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Eye Candy (City Chicks #1)
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Tera Lynn Childs (Goodreads Author)
Lydia Vanderwalk has an obsession with candy, so when she invents an NEB--non-existent boyfriend--who turns out to be the male hire-a-date equivalent of a jumbo box of Hot Tamales she knows she’s in trouble.
Lydia has worked hard to have the right job, the right wardrobe, and the right everything else, in the quest for the appearance of perfection. Fed up by conversation #...more
Lydia has worked hard to have the right job, the right wardrobe, and the right everything else, in the quest for the appearance of perfection. Fed up by conversation #...more
Kindle Edition, 213 pages
Published
February 17th 2011
by Tera Lynn Childs
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Lydia Vanderwalk has an obsession with candy, so when she invents an NEB--non-existent boyfriend--who turns out to be the male hire-a-date equivalent of a jumbo box of Hot Tamales she knows she’s in trouble.
Lydia has worked hard to have the right job, the right wardrobe, and the right everything else, in the quest for the appearance of perfection. Fed up by conversation #3,524—not that she’s counting—about long-since-exed fiancé Gavin, Lydia goes to drastic measures to change the subject...more
Lydia Vanderwalk has an obsession with candy, so when she invents an NEB--non-existent boyfriend--who turns out to be the male hire-a-date equivalent of a jumbo box of Hot Tamales she knows she’s in trouble.
Lydia has worked hard to have the right job, the right wardrobe, and the right everything else, in the quest for the appearance of perfection. Fed up by conversation #3,524—not that she’s counting—about long-since-exed fiancé Gavin, Lydia goes to drastic measures to change the subject...more
This was a really funny read. I was constantly laughing about how Lydia's situations couldn't have come at a worse time. From letting her employer's dog out, to realizing she loved both guys. It was one of those stories where you just hold your breath and think, "That did not just happen!" I really don't have any complaints except for one....
She did not have a proper ending.
I mean, I wish the author could've picked which of the men she liked best, I didn't like clicking the link on my Kindle...more
She did not have a proper ending.
I mean, I wish the author could've picked which of the men she liked best, I didn't like clicking the link on my Kindle...more
I requested a review copy of this book from the author, Tera Lynn Childs, as I had heard good things about her work. While I would definitely read her work again, I'm not sure this novel was for me.
The plot of this book is Picture Perfect with an ex-fiancé and a candy addiction thrown in, and it took me a little while to get past that. Thankfully, the story did develop beyond that and had some interesting characters. I loved Ferrero, the crazy artistic designer, and Elliot, the model with surpri...more
The plot of this book is Picture Perfect with an ex-fiancé and a candy addiction thrown in, and it took me a little while to get past that. Thankfully, the story did develop beyond that and had some interesting characters. I loved Ferrero, the crazy artistic designer, and Elliot, the model with surpri...more
Eye Candy is chick-lit at it's best.Tera Lynn Childs does it again amazing read.
The story is told from Lydia's POV and how she has to choose between Gavin the ex who cheated on her or Elliot the HOT model and 6 years younger.
I loved all of this book and loved how when it got time for Lydia to make up her mind who she wanted to be with the reader got to choose as there were two different endings to pick from. All though reading this book i couldnt make up my mind up who lydia should pick but in...more
The story is told from Lydia's POV and how she has to choose between Gavin the ex who cheated on her or Elliot the HOT model and 6 years younger.
I loved all of this book and loved how when it got time for Lydia to make up her mind who she wanted to be with the reader got to choose as there were two different endings to pick from. All though reading this book i couldnt make up my mind up who lydia should pick but in...more
I was really in love with this book until the end. Lydia is in love with her ex fiancé, but also loves Elliott. He's a model that has agreed to play her boyfriend for her family and co-workers. He is a younger man interested in a real romance with her, but the age difference is hard for her to get over. Lydia broke it off with her ex after she thought she caught him cheating. After two years of heartache, she realized she might have been hasty. This would have been a 5 star if not for the option...more
I really liked this book, until I didnt. The end is such a huge copout that it really pissed me off. All books have a struggle or decision, between which job to take, which person to be with, where to go, etc. etc. But rather than make a confident decision and write a definitive ending she put a 12 year old boy version of a book ending, 'if you think she picked this guy click her, if you think she picked this guy then click here'. WTF?! So much potential, yes lots of candy references, a couple o...more
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I haven't written an actual review in awhile, but I felt compelled to write one for Eye Candy. Now I was looking for a nice light, "fluff" read and essentially that is what I got. This is in no way a bad thing, in my opinion, because ready heavy material becomes too much eventually.
