Look, I could spend my whole day talking about how much I adored this book but it still wouldnt be enough praise. Her name alone is so epic. : . ROMANCE | Alternating between their first meeting and their reunion a decade later, this deliciously irresistible novel will have you hanging on until the last word. . And so . You know that book thats an easy read that you read every summer? Even though Id just checked it five minutes ago, I scanned my bag again to make sure that I had a pen, my notebook with the questions Id written out last night, and my tape recorder, which had a new set of batteries. While her former MFA classmates are nabbing high-profile book deals, all she does is churn out puff pieces. Want to listen? All rights reserved. This is it. Twenty-something writer Chani Horowitz is stuck. . He took her from me, cuddling her against his bare chest. When journalist Chani Horowitz nabs an interview with actor Gabe Parker, she doesnt know its going to be her big break. When her baby girl, Diem, was born, she was forced to give custody to Scottys parents. The editors at Broad Sheets seemed to like my writingat least, they kept giving me workand every month I could pay my bills with the money I made off my writing felt like an accomplishment. With 10 years of missteps, learning, and maturity behind them, could this be their chance for a filmworthy happily-ever-after? To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Even so, theres something about her that haunts him. He was just so handsome and my pulse was racing like I was being chased. A breezy, addictive romanceI couldnt put it down!Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex TalkFunny You Should Ask is a smart, sensitive story full of love and longingnot to mention a totally swoonworthy hero. There was absolutely NOTHING i didnt LOVE in Funny You Should Ask. Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022. I was swiftly and immediately proven wrong. If Jeremy and I were still dating, thered be a major possibility he would have tried to veto this interview. Just for joining youll get personalized recommendations on your dashboard daily and features only for members. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Id only gotten one published, and then, just when I was considering that maybe I should give up trying to be a writer, Id gotten the gig at Broad Sheets. Let me start by saying that I do not read romance often I usually find it boring, tedious and fake. I was as prepared as I was going to be. They wanted a story that would counter the bad press his casting had caused. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2022, I was excited about this book. After being released from prison, a young woman tries to reconnect with her 5-year-old daughter despite having killed the girls father. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Colleen Hoover I cried and I laughed and fell in-love with every character on this book. He was my number one, heart-fluttering, palm-sweating, thigh-clenching celebrity crush. Normalmente los libros suelen tener un tono de blanco hueso para no deslumbrar ni reflejar la luz cuando se lee en el sol. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Sorry, he apologized, using his cotton T-shirt to wipe the floor. Apr 12, 2022 From LA to New York to Gabes cozy hometown in Montana, Gabe and Chanis love story is a delight to read. Chanis conflict between getting a good story and getting to know Gabe is understandable, and Gabe feels like a real person even though hes one of the biggest stars in the world. Silently. It was smooth and sleekall those muscles perfectly definedexactly how it looked on the big screen. As far as I was concerned, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ogle one of the hottest up-and-coming stars of our time and I was going to ogle my brains out. She wants to pretend that shes forgotten about the time they spent together. But even though it was small, I knew the place had to cost at least four times more than the apartment I shared with one stranger and one half-friend. Handsome, self-assured Ledger, who was Scottys best friend, is another key adult in Diems life. It felt real and I was also happily surprised that there wasnt an insane amount of spice that appears is a requirement in every book now.I loved that you get the dual timelines and you get to see/know the characters on both timelines - you get sneak peaks of newspapers articles and review and journal entries- and it never feels forced or out of order and in some cases (Ollies interview) it leaves you wanting more.I can honestly say I will be re-reading this book again. All Rights Reserved. Framed by one infamous weekend and its fallout, the book goes beyond the glossy surface to thoughtfully tackle questions of perception versus reality, and which can hurt more: the limitations other people place on us, or the ones we place on ourselves., Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, bestselling authors of, . Id entertained multiple extensive, detailed fantasies about him. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Start earning points for buying books! she says yes. Instead, they file a restraining order preventing Kenna from so much as introducing herself to Diem. But the truth is that Chani wants to know if those seventy-two hours were as memorable to Gabe as they were to her. It was so powerful that it took me at least ten seconds to realize he was holding a puppy in his arms. Funny You Should Ask: A N has been added to your Cart. . He made no motion to indicate he was going to put a shirt on, and I wasnt going to prompt him to do so. What harm could there be in that? The rental itself had maybe two bedrooms, but the property was spacious. She wants to pretend that shes forgotten about the time they spent together. Then he came toward me. I have goosebumps just thinking of how incredibly beautifully crafted each sentence was in this book. Retrieve credentials. As Kenna and Ledger continue to mourn for Scotty, they also grieve the future they cannot have with each other. Hoovers (November 9, 2015, etc.) In addition to grief, the novel also deftly explores complex issues such as guilt, self-doubt, redemption, and forgiveness. Because if I was going to toucheven if it was just a fantasyI was going to be putting my whole hands on him. Told alternatively from Kennas and Ledgers perspectives, the story explores the myriad ways in which snap judgments based on partial information can derail peoples lives. You MUST purchase this book now. Something went wrong. To see our price, add these items to your cart. , Dimensions A part of me had been praying that Gabe Parkers good looks were mostly manufactured. A restless young journalist with big dreams interviews a Hollywood heartthrob--and reunites with him ten years later. Maybe it will be my summer read from now on and Ill be buying copies for my friends too. Excerpt. He was actually a little thinner than I had expected. I still have no idea where any of the rags are, and weve been having a hard time with house-training.. The world already assumed that all female reporters slept withor were trying to sleep withtheir subjects. Lily marries Ryle hoping the good will outweigh the bad, and the mother-daughter dynamics evolve beautifully as Lily reflects on her childhood with fresh eyes. Except that no matter what new essay collection or online editorial shes promoting, someone always asks about The Profile. Lifting my arms, I blasted the AC in my car, hoping both to dry my shirt and shock the nervousness out of my system. Its filled with delightful banter, hot romance, and a love story thats worthy of the big screen.Kate Spencer, author of In a New York Minute and host of Forever35Then. is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. They wanted a story that would convince the naysayers that he was the best choice for Bond. I love it so much. Colleen Hoover. Then shes hired to write a profile of movie star Gabe Parker: her number one celebrity crush and the latest James Bond. You can see her name in the credits of THE CROODS, HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG and TANGLED. At this rate, if he shook my hand, I was likely to pass out at his feet. Well. What they wanted in exchange for the access Broad Sheets was getting to Gabe before he started shooting. Id even interviewed supernaturally beautiful celebrities before. My heart stopped again, and the tingly feelings returned. At first glance, the couple is edgy but cute: Lily Bloom runs a flower shop for people who hate flowers; Ryle Kincaid is a surgeon who says he never wants to get married or have kids. Elissa Sussman So this is one of the biggest things about this book. By clicking SIGN UP,I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random Houses, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy.