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Something Great #2
Something Wonderful
Jeanella’s confidence and trust in Max continues to grow, and life seems to be on track. Then Crystal decides to pursue a sexual harassment lawsuit, and Jeanella’s world turns upside down. Once again, she wonders if she will ever be enough for Max. Jeanella is forced to make a decision; stay and fight for her man or leave him for good.
Becky's unexpected friendship with Matthew c)ontinues to blossom, as they try to define the boundaries of their relationship; but a one-night stand threatens to ruin it all. As Matthew’s feelings for Becky grow, he’s torn between guilt and heartache over his deceased fiancée. Can Becky break through his wall and help him heal?
Becky's unexpected friendship with Matthew c)ontinues to blossom, as they try to define the boundaries of their relationship; but a one-night stand threatens to ruin it all. As Matthew’s feelings for Becky grow, he’s torn between guilt and heartache over his deceased fiancée. Can Becky break through his wall and help him heal?
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24 books1,540 followersInternational Bestselling, Award Winning, Author M. Clarke resides in Southern California. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great
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January 26, 2014
My thoughts after reading...
This book is the second installment of Something Great. The story has four p.o.v's---Jenna's, Max's, Matthew's and Becky's... Honestly, I got kinda worried when I learned there'll be multiple p.o.v's... I'm usually used to only two--just from both the female & male protagonist. I don't know how the author did it without confusing the reader. Some authors confuse the hell out of me even with only two p.o.v's....but surprisingly, this one worked...it works! Rockin' some serious writing skills right there M. Clarke!
This book is the second installment of Something Great. The story has four p.o.v's---Jenna's, Max's, Matthew's and Becky's... Honestly, I got kinda worried when I learned there'll be multiple p.o.v's... I'm usually used to only two--just from both the female & male protagonist. I don't know how the author did it without confusing the reader. Some authors confuse the hell out of me even with only two p.o.v's....but surprisingly, this one worked...it works! Rockin' some serious writing skills right there M. Clarke!
December 9, 2013
I have to say Mary Ting does it again! Something Wonderful is even better than Something Great! If possible I would give it a 10 star rating. This is the second book in the series that follows the brothers Max and Matthew Knight. In Something Wonderful you will read more of Max and Jenna's story you get introduced to in Something Great.
In my opinion, the real star of Something Wonderful is Matthew Knight. He is fun, flirty, and smoking hot but it is his heart that draws me the most. You will see him experience both loss, healing and love and you won't be able to put the book down until the last word on the final page.
And girls, you might want to drink a iced coffee or something when you are reading this book. The Knight Brothers are so hot they are scorching. Something Wonderful is definitely one HOT READ!
In my opinion, the real star of Something Wonderful is Matthew Knight. He is fun, flirty, and smoking hot but it is his heart that draws me the most. You will see him experience both loss, healing and love and you won't be able to put the book down until the last word on the final page.
And girls, you might want to drink a iced coffee or something when you are reading this book. The Knight Brothers are so hot they are scorching. Something Wonderful is definitely one HOT READ!
January 6, 2014
GAHHH!!!! firstly and most importantly I want to say how very proud of this woman I am! I could not find one thing wrong with this book and it was soooo much better than the first book! way to go Moon, you deserve a round of applause. It was amazing! I loved the dual POV. We got Jenna and Max's story and we got Becky and Matthew! in the start we learn both Becky and Matthew have had heart break and are semi broken. 2 years later and they're trying to pick up the pieces of their life and move on. Jennas accident from Something Great has shaken them both to the core and they start to become close. Becky does not make it easy for Matthew at all. They run hot and cold together. But boy oh boy, are those two HILARIOUS! I laughed many times. Matthew, ugh, I love him to pieces! he is so much like Max and so differen't. Sexy and funny, sweet and caring. These two have a wonderful road and their friends are along for the ride. Of course the evil wench Crystal rears her ugly head and tries to make trouble for max and Jenna. Jenna desperately tries to find a way to clear Max. Can she do it before the trial starts? can Matthew and Becky make a relationship work? or is it doomed from the get go? you will have to read this AMAZING book and find out. If you loved Something Great, you will beyond loved this. Soooo much better, my favorite of the two. It also leaves off on a TINY cliffhanger!!! but it's all good, it makes it that more exciting! I cannot wait for book 3! I have sooooo many question and I am soo very excited! great job, Mary!
Some quotes I loved:
Some quotes. use that you want.
"If you leave me, you're taking everything good in my life. You're going to take my heart...my soul....my will to live. Do you hear me?"
"I would like to be your book boyfriend,"
"Oh. and don't look at my ass while I walk out the door. You'll turn me on."
"You deserve bigger flowers, Becca. They're too small,"
"I never believed true love existed until I met you."
"I didn't think it was possible to love anyone so much. You come first, Jenna. Every morning I wake up happy, knowing I get to hear your voice. I look forward to the moments I get to hold you in my arms. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve you, but you make me want to be a better man. I'm going to show you that I can be worthy of your love, worthy of those lips."
"You are my something wonderful, Max."
"I love you, Jenna. You are my forever."
"Never fear, my Becca. Super Matt is here,"
"What are you waiting for? Make your dreams come true."
"That's okay. I have plenty of like for the both of us."
"Cause you stole a tiny piece of my heart when you didn't want to give it to you."
"Just checking to make sure you're listening because I think the menu is getting more attention than me."
"Either it's the age, or you are scared shitless, but your balls are sagging."
"You're suppose to be my forever. I want to be yours, Jenna. I need you so much, but you left me. You left us."
"No one will ever love you as much as I love you. It's not possible. I love you more than my own life. I would never hurt you."
"I am in love with you. Maxwell Knight. I love you, and i want you to be mine. I want to belong to you, and only you. Do you hear me, Max? I love you. And I will say it a million times and shout it out to the world to make you hear."
"No matter how many times you tear us down, I will build us back up."
"Jenna? Don't you get it? I'm in love with you. Only you."
"I'm letting the past go so I can have a future, hopefully with you. You've brought me back from the dead and given me the life I'd lost. You made me whole again. All I needed was you."
"Becca, you are the one, and i'm so glad I've found you."
"I want to be the one putting your book boyfriends to shame."
"Be prepared for MY fireworks!"
"Think I'll take the both of you out tonight. Max can go on a date by himself."
You're my heart. It beats because yours beats. You're my lungs. I breathe because you breathe. You were right Jenna' you're not public. You're my everything, and I will sing to you for the rest of my life if you want me to."
"You are special to me in every way. You're the only one that made me want to move forward, and I'm going to do everything I can to show you exactly what I mean."
"Please do not disturb us unless it's an emergency. If you do, fair warning, you may see me naked."
"Congratulations! You've just made the best decision of your life."
Some quotes I loved:
Some quotes. use that you want.
"If you leave me, you're taking everything good in my life. You're going to take my heart...my soul....my will to live. Do you hear me?"
"I would like to be your book boyfriend,"
"Oh. and don't look at my ass while I walk out the door. You'll turn me on."
"You deserve bigger flowers, Becca. They're too small,"
"I never believed true love existed until I met you."
"I didn't think it was possible to love anyone so much. You come first, Jenna. Every morning I wake up happy, knowing I get to hear your voice. I look forward to the moments I get to hold you in my arms. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve you, but you make me want to be a better man. I'm going to show you that I can be worthy of your love, worthy of those lips."
"You are my something wonderful, Max."
"I love you, Jenna. You are my forever."
"Never fear, my Becca. Super Matt is here,"
"What are you waiting for? Make your dreams come true."
"That's okay. I have plenty of like for the both of us."
"Cause you stole a tiny piece of my heart when you didn't want to give it to you."
"Just checking to make sure you're listening because I think the menu is getting more attention than me."
"Either it's the age, or you are scared shitless, but your balls are sagging."
"You're suppose to be my forever. I want to be yours, Jenna. I need you so much, but you left me. You left us."
"No one will ever love you as much as I love you. It's not possible. I love you more than my own life. I would never hurt you."
"I am in love with you. Maxwell Knight. I love you, and i want you to be mine. I want to belong to you, and only you. Do you hear me, Max? I love you. And I will say it a million times and shout it out to the world to make you hear."
"No matter how many times you tear us down, I will build us back up."
"Jenna? Don't you get it? I'm in love with you. Only you."
