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The Magnussons #2
Runaway
My relationship with Elias Magnusson happened in a blaze of fiery passion. We met and fell in love and got engaged in just a few weeks. He might be heir to a fortune and act as cool as ice, but I believed I saw the real man beneath the surface. And that was a man I loved.
But on our wedding day, I suddenly realize that I'm about to marry a stranger. A stranger with endless resources and more power than I've ever known. We might be great in bed together, but a marriage needs a lot more. Needs a lot deeper. So I run. I run away from the wedding and leave Elias without a word.
It's a terrible thing to have to do, but I'm sure it's for the best. I'll become a runaway bride, even though it's the last thing I want. I assume Elias will never forgive me for such a betrayal. Never once do I dream that he'll come after me and try to convince me that our wild whirlwind romance is real.
But on our wedding day, I suddenly realize that I'm about to marry a stranger. A stranger with endless resources and more power than I've ever known. We might be great in bed together, but a marriage needs a lot more. Needs a lot deeper. So I run. I run away from the wedding and leave Elias without a word.
It's a terrible thing to have to do, but I'm sure it's for the best. I'll become a runaway bride, even though it's the last thing I want. I assume Elias will never forgive me for such a betrayal. Never once do I dream that he'll come after me and try to convince me that our wild whirlwind romance is real.
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 2022
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Noelle Adams
139 books2,689 followersNoelle handwrote her first romance novel in a spiral-bound notebook when she was twelve, and she hasn't stopped writing since. She has lived in eight different states and currently resides in Virginia, where she teaches English, reads any book she can get her hands on, and offers tribute to a very spoiled cocker spaniel.
She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.
She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.
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April 8, 2022
This was such a unique story. It pulled me in and kept me there.
The runaway bride issue always seems to be laced with a contrived situation that causes the bride to run. Not so in this case. Jenna had a believable reason to second guess her decision. However, instead of the heroine running and the hero chasing, this couple actually make adult decisions. I loved the mature manner that they spoke to one another after Jenna ran. It was still an emotional conversation, but the author did not use it to create wild drama.
My heart hurt for both Elias and Jenna. While Jenna’s background was heartbreaking, it was Elias’ reactions and considering responses that really broke my heart. It was obvious he was deeply in love with Jenna and I adored the way this author shows glimpses of that.
This was a fast, short read but it held so much intensity and emotion as well as some extreme steam so have a tissue, a fan and a cool drink at hand. Definitely recommending this one!
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The runaway bride issue always seems to be laced with a contrived situation that causes the bride to run. Not so in this case. Jenna had a believable reason to second guess her decision. However, instead of the heroine running and the hero chasing, this couple actually make adult decisions. I loved the mature manner that they spoke to one another after Jenna ran. It was still an emotional conversation, but the author did not use it to create wild drama.
My heart hurt for both Elias and Jenna. While Jenna’s background was heartbreaking, it was Elias’ reactions and considering responses that really broke my heart. It was obvious he was deeply in love with Jenna and I adored the way this author shows glimpses of that.
This was a fast, short read but it held so much intensity and emotion as well as some extreme steam so have a tissue, a fan and a cool drink at hand. Definitely recommending this one!
Heroine POV
Safe
Triggers
Steam
April 13, 2022
A sweet story, quite short.
I felt the premise was a bit ridiculous.
They have met and it's all very fast, he proposes after knowing each other a month, and they are marrying after knowing each other 8 weeks? Did I get that right.
And she's having cold feet and he ignores the signals which leads her to walk away in her dress on the wedding day.
The rest is them sorting it out after he comes after her.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
I felt the premise was a bit ridiculous.
They have met and it's all very fast, he proposes after knowing each other a month, and they are marrying after knowing each other 8 weeks? Did I get that right.
And she's having cold feet and he ignores the signals which leads her to walk away in her dress on the wedding day.
The rest is them sorting it out after he comes after her.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 30, 2022
Turns out short and contrived isn't a good mix. I've read better from Adams!
April 13, 2022
It's a simple plot. It has a little bit of depth but it's a short book. Elias was perfect and that would be unnerving when you haven't had a lot of love in your life.
