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Learning to Love
by Jennifer Wilck
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GENRE: Contemporary Romance
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BLURB:
Dina
Jacobs is a single librarian who has never fit in due to her off-the-charts
intelligence, frizzy hair and rounder-than-socially-acceptable figure. She left
her past behind until she receives an invitation to her ten-year high school
reunion, and all her insecurities return.
Adam
Mandel is a single corporate attorney who just missed his third deadline at his
father's law firm, the law firm where he is up for junior partner. With his
reputation on the line, Adam needs all the help he can get to convince his
father that he deserves the promotion.
When
Dina and Adam run into each other on a deserted road, Dina thinks Mr.
Flashypants can't possibly be interested in someone like her. Adam thinks Dina
is just the person to help him improve his reputation. Lies and insecurities
force them to take a look at themselves. Can they trust each other to look
beyond the surface?
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EXCERPT TWO:
“You’re
a genius.”
She
was, but it wasn’t something she mentioned during the first week of a
relationship, so she doubted he referred to her IQ. “What are you talking
about?”
“My
dad is on my case about being more responsible, improving my image, etc. When
he saw you with me, he backed down. This is the solution to all our problems.”
This
time she stiffened. He couldn’t be...
“You
need me to take you to the reunion. I need you to help my dad see I’m mature
enough, attentive enough, for the promotion.”
...he
was. Did she misread his intentions after he sent her those flowers?
“We
were already going to the reunion together,” she said. “And shouldn’t your
performance at work determine whether or not you get a promotion?”
“I
need a hidden weapon outside of work. And you, my dear,” he planted a kiss on
her forehead, “are it.”
No,
no, no. “You don’t need a weapon. You need to have a conversation with your dad
to fix things.”
“My
dad doesn’t work your way.”
The
sinking feeling in her stomach increased. Because while she had started to feel
something for Adam, he’d turned her into a career asset for his own ambition.
“You’ll
help me convince my father, right?”
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BOOK REVIEW:
Wow! Amazing characters that
you will fall in love with and root for their happiness!
This book is a happy, feel-good, enjoyable, entertaining read!
This
book is about Dina Jacobs, a frizzy-haired, out-of-place, socially awkward,
super intelligent, librarian. Dina
receives an invite to her 10-year high school reunion and is in crisis mode
trying to find a date and decide if she should even go back to the one place
she felt evermore like an outcast.
This book
is about Adam Mandel, a smart, good-looking, corporate attorney, with a
somewhat fake, cocky, player-ish attitude.
Adam is up for a big promotion to be a junior partner at the firm – his dad’s
law firm, but he keeps missing deadlines and slacking off.
However,
when Dina gets a flat tire and Adam stops to help, this chance encounter could
be the perfect solution for each other’s problems! Dina needs a date for her high school reunion
event and Adam needs a serious girlfriend to show his dad he’s grown up and is
ready for more responsibility.
As
both need something from each other it becomes more of an arrangement at first –
but could these two actually fall in love and this pretend relationship turn
into the real thing?! No spoilers here!! But you definitely will want to read this
book and find out!!
This
book keeps you totally engaged from page one through the very last page! I truly had a hard time putting this book
down!
I
really liked the main characters, Dina and Adam!! They were likable, relatable, and
genuine. Both characters had some
serious low self-esteem issues and personal insecurities. They both dealt with them differently and
tried to keep them hidden from the world.
However, when they were together – they were able to just be themselves… And that’s why they were so perfect together –
because they were being their honest, true selves – and trusting each other
with that openness.
I
think a lot of readers will able to relate to Dina as many of us battle with
personal insecurities and it’s often something we try to keep hidden from
others. Plus, I’m sure readers will also
be cheering Dina on – from when she shows up the means girls at the reunion to
the cute, real feelings developing moments with Adam!! You can’t help but root for this adorable
couple!!
I
think the author did a fantastic job on her character development as these
characters were so real and personal on many levels.
I
really enjoyed reading this book and totally had a smile on most of the time I
was reading it!
This
book has a great storyline that flows, terrific writing style with detailed
scenes, well-developed characters, is steady paced, and keeps you completely
entertained through the last page.
This
book is the third book in the Serendipity Book Series. I had not read either of the books in this
series before reading this book. I did
not get lost or confused, so this book can be read as a standalone. However, there are many references to the
previous book and the characters seem to overlap. However, since I liked this book, I would
suggest getting in from the beginning and starting with book one, so you don’t
miss anything.
For me, this book absolutely worked!!! It hit everything I look for and need when I
am reading and reviewing a book!!!
All
in all, I would absolutely recommend this book, and this author as I was truly
impressed with the quality of writing, intriguing storyline, and excellent
character development! I will definitely
be continuing to follow this author and check out her upcoming books!
If so, please, please, please mark it as
helpful on Amazon here:
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AUTHOR BIO:
Jennifer started
telling herself stories as a little girl when she couldn’t fall asleep at
night. Pretty soon, her head was filled with these stories and the characters
that populated them. Even as an adult, she thinks about the characters and
stories at night before she falls asleep or walking the dog. Eventually, she
started writing them down. Her favorite stories to write are those with smart,
sassy, independent heroines; handsome, strong and slightly vulnerable heroes;
and her stories always end with happily ever after.
In
the real world, she’s the mother of two amazing daughters and wife of one of
the smartest men she knows. When she’s not writing, she loves to laugh with her
family and friends, is a pro at finding whatever her kids lost in plain sight,
and spends way too much time closing doors that should never have been left
open in the first place. She believes humor is the only way to get through the
day and does not believe in sharing her chocolate.
She
writes contemporary romance, some of which are mainstream and some of which
involve Jewish characters. She’s published with The Wild Rose Press and all her
books are available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and The Wild Rose Press.
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CONNECT WITH JENNIFER:
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Email:
jennifer@jenniferwilck.com
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
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