"I'm letting the past go so I can have a future, hopefully with you. You've brought me back from the dead and given me the life I'd lost. You made me whole again. All I needed was you."
"Becca, you are the one, and i'm so glad I've found you."
"I want to be the one putting your book boyfriends to shame."
"Be prepared for MY fireworks!"
"Think I'll take the both of you out tonight. Max can go on a date by himself."
You're my heart. It beats because yours beats. You're my lungs. I breathe because you breathe. You were right Jenna' you're not public. You're my everything, and I will sing to you for the rest of my life if you want me to."
"You are special to me in every way. You're the only one that made me want to move forward, and I'm going to do everything I can to show you exactly what I mean."
"Please do not disturb us unless it's an emergency. If you do, fair warning, you may see me naked."
"Congratulations! You've just made the best decision of your life."
January 7, 2014
Just when I was sure that the extraordinary story in Something Great couldn’t possibly get any better, here comes Something Wonderful rushing in behind it to completely obliterate that careless thought. I am left speechless and breathless in the wake of this sweeping and staggering romance that will shatter your finest daydreams and leave them envious of the passion and exquisiteness found within the pages of this tour de force.
Becky and Jenna have been roommates since college. They have been left battered and scared from the trials that they have had to face, and yet they still yearn for what all women need – to be wanted, to be loved, and to be cherished. They find everything that they could ever need and want standing in front of them in the form of Matthew and Maxwell Knight, and yet they can’t help but push them away seeing them as a mirage of the deepest longings of their heart and soul. However, these two men must learn to battle their own fears and hurts if they are to open the eyes of the women who have already claimed their hearts to the unstoppable force and passionate depth of their love and devotion for them. What begins as a whirlwind romance will end up as a no-holds-barred-I-am-in-this-for-life pursuit for their hearts. In the end, one will have to pass the ultimate test of her character while the other will have to choose whether or not to surrender her heart to a love that only appears once in a lifetime.
I was utterly in awe as I watched the stunning metamorphosis of not just one but two beautiful women who deserved only the best but instead were handed its leftovers. Becky and Jenna couldn’t be more different from the other, but they have come to form a strong and powerful bond of friendship over the years. It is this bond that allows them to open up and honestly help the other begin to heal and to learn that who they are is not even close to who they want to be. Through a compassionate act of fate, they are both given a glimpse of what they could have in the pure love and fierce passion that Max and Matthew Knight shower them with. Becky fights her feelings for Matthew for fear of further damage to her already fragile heart while Jenna must do what she fears the most in order to claim Max before she loses him forever.
Max and Matthew have their own battles to face in this journey before they can begin to heal the women they love. They too have to decide how much they are willing to risk to keep the women they can’t live without from disappearing from their lives forever. Will Matthew be able to recover his stolen heart before it’s too late, or will he surrender it completely and claim Becky’s at the same time? Is Max ready to watch his forever with Jenna drown in a sea of secrets, or will he conquer his demons and claim the only woman who has made him think of the future?
This is one love story that will melt any heart of stone and make you see the virtue in living life feeling with your heart instead of thinking with your head. The love expressed in the pages of this book is both exhilarating and aggressive. It is not one to be taken lightly, and it is one that will stay with you for a very long time. If you ever find a love like this in your life, I advice that you hold on tight and do all that you can to never let it go. Do not allow yourself to live with the regrets of what ifs that will slowly empty your heart and cause it to grow bitter with want and need. Instead, dare to risk it all in order to claim your something wonderful.
Becky and Jenna have been roommates since college. They have been left battered and scared from the trials that they have had to face, and yet they still yearn for what all women need – to be wanted, to be loved, and to be cherished. They find everything that they could ever need and want standing in front of them in the form of Matthew and Maxwell Knight, and yet they can’t help but push them away seeing them as a mirage of the deepest longings of their heart and soul. However, these two men must learn to battle their own fears and hurts if they are to open the eyes of the women who have already claimed their hearts to the unstoppable force and passionate depth of their love and devotion for them. What begins as a whirlwind romance will end up as a no-holds-barred-I-am-in-this-for-life pursuit for their hearts. In the end, one will have to pass the ultimate test of her character while the other will have to choose whether or not to surrender her heart to a love that only appears once in a lifetime.
I was utterly in awe as I watched the stunning metamorphosis of not just one but two beautiful women who deserved only the best but instead were handed its leftovers. Becky and Jenna couldn’t be more different from the other, but they have come to form a strong and powerful bond of friendship over the years. It is this bond that allows them to open up and honestly help the other begin to heal and to learn that who they are is not even close to who they want to be. Through a compassionate act of fate, they are both given a glimpse of what they could have in the pure love and fierce passion that Max and Matthew Knight shower them with. Becky fights her feelings for Matthew for fear of further damage to her already fragile heart while Jenna must do what she fears the most in order to claim Max before she loses him forever.
Max and Matthew have their own battles to face in this journey before they can begin to heal the women they love. They too have to decide how much they are willing to risk to keep the women they can’t live without from disappearing from their lives forever. Will Matthew be able to recover his stolen heart before it’s too late, or will he surrender it completely and claim Becky’s at the same time? Is Max ready to watch his forever with Jenna drown in a sea of secrets, or will he conquer his demons and claim the only woman who has made him think of the future?
This is one love story that will melt any heart of stone and make you see the virtue in living life feeling with your heart instead of thinking with your head. The love expressed in the pages of this book is both exhilarating and aggressive. It is not one to be taken lightly, and it is one that will stay with you for a very long time. If you ever find a love like this in your life, I advice that you hold on tight and do all that you can to never let it go. Do not allow yourself to live with the regrets of what ifs that will slowly empty your heart and cause it to grow bitter with want and need. Instead, dare to risk it all in order to claim your something wonderful.
February 11, 2014
OK this is going to be a hard one to right because I had so many feelings! It was an emotional and sexy read one that made me FEEL so much. I loved how Clarke seem to put her ALL into this book making me feel each and every feeling of these character! I LOVED IT! Brothers and sexy amazing ones at that what more could you ask for! Something Wonderful is a page turning sexy read, you will not want to put it down for a second because you might miss out on something the Knight brothers will do!
In this one you will follow 4 POV’s and for me at the start that was hard. I have never read a book with more then 2 but let me say at the end I was SO glad I got all 4! Jenna, Becky, Max and Matthew wow what a pair these 4 where! Getting to read more of Jenna and Max as well was a treat and I was happy to dive into this one!
Jenna and Max have just been dating for a short time, but here relationship defiantly has many ups and downs and I loved it. I loved how these 2 seemed to put there all into what they wanted even when it was so new. They will grow together in this one and fight some pasts they both have and maybe it will break them or make then stronger but one thing I know I love Max he is WOW, how can I explain. Well how about you read and you will know. Jenna is the perfect women for him, this is one of theses relationship we all dream of!
Now Becky and Matthew these 2 are well not so much in love with each other, at the start wink-wink . Mathew has a past he is trying to deal with through out the whole book. His first love dies in an accident and he can’t seem to move on. He is a bad boy and a sexy one too and I loved it! His brother is dating a great girl, Jenna, and her roommate Becky has caught his eye. Becky is trying to deal with her own stuff as well and seems to always attract the assholes so when Matthew, her BFF’s boyfriends brother starts to flirt with her she does not take it as more then fun times. But how can she not be attracted to Matthew he is like the holey grail of men and Becky knows it but she will not put her heart out on the line again or will she!?
The story of Matthew and Becky was HOT, and FUN to read I think I loved there’s more then Max and Jenna only because it seemed more heated. Well I can’t say that Max was hot as well! I can really explain why but I think I liked the chancing more in the story of Matthew and Becky! But really I love it all and was so happy to get to be part of this book! If you are looking for love, heartache, hot steamy sex and brothers that will rock your world this is the read for you! It never falls short of excitement and Clarke will make you feel like you just stepped into the story. No the questions is who’s story would YOU like to be a part of!?
I can’t wait for more form this series, I mean the ending was WOW and I need to know what happens with these 2 couples. Book 3 cant come fast enough!
In this one you will follow 4 POV’s and for me at the start that was hard. I have never read a book with more then 2 but let me say at the end I was SO glad I got all 4! Jenna, Becky, Max and Matthew wow what a pair these 4 where! Getting to read more of Jenna and Max as well was a treat and I was happy to dive into this one!