February 14, 2023
2.5
couldn't feel the connection but i liked the idea
couldn't feel the connection but i liked the idea
October 2, 2023
So sweet
A second chance romance with a twist. Running away from your wedding because of Cold feet, change your mind fall out of love, feel its too fast, feel you don't know him/her enough?
And this is the journey after. Will they work or not?
A cute steamy story about love, family, friendship and second chances
A second chance romance with a twist. Running away from your wedding because of Cold feet, change your mind fall out of love, feel its too fast, feel you don't know him/her enough?
And this is the journey after. Will they work or not?
A cute steamy story about love, family, friendship and second chances
April 12, 2022
I’ve really enjoyed this series, the similarities between Elias and Leo in terms of emotional involvement were clear from the beginning. Elias and Jenna made a great couple and I liked how they worked out their issues, even though I wanted to scream at Jenna to articulate her feelings throughout! A sweet quick story and a great continuation to the series.
September 11, 2022
**Actually a 2.5-rating**
Something about this feels a little "off". Don't get me wrong, this novella is typical Adams.
But, the bigger issue is this might be a first premise where the relationship is well-established PRE opening of the book. Yet, in the midst of this befuddlement of a couple...we are thrown into a night of post uber-great, mega-awesome sex, then it's a few days before there is a ultra-cheesy romantic proposal.
Hero claims fairytale love ( to heroine ) for a fairytale wedding to dive into a fairytale marriage. All this time, the heroine walks around in some fugue state.
This is a singular POV, from the heroine, but I kinda wanted something from the Hero. Only being allowed to bear witness to him through HER disoriented stance, post saying "yes", was a depravement of so much more honesty. Which was what the heroine craved from the Hero.
She had BIG issues that scared her, but we are unclear exactly what was wrong because she's been mainlining the Hero for literally a month, enmeshed in nothing but OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD sex, being treated like his perfect companion, possibly being treated like a princess by a rich society man. We know she feels weird about her "place", being that her childhood was largely having been raised in foster care.
And, so...it makes sense that one discussion from S.I.L. and Hero's Mom sent her into a tailspin...BUT RIGHT ON THE WEDDING DAY!! Hours from the wedding?!?!
My fear was the heroine dove so deep into Hero's world she simply couldn't breathe from drowning from being overtaken. I don't know if I can believe any genuine emotions of care/love from these two as every scene felt like they were always 3seconds from jumping into bed...
...also the co-dependency...or basing feelings on plain sexual chemistry and quantum satisfaction from "said" sex-had felt...awkward. It felt empty.
I want to trust this does end well, but I still feel odd about their emotions because I am unsure what they get from each other except great sex and release.
Their conversations were aggravatingly repetitive and also short-stunted & monosyllabic...like they never had a deep, difficult talk...EVER.
Too busy having five orgasms in a row...
Something about this feels a little "off". Don't get me wrong, this novella is typical Adams.
But, the bigger issue is this might be a first premise where the relationship is well-established PRE opening of the book. Yet, in the midst of this befuddlement of a couple...we are thrown into a night of post uber-great, mega-awesome sex, then it's a few days before there is a ultra-cheesy romantic proposal.
Hero claims fairytale love ( to heroine ) for a fairytale wedding to dive into a fairytale marriage. All this time, the heroine walks around in some fugue state.
This is a singular POV, from the heroine, but I kinda wanted something from the Hero. Only being allowed to bear witness to him through HER disoriented stance, post saying "yes", was a depravement of so much more honesty. Which was what the heroine craved from the Hero.
She had BIG issues that scared her, but we are unclear exactly what was wrong because she's been mainlining the Hero for literally a month, enmeshed in nothing but OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD sex, being treated like his perfect companion, possibly being treated like a princess by a rich society man. We know she feels weird about her "place", being that her childhood was largely having been raised in foster care.
And, so...it makes sense that one discussion from S.I.L. and Hero's Mom sent her into a tailspin...BUT RIGHT ON THE WEDDING DAY!! Hours from the wedding?!?!
