Twenty-three-year-old Pepper Spicer is not living the dream. She ended her engagement at the last minute because her fiancé — a musician and soon-t...
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Sep 12, 2011
Kenny
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I don't read a lot of "chick lit", but I've seen my share of romantic comedies, and "Not My Type" ranks up there with the best of them. The witty, laugh-out-loud dialogue combined with the hilarious life-insights and ingenious metaphors, put this this novel in the "Crazy, Stupid Love" category rather than the "Wedding Planner" class. The characters, while not always immediately loveable, are nonetheless immediately engaging. And I think that's one of the m
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Jan 05, 2012
Gina
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Melanie Jacobson does it again. Another funny, sweet, LDS romance that you definitely do not need to be LDS to read and love.
This time, we leave behind the confident, charismatic characters of "The List" and are introduced to the shy, the awkward and the self-conscious. Which, frankly, I am sure most of us can relate with better, anyway. Broken engagements, emotional baggage, insecurities and flaws abound, but still leave us with lovable characters that you just want to chee More...
This time, we leave behind the confident, charismatic characters of "The List" and are introduced to the shy, the awkward and the self-conscious. Which, frankly, I am sure most of us can relate with better, anyway. Broken engagements, emotional baggage, insecurities and flaws abound, but still leave us with lovable characters that you just want to chee More...
Nov 06, 2011
The Sweet Bookshelf
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I thought this book sounded so me. If you know me, then you know that I have quite the dating stories. My boss use to say I should write a column called No Sex in the City. I just knew this book was for me. I got into this book pretty fast. It felt very real. The dating stories were hilarious and I could relate. I'm sure we all have crazy dating stories!
Can I just say that I love her name, Pepper Spicer? It is so cool! I wish I had a cool name like that. I felt like Pepper was More...
Can I just say that I love her name, Pepper Spicer? It is so cool! I wish I had a cool name like that. I felt like Pepper was More...
Jan 06, 2012
Jim
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This is a romance/comedy, LDS based book (you don't have to be LDS to follow it, just a few things you might not catch). I'd recommend this to teen and up readers. The romance element fuels a lot of the humor, so it makes it palatable for those of us adverse to romance novels. We listened to it while driving many hours during vacation (that is, my wife put it in, thus I had no choice but to listen, yet it turned out not to be the horrible experience I'd expected).
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Oct 02, 2011
Kathy
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When I saw Melanie had written another book I quickly downloaded it to my Kindle. I enjoyed her first book a lot and knew I would be in for a treat. I wasn’t disappointed. I thought this was a fun read, with quite a few laugh-out-loud moments. It took me a little while to warm up to Pepper. She didn’t really act 23 in my opinion, but she does grow throughout the story. Tanner is yummy, I really enjoyed his character. I thought Pepper and Tanner had great chemistry and my only complaint it that I
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Jan 20, 2012
Alisa
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LDS Fiction. Melanie Jacobson is fast becoming one of my favorite LDS authors. She is so much fun to read and creates characters that are flawed and loveable! Pepper is 23 and coming out of the depression that followed her 4-year failed relationship. Her parents give her an ultimatum: to write weekly thank you notes and look for a new job or they will "assume that living at home is holding you back because we're keeping you too comfortable."
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Sep 09, 2011
Jolene
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This felt a LITTLE slow in starting, but Pepper is SO lovable, that it wasn't slow, I just knew there was a romance in here somewhere and I wanted it RIGHT THEN!
A GREAT book. Some of the thank you notes had me laughing out loud, and the last one teared me up.
And the guy . . . yum . . .
The author did a GREAT job with him. He was flawed, more logical than feeling (or so it seemed) but was so, so good.
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A GREAT book. Some of the thank you notes had me laughing out loud, and the last one teared me up.
And the guy . . . yum . . .
The author did a GREAT job with him. He was flawed, more logical than feeling (or so it seemed) but was so, so good.
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Nov 26, 2011
Annalisa
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I have to admit that what drew me most to this book was Sarah Eden's comment printed on the back of it under the reviews. It was a cute modern lds fiction story and really had me thinking about gratitude and writing Thank You notes during this season of Thanksgiving. It is kind of snappy and has some great one liners in it.
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Twenty-three-year-old Pepper Spicer is not living the dream. She ended her engagement at the last minute because her fiancé—a music More...
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Twenty-three-year-old Pepper Spicer is not living the dream. She ended her engagement at the last minute because her fiancé—a music More...
Nov 17, 2011
Shannon
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I thought this book was really very funny, uplifting and in general a good easy read. It's your typical light-hearted romance from a girl who seems to do everything wrong, but it is cute.