Jenna and Max have just been dating for a short time, but here relationship defiantly has many ups and downs and I loved it. I loved how these 2 seemed to put there all into what they wanted even when it was so new. They will grow together in this one and fight some pasts they both have and maybe it will break them or make then stronger but one thing I know I love Max he is WOW, how can I explain. Well how about you read and you will know. Jenna is the perfect women for him, this is one of theses relationship we all dream of!
Now Becky and Matthew these 2 are well not so much in love with each other, at the start wink-wink . Mathew has a past he is trying to deal with through out the whole book. His first love dies in an accident and he can’t seem to move on. He is a bad boy and a sexy one too and I loved it! His brother is dating a great girl, Jenna, and her roommate Becky has caught his eye. Becky is trying to deal with her own stuff as well and seems to always attract the assholes so when Matthew, her BFF’s boyfriends brother starts to flirt with her she does not take it as more then fun times. But how can she not be attracted to Matthew he is like the holey grail of men and Becky knows it but she will not put her heart out on the line again or will she!?
The story of Matthew and Becky was HOT, and FUN to read I think I loved there’s more then Max and Jenna only because it seemed more heated. Well I can’t say that Max was hot as well! I can really explain why but I think I liked the chancing more in the story of Matthew and Becky! But really I love it all and was so happy to get to be part of this book! If you are looking for love, heartache, hot steamy sex and brothers that will rock your world this is the read for you! It never falls short of excitement and Clarke will make you feel like you just stepped into the story. No the questions is who’s story would YOU like to be a part of!?
I can’t wait for more form this series, I mean the ending was WOW and I need to know what happens with these 2 couples. Book 3 cant come fast enough!
January 12, 2014
"In the darkest times, when your trust is tested, love will conquer all. Something Wonderful gives us two stories of love, passion, and the ability to save someone who was once broken."
Something Wonderful starts right where Something Great left off. We get more then Jenna and Max's point of view in this one, we also get Mathew and Becky's. It starts off with quite a sad prologue! I cried during Mathew's. So sad. I can't imagine going through that. After Jenna's accident she seems a little different. More forward, living her life to the fullest if you will. Her and Max clearly love each other a lot. Max takes good care of her afterwards too. These two are more perfect for each other then they even realize. Things are going great until Jenna finds out about a secret that Max is keeping from her. Something that makes her question how much she can trust Max. Is Max and Jenna's relationship doomed? Can Jenna forgive and forget Max's past?
I actually liked Mathew and Becky's story more then I thought I would. I was so obsessed by Jenna and Max before but, now I am hoping Mathew and Becky get their own story too! There was so much tension between them. Some sexual and some just tension. Mathew had a hard time getting over Tessa and for good reason. He loved her and she was taken from him. Becky also lost a friend and Jenna's accident brings it back to the forefront. These two find comfort in each other but, also someone to talk to about everything. They are healing each other from terrible heartache and they don't even know it! These two are also a huge support system for Max and Jenna. Especially when things get a little messy.
The romance between all involved is...well...HOT! I mean Max and Jenna are all over each other. New couples always are. Jenna is still worried about being inexperienced compared to Max but, he doesn't seem to mind. When we get inside Max's head we get to see how he feels about Jenna and it's all love and romance. Mathew and Becky are a little more wild. They are at that, it's hot and I need it now stage. I can't decide which couple I like better. I think it is equal love for both!
I am really looking forward to the next book in the series. Especially, with what happened in the Epilogue! I mean wow, drop a bomb and end it. I am really curious to see how it is going to go from here!
Something Wonderful starts right where Something Great left off. We get more then Jenna and Max's point of view in this one, we also get Mathew and Becky's. It starts off with quite a sad prologue! I cried during Mathew's. So sad. I can't imagine going through that. After Jenna's accident she seems a little different. More forward, living her life to the fullest if you will. Her and Max clearly love each other a lot. Max takes good care of her afterwards too. These two are more perfect for each other then they even realize. Things are going great until Jenna finds out about a secret that Max is keeping from her. Something that makes her question how much she can trust Max. Is Max and Jenna's relationship doomed? Can Jenna forgive and forget Max's past?
I actually liked Mathew and Becky's story more then I thought I would. I was so obsessed by Jenna and Max before but, now I am hoping Mathew and Becky get their own story too! There was so much tension between them. Some sexual and some just tension. Mathew had a hard time getting over Tessa and for good reason. He loved her and she was taken from him. Becky also lost a friend and Jenna's accident brings it back to the forefront. These two find comfort in each other but, also someone to talk to about everything. They are healing each other from terrible heartache and they don't even know it! These two are also a huge support system for Max and Jenna. Especially when things get a little messy.
The romance between all involved is...well...HOT! I mean Max and Jenna are all over each other. New couples always are. Jenna is still worried about being inexperienced compared to Max but, he doesn't seem to mind. When we get inside Max's head we get to see how he feels about Jenna and it's all love and romance. Mathew and Becky are a little more wild. They are at that, it's hot and I need it now stage. I can't decide which couple I like better. I think it is equal love for both!
I am really looking forward to the next book in the series. Especially, with what happened in the Epilogue! I mean wow, drop a bomb and end it. I am really curious to see how it is going to go from here!
September 9, 2016
M. Clarke has done it once again! Something Wonderful is an amazing follow up to Something Great. Not only do we have we get to see how Max and Jeanella are doing, but we also get to see Max's yummy brother, Matt as struggles with and accepts his feelings for Becky.
The way M. Clarke intertwined the two love stories makes for a very difficult to put down read and what made it really shine in a market with so many NA reads. We get to see how Jeanella's youthful innocence impacts her relationship in both positive and negative ways at the same time we get to see how the tragedy that forced Becky in many ways "grow up" impacted hers. Of course there is the added bonus of the two super hot Knight boys.
I do not recommend reading this book without reading Something Great.You can probably catch on to the story pretty quickly, but the underlying emotions that rule their decisions and actions will be missing. I keep going back and forth on whether or not I like this one or book one better. I am going to deem it a tie. I will say that the book begins with a heart crushing scene that will leave you bawling, but I promise you it is all uphill from there.
Something wonderful is sweet, hot, emotional, fun, and well written. I am very much looking forward to the next book in this series!
The way M. Clarke intertwined the two love stories makes for a very difficult to put down read and what made it really shine in a market with so many NA reads. We get to see how Jeanella's youthful innocence impacts her relationship in both positive and negative ways at the same time we get to see how the tragedy that forced Becky in many ways "grow up" impacted hers. Of course there is the added bonus of the two super hot Knight boys.
I do not recommend reading this book without reading Something Great.You can probably catch on to the story pretty quickly, but the underlying emotions that rule their decisions and actions will be missing. I keep going back and forth on whether or not I like this one or book one better. I am going to deem it a tie. I will say that the book begins with a heart crushing scene that will leave you bawling, but I promise you it is all uphill from there.
Something wonderful is sweet, hot, emotional, fun, and well written. I am very much looking forward to the next book in this series!
December 4, 2013
I received an ARC for an honest review.
Something Wonderful follows up Something Great beautifully!!
It is so Wonderful to hear this story told from the points of view of Jenna and her love, Max. We also hear the story from Becky, Jenna's best friend (who is slow to admit to her love), and Matt (who is Max's brother).
The dance of love between each couple couldn't be more different. They each have their own challenges to overcome, but once the obstacles are removed, it is wonderful to see them both end up in such beautiful settings.
Along the way, each person opens a little more of their heart, scared to leave it unguarded, but willing to try so that they can reveal their past pains and move on through to discover that they each are wanting the same happily ever after their heart desires. The love they are able to show each other by the end of the story is magical!
Something Wonderful follows up Something Great beautifully!!
It is so Wonderful to hear this story told from the points of view of Jenna and her love, Max. We also hear the story from Becky, Jenna's best friend (who is slow to admit to her love), and Matt (who is Max's brother).
The dance of love between each couple couldn't be more different. They each have their own challenges to overcome, but once the obstacles are removed, it is wonderful to see them both end up in such beautiful settings.
Along the way, each person opens a little more of their heart, scared to leave it unguarded, but willing to try so that they can reveal their past pains and move on through to discover that they each are wanting the same happily ever after their heart desires. The love they are able to show each other by the end of the story is magical!
