Yes & I Love You
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New York Times and USA Today bestseller Roni Loren brings the heat in this complex story of: A woman battling her anxiety A man who seems too good to be true A sizzling connection built over sweltering New Orleans nights And an emotional climax that'll have them both baring it all Everyone knows Miz Poppy, the vibrant reviewer whose commentary brightens the New Orleans nightlife. But no one knows Hollyn Tate, the real face behind the media star...or the anxiety that keeps her isolated. All her life, Hollyn's tried to hide her true self behind an online façade, but when her boss tells her she needs to reveal the truth to the world or lose her job, she's forced to rely on an unexpected source to help face her fears. Enter Jasper Deares: actor, improve star, and way, way out of her league. Hollyn thinks Jasper must be joking when he offers private lessons to help overcome her fears. Getting up on a stage? Hello, worst nightmare. But Jasper's infectious charm has her saying yes despite herself. They're only supposed to be playing a few improv games, but as the lessons run longer and the lines grow blurrier, Hollyn can't help but wonder if she's acting at all...or if a relationship with Jasper might help give her the confidence she needs to say yes to every imperfect part of herself. Readers Rave About Books By Roni Loren: "Phenomenal."—LORELEI JAMES, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Unforgettable."—KRISTEN CALLIHAN, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Unique, swoony, and lively."—SARINA BOWEN, USA Today bestselling author "Don't let this book get away!"—M. O'KEEFE, USA Today bestselling author "A must-read."—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review for The One You Fight For
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2 primary books#1 in Say Everything
Say Everything is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2021 with contributions by Roni Loren.
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4,5 stars!
First of all, I'd like to mention that I absolutely LOVED this book!
I really liked the main character: Hollyn. She is such a relatable character and Loren did a great job in portraying Hollyn's Tourette syndrome. This was really refreshing to read.
I also really liked the comedy vibe that is part of the story. The whole improv class situation is so much fun to read.
Jasper is the second main character in this book. Sometimes, I didn't fully support the decisions he made, but overall he is a pretty lovely character. He makes his mistakes and has his insecurities, but he seems to make a pretty good duo with Hollyn, in my opinion. Their chemistry is amazing and a joy to read.
I'm really excited for the second book in this duology and will definitely read it.
Thank you NetGalley and SourceBooks for the free e-copy. This in no way affected my opinion.
Honestly, this wasn't bad. However, I couldn't finish because my nervous tick started acting up with the different tics that are present in this story. And for my sanity, I didn't finish it.
3.5 stars. New-to-me author, title/cover caught my eye. Entertaining contemporary rom-com and very cool to see improv highlighted as an art form. I was glad that the novel featured a heroine with a disability (Tourette Syndrome) but it didn't always feel fully integrated in her character. I'm not saying that people with disabilities don't deserve their own HEAs, but it stretched credulity for Hollyn to go from someone who could barely leave the house because of her social anxiety to someone who was having sex in semi-public places and performing on stage with the improv troupe. For comparison's sake, see any of Talia Hibbert's “Brown Sisters” books ([b:Get a Life, Chloe Brown 43884209 Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters, #1) Talia Hibbert https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1614273529l/43884209.SY75.jpg 66903616] et al); the heroines have disabilities that are a foundational part of who they are from beginning to end even as they change and develop. Jasper was a delightful hero until the end of the book when he made a couple of asshole moves that warranted more groveling than he did. Looks like this author likes to write spicy romances with lots of sex. The cover of this book promised something more along the Chick Lit line a la Sophie Kinsella, where more is hinted than spelled out. Explicit sex scenes aren't my cup of tea, but that's a matter of personal taste so YMMV.There's already a sequel planned that features Hollyn's podcasting colleague, [b:What If You & Me 55476983 What If You & Me (Say Everything, #2) Roni Loren https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1615877463l/55476983.SX50.jpg 86520377], and I would definitely check it out at the right price or if I'm in the right mood.