My fear was the heroine dove so deep into Hero's world she simply couldn't breathe from drowning from being overtaken. I don't know if I can believe any genuine emotions of care/love from these two as every scene felt like they were always 3seconds from jumping into bed...
...also the co-dependency...or basing feelings on plain sexual chemistry and quantum satisfaction from "said" sex-had felt...awkward. It felt empty.
I want to trust this does end well, but I still feel odd about their emotions because I am unsure what they get from each other except great sex and release.
Their conversations were aggravatingly repetitive and also short-stunted & monosyllabic...like they never had a deep, difficult talk...EVER.
Too busy having five orgasms in a row...
April 12, 2022
This is book two in The Magnussons series and it is Elias and Jenna's story and omg it is definitely a must read. Elias is a corporate consultant and even though he comes from a wealthy family he still work's hard and then he meets Jenna and his life changed. Jenna was put into foster care after her mother died and after going through so much she was eventually put into the care of Mira and Mike who treated her well and Jenna did well in collage and worked hard so that she could live a better life and be independent and then she met Elias and fell in love. Elias and Jenna had great chemistry between them and everything happened so quickly and before they knew it there wedding day arrived but something is holding Jenna back and she realised that even though she loves Elias with all her heart something isn't right so she runs away hour's before they are due to get married. Will Elias and Jenna be able to sort out everything and have a happy ending which is what they both deserve or will this drive them apart even though there love is so strong. Omg I absolutely loved this book and my heart broke for everything that they were feeling but I read it in one sitting as I couldn't put it down and had to keep turning the pages to see what would happen next and what the outcome would be for Elias and Jenna and it was so emotional that I was in tears but what a beautiful ending. Noelle Adams is an amazing author and writer and she certainly knows how to keep her reader's attention and I definitely recommend you read this book and other's by her and you will not be disappointed.
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April 22, 2022
Runaway is a cabin romance about two people who’ve rushed things, moving a whirlwind courtship into a whirlwind wedding. But that’s a bit much for Jenna, and her cold feet at the altar drive this story of a couple going through their honeymoon before they’re married as they attempt to salvage their relationship.
Adams writes this beautifully, as she can do with ease. But I felt like Jenna and Elias never came fully alive as characters to me. Jenna comes across as a mass of insecurities, while Elias is almost every women’s dream of thoughtfulness and consideration. I needed to feel more what drew Elias to Jenna, what made her stand out in a sea of women who threw themselves at him.
This is a tricky book; Elias is damn near perfect, which is part of the difficulty Jenna has in trusting him. And that perfection made me wonder what Jenna’s difficulties are with the relationship and yet it also made Elias a bit two-dimensional. By the time Jenna knows what she wants and cracks in Elias’ armor of perfection become apparent, we’re ¾ of the way through Runaway.
So I struggled with Runaway. If you like Adams, you’ll still enjoy this book. I did enjoy it; but I also know that there can be more to her couples, and I didn’t get that richness from Jenna and Elias.
Adams writes this beautifully, as she can do with ease. But I felt like Jenna and Elias never came fully alive as characters to me. Jenna comes across as a mass of insecurities, while Elias is almost every women’s dream of thoughtfulness and consideration. I needed to feel more what drew Elias to Jenna, what made her stand out in a sea of women who threw themselves at him.
This is a tricky book; Elias is damn near perfect, which is part of the difficulty Jenna has in trusting him. And that perfection made me wonder what Jenna’s difficulties are with the relationship and yet it also made Elias a bit two-dimensional. By the time Jenna knows what she wants and cracks in Elias’ armor of perfection become apparent, we’re ¾ of the way through Runaway.
So I struggled with Runaway. If you like Adams, you’ll still enjoy this book. I did enjoy it; but I also know that there can be more to her couples, and I didn’t get that richness from Jenna and Elias.
April 21, 2022
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
This is a vert sweet short novella where the couple are already together and wake up in the morning with a horny man.
Both M/C's have their own little issues as their relationship thrusts forward at a tremendous pace, a pace which frightens Jenna, who being an orphan feels overwhelmed but feels she cannot say anything.
Elias is from a very powerful and rich family and knew Jenna was to be his the moment that he saw her. Being him he has pretty much railroaded her for what he wants, but also tried his best to be the perfect man, not really letting his real feelings show.
When Jenna runs on the day of their wedding two months after first meeting, Elias goes to find her and together they work through their issues and realise that they need to take things slower, with his family being completely supportive.
This is a sweet book that has lots of emotion and a realness to it and an adult reaction to the events once they finally start opening up and talking to each other.
This is a vert sweet short novella where the couple are already together and wake up in the morning with a horny man.
Both M/C's have their own little issues as their relationship thrusts forward at a tremendous pace, a pace which frightens Jenna, who being an orphan feels overwhelmed but feels she cannot say anything.
Elias is from a very powerful and rich family and knew Jenna was to be his the moment that he saw her. Being him he has pretty much railroaded her for what he wants, but also tried his best to be the perfect man, not really letting his real feelings show.
When Jenna runs on the day of their wedding two months after first meeting, Elias goes to find her and together they work through their issues and realise that they need to take things slower, with his family being completely supportive.
This is a sweet book that has lots of emotion and a realness to it and an adult reaction to the events once they finally start opening up and talking to each other.
April 22, 2022
Jenna and Elias
Elias is hard working, leader of the pack and will head up his families business. Rich, an heir and acts like a fairytale prince.
Jenna though has had a much harder way of life including not really having a family. She doesn't want a fairytale she wants reality. She doesn't want to swept away like Cinderella, she wants something deep and real. So she ran.... And he followed.
But more was needed....
This couple has great chemistry, a picture perfect relationship, hot chemistry and yet....
I really enjoyed this book, especially since their biggest hardship kicked off the story. I saw a lot of Elias personality in someone else that means a lot to me- my own husband. And I feel like this couples relationship felt like mine did years ago. So this story gets an extra star just for being very relatable for me. Their circumstances are different then mine but the parts of their relationship ring true to mine.
Loved both Leo's and Elias' stories.
Elias is hard working, leader of the pack and will head up his families business. Rich, an heir and acts like a fairytale prince.
Jenna though has had a much harder way of life including not really having a family. She doesn't want a fairytale she wants reality. She doesn't want to swept away like Cinderella, she wants something deep and real. So she ran.... And he followed.
But more was needed....
This couple has great chemistry, a picture perfect relationship, hot chemistry and yet....
I really enjoyed this book, especially since their biggest hardship kicked off the story. I saw a lot of Elias personality in someone else that means a lot to me- my own husband. And I feel like this couples relationship felt like mine did years ago. So this story gets an extra star just for being very relatable for me. Their circumstances are different then mine but the parts of their relationship ring true to mine.
Loved both Leo's and Elias' stories.
April 8, 2022
I was very curious about Elias's story after Leo's book. It was hard to get to know Elias in that book because of the situation and because he is so self-contained. In fact, he even wishes that he will be able to find someone who can see him for his true self like Lily does for Leo. In this book, it looks like he has gotten his wish, but Jenna has not quite cracked his perfect facade. She agrees to marry him but gets increasingly nervous as the wedding nears. She runs, Elias follows, and they talk a bit. It's what happens afterward that makes this story unique. We get to know Elias along with Jenna, and it is very tender and romantic.
April 17, 2022
This is the second book of the series and it is so emotional as the first one. This time is about the other twin brother Elias. Jenna was a foster care child and managed to survive the system and made a life for herself she met Elias and they begin a whirlwind romance that maybe was too fast for her feelings. The thing here is that the book is about what do you want for life, trust your feelings. Within a month Elias wanted to marry her and start a family, she was scared with so much love. Elias was so tender and although hurt, he managed to think about her and what he truly wanted.
The book is wonderful and I just loved it!
The book is wonderful and I just loved it!
June 2, 2022
I have never disliked a Noelle Adams, EVER! I loved Lily and Leo’s story and their chemistry was incredible! So imagine my complete dismay reading this. This book was just unnecessary.
He’s too perfect. He makes sure she’s WELL satisfied but that’s not “real.” You want a two pump chump with anger problems? That’s reality, babe. You’re living the fantasy and you ditch him at the alter because he never loses control.