My only real problem with the book was the names. Pepper, Coridander, Mace, Rosemary & Ginger? For parents who seemed to have a good head on their shoulders (another plus that these are functioning, sensible, down to earth parents involved in their children's lives) it was unbelievable that they would More...
My only real problem with the book was the names. Pepper, Coridander, Mace, Rosemary & Ginger? For parents who seemed to have a good head on their shoulders (another plus that these are functioning, sensible, down to earth parents involved in their children's lives) it was unbelievable that they would More...
Oct 31, 2011
Brenda
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Melanie Jacobson had me in stitches again! This fun little chick-lit story is full of humor, heart and sweet insights. Pepper Spicer is the kind of girl you would love to hang with. She is honest and faces life's problems head on and usually with her head held high. I loved the way her relationship (or lack thereof) started out. It was such a slow (sneaky) and natural progression that by the end of the book I too had fallen in love:) Tanner was patience and understanding personified. The things
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Jan 22, 2012
Kierstin
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Sister Jacobson, what a cute book! Not to mention how cute the characters and relationships were. At first I wasn't entirely sure if it was "my thing," but the plot twists and predicaments that character-of-interest Pepper got herself into were even more twisty than I thought they would be, and I loved it all the more for that. Some of the set-ups in it I haven't even seen before. I must say that I am a sucker for daddy-daughter/brother-sister relationships - there were many lesson
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Sep 29, 2011
Aimee
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I really, really loved this book. It amused me greatly. All the way through. And if you know me, you know I love a happily ever after ending. That was EXACTLY what I got. No, really. That's the last line of the book. "Happily Ever After." Did I totally just give everything away?
Here is one of my favorite lines from the book:
"Mrs. Lehman, the bean sprout police, had returned for another tour of duty. Seriously, how anyone could be so passionate abo More...
Here is one of my favorite lines from the book:
"Mrs. Lehman, the bean sprout police, had returned for another tour of duty. Seriously, how anyone could be so passionate abo More...
Sep 26, 2011
Kathryn
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Dec 28, 2011
Tamera
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I really enjoyed this book! I thought the family name's were kooky, but funny! The way her fiance dumped her was horrible, but sadly it has been done many times in books! I thought the horrible dates were hilarious and made me very glad that I'm married! I had a few dates with someone from an online website and needless to say, it didn't last, but I have funny stories to tell my kids! There were lots of funny parts, and the characters were very well done. I felt like I knew them and cheered
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Oct 11, 2011
Charlotte
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This is a fun, clean chick-lit. In an extended slump after the break off of her engagement, Pepper's parents finally give her a kick to re-enter life. Looking to become a journalist, she starts an adventure in on-line dating.
I loved that the characters were not perfect. I could relate to them. The writing was witty and I found some of the situations the main character found herself in I-Love-Lucy-ish (am I too young to make that reference?)
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I loved that the characters were not perfect. I could relate to them. The writing was witty and I found some of the situations the main character found herself in I-Love-Lucy-ish (am I too young to make that reference?)
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Sep 20, 2011
Michelle
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Loved it. Like I could not put it down, loved it. You know, sometimes I read a book, and I think, "Amazing, five stars for a beautifully told story." (A la The Book Thief.) Sometimes I think, "That was intense...five stars!" (A la The Passage.) And then there are books like this where I say to myself, "That was entertaining and funny and sweet. I loved it! Five stars!" Not My Type is quick and reads like a great chick flick...you know, like classic Clueless chick fl
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Dec 22, 2011
Andrea
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I have been hearing (great things) about this book for months, but finding a library copy hasn't been easy. And then, miracle of miracles, I won a copy on a blog. I was so excited when it arrived in my mailbox the other day.
I was quite nervous that I had built it up so much in my mind that it'd be a let down. Thankfully, it did not disappoint!
Pepper Spicer (yes, the name is funny, but it totally works) is 23 and doesn't have a very enviable life. She is living at home, shari More...
I was quite nervous that I had built it up so much in my mind that it'd be a let down. Thankfully, it did not disappoint!
Pepper Spicer (yes, the name is funny, but it totally works) is 23 and doesn't have a very enviable life. She is living at home, shari More...
Sep 29, 2011
Shari
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I love Melanie Jacobson's books. It is LDS fiction but for some reason it is so much better than the other LDS authors. When the opening line from the book is "A fist full of mayonnaise makes a decent projectile when you're in a pinch. If I'd been thinking more clearly, I would have grabbed a hand full of jalapenos instead..." you know it is going to be good! I think one reason why is so good is because she tells it how dating is in this day in age. It is very predictable but very good
Oct 01, 2011
Katie
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I have another favorite author!! I loved The List and this one was even better! I love the characters--they're so real--they have faults just like anyone else.
