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Chasing Elliott
The hopeless romantic.
Admirable.
Kind hearted.
Thoughtful as ever.
Cooper Hearst didn’t want to be like every other guy in their twenties; he wanted something more, something real.
The good time.
Desired.
Passionate.
Beautiful as can be.
Elliott Stevens got whatever and whoever she wanted with no strings attached. After all, the last thing she wanted was to be tied down.
One night. One party. One confrontation.
Two drastically different people who can’t help but be drawn to one another. A girl who fights her feelings and boy who will do whatever it takes to change her mind - even if it ends in heartbreak.
Admirable.
Kind hearted.
Thoughtful as ever.
Cooper Hearst didn’t want to be like every other guy in their twenties; he wanted something more, something real.
The good time.
Desired.
Passionate.
Beautiful as can be.
Elliott Stevens got whatever and whoever she wanted with no strings attached. After all, the last thing she wanted was to be tied down.
One night. One party. One confrontation.
Two drastically different people who can’t help but be drawn to one another. A girl who fights her feelings and boy who will do whatever it takes to change her mind - even if it ends in heartbreak.
331 pages, Paperback
Published October 26, 2021
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Marissa R. Thomas
6 books31 followersMarissa is a 27-year-old self-published author born and raised in the Midwest. She enjoys dabbling in many genres, from action to new adult, small town to sports romance. When she’s not writing, Marissa can usually be found curled up with her two pets, shopping with friends, or spending time with her family and significant other.
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March 1, 2022
1.5 ⭐
Meh. This book didn’t really do much for me or my emotions. It’s the kind of book you want to get into if you’re ever looking for a break from super intense reads. Don’t get me wrong, it had its moments… just not enough or strong enough to garner a higher rating. Also, I didn’t care at all about the h sleeping around even after meeting the H, even though they still were not together. I wouldn’t want that shit when it comes to the H, so I wouldn’t want it with the h either. NO to double standards! Lol
**MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW**
Safety Gang:
-CW: infidelity (h’s parents), death of parent (side character), neglectful parents (h), cheating (H’s ex cheating on him)
-Safe sex: N/A — there were no real descriptive sex scenes so nothing is mentioned (there was only one sex scene between the MCs but they were already in the middle of doing it and was super brief)
-H & h age, both in their early 20s
-No virgins; h used to sleep around
-No cheating between MCs, although the h still sleeps with OM after meeting the H but they weren’t dating or together yet
-There was a sex scene bewteen h and OM (her constant fuck buddy) but it wasn’t very descriptive
-OM drama — h’s constant fuck buddy before was the same guy who the H’s ex cheated on him with and when he sees the OM talking with H, he fights with him
-OW drama — the H’s ex keeps trying to get back together with H and keeps trying to break H and h up. Some drama ensues because the H wasn’t honest with the h about his dating history with his ex
-There was a separation of a few weeks(?) but they were both celibate
-HEA with epilogue (2.5 years later)
Meh. This book didn’t really do much for me or my emotions. It’s the kind of book you want to get into if you’re ever looking for a break from super intense reads. Don’t get me wrong, it had its moments… just not enough or strong enough to garner a higher rating. Also, I didn’t care at all about the h sleeping around even after meeting the H, even though they still were not together. I wouldn’t want that shit when it comes to the H, so I wouldn’t want it with the h either. NO to double standards! Lol
**MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW**
Safety Gang:
-CW: infidelity (h’s parents), death of parent (side character), neglectful parents (h), cheating (H’s ex cheating on him)
-Safe sex: N/A — there were no real descriptive sex scenes so nothing is mentioned (there was only one sex scene between the MCs but they were already in the middle of doing it and was super brief)
-H & h age, both in their early 20s
-No virgins; h used to sleep around
-No cheating between MCs, although the h still sleeps with OM after meeting the H but they weren’t dating or together yet
-There was a sex scene bewteen h and OM (her constant fuck buddy) but it wasn’t very descriptive
-OM drama — h’s constant fuck buddy before was the same guy who the H’s ex cheated on him with and when he sees the OM talking with H, he fights with him
-OW drama — the H’s ex keeps trying to get back together with H and keeps trying to break H and h up. Some drama ensues because the H wasn’t honest with the h about his dating history with his ex
-There was a separation of a few weeks(?) but they were both celibate
-HEA with epilogue (2.5 years later)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 31, 2022
4.5 “you’re a riot” stars!!!
elliot and cooper’s story was a refreshing one that’s for sure! not often do i read of a girl who is the one to avoid anything to do with a relationship and that’s what we see here with elliot! and cooper was the perfect gentlemen - caring, sweet, patient. well until he wasn’t. but that big moment in their story had my heart racing too. had my eyes flying over the pages in anxiousness and worry for them! in the end, i loved how everything happened and even the grovelling was perfect!
elliot and cooper’s story was a refreshing one that’s for sure! not often do i read of a girl who is the one to avoid anything to do with a relationship and that’s what we see here with elliot! and cooper was the perfect gentlemen - caring, sweet, patient. well until he wasn’t. but that big moment in their story had my heart racing too. had my eyes flying over the pages in anxiousness and worry for them! in the end, i loved how everything happened and even the grovelling was perfect!
December 27, 2021
This book was not what I expected. In my opinion the writing fell a bit flat as did the plot line of the book. There was no high, there was no low it was just a constant the whole way through. It was a struggle for me to get myself to finish it.
