've had my eye on this one for awhile now and it didn't disappoint!
Dani is living her dream in the fashion world in NYC, but everything isn't all it's cracked up to be. I loved reading about the dress designs and the drama of fashion, but when a little mystery popped up? Oh, yes! That's when things really took a turn for entertaining, while still incorporating all the trend in.
I've often wondered what it would be like to be a twin and Dani and Isaac are not close at all. Yet, as she moves back home, their relationship changes and I was ready for it. Alex, Dani's ex, just happens to be one of the roomies. Close proximity? Yes! Amazing characters? Of course! Sweet Southern vibe? Definitely! And a plan of the century? Bring it on!
There are a variety of reasons why Dani and Alex broke up and there are many reasons why they are now working together and all of it is very complicated and tangled up in a giant ball, but the unraveling was so much fun and I just couldn't get enough. From a wedding dress heist to rekindling an old flame, every word was a swoony delight.
Just a side note: I listened to the audiobook and the narrators were perfection. And now, the time has come to move on with this series and I just know I'm going to swoon once again. *squee*
Content: mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
Dani is living her dream in the fashion world in NYC, but everything isn't all it's cracked up to be. I loved reading about the dress designs and the drama of fashion, but when a little mystery popped up? Oh, yes! That's when things really took a turn for entertaining, while still incorporating all the trend in.
I've often wondered what it would be like to be a twin and Dani and Isaac are not close at all. Yet, as she moves back home, their relationship changes and I was ready for it. Alex, Dani's ex, just happens to be one of the roomies. Close proximity? Yes! Amazing characters? Of course! Sweet Southern vibe? Definitely! And a plan of the century? Bring it on!
There are a variety of reasons why Dani and Alex broke up and there are many reasons why they are now working together and all of it is very complicated and tangled up in a giant ball, but the unraveling was so much fun and I just couldn't get enough. From a wedding dress heist to rekindling an old flame, every word was a swoony delight.
Just a side note: I listened to the audiobook and the narrators were perfection. And now, the time has come to move on with this series and I just know I'm going to swoon once again. *squee*
Content: mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
June 15, 2020
Such a fun romance! Dani is a wannabe
fashion designer working in NYC just waiting for her boss to start giving her credit for the design work she's already done. Because she will, right??? One day Alex, her ex-boyfriend, walks back into her life and from there everything seems to go wrong. She ends up jobless and moves back to Charleston and begs her twin brother for a place to stay while she gets back on her feet. The only problem is, Alex now works for her brother and lives in the same house. Can she and Alex work together to take down the old boss? Is she willing to give up her NYC fashion dreams? Can they get past the things that ended their relationship before?
Jenny Proctor has done it again. A story complete with great locations, interesting situations, friends like you want in your own life, and a perfect happily ever after. Can't wait till the hard copy of her book comes out and I can put it on my shelf beside her other books!
fashion designer working in NYC just waiting for her boss to start giving her credit for the design work she's already done. Because she will, right??? One day Alex, her ex-boyfriend, walks back into her life and from there everything seems to go wrong. She ends up jobless and moves back to Charleston and begs her twin brother for a place to stay while she gets back on her feet. The only problem is, Alex now works for her brother and lives in the same house. Can she and Alex work together to take down the old boss? Is she willing to give up her NYC fashion dreams? Can they get past the things that ended their relationship before?
Jenny Proctor has done it again. A story complete with great locations, interesting situations, friends like you want in your own life, and a perfect happily ever after. Can't wait till the hard copy of her book comes out and I can put it on my shelf beside her other books!
October 29, 2022
yeah so i definitely finished this is in twelve hours because i could not sleep, but holy crap i love everything jenny proctor writes! i also just love all romance books so i may not be rating books very accurately. this was such a fun read and even though it took dani time to figure everything out, alex is like the cutest person ever!!