February 10, 2014
"Sometimes life was cruel and fate did things not in your favor."
A women from Max's past is suing Max for sexual harassment in the work place. For a while things were kept hidden until Jenna stumbled across two people talking about him. Makes her wonder what else he is keeping from her.
"You can't allow his past to get in the way of the future. Sometimes falling in love means letting go to the past. His past is the past."
Meanwhile Jenna's best friend Becky is having some feelings for Max's brother Matthew. Both are attracted but Mathew will keep his distance from Becky because she already has a boyfriend...Or does she? If they should have something between each other it could ruin what Max and Jenna has or at least make things awkward. Will they take the risk?
"They say time heals all wounds, but I say time just makes it bearable."
Wow, this book was fantastic. I loved that not only did I get the perspective of both Jenna and Max, there was Mathew and Becky's too. I loved the overall story, the characters were interesting. I just loved Mathew and Becky's characters. They were really interesting, I almost thought that thier paths had someone collided in the pasts when I was hearing about what happend to both thier pasts. I was either wrong or maybe I'll be said in the third book. I loved everything about this book. I Highly Recommend this book! (But be sure to read the previous book Something Great first) 5 of 5 stars!
A women from Max's past is suing Max for sexual harassment in the work place. For a while things were kept hidden until Jenna stumbled across two people talking about him. Makes her wonder what else he is keeping from her.
"You can't allow his past to get in the way of the future. Sometimes falling in love means letting go to the past. His past is the past."
Meanwhile Jenna's best friend Becky is having some feelings for Max's brother Matthew. Both are attracted but Mathew will keep his distance from Becky because she already has a boyfriend...Or does she? If they should have something between each other it could ruin what Max and Jenna has or at least make things awkward. Will they take the risk?
"They say time heals all wounds, but I say time just makes it bearable."
Wow, this book was fantastic. I loved that not only did I get the perspective of both Jenna and Max, there was Mathew and Becky's too. I loved the overall story, the characters were interesting. I just loved Mathew and Becky's characters. They were really interesting, I almost thought that thier paths had someone collided in the pasts when I was hearing about what happend to both thier pasts. I was either wrong or maybe I'll be said in the third book. I loved everything about this book. I Highly Recommend this book! (But be sure to read the previous book Something Great first) 5 of 5 stars!
February 18, 2014
Really enjoyed the story. It was different because it had four character POVs - Max and Jenna and Matthew and Becky (Becca, as Matthew called her). I love how Matthew and Becky lives were interconnected. I can see great potential for that connection later. Max and Jenna were super sweet and lovey dovey. Jenna made me want to throat punch her when Max's situation came up. I just wanted to scream at her, "Put your big girl panties on already." But, Clarke did an amazing job with the story. Be warned that it ends in a cliffy; however, the story primarily ends in a happy for now. I can't wait to see what happens next for the quartet.
February 5, 2014
Mary has done it again with this sequel to Something Great! I find myself continuously amazed by the stories Mary creates and how realistic the relationships in these books are. I loved seeing the relationship between Becky and Matthew being built and the evolution of Jenna and Max's relationship. My heart wrenched with all the pain Matthew went through trying to get over his fiancée that died and the guilt he felt when he started having feelings for Becky. All in all this was just as great, if not even better than the first book and I highly recommend it!
January 23, 2014
“Something Wonderful” è il secondo volume della serie iniziata con “Something Great” della scrittrice M. Clarke, lo pseudonimo di Mary Ting per i suoi new adult e di certo non potevo lasciarmelo scappare. Sono stata molto fortunata, conoscendo personalmente la Ting mi è stata concessa la straordinaria opportunità di leggerlo in anteprima e guys, posso assicurarvi che vale la pena attendere per leggerlo. È un libro dolce, commovente, divertente e assolutamente passionale dove tutti gli elementi si compenetrano non solo per creare una storia bellissima, ma per regalare al lettore un’esperienza sconvolgente, di quelle che entrano in te e sono difficili da dimenticare, perché davvero uniche.
Qualche volta innamorarsi vuol dire lasciare andare il passato…
La forza di Jeanella e la sua fiducia in Max continuano a crescere e la vita sembra procedere per il meglio. Poi Crystal decide di portare avanti una denuncia per molestie sessuali e il mondo di Jeanella viene sconvolto. Ancora una colta si domanda se sarà mai abbastanza per Max. Jeanella è forzata a prendere una decisione: rimanere e lottare per il suo uomo o lasciarlo per sempre.
L’inaspettata amicizia di Becky con Matthew continua a crescere e mentre cercano di definire i confini della loro relazione, la passione di una notte minaccia di rovinare tutto. Mentre i sentimenti di Matthew per Becky crescono, è diviso tra il senso di colpa e il cuore spezzato per la morte della sua fidanzata. Può Becky spezzare i suoi muri e aiutarlo a guarire?
Non so da dove cominciare in questa recensione, sono ancora tutta scombussolata per la valanga di sentimenti che ha suscitato in me, per non parlare del potente cliff hanger con qui finisce il libro e che apre le porte per l’ultimo volume della serie. Inizialmente “Something Great” doveva essere uno stand alone, ma la storia si è evoluta tanto da creare un’intera trilogia e io non posso esserne che contenta. La Clarke è stata incredibile nel creare una romance romantica, con una vena passionale, rimanendo fedele a sé stessa e al suo stile narrativo. La storia viene raccontata da Jenna, che avevamo già conosciuto nel primo volume a cui viene aggiungendosi anche Becky la sua coinquilina nonché migliore amica e le due si alternano per raccontare due storie d’amore che si compenetrano e offrono valore aggiunto ad una vicenda già particolarmente complicata. Jenna ha deciso di affidare il suo cuore a Max ma non è semplice lasciarsi andare, e dare libero sfogo a sé stessa e ai suoi sentimenti che restano sempre offuscati dalle sue paure. Nonostante il suo uomo continui a dimostrarle quanto ci tenga a lei, la ragazza tentenna, si ferma e non sa effettivamente guardare dentro sé stessa. Certo ne ha passate tante e cerca in qualche modo di proteggere il suo cuore da un mondo che lotta contro di lei. Ma quello che colpisce davvero è la sua evoluzione durante tutto il corso del libro. Se all’inizio appare ancora spaventata, insicura e completamente in balia degli eventi, piano piano acquista sicurezza, si mostra insomma per la donna forte e volitiva che è. Max d’altro canto impara a lasciare la presa, anche se per un maschio alfa come lui, forte, intraprendente e sempre in controllo della situazione abbandonarsi a Jeanella non è semplice. Ma Max e Jenna si complementano e traggono forza uno dall’altra per affrontare i drammi che dal passato dell’uomo cadono come bombe a mano su di loro. In ogni rapporto d’amore ci sono degli altri e dei bassi, delle sfide da affrontare, sentimenti da mettere da parte, ma soprattutto occorre fiducia. E la fiducia la si conquista leggendo fino in fondo agli occhi dell’altro, comprendendo, leggendo tra le righe e sperimentando l’uragano che si scatena nel proprio cuore e nella propria anima quando si è insieme all’altra persona.
Ma non finisce qui perché come dicevo le vicende nascono dall’unione di due storie d’amore. La seconda è quella che si sviluppa, a tentoni ma che sicuramente regala grandi emozioni tra Becky e Matthew, il fratello di Max. Potrebbe sembrare la classica storia del “chi disprezza compra” ma di mezzo c’è molto di più. I due sono stati scottati da un passato duro da digerire, per cui si sentono responsabili e in colpa e hanno deciso di reagire in modi diversi e imprevedibili. Si sono incontrati per i loro rapporti in comune ma poi ne hanno sviluppato uno tutto loro. Becky è un’agente letteraria, il lavoro dei sogni per una come lei che ama leggere, ed è sempre immersa nella lettura. Ma allo stesso tempo riesce a rimanere con i piedi ben piantati a terra, a gestire la sua emotività con una certa dose di sangue freddo, e nascondendo la latente attrazione che Matthew sembra suscitare in lei. Allo stesso tempo Matthew è intrigato da Becky che sembra scuoterlo dal suo torpore e lanciarlo in una scoperta di sé imprevedibile, che gli apre gli occhi. Quando si soffre spesso si è molto egoisti, ancorati nel proprio dolore e nel pensare che siamo solo noi quella situazione. Matthew si distrae riempiendosi di donne, pensieri, lavoro, ma quando si ritrova Becky davanti, senza nient’altro intorno è costretto ad aprire occhi ed orecchie, ad ascoltarla, a viverla, allora tutto quello che conosceva, tutto quello che ha provato fino a quel momento si colora di una luce nuova e lui, lui che non avrebbe mai pensato di esserlo afferma che ““I would like to be your book boyfriend,” he said with the hottest sound that could sing out of his lustrous, lick-able mouth.” Insomma vuole provarci a cambiare ed a essere l’uomo per Becky, salvo poi tentennare, in momenti di malinconia che lo riportano indietro. Becky e Matthew oscillano tra momenti dove non riescono a tenere le mani apposto a momenti in cui non riescono neanche a parlarsi in modo coerente i due iniziano a conoscersi e cadere l’uno per l’altro è inevitabile.