To start off this was the first book I've ever read where I actually laughed genuinely. The beginning scenes where Phelps/Elliot is introduced are really funny. Whenever he opened his mouth I couldn't keep my laughter...more
To start off this was the first book I've ever read where I actually laughed genuinely. The beginning scenes where Phelps/Elliot is introduced are really funny. Whenever he opened his mouth I couldn't keep my laughter...more
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Eye Candy is about Lydia Vanderwalk, a candy-holic living a bitter-sweet life in the fashion world, because all her coworkers, family, and friends can talk about is her ex-boyfriend Gavin. They broke up two years ago, so why can't everyone else get over it, already??? Lydia has. And to prove it, she's invented a NEB, or non-existent boyfriend. But it’s not long before her NEB needs to make a real-life appearance. Enter Phelps, a yummy male model, and boyfriend-for-hire...more
Eye Candy is about Lydia Vanderwalk, a candy-holic living a bitter-sweet life in the fashion world, because all her coworkers, family, and friends can talk about is her ex-boyfriend Gavin. They broke up two years ago, so why can't everyone else get over it, already??? Lydia has. And to prove it, she's invented a NEB, or non-existent boyfriend. But it’s not long before her NEB needs to make a real-life appearance. Enter Phelps, a yummy male model, and boyfriend-for-hire...more
Eye Candy is a decadent treat for contemporary romance fans. Lydia is instantly likable with her passion for candy, ambition for promotion, and love of fashion. The plot is both poignant and comic. My one pet peeve was the "choose your man" ending, I'd rather the author made those difficult choices for me (and clearly Phelps is the right choice!). Childs' writing is adorable and charming as she plays with words, replacing curses with candy lingo. This cute read could make you melt like an M&M,...more
..it was HOT and SWEET!.. ..gosh!.. ..the 2 endings nearly killed me.. ..though I like Elliot more, I felt giddy inside when I ready Gavin's ending.. ..I think it is really appropriate to have 2 endings.. ..since as TLC herself said, it is her own book, Lydia can have both without being a polygamist..
..the Elliot ending was surely sweet and hot on its own, haha.. ..I was silently wishing it will not end.. ..but it did, aww.. ..anyways, I love it!..
..the Elliot ending was surely sweet and hot on its own, haha.. ..I was silently wishing it will not end.. ..but it did, aww.. ..anyways, I love it!..
I totally enjoyed this book...until the very last chapter. Then I was disappointed. It's hard to write this review without spoiling it, but I'll try...
The story is cute, fun, entertaining. The characters were likeable, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. but the ending felt like a bit of a cop-out, and it felt rushed, not flushed out, and well...left a lot to be desired. Disappointing for an otherwise pretty good book.
The story is cute, fun, entertaining. The characters were likeable, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. but the ending felt like a bit of a cop-out, and it felt rushed, not flushed out, and well...left a lot to be desired. Disappointing for an otherwise pretty good book.
I would have given this book five stars, if it weren't for the countless typos and grammatical errors(I mean, did the author just give up on editing, or what?), and the surprise *SPOILER ALERT* "choose your own adventure" ending–that really threw me off. If the book didn't start off this was way, than why end it this way? That aspect nearly made me want to stop reading, but of course, I had to see what the alternate endings were. Otherwise, though, I found the story entertaining, and enjoyed the...more
Was a good book. Thought some of the angst about her boy choice could have been more drawn out and lasted longer, it seemed that her choices kind of where quick about the whole thing. I also don't know if i totally like the alternate endings that i got to choose ( I totally went for Elliot by the way) but i guess everyone ends up happy that way.
The story itself was cute, but the author did not have a proper ending. You get to choose which ending the heroine gets, which some readers may like. However, I this was a let down for me. Beware.
didnt like that the author couldn't make up her mind about the ending. Felt like there wasnt closure even though i picked which ending I wanted I felt it was the easy way out for the author
This book will take you back to your middle school and elementary school days with the ending. The story is interesting, but I didn't like the ending so much.
I really liked the idea of this book but found myself consistently disappointed with how the main character would not take action and just let herself be acted on for the majority of the book (but somehow was qualified to advise everyone around her?). The cutesy candy references got old very quick. The "choose your own ending" was a major let down.
I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys teen chick lit books!
Didn't love how this one ended but I can see why she ended it that way
I would have given this four stars if not for the ending.
This book was way better than I thought it would be. I liked that there were two different endings.
Well, so disappointed!! Previsible. I've read Tera's story about a mermaid and it was so cute, so cool I thought I'd like this one. I didn't. Lydia is weak, addicted to candies and...superficial.
A little to sweet for me
I wish I had read other reviewers about the choose-your-own ending. I really hate books like that. Such a cop out!
The character's obsession with candy is cute for the first couple chapters, and the cuteness stop and it just becomes uncomfortable. Also, the jumping from one scene to another really confuses me. At times I feel like I've accidentally skipped a page or two.
I am giving this book a 3 since I did enjoy it for a free book, but I wouldn't pay $$ for it. I really really hate the ending!
The character's obsession with candy is cute for the first couple chapters, and the cuteness stop and it just becomes uncomfortable. Also, the jumping from one scene to another really confuses me. At times I feel like I've accidentally skipped a page or two.
I am giving this book a 3 since I did enjoy it for a free book, but I wouldn't pay $$ for it. I really really hate the ending!
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A fun summer read- definitely chic-lit. I loved the choose-your-own-ending aspect.
Oct 05, 2012
Aimee
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This was a pretty fun book to read. The main character is obsessed with candy of all kinds. There are a lot of really funny 'candy jokes' but as you watch the main character grows the 'candy jokes' fizzled out with was sad. It was also really cool and fun that this story had alternate endings!
I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I would have preferred Gavin to be a hate-able character - don't know why I just would. Probably past experience.
Lydia's life was very exciting to get into.
May 19, 2013
Sam
marked it as to-read
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Tera Lynn Childs is the award-winning author of the mythology-based OH. MY. GODS. and GODDESS BOOT CAMP, the mermaid tales FORGIVE MY FINS, FINS ARE FOREVER, and JUST FOR FINS (July 3rd, 2012), and a new trilogy about monster-hunting descendants of Medusa beginning with SWEET VENOM and SWEET SHADOWS (September 4, 2012). Tera lives nowhere in particular and spends her time writing wherever she can...more
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