Pepper Spicer (and yes, all her siblings have spice names, which was very creative) is down on love--and on life. Working a dead end job, living at home and sharing a room with her 7 year old sister, a broken engagement and heart. Her dad challenges her to a task that could change her life around. And things happen that aren't More...
Pepper Spicer (and yes, all her siblings have spice names, which was very creative) is down on love--and on life. Working a dead end job, living at home and sharing a room with her 7 year old sister, a broken engagement and heart. Her dad challenges her to a task that could change her life around. And things happen that aren't More...
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Jan 09, 2012
Misty
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I have to say, I really liked this book and I look forward to reading anything Melanie Jacobson publishes in the future. I usually shy away from LDS literature...too many blessed "coincidences", holier-than-thou characters, and everything Everything EVERYTHING going back to religion (which, ok, is maybe how things SHOULD be...but really?). Melanie's books, for me, strike a realistic balance between life and religion. A fun, clean, great read.
Aug 16, 2011
Hickchickmom
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I am lucky enough to be a beta reader for Melanie. I've read all four of her books (two are under contract but not in print, yet), and this is by far my favorite. And I like her others very much. Not My Type takes Melanie's writing to a new level--full of lovable but relatable characters, hot chemistry, and a really fun plot--you will not be able to put it down.
So go do yourself a favor and pre-order this baby. You won't regret it.
So go do yourself a favor and pre-order this baby. You won't regret it.
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Jan 26, 2012
Ellen
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My mom suggested I read this. I was not excited because I do not like LDS fiction due to the fact that it's generally too sappy. Once I started reading it I realized it was not a standard LDS novel. The main characters are LDS, but. it doesn't go into overload. It's more realistic. I found myself enjoying it instead of rolling my eyes. So if you need a recommendation for LDS fiction, I would go with this one.
Sep 30, 2011
Sheridan
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I really enjoyed reading The List by Melanie, so I was excited when her new book, Not My Type, came out. I think I liked it even more than The List!
I loved how each chapter started with the obligatory Thank You Note , it took me a few chapters to figure out it had clues to what was about to happen.
I easily connected with the characters. They really come to life the way Melanie writes them.
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I loved how each chapter started with the obligatory Thank You Note , it took me a few chapters to figure out it had clues to what was about to happen.
I easily connected with the characters. They really come to life the way Melanie writes them.
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Dec 16, 2011
Nephi
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Rated G. This was a refreshing story. I particularly like that the conflict of the story was that of conflicting desires, and goals, rather than miscommunication, and judgement. That is one thing that gets tiresome in LDS fiction. I also liked that it used recognizable, modern locations and companies in the Salt Lake area. The clothing references were the only thing I didn't really get... Oh well.
Oct 26, 2011
Gayle
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Loved this fun, light, LDS romance! Melanie Jacobson is one of my new favorite LDS authors -- her books are well-written, funny, clean and just-right for the romance. I loved all the characters (and their names!) in this book -- especially Pepper's parents. The message about gratitude was incorporated well into the story -- and the thank-you notes in each chapter were terrific!
Nov 06, 2011
Leigh
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I loved this! I really couldn't put it down, and the further along I got into it the more I had to keep going. This book had me laughing out loud! Seriously! My kids were asking me what I was laughing about. I got a kick out of her online-dates as much as everything else.
But when she finally finds a "love interest"... oh my! I think I may be in love with him to.
What a wonderful story.
But when she finally finds a "love interest"... oh my! I think I may be in love with him to.
What a wonderful story.
Feb 19, 2012
Laura
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Not my type was a cute book. It was fun and sweet, touching and even gave me moments of wishing I could be better. Even though the book was a fun, quick read, I still like The List better. That book was laugh out loud funny while this book just left me smiling in places. I really like Melanie as an author and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books!
Sep 23, 2011
Sue
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Can I just ditto what HickChickMom Auten said? I'm also a beta reader for Melanie, and I think this is far and away her best writing to date. Such a fun book, such a relatable main character (love that she has actual flaws), such a warm and fuzzy romance. I enjoyed the List, but really LOVED Not My Type. Just a really nice escape-from-reality kind of book.
Dec 29, 2011
Karen
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Melanie Jacobson tells fun stories about characters you can actually care about. Not My Type is quirky and cute, but without being overly sentimental like so many of these types of books tend to be. It's also a good thing it was a fairly quick read, because once I started I neglected everything until it was all over.
Nov 23, 2011
Kiirsi
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I LOVED this book. For the first few pages I was annoyed with the main character's mopey, depressed, angry attitude. But it quickly turned into a fascinating, engaging, hilarious reading experience. I loved it all. Terrific, fun book. I can't wait to read more from this talented author.