August 17, 2021
Calling all you second chance trope lovers, this book is for you!!! I loved it! The fashion and clothing design aspects of it pulled me in. I loved hearing all about it through Dani's eyes and her job. She has always loved designing clothes and has such a great talent for it. It's no wonder that she works at a premier fashion house. But her dream is far from perfect, unfortunately. She keeps hoping she'll be moved up to a higher position which will allow for her to do more creating. But when her dream comes crashing down around her, she's left trying to pick up the pieces.
And of course in her lowest moment, she heads to live with her twin brother. Which you'd think would be a great idea, but unfortunately they don't have the best relationship. And guess who else is there??? If you said her ex-boyfriend and love of her life, you got it! Poor Dani! But I have to say I absolutely loved seeing more from her brother Isaac's side of the story. He doesn't have his own POV but we see it through Alex's POV (the ex).
Alex and Dani have history and boy oh boy, does the fashion industry play into that history. And I have to say that I really loved watching them reconnect and start to figure out what's going on with her boss and Alex's stepdad. Tangled web my friends. Tangled web.
They have a plan to fix Dani's wedding dress problem (no, not her own dress but one she designed and sewed for a friend) and hopefully fix Alex's family problems as well. A heist! Hee Hee! They're pretty clever when they put their heads together and work together. Not to mention they make some great chemistry.
I had fun listening to this one and loved the narrators' accents. I laughed and giggled and gasped and held my breath waiting for it all to unravel. The story was delightful and brought to life even more through the duel narration. Well done!!!
Content: Clean.
I listened to a copy given to me by the author but also had my own purchased copy of the ebook. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
And of course in her lowest moment, she heads to live with her twin brother. Which you'd think would be a great idea, but unfortunately they don't have the best relationship. And guess who else is there??? If you said her ex-boyfriend and love of her life, you got it! Poor Dani! But I have to say I absolutely loved seeing more from her brother Isaac's side of the story. He doesn't have his own POV but we see it through Alex's POV (the ex).
Alex and Dani have history and boy oh boy, does the fashion industry play into that history. And I have to say that I really loved watching them reconnect and start to figure out what's going on with her boss and Alex's stepdad. Tangled web my friends. Tangled web.
They have a plan to fix Dani's wedding dress problem (no, not her own dress but one she designed and sewed for a friend) and hopefully fix Alex's family problems as well. A heist! Hee Hee! They're pretty clever when they put their heads together and work together. Not to mention they make some great chemistry.
I had fun listening to this one and loved the narrators' accents. I laughed and giggled and gasped and held my breath waiting for it all to unravel. The story was delightful and brought to life even more through the duel narration. Well done!!!
Content: Clean.
I listened to a copy given to me by the author but also had my own purchased copy of the ebook. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
October 20, 2024
Please do not read this book. I honestly don’t know how anyone has given it more than one star. The protagonists are truly awful people.
Alex, the MMC, left his girlfriend without a word after dating one year and practically living together just because he was unhappy with his stepfather. I know the stepfather said he would make him pay back his education, but this guy had a Harvard education and, still thought that the stepfather could make him repay it. Maybe he was too stupid for Harvard.
Alex then moved in with the FMC’s twin brother who does extremely well for himself running a YouTube channel, but after one year of living with this guy and doing all of his books, he does not know how the four other people who live there contribute to the YouTube channel. He also doesn’t know the real name of one of the guys called Mushroom. I don’t even understand how he does their books for them. He’s a Harvard graduate, and he freaking lives with them! Truly sounds like the stupidest person on earth but he is better than the FMC, Dani.
Dani is selfish and self-centered and unbelievably stupid. She doesn’t care anything about her twin brother and doesn’t pay any attention to him and is basically outwardly nasty to him until she needs him desperately and then doesn’t understand why he doesn’t fall at her feet. She created a beautiful wedding dress that is stolen from her by her boss And doesn’t do anything about it doesn’t understand what’s going on and doesn’t listen to anybody and she’s so nasty to people. I just don’t understand why anybody thinks it’s OK to be that nasty to people. She never showed any kindness. I finally stopped reading at 53%.