Non mancano certo le risate scatenate dalle cene tra amiche con Nicole e Kate che sono esilaranti e così bene descritte che sembra davvero di stare insieme a loro a discutere di tutto e niente con un bicchiere davanti, accettando consigli e critiche e condividendo tutto con le migliori amiche di sempre.
L’ambientazione è ancora quella cosmopolita di Los Angeles, ma neanche qui mancano incursioni verso altre città, che ben si sposano con l’atmosfera che la Clarke cerca di creare. Un incontro passionale, cene romantiche, litigi e incomprensioni, quelli normali che caratterizzano una normale storia d’amore.
Il particolare da non dimenticare? Delle bacchette per mangiare cinese.
Tra un romantico book boyfriend su cui sbavare senza ritegno e locations romantiche, la Clarke riesce a regalare ai suoi lettori “qualcosa di meraviglioso” che non possono smettere di leggere questa storia fantastica, splendidamente scritta e con uno scorcio passionale che non può che essere una piacevole aggiunta.
Io intanto non posso che aspettare l’uscita, ad agosto, di “Something Forever” volume conclusivo della serie, che sarà sicuramente altrettanto meraviglioso.
*Save the date* il 10 FEBBRAIO potrete finalmente leggere “Something Wonderful” non fatevelo assolutamente scappare!
Buona lettura guys!!!!
Ringrazio immensamente Mary Ting per avermi concesso la meravigliosa opportunità di leggere in ANTEPRIMA il suo meraviglioso libro, in segno di amicizia e stima, in cambio della mia onesta opinione. Grazie 1000!
Qualche volta innamorarsi vuol dire lasciare andare il passato…
La forza di Jeanella e la sua fiducia in Max continuano a crescere e la vita sembra procedere per il meglio. Poi Crystal decide di portare avanti una denuncia per molestie sessuali e il mondo di Jeanella viene sconvolto. Ancora una colta si domanda se sarà mai abbastanza per Max. Jeanella è forzata a prendere una decisione: rimanere e lottare per il suo uomo o lasciarlo per sempre.
L’inaspettata amicizia di Becky con Matthew continua a crescere e mentre cercano di definire i confini della loro relazione, la passione di una notte minaccia di rovinare tutto. Mentre i sentimenti di Matthew per Becky crescono, è diviso tra il senso di colpa e il cuore spezzato per la morte della sua fidanzata. Può Becky spezzare i suoi muri e aiutarlo a guarire?
Non so da dove cominciare in questa recensione, sono ancora tutta scombussolata per la valanga di sentimenti che ha suscitato in me, per non parlare del potente cliff hanger con qui finisce il libro e che apre le porte per l’ultimo volume della serie. Inizialmente “Something Great” doveva essere uno stand alone, ma la storia si è evoluta tanto da creare un’intera trilogia e io non posso esserne che contenta. La Clarke è stata incredibile nel creare una romance romantica, con una vena passionale, rimanendo fedele a sé stessa e al suo stile narrativo. La storia viene raccontata da Jenna, che avevamo già conosciuto nel primo volume a cui viene aggiungendosi anche Becky la sua coinquilina nonché migliore amica e le due si alternano per raccontare due storie d’amore che si compenetrano e offrono valore aggiunto ad una vicenda già particolarmente complicata. Jenna ha deciso di affidare il suo cuore a Max ma non è semplice lasciarsi andare, e dare libero sfogo a sé stessa e ai suoi sentimenti che restano sempre offuscati dalle sue paure. Nonostante il suo uomo continui a dimostrarle quanto ci tenga a lei, la ragazza tentenna, si ferma e non sa effettivamente guardare dentro sé stessa. Certo ne ha passate tante e cerca in qualche modo di proteggere il suo cuore da un mondo che lotta contro di lei. Ma quello che colpisce davvero è la sua evoluzione durante tutto il corso del libro. Se all’inizio appare ancora spaventata, insicura e completamente in balia degli eventi, piano piano acquista sicurezza, si mostra insomma per la donna forte e volitiva che è. Max d’altro canto impara a lasciare la presa, anche se per un maschio alfa come lui, forte, intraprendente e sempre in controllo della situazione abbandonarsi a Jeanella non è semplice. Ma Max e Jenna si complementano e traggono forza uno dall’altra per affrontare i drammi che dal passato dell’uomo cadono come bombe a mano su di loro. In ogni rapporto d’amore ci sono degli altri e dei bassi, delle sfide da affrontare, sentimenti da mettere da parte, ma soprattutto occorre fiducia. E la fiducia la si conquista leggendo fino in fondo agli occhi dell’altro, comprendendo, leggendo tra le righe e sperimentando l’uragano che si scatena nel proprio cuore e nella propria anima quando si è insieme all’altra persona.
Ma non finisce qui perché come dicevo le vicende nascono dall’unione di due storie d’amore. La seconda è quella che si sviluppa, a tentoni ma che sicuramente regala grandi emozioni tra Becky e Matthew, il fratello di Max. Potrebbe sembrare la classica storia del “chi disprezza compra” ma di mezzo c’è molto di più. I due sono stati scottati da un passato duro da digerire, per cui si sentono responsabili e in colpa e hanno deciso di reagire in modi diversi e imprevedibili. Si sono incontrati per i loro rapporti in comune ma poi ne hanno sviluppato uno tutto loro. Becky è un’agente letteraria, il lavoro dei sogni per una come lei che ama leggere, ed è sempre immersa nella lettura. Ma allo stesso tempo riesce a rimanere con i piedi ben piantati a terra, a gestire la sua emotività con una certa dose di sangue freddo, e nascondendo la latente attrazione che Matthew sembra suscitare in lei. Allo stesso tempo Matthew è intrigato da Becky che sembra scuoterlo dal suo torpore e lanciarlo in una scoperta di sé imprevedibile, che gli apre gli occhi. Quando si soffre spesso si è molto egoisti, ancorati nel proprio dolore e nel pensare che siamo solo noi quella situazione. Matthew si distrae riempiendosi di donne, pensieri, lavoro, ma quando si ritrova Becky davanti, senza nient’altro intorno è costretto ad aprire occhi ed orecchie, ad ascoltarla, a viverla, allora tutto quello che conosceva, tutto quello che ha provato fino a quel momento si colora di una luce nuova e lui, lui che non avrebbe mai pensato di esserlo afferma che ““I would like to be your book boyfriend,” he said with the hottest sound that could sing out of his lustrous, lick-able mouth.” Insomma vuole provarci a cambiare ed a essere l’uomo per Becky, salvo poi tentennare, in momenti di malinconia che lo riportano indietro. Becky e Matthew oscillano tra momenti dove non riescono a tenere le mani apposto a momenti in cui non riescono neanche a parlarsi in modo coerente i due iniziano a conoscersi e cadere l’uno per l’altro è inevitabile.
Non mancano certo le risate scatenate dalle cene tra amiche con Nicole e Kate che sono esilaranti e così bene descritte che sembra davvero di stare insieme a loro a discutere di tutto e niente con un bicchiere davanti, accettando consigli e critiche e condividendo tutto con le migliori amiche di sempre.
L’ambientazione è ancora quella cosmopolita di Los Angeles, ma neanche qui mancano incursioni verso altre città, che ben si sposano con l’atmosfera che la Clarke cerca di creare. Un incontro passionale, cene romantiche, litigi e incomprensioni, quelli normali che caratterizzano una normale storia d’amore.
