Oopsie Daisies

by Kendall Savage

I ran away to college to fall out of love with my brother's best friend.

Now, I'm home to open my dream business with my two best friends. Shawn still makes my heart want to do the tango, but I'm finally going to move on from the man who has never noticed me.

Step one is going on a date with one of Shawn's co-workers.

And if Shawn just happens to interrupt…

I'm sure it's only a coincidence. Right?

Genres: Contemporary

67 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 12, 2022

Reviews

[Emily Pennington · Rating 3 out of 5]

Keeping Love a Secret . . .

Shawn and Mallory had apparently been in love with each other for years but never said anything to the other person, guessing that what they feel must be one-sided. But a person should never “assume” that the other person can read their mind and automatically know how they feel. Communication is the key to keeping a relationship strong, but to starting one as well. Look at all the time these two wasted by not being honest with each other.

It isn’t until Mallory is ready to move on from her one-sided feelings for Shawn and date someone else that she finally gets a reaction out of him. Will one of them finally tell the other how they feel? Or will they walk away from the relationship they could have had but chose to waste?

[Mean Kitty · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm sorry. I hate to do this to indie authors. But this is so boring. This is just a novella but I still wanted to skip every paragraph speaks a lot. But if you want a quick read about brother's bestfriend, go for it.

[Serena Books · Rating 2 out of 5]

Una lectura rápida pero flojita.




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Oopsie Daisies de Kendall Savage

Argumento:

Me escapé a la universidad para desenamorarme del mejor amigo de mi hermano.

Ahora, estoy en casa para abrir el negocio de mis sueños con mis dos mejores amigas. Shawn todavía hace que mi corazón quiera bailar el tango, pero finalmente dejaré atrás al hombre que nunca se fijó en mí.

El primer paso es tener una cita con uno de los compañeros de trabajo de Shawn.

Y si Shawn simplemente interrumpe...

estoy segura de que es solo una coincidencia. ¿O no?



Mi humilde opinión:

Oopsie Daisies trata sobre el clásico romance 'me enamoré del mejor amigo de mí hermano' y sucede en un pueblo pequeño. Shawn y Mal estuvieron bailando alrededor del otro desde la secundaria pensando que ninguno estaba interesado en el otro más que como un hermano/a. Entonces ella regresa a casa y puede que tengan una segunda oportunidad.

Al principio la desesperación y lo enamorado que estaba Shawn era dulce, pobre! No podía creer que por años estuvo tan enamorado de Mal y nunca se lo dijo. Era raro que todo el mundo lo sabía menos ellos y como ellos mismos no se dieron cuenta cuando eran tan evidentes.

De todos modos esperaba ver cómo se desarrollaba toda la historia de amor que tenía pinta de ser divertida pero no fue tan así por lo que perdí el interés en el camino.

Creí que en un momento Shawn iba a tomar coraje y confesar a Mal que la quería, que lucharía más por ella pero le toma mucho tiempo y es gracias al hermano de ella que decide confesarle sus sentimientos. Eso fue me decepcionó. Me hubiera gustado un Shawn más confiado.

Era un poco molesto lo de asumir y adivinar, les tomaba mucho tiempo aclarar las cosas. La verdad era medio ingenuo todo el asunto porque eran personas adultas ya.

Shawn y Mal no tenían química, lamentablemente no sentí la chispa. Esperé que hubiera más momentos juntos como pareja pero no los hay.

Se resuelve muy rápido en el final sin mucha emoción. Ellos se dicen Te amo y tienen sexo, sin calor y bastante mecánico.

No fue una mala lectura pero sí una floja para mí gusto.

[Tima · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Shawn and Mallory, the lead characters, have been attracted to each other since they were teenagers but neither was willing to make a move and possibly ruin the intertwined relationships. Now Mallory has returned to town after college and she’s determined to get over him; he’s equally determined that she not…

This short story is dual POV, well written, and a cute, funny, sweet and steamy, small town romance. I particularly appreciated Shawn’s faithfulness to his crush, even in her absence and the lack of a relationship - something seriously lacking even in the romance genre. I enjoyed the banter and the cute awkwardness between them as well as the lovely sweet ending once they sorted themselves out.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicole Potter · Rating 5 out of 5]

'He was waiting for me. I was waiting for him. "We were waiting for each other"

I really enjoyed this book. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good romance where both characters are so in love with each other but are too scared to tell each other how they feel. Mallory went to college far away to try fall out of love with her brother's best friend. Shawn has loved Mallory since he was a teenager but was too afraid that he would be rejected so he said nothing. Even though this a short novel the author did a fantastic job of blending the past with the present. Can Shawn & Mallory overcome their insecurities for a chance at a HEA?
I look forward to reading more from this author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenn Theis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great little book, I enjoyed it very much. Shawn and Mallory were a sweet couple, in love with each other for years. Neither knew the other was interested and both made assumptions about the other's feelings. In the end, it all came together, it had a sweet HEA.

The book was well written and edited. Of course I would have liked more detail, but I felt the author created great characters with great chemistry in the short span available in a novella. I hope to see future stories about other characters in the book.

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[Jenifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic setup of miscommunication between the two main characters. Mallory and Shawn have both loved each other since high school but neither have shared their feelings, until their friends and family finally push them (almost in the literal sense) towards each other. They come together and waste no time making up for all those years of being stupid about not telling the other their feelings. It's a cute small town romance. And the ending hints of two more romances that might be budding for Mallory's best friends.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ran away to college to fall out of love with my brother's best friend.

Now, I'm home to open my dream business with my two best friends. Shawn still makes my heart want to do the tango, but I'm finally going to move on from the man who has never noticed me.

Step one is going on a date with one of Shawn's co-workers.

And if Shawn just happens to interrupt…

I'm sure it's only a coincidence. Right?
Really enjoyable read totally recommend.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[EVANGELIA MARAGKOPOULOU · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet funny short story about childhood friends who were secretly in love with each other but never got the courage to admit it . I loved that it was written from dual point . His point was hilarius . I loved how jealous he got when some guy seems to be like her .

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[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this quick story about Mallory and Shawn. He is her older brother's best friend. She's crushed on him forever. Shawn has also crushed on Mallory for a while but it's afraid to lose the friendship of things head south. Great HEA in the works.

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[Raine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually said “oh my god I love this” out loud multiple times during this book. I WISH for more. This is a cute brother’s best friend romance that ends up with both of them pining over eachother for YEARS thinking the other doesn’t feel the same. If you need a quick, cute, safe read this is it!.

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[Marianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute "brother's best friend" romance.. I liked it very much.. It has sass and steam, with some adorable characters..

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[Manisha Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an small town instalove brother best friend romance. This book is a romantic comedy and a short read with love.

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[Melinda Swaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun ride this book was! … It has sweet and it has heat along with being a quick insta-love read. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a reason to smile and feel the warm fuzzies. Great story! Read this book, love this book, and then read it again. Happy reading everyone

[Marta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking for something to read in one sitting because I was indecisive about what to read next and then I found this novella or short story (whatever) and I ended up loving it!
The hero and heroine have been pining for each other for years and he’s her brother’s best friend and that’s all I’m gonna say
That should be enough to make you wanna read this book at least it was for me but I’m easy like that.