Alex, the MMC, left his girlfriend without a word after dating one year and practically living together just because he was unhappy with his stepfather. I know the stepfather said he would make him pay back his education, but this guy had a Harvard education and, still thought that the stepfather could make him repay it. Maybe he was too stupid for Harvard.
Alex then moved in with the FMC’s twin brother who does extremely well for himself running a YouTube channel, but after one year of living with this guy and doing all of his books, he does not know how the four other people who live there contribute to the YouTube channel. He also doesn’t know the real name of one of the guys called Mushroom. I don’t even understand how he does their books for them. He’s a Harvard graduate, and he freaking lives with them! Truly sounds like the stupidest person on earth but he is better than the FMC, Dani.
Dani is selfish and self-centered and unbelievably stupid. She doesn’t care anything about her twin brother and doesn’t pay any attention to him and is basically outwardly nasty to him until she needs him desperately and then doesn’t understand why he doesn’t fall at her feet. She created a beautiful wedding dress that is stolen from her by her boss And doesn’t do anything about it doesn’t understand what’s going on and doesn’t listen to anybody and she’s so nasty to people. I just don’t understand why anybody thinks it’s OK to be that nasty to people. She never showed any kindness. I finally stopped reading at 53%.
June 14, 2020
Romance, clean, contemporary;
Gorgeously detailed contemporary romance. Dani and Alex's past, their mistakes, their families, all intertwined together to make a beautiful portrait of life, not just their romance. Introspective, strong side characters, beautifully detailed moments and interactions told from alternating points of view, and loved the NYC and Charleston settings. It was really a story of them, plus the people in their lives who help them with their present's, and their relationships. Family, work, intrigue, and those lovely moments that make life memorable, tender, loving, kind, beautiful. Finding their place, their heart-homes, this was a lovely story, even with the disappointments, and deceptions by others. A life story, and not just a romance.
I received an ARC from that author in exchange for a fair and honest review, my opinions are my own.
Gorgeously detailed contemporary romance. Dani and Alex's past, their mistakes, their families, all intertwined together to make a beautiful portrait of life, not just their romance. Introspective, strong side characters, beautifully detailed moments and interactions told from alternating points of view, and loved the NYC and Charleston settings. It was really a story of them, plus the people in their lives who help them with their present's, and their relationships. Family, work, intrigue, and those lovely moments that make life memorable, tender, loving, kind, beautiful. Finding their place, their heart-homes, this was a lovely story, even with the disappointments, and deceptions by others. A life story, and not just a romance.
I received an ARC from that author in exchange for a fair and honest review, my opinions are my own.
June 30, 2021
This book was well-written and I would totally read more by this author, but I gotta say, for a romantic comedy this was a bit of a downer. There was a lot of miscommunication, missed chances, and angst, so if that is your thing, go for it. Like I said, the author is talented. It just wasn't a "feel good" story from my perspective. And without spoiling anything, I'll just say that the ending I wanted wasn't the ending I got. (It's a romance, so yes, you get your HEA. But other aspects of the plot which are justice-related do not get resolved in a satisfying way in my opinion.)
Oh well, I'm still glad I read it.
Oh well, I'm still glad I read it.
June 19, 2020
The main characters are great and I loved the character development throughout the story. Also, the interactions especially between the men in the story were HI-larious.
I felt that this book was more than just a love story. There was a lot of growth that went on for several of the characters, so that was nice.
I felt that this book was more than just a love story. There was a lot of growth that went on for several of the characters, so that was nice.
July 7, 2022
I got 51% of the way through this one and I just can’t read any more. I’m not enjoying it. I don’t like what is happening to the main character with her boss just stealing her dress. And I’m sure she will say something and it will all work out but she just kind of let it happen. I just don’t like any of the characters. Disappointed I didn’t like this one. But moving on…
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