Il particolare da non dimenticare? Delle bacchette per mangiare cinese.
Tra un romantico book boyfriend su cui sbavare senza ritegno e locations romantiche, la Clarke riesce a regalare ai suoi lettori “qualcosa di meraviglioso” che non possono smettere di leggere questa storia fantastica, splendidamente scritta e con uno scorcio passionale che non può che essere una piacevole aggiunta.
Io intanto non posso che aspettare l’uscita, ad agosto, di “Something Forever” volume conclusivo della serie, che sarà sicuramente altrettanto meraviglioso.
*Save the date* il 10 FEBBRAIO potrete finalmente leggere “Something Wonderful” non fatevelo assolutamente scappare!
Buona lettura guys!!!!
Ringrazio immensamente Mary Ting per avermi concesso la meravigliosa opportunità di leggere in ANTEPRIMA il suo meraviglioso libro, in segno di amicizia e stima, in cambio della mia onesta opinione. Grazie 1000!
August 21, 2014
4 ½ TKLS stars
We first met Jenna and Max in Something Great. Something Wonderful is a continuation of their story, but it also includes the budding romance between Matthew and Becky, Max’s brother and Jenna’s roommate. The pairing up might not be a unique concept, but M. Clarke delivers on this one book/multi love story plot with perfection.
For me, Something Wonderful is all about Jenna and Max. I was more interested in these two as the “Something” series started with them. In Something Wonderful, the two are faced with bigger issues and challenges that will nearly destroy their delicate relationship. Max and Jenna have insta-connection and their whirlwind romance has been at risk from the onset by Jenna's issues with trust, and Max’s issues of control and, yes his past. For an character, already facing shyness and insecurities, Jenna has much to get through when it comes to Max’s history with women and the workplace.
The mantra of Something Wonder is a simple lesson that most of us face at one time or another in our dating lives: “You can’t allow his past to get in the way of the future. Sometimes Falling in Love means letting go of the past.” This is the lesson that Jenna is faced with time and time again, and just when we think she’s out of the woods, more mis-communication and half truths become Jenna’s reality. Max is guilty of not sharing and trying to shelter Jenna and when put to the test, we’re left to wonder IF they have it in them to stick it out.
As for the structure and the plot. I loved the intermingling of Max/Jenna’s and Matthew/Becky’s stories. I appreciate that the two couples are deeply entwined due to their friendships/relationships and the fact that the authors manages to keep the couples adequately separate throughout the novel is an achievement. Read into that , Matthew and Becky keep things on the down-low for a good chunk of this book, making their relationship feel very illicit.
Character ages, tone of the story, and the setting is worked into the story very well through the dialogue. This is LA, this is a group of young adults, and for the most part they are getting their feet wet in the business world and encountering all the standard hazards that young lovers face; fear, insecurity, and tough competition. The fashion world/publications and the life of a book agent are portrayed as I would I expect, keeping the story realistic.
Now for the steam factor...this read is hot,hot,hot! What makes this fun and different is the way the young ladies approach their sexuality. Becky is self-assured and unapologetic while Jenna’s shyness and lack of experience makes her almost virginal. We get to see a couple exploring a very fast sexy start, and another couple experiencing sweeter and more slow build towards a relationship, stuff all typical of a budding romance.
4 ½ stars and recommendation for series read in the erotic romance genre.
We first met Jenna and Max in Something Great. Something Wonderful is a continuation of their story, but it also includes the budding romance between Matthew and Becky, Max’s brother and Jenna’s roommate. The pairing up might not be a unique concept, but M. Clarke delivers on this one book/multi love story plot with perfection.
For me, Something Wonderful is all about Jenna and Max. I was more interested in these two as the “Something” series started with them. In Something Wonderful, the two are faced with bigger issues and challenges that will nearly destroy their delicate relationship. Max and Jenna have insta-connection and their whirlwind romance has been at risk from the onset by Jenna's issues with trust, and Max’s issues of control and, yes his past. For an character, already facing shyness and insecurities, Jenna has much to get through when it comes to Max’s history with women and the workplace.
The mantra of Something Wonder is a simple lesson that most of us face at one time or another in our dating lives: “You can’t allow his past to get in the way of the future. Sometimes Falling in Love means letting go of the past.” This is the lesson that Jenna is faced with time and time again, and just when we think she’s out of the woods, more mis-communication and half truths become Jenna’s reality. Max is guilty of not sharing and trying to shelter Jenna and when put to the test, we’re left to wonder IF they have it in them to stick it out.
As for the structure and the plot. I loved the intermingling of Max/Jenna’s and Matthew/Becky’s stories. I appreciate that the two couples are deeply entwined due to their friendships/relationships and the fact that the authors manages to keep the couples adequately separate throughout the novel is an achievement. Read into that , Matthew and Becky keep things on the down-low for a good chunk of this book, making their relationship feel very illicit.
Character ages, tone of the story, and the setting is worked into the story very well through the dialogue. This is LA, this is a group of young adults, and for the most part they are getting their feet wet in the business world and encountering all the standard hazards that young lovers face; fear, insecurity, and tough competition. The fashion world/publications and the life of a book agent are portrayed as I would I expect, keeping the story realistic.
Now for the steam factor...this read is hot,hot,hot! What makes this fun and different is the way the young ladies approach their sexuality. Becky is self-assured and unapologetic while Jenna’s shyness and lack of experience makes her almost virginal. We get to see a couple exploring a very fast sexy start, and another couple experiencing sweeter and more slow build towards a relationship, stuff all typical of a budding romance.
4 ½ stars and recommendation for series read in the erotic romance genre.
June 12, 2015
Everyone BEWARE...This is book was AWESOME..
I first came across this author Mary Ting in reading the book Something Great book I fell in love with Max and Jenna. I could not wait for Something Wonderful to come out. I am avid on Facebook. So when the teasers came out I had to so stay away from them. I felt I had waited so long for the book that a teaser would just ruin the book for me and I must say that I am totally happy with staying away from the teasers.
Jenna and Max are awesome in this book as well. The continuation of there love in this book is amazing.
I was happy to see Becca and Matt get there chance at love too but with Becca and Matt they are not at that point in there relationship since it has been a rocky road for them. Actually it has been tough for all four main characters in this book.
I was hoping that Jenna and Max would get there happily ever after in this book than I realized that Max and Jenna have always had there forever in every page that this author writes Max and Jenna come out. Yes there are trials and tribulations that these two have to go through but there hearts never stopped caring. Jenna loved Max but in her hearts of hearts but was too afraid that her heart would get damaged if she allowed herself to love. I am surely not gonna tell you if she said it to Max but I will tell you Max told Jenna I love you every chance he got.
Fast forward to Matt and Becca these two characters are unique in there own ways. They have a connection that Becca is afraid to admit. Does she admit it? Your so gonna have to read the book to find out.
The author hit this book out of the park I just can't wait to see what happens next in Something Forever if this book is any indication of sizzling then watch out make sure you have the oven mitts handy. Heck you need them for this book as well. The steam coming out of the pages was so gonna fog my glasses lol
Pick up this book and let the steam begin for you just as it did for me.
FYI One of these characters gets a surprise that your so gonna want to read about and be apart of.
Please if you have read Something Great and fell in love with the characters as I did then you will so fall in love with them all over again in Something Wonderful. Now don't say I didn't far warn you. Now go get your copy and enjoy your new friends.
Happy Reading
I first came across this author Mary Ting in reading the book Something Great book I fell in love with Max and Jenna. I could not wait for Something Wonderful to come out. I am avid on Facebook. So when the teasers came out I had to so stay away from them. I felt I had waited so long for the book that a teaser would just ruin the book for me and I must say that I am totally happy with staying away from the teasers.
Jenna and Max are awesome in this book as well. The continuation of there love in this book is amazing.
I was happy to see Becca and Matt get there chance at love too but with Becca and Matt they are not at that point in there relationship since it has been a rocky road for them. Actually it has been tough for all four main characters in this book.
I was hoping that Jenna and Max would get there happily ever after in this book than I realized that Max and Jenna have always had there forever in every page that this author writes Max and Jenna come out. Yes there are trials and tribulations that these two have to go through but there hearts never stopped caring. Jenna loved Max but in her hearts of hearts but was too afraid that her heart would get damaged if she allowed herself to love. I am surely not gonna tell you if she said it to Max but I will tell you Max told Jenna I love you every chance he got.
