Judy Angelo

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!

This has zero to do with writing a romance novel. Instead, it's a desperate sales pitch for the author's books.

It tells: you need a cover, a blurb, a hook. But there is zilch on technique or layout. Only links to check out the author's work as an example.

Quote:

"The reader should see images that provide a promise."

Well, the author failed on the promise because this title says 'How to Write a Romance Novel' when in fact it should be:

"How to promote a freebie to attract show more buyers to my books." show less

I found this as a free download on iBooks....quick, cheesy romance. Had some touching moments then had some interesting (or could have been more interesting) plot twists. Would like to have seen the MC really take on the bitchy neighbor lady and give her a good what for. As for our heart throb, seems a little too perfect for me. I like my men with a bit of an edge, a flaw, something that makes me think "Yea, somewhere out there this man is waiting for me."
But can't complain too much, have show more been reading some books with intense plot lines that I needed some fluff. This fits the bill. show less

All though there are a few cliches in this story, I gave it 4 stars because of the flow, characters and the overall warm fuzzy feeling it gave me when I reached the happily ever after ending.

I've been on a bit of a romance kick as of late and so I'm looking for that special something in the story. I will admit that I wanted to see Celine be a little bit more wary about Pierce's initial offer but other than that, I thought her reactions and behavior fit the story.

Pierce was interesting show more because he defied my idea of what kind of person/character he was going to be when he started waving around money and telling Celine that he needed her help. He was a little high-handed but that passed as the story unfolded.

Would I recommend this? Yes, I would. show less

The story was OK and I found the characters interesting, but it felt a little off. I think if it had gone through some more editing, the story might have stood out better. Overall, it wasn't terrible, but I have no interest in reading it again.