It’s possible this story could’ve worked if it had more details, but it was rushed from start to finish.
He’s too perfect. He makes sure she’s WELL satisfied but that’s not “real.” You want a two pump chump with anger problems? That’s reality, babe. You’re living the fantasy and you ditch him at the alter because he never loses control.
It’s possible this story could’ve worked if it had more details, but it was rushed from start to finish.
April 12, 2022
Jenna worries that there are too many differences between her and Elias to make things work. Elias is great when he gives Jenna time to work things out. Jenna realizes that her and Elias have a lot in common and she just needs him to learn to trust her more. They both had to learn to trust each other and see what happens when you put your love and trust in each other. This is a really good book! Loving this series!
April 13, 2022
This book was just okay, nothing really stood out to me about it. The hero and heroine are pretty much already in love at the start of the book so it kind of takes away from watching the build up to them becoming a couple.
On a positive note, I did like the characters, and thought they were sweet overall. It’s a short book so I’d recommend it as something quick and light to read if you’re not feeling in the mood to dive into a deep story.
On a positive note, I did like the characters, and thought they were sweet overall. It’s a short book so I’d recommend it as something quick and light to read if you’re not feeling in the mood to dive into a deep story.
April 16, 2022
If you're in the mood to start a book where H/h are already in a relationship and going through a rough patch then this is perfect! I sometimes do enjoy these stories and other times I want to watch the whole relationship unfold. I think this was one of the latter times that's why it didn't do IT for me but I still quite enjoyed this book!
Noelle Adams is my comfort author at this point and I just dive right into all her new releases. I know it'll be a cute lil safe read. I really do miss having the H's POV but Adams usually makes it crystal clear how they feel so we're never left wondering what's going on in his head.
- Safe read
- Rich af hero / not a manwhore
Noelle Adams is my comfort author at this point and I just dive right into all her new releases. I know it'll be a cute lil safe read. I really do miss having the H's POV but Adams usually makes it crystal clear how they feel so we're never left wondering what's going on in his head.
- Safe read
- Rich af hero / not a manwhore
February 20, 2024
Too short
I hate reviews that regurgitate the story and people who think they're literary critics. I just effing love your writing (I know you're going to read this) and wish the book was longer. I wasn't ready to leave Elias and Jenna. That's all... Oh, and thank you. Great book.
I hate reviews that regurgitate the story and people who think they're literary critics. I just effing love your writing (I know you're going to read this) and wish the book was longer. I wasn't ready to leave Elias and Jenna. That's all... Oh, and thank you. Great book.
April 12, 2022
Jenna and Elias felt in love quickly. Their relationship was perfect, too perfect almost. On wedding day, Jenna couldn't think and run away.
How their relationship was so perfect and something was missing.
This was very quick and wonderful story for me, loved Jenna and Elias.
How their relationship was so perfect and something was missing.
This was very quick and wonderful story for me, loved Jenna and Elias.
June 10, 2022
RUNAWAY
It was a really good book. It shows that’s
love is so wonderful but sometimes it’s not enough and there must be better communications to have real love. I rate it 10 stars ⭐️.…
It was a really good book. It shows that’s
love is so wonderful but sometimes it’s not enough and there must be better communications to have real love. I rate it 10 stars ⭐️.…
April 2, 2022
It was a lovely and quick story.
April 13, 2022
3.6 ish
April 14, 2022
Fast and intense. It's natural to have doubts. But what Jenna and Elias had was real. Elias was fantastic.
May 7, 2022
Great read. Loved it.
July 20, 2022
Sweet emotional read. With very likable hero and heroine.
September 14, 2022
3.5 stars.
April 11, 2023
3.5 stars
This was okay but not as good as the previous book in the series!!
First person present tense single pov.
This was okay but not as good as the previous book in the series!!
First person present tense single pov.
April 24, 2023
cute!
Cute!! Totally different then the usual way things roll out! I enjoyed this story! All of the men in this town of Green Valley are pretty hot!! Lol
Cute!! Totally different then the usual way things roll out! I enjoyed this story! All of the men in this town of Green Valley are pretty hot!! Lol
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