November 4, 2021
"𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭? 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐫?
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨."
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ✯✯✯✯.5
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: One word.
Beautiful.
If this word doesn't describe the book, then I don't know what will.
Everything about this book is so beautiful; the writing style, the characters, their interactions, every single fucking thing is cute af! Especially the friendship, that's one of the best thing in this book! Oh and let's not forget the smuts please, it was so hot!!
I adore the character sketch of Elliott! We deserve more characters like her!! She deserves so much, especially after what she has been through. And Cooper? Puhlease Mar should start selling Cooper 'cause I'll definitely buy one for myself!!!
If you're looking for a new adult romance book with a playgirl, a sweet boy, cute friendships, family dramas and a dash of cuteness, then definitely check this book out! I swear you'll fall in love with it!
This book is a must read from me! And I can't wait to check more of Marissa's work in the future!!!
𝑁𝑜𝑡𝑒: 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡𝒉 𝑎𝑛 𝐴𝑅𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑝𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝒉𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑏𝑦 𝑡𝒉𝑒 𝑎𝑢𝑡𝒉𝑜𝑟 𝒉𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝒉𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛 𝒉𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤.
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨."
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ✯✯✯✯.5
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: One word.
Beautiful.
If this word doesn't describe the book, then I don't know what will.
Everything about this book is so beautiful; the writing style, the characters, their interactions, every single fucking thing is cute af! Especially the friendship, that's one of the best thing in this book! Oh and let's not forget the smuts please, it was so hot!!
I adore the character sketch of Elliott! We deserve more characters like her!! She deserves so much, especially after what she has been through. And Cooper? Puhlease Mar should start selling Cooper 'cause I'll definitely buy one for myself!!!
If you're looking for a new adult romance book with a playgirl, a sweet boy, cute friendships, family dramas and a dash of cuteness, then definitely check this book out! I swear you'll fall in love with it!
This book is a must read from me! And I can't wait to check more of Marissa's work in the future!!!
𝑁𝑜𝑡𝑒: 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡𝒉 𝑎𝑛 𝐴𝑅𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑝𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝒉𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑏𝑦 𝑡𝒉𝑒 𝑎𝑢𝑡𝒉𝑜𝑟 𝒉𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝒉𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛 𝒉𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤.
October 28, 2021
This story is about love, growth and acceptance of one’s past to be able to move on with their future.
I first read this book as an ARC and it did not disappoint!! The growth we see between the main MC’s Elliot and Cooper from the beginning of the relationship till the end of the book is incredible! Elliot had a rough past that has made her into the women she is today and it’s amazing the growth and acceptance she goes through with dealing with it to be with Cooper! It’s real issues that people can have and you can truly understand why Elliot is the way she is. She is such a strong and independent women who doesn’t take shit from anyone! Such an amazing read and can’t wait to have it on my bookshelf!
I first read this book as an ARC and it did not disappoint!! The growth we see between the main MC’s Elliot and Cooper from the beginning of the relationship till the end of the book is incredible! Elliot had a rough past that has made her into the women she is today and it’s amazing the growth and acceptance she goes through with dealing with it to be with Cooper! It’s real issues that people can have and you can truly understand why Elliot is the way she is. She is such a strong and independent women who doesn’t take shit from anyone! Such an amazing read and can’t wait to have it on my bookshelf!
October 19, 2021
Provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I didn't give this book 5 stars because the author happens to be an incredibly special someone in my life. I gave this book a 5-star rating because the writing by Marissa is simply phenomenal. This book deals with real and honest emotions that we, humans, go through in our day-to-day lives.
This book is about heartbreak, creating new beginnings, navigating through the ups and downs life has to give you, and also, learning to let go and be able to love again. This is exactly what I needed to read because I'm a sucker for everything real. Anything raw.
Cooper and Eli will always have a special place in my heart. Their story will definitely make you feel everything that a reader should feel.
Not to mention... the spice between these two! Absolute fire.
Balanced and well emulated.
I didn't give this book 5 stars because the author happens to be an incredibly special someone in my life. I gave this book a 5-star rating because the writing by Marissa is simply phenomenal. This book deals with real and honest emotions that we, humans, go through in our day-to-day lives.
This book is about heartbreak, creating new beginnings, navigating through the ups and downs life has to give you, and also, learning to let go and be able to love again. This is exactly what I needed to read because I'm a sucker for everything real. Anything raw.
Cooper and Eli will always have a special place in my heart. Their story will definitely make you feel everything that a reader should feel.
Not to mention... the spice between these two! Absolute fire.
Balanced and well emulated.
November 20, 2021
Chasing Elliot is a fun and heartwarming story that gripped my attention from the beginning. From the mystery of Elliot's backstory to the way Cooper tries to win her heart keeps you hooked until the very end. There are a few confusing parts that will most likely be changed from the ARC version to the published version and to avoid spoilers, I won't mention them. Overall, I would recommend this story to anyone who loves a heartwarming love story.
December 4, 2021
This was such a cute and romantic read ! I enjoyed all the side characters so much and all the relationships weaved into the main story of Cooper and Elliot. And COOPER ! is truly everything. such a romantic and i SWOONED !!
February 2, 2023
i was in a sense of confusion for the first few chapters bc of the lack of background and introduction to characters, but i did finally grasp it. the further we got into the book, the more the plot just lacked. i had such high expectations and i’m sad i didn’t enjoy this.
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December 4, 2021[did not finish @ 12%] not my kind of book unfortunately...
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