Talli Roland

Talli Roland's WATCHING WILLOW WATTS shines like a bright star in the chick lit world.

Willow Watts never imagined dressing up as Marilyn Monroe for her best friend's celebrity picture booth would change her life. When her imagine is up on YouTube and appears sanctioned by Marilyn's ghost, Willow goes viral. Marilyn's fans proclaim her as the new Marilyn and everyone is clamoring to make a pound, including Willow. As the new Marilyn learns what fame means, Willow discovers the truth in who show more she is and what she's willing to sacrifice for happiness.

Talli Roland excels in quirky, unique novels. Willow Watts transforms on the page and inspires not only her small village in England but the world around her. Fame is fickle and tiresome. The romances of the secondary characters were sweet. I cheered as Willow discovered it was better to be herself than anyone else. Roland breathes life into her characters. I cried, laughed, and felt a deep passionate hatred for Willow's you-know-who, also known as the agent. The only minor distraction for me as a reader was in the portrayal of Betts the American, who didn't sound like she was from Georgia sometimes. Overall, I loved how the 'new Marilyn' inspired the village and changed it for the better.

Talli Roland's WATCHING WILLOW WATTS is a must-read with unforgettable characters, a unique storyline, and a beautiful message that being who you are is better than being anyone else. show less

Married by Midnight: A Christmas Story
The stars are aligned and Tim has proposed and it's the day to choose the wedding dress.
While planning her own Christmas eve wedding she finds an old vintage dress that she loves and there's a note pinned inside. With her sister Bea's help they might be able to use social media to help solve the mystery.
Kate does not use any of that type of media...and is fascinated when she starts to share the photo and realizes how many others 'share' it...
She hopes to show more find who it belonged to and also find out if they have a happy marriage - before her own wedding.
After Bea sees Kate talking to Nick and his grandfather she knows Kate and Tim are not a match made in heaven...
Like how this book actually has two stories that are connected through the dress. Enjoyed the read although I don't connect much with the English country and sayings. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end. show less

Another great book from Talli Roland! I enjoyed the characters and thought their motivations were realistic even if sometimes you just want to slap them and say "You're being stupid! Just do _____!" But that's what makes it fun to read. I also loved the way her descriptions really painted the scene - from the literal paint on the walls to the unique settings (boats, vacation spots) it's like I was right there experiencing all the vibrant colors. Very fun!

Talli Roland is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors! This was the first book of hers I read but all her books have a common element - awesomeness. I've always liked chick lit as a genre but recently was disappointed with the quality of books I came across. Just because I want a light read doesn't mean I want flimsy characters and unrealistic plotlines. "Build A Man" brought me back to the genre with its likable characters and engaging story. Serenity, the main character, did some show more cringeworthy yet realistic things, which is what I like to read. Perfect characters are boring but you don't want to hate them either. Serenity made this story, and I could hardly put the book down as I waited to find out what happened next! show less