Fast forward to Matt and Becca these two characters are unique in there own ways. They have a connection that Becca is afraid to admit. Does she admit it? Your so gonna have to read the book to find out.
The author hit this book out of the park I just can't wait to see what happens next in Something Forever if this book is any indication of sizzling then watch out make sure you have the oven mitts handy. Heck you need them for this book as well. The steam coming out of the pages was so gonna fog my glasses lol
Pick up this book and let the steam begin for you just as it did for me.
FYI One of these characters gets a surprise that your so gonna want to read about and be apart of.
Please if you have read Something Great and fell in love with the characters as I did then you will so fall in love with them all over again in Something Wonderful. Now don't say I didn't far warn you. Now go get your copy and enjoy your new friends.
Happy Reading
November 3, 2014
Something Wonderful is even better then the first, if that is possible! Sexy, steamy, heart-breaking, and just simply Something Wonderful!!! It not only has the sexy chemistry from Max and Jenna but also Max's younger playful brother Matthew and Jenna's best-friend Becky!
This book is from 4 POVs Max, Jenna, Matthew, and Becky. This book takes place right where Something Great left off. You get the amazing prologue from Matthew which is so heart wrenching about everything he has been through. You get Becky's prologue too, she has her own back story that has shaped her and made her closed off and feel guilty.
Max and Jenna are happy and moving forward with their relationship, but soon Jenna finds out that Max is not being completely honest with her. Crystal, Max's ex-girlfriend has filed a lawsuit and is causing trouble between them. Jenna is hurt because Max doesn't tell her, instead she has to hear the secrets from other people.
Matthew is starting to like Becky and is scared about forgetting his past love. He doesn't think he is ready to move on. Becky doesn't trust men after her past relationships and thinks Matthew is just another player. She is scared to put her guard down.
Will Jenna forgive Max for his secrets and be there for him through this tough time? Will Becky put her stubbornness and trust issues aside to try and see where things could lead with Mathew? Will Matthew learn to let go of the past and have Something Wonderful?
This was an amazing, sexy, hot, swoon worthy read, that touched my heart!!! I cried and fell in love with the characters and could not get enough! I am giving this book 5 out of 5 stars, and can't wait to read Something Forever!
This book is from 4 POVs Max, Jenna, Matthew, and Becky. This book takes place right where Something Great left off. You get the amazing prologue from Matthew which is so heart wrenching about everything he has been through. You get Becky's prologue too, she has her own back story that has shaped her and made her closed off and feel guilty.
Max and Jenna are happy and moving forward with their relationship, but soon Jenna finds out that Max is not being completely honest with her. Crystal, Max's ex-girlfriend has filed a lawsuit and is causing trouble between them. Jenna is hurt because Max doesn't tell her, instead she has to hear the secrets from other people.
Matthew is starting to like Becky and is scared about forgetting his past love. He doesn't think he is ready to move on. Becky doesn't trust men after her past relationships and thinks Matthew is just another player. She is scared to put her guard down.
Will Jenna forgive Max for his secrets and be there for him through this tough time? Will Becky put her stubbornness and trust issues aside to try and see where things could lead with Mathew? Will Matthew learn to let go of the past and have Something Wonderful?
This was an amazing, sexy, hot, swoon worthy read, that touched my heart!!! I cried and fell in love with the characters and could not get enough! I am giving this book 5 out of 5 stars, and can't wait to read Something Forever!
January 30, 2014
Something Wonderful heats up the series with its undeniable need…want…passion…incredible characters and intense heated plot. New Adult at its BEST!
Jenna and Max’s relationship continues in Something Wonderful with Max taking care of Jenna after her accident. He is being very over protective of her. Becky and Matt start running into each other A LOT, and both can’t deny the attraction, but neither do anything about it. Although Matt has his way of flirting that leaves Becky, aka Becca, hot and bothered.
Then the drama hits. The scandal that will test Jenna and Max’s love, and drive Becky and Matt closer.
Something Great, Something Wonderful is absolutely Something AMAZING! Love this series, Love the characters, Love the hotness.
How can you not love a series with hot, wealthy, sexy, smart, brothers that are so immensely devoted to those they love?
This story was written in several points of view, which I loved, because you got the complete feel of every character’s emotion. It helped pull you deeper into the story, held you there, and you didn’t want to come up for breath untill it was over. This story is full of butterflies in the gut, and moments that will keep you giggling like a school girl. Jenna character grows in this story, giving her more confidence that comes out in ways that you will least expect. Drama, no story would be good if it was just a straight –n- arrow plot… and Something Wonderful fills that need with excitement and unexpected twists.
It is an amazing read that satisfies the winter blues!
Jenna and Max’s relationship continues in Something Wonderful with Max taking care of Jenna after her accident. He is being very over protective of her. Becky and Matt start running into each other A LOT, and both can’t deny the attraction, but neither do anything about it. Although Matt has his way of flirting that leaves Becky, aka Becca, hot and bothered.
Then the drama hits. The scandal that will test Jenna and Max’s love, and drive Becky and Matt closer.
Something Great, Something Wonderful is absolutely Something AMAZING! Love this series, Love the characters, Love the hotness.
How can you not love a series with hot, wealthy, sexy, smart, brothers that are so immensely devoted to those they love?
This story was written in several points of view, which I loved, because you got the complete feel of every character’s emotion. It helped pull you deeper into the story, held you there, and you didn’t want to come up for breath untill it was over. This story is full of butterflies in the gut, and moments that will keep you giggling like a school girl. Jenna character grows in this story, giving her more confidence that comes out in ways that you will least expect. Drama, no story would be good if it was just a straight –n- arrow plot… and Something Wonderful fills that need with excitement and unexpected twists.
It is an amazing read that satisfies the winter blues!
January 8, 2014
I was given and ARC copy for an honest review.
Something Wonderful is such an appropriate title for this book. That's exactly what it is!
"Be mine, because I want to be yours. I want to give you forever." It doesn't get much better than that. Max and Jenna's faith, trust and love is tested in this sequel to Something Great. You find yourself rooting for them and feeling all the ups and downs of their relationship. I could not read this book fast enough to see what happened next.
I loved the turn that the relationship between Jenna's BFF Becky and Max's brother Matthew took. The friendship bond of Jenna, Becky, Nicole and Kate is one that every woman wishes she had. The relationship between Jenna and Max is epic and teaches you that at times you have to let go of the past and move forward to let love in.
The sexcapades were hot..hot..hot but did not over shadow the storyline which I was so happy to see. It was perfect in every way!
There is a cliffhanger that will make you wish you had the next book in your hands when you're done. I can not wait! M. Clarke has done it again!!
Now to order my mug with "TKLS" Can't wait until you see what that means.
Something Wonderful is such an appropriate title for this book. That's exactly what it is!
"Be mine, because I want to be yours. I want to give you forever." It doesn't get much better than that. Max and Jenna's faith, trust and love is tested in this sequel to Something Great. You find yourself rooting for them and feeling all the ups and downs of their relationship. I could not read this book fast enough to see what happened next.
I loved the turn that the relationship between Jenna's BFF Becky and Max's brother Matthew took. The friendship bond of Jenna, Becky, Nicole and Kate is one that every woman wishes she had. The relationship between Jenna and Max is epic and teaches you that at times you have to let go of the past and move forward to let love in.
The sexcapades were hot..hot..hot but did not over shadow the storyline which I was so happy to see. It was perfect in every way!
There is a cliffhanger that will make you wish you had the next book in your hands when you're done. I can not wait! M. Clarke has done it again!!
Now to order my mug with "TKLS" Can't wait until you see what that means.
October 12, 2015
to be honest i dont really know how to start this review. im a little over the fisrt half of the book and im a lot confused.
but i guess first things are first. what the hell is up with the name mixing? i remember clearly that Nicole was with Keith and Kate was married to JOHN. where the hell did this Craig guy come from?
now id like to talk about this four POVs thing we have here. i dont know about you, but to me, this is ridiculous! i truly feel like Becky's and Matthew's are completely out of place. and if im being mean about it, ill say they ruined any chance of this book being good. talk about unnecessary things... *rolling eyes*
and i have to say im a little bit disappointed because the author fell again into the overdramatic thing, what with Becky's and Matt's stories and the oh-so-coincidential of it all. though, regarding Max and Jenna, i admit there's improvement.
and if we're talking about improvement, i feel in the obligation to say that the sexy times? yeah, they improved alright.
UPDATE 08/18
ok. im finished. and... we're back to the unnecessary drama.
but, i'll keep reading because i want more Max and Jenna.
but i guess first things are first. what the hell is up with the name mixing? i remember clearly that Nicole was with Keith and Kate was married to JOHN. where the hell did this Craig guy come from?
now id like to talk about this four POVs thing we have here. i dont know about you, but to me, this is ridiculous! i truly feel like Becky's and Matthew's are completely out of place. and if im being mean about it, ill say they ruined any chance of this book being good. talk about unnecessary things... *rolling eyes*
and i have to say im a little bit disappointed because the author fell again into the overdramatic thing, what with Becky's and Matt's stories and the oh-so-coincidential of it all. though, regarding Max and Jenna, i admit there's improvement.
and if we're talking about improvement, i feel in the obligation to say that the sexy times? yeah, they improved alright.
UPDATE 08/18
ok. im finished. and... we're back to the unnecessary drama.
but, i'll keep reading because i want more Max and Jenna.
March 10, 2014
I absolutely fell in love with Jenna and Max in the first book. This is a continuation of their story...plus 1. First off, Jenna and Max are working through the misunderstanding that is Crystal. She plays a significant role because she has decided to sue Max for sexual harassment/assault, etc. while Max is going through this, Crystal has (multiple times) confronted Jenna. Why wouldn't Jenna tell the lawyer about these incidents to build up their case? And I felt a little let down by the results of the case, or maybe how it was written (or not written) in the story. The other beef I had with the book was that it included the story of Matthew and Becky. I had to go back and reread the blurb to see who the book was about. I wanted this to be about Jenna and Max. If the author wanted to talk about Matthew and Becky, then another spin off should occur. This was too confusing to keep them all straight and I wish this book would've focused on the original couple. Other than that, this was a great continuation of the story and I can't wait to see what happens next.
August 30, 2015
Wow, this story just gets better and better.
This time around we got 2 stories,more of Jenna and Max but we got lots of Becky as well.
Jenna and Max definitely have a roller coaster ride in this book. Jenna becomes more open. Becky is my favorite, I love how she just blurts out whatever is on her mind and her sassiness!
I did get a little worried for both couples in this book though, but I knew I would get at least one HEA.
I loved how Jenna blossomed in this book.
I am glad we really got to know Matthew as well.
In this book, we get to see the story from all 4 main characters in different chapters. I like knowing how the other person is feeling during the same situation, you can't always tell exactly from only one person's point of view.
Looking forward to book 3.
This time around we got 2 stories,more of Jenna and Max but we got lots of Becky as well.
Jenna and Max definitely have a roller coaster ride in this book. Jenna becomes more open. Becky is my favorite, I love how she just blurts out whatever is on her mind and her sassiness!
I did get a little worried for both couples in this book though, but I knew I would get at least one HEA.
I loved how Jenna blossomed in this book.
I am glad we really got to know Matthew as well.
In this book, we get to see the story from all 4 main characters in different chapters. I like knowing how the other person is feeling during the same situation, you can't always tell exactly from only one person's point of view.
Looking forward to book 3.
December 9, 2013
I was given an ARC by M. Clarke.
The story continuous with Jenna and Max and Becky and Matthew. I can't say enough how much I loved book 2. The author expands as a writer. She even told me that she is more like Jenna so when writing about Becky, she had to come out of her comfort zone. Well... let me just say that M. Clarke...You did a fantastic job. This book is full of love, passion, friendship, even some twist and turns. I love Jenna's new side and how the story come together. Another fantastic Job!!!
The story continuous with Jenna and Max and Becky and Matthew. I can't say enough how much I loved book 2. The author expands as a writer. She even told me that she is more like Jenna so when writing about Becky, she had to come out of her comfort zone. Well... let me just say that M. Clarke...You did a fantastic job. This book is full of love, passion, friendship, even some twist and turns. I love Jenna's new side and how the story come together. Another fantastic Job!!!
December 9, 2013
I received an ARC by the author for an honest review.
Fist of all, I loved Something Great, but Something Wonderful went beyond my expectation. I LOVE how Jenna's character developed throughout the story...becoming bolder and stronger. The prologue ripped my heart...you will know what I mean when you read it. For Becky and Matthew...all I can say is hot hot hot!!! Love all these characters. A wonderful story about friendship, loss, not being afraid to love. Fantastic job again M. Clarke/Mary Ting
Fist of all, I loved Something Great, but Something Wonderful went beyond my expectation. I LOVE how Jenna's character developed throughout the story...becoming bolder and stronger. The prologue ripped my heart...you will know what I mean when you read it. For Becky and Matthew...all I can say is hot hot hot!!! Love all these characters. A wonderful story about friendship, loss, not being afraid to love. Fantastic job again M. Clarke/Mary Ting
December 9, 2013
I was one of the lucky ones to read an ARC for an honest review.
You will LOVE Something Wonderful. Jenna becomes stronger. I love how she progresses throughout the story. I also enjoyed reading about their friendship. Becky and Matthew, made me laugh, cry, and I wanted to root for them from the beginning. And wow...the prologue gave me goose bumps. It gave a good background where Becky and Matthew were coming from. You will NOT be disappointed...in fact...I believe you will LOVE Something Wonderful even more.
You will LOVE Something Wonderful. Jenna becomes stronger. I love how she progresses throughout the story. I also enjoyed reading about their friendship. Becky and Matthew, made me laugh, cry, and I wanted to root for them from the beginning. And wow...the prologue gave me goose bumps. It gave a good background where Becky and Matthew were coming from. You will NOT be disappointed...in fact...I believe you will LOVE Something Wonderful even more.
February 3, 2014
The title says it all...it's so fitting for this book! It truly is Something Wonderful! After reading Something Great I knew this series would continue to bring us the awesome, & I can assure you it does just that. We're taken captive in a whirlwind of emotions flying around while we grip each page hoping it's not the last. And then....the cliffhanger!!!! Aaaaaaargh!!! I needed Something Forever like yesterday! The waiting is not going to be fun, but it will totally be worth it.
December 9, 2013
I received an ARC for a honest review.
The prologue gripped me from the start. After that, I was rooting for Becky and Matthew. And Max was still hot and romantic as always. I also loved the new Jenna. Something Wonderful is truly wonderful...about friendship, loss, love and hope. M.Clarke did it again!!!
The prologue gripped me from the start. After that, I was rooting for Becky and Matthew. And Max was still hot and romantic as always. I also loved the new Jenna. Something Wonderful is truly wonderful...about friendship, loss, love and hope. M.Clarke did it again!!!
February 16, 2014
Love the line......... From Becca, who reviews books to be published!
Readers read books to help them escape from the daily routine of life. Many of these romance nooks have a swoon-worthy, gorgeous guy with really nice abs and a six pack who can deliver wild, hot sex.
"Book-boyfriends"
Readers read books to help them escape from the daily routine of life. Many of these romance nooks have a swoon-worthy, gorgeous guy with really nice abs and a six pack who can deliver wild, hot sex.
"Book-boyfriends"
July 12, 2015
Meh...think I've read too many stories like this one.
I don't mind reading the same plot as long as the author can put a new spin on it or make it more interesting that the others but this was just run of the mill guy meets girl.
I don't mind reading the same plot as long as the author can put a new spin on it or make it more interesting that the others but this was just run of the mill guy meets girl.
April 26, 2015
The story of Jenna and Max continues!
I can't stop reading. Book 2 continues where one left off, but we get to learn more about the characters and the dynamics between Jenna and Max. It is just the right amount of anguish mixed with smoking hotness. Definitely a great read.
I can't stop reading. Book 2 continues where one left off, but we get to learn more about the characters and the dynamics between Jenna and Max. It is just the right amount of anguish mixed with smoking hotness. Definitely a great read.
December 9, 2013
Review coming. Fantastic!!! LOVED!!! If you loved Something Great, you will LOVE Something Wonderful!!!
February 10, 2014
LOVED it! I can't wait for more!
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