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Love, Accidentally
by
Sarah Pekkanen (Goodreads Author)
From the author of The Opposite of Me and Skipping a Beat, an original eBook short story thatshows whomwefallinlovewithmaybethebiggest—andhappiest—accidentofall.Ilsa Brown wasn’t expecting a little, injured dog to lead her to the love of her life. But within months of their first meeting on a street corner in L.A., she and Grif, the dog’s owner, are engaged. Things between...more
ebook, 40 pages
Published
December 13th 2011
by Washington Square Press
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I was really excited to read this story. I'd heard good things about the author, and I thought .99 seemed like great value for a short story. The description said it was approximately 94 pages.
I'm giving the story itself 3 stars because I was enjoying it...but when I turned the page, ready to read more...it was over. The ending wasn't really an ending. Which left me clicking, and searching, thinking that surely there must be more. I looked down and I was only at 23% progress on the Kindle.
Now,...more
I'm giving the story itself 3 stars because I was enjoying it...but when I turned the page, ready to read more...it was over. The ending wasn't really an ending. Which left me clicking, and searching, thinking that surely there must be more. I looked down and I was only at 23% progress on the Kindle.
Now,...more
The author's previous story ALL IS BRIGHT continues in the new short story LOVE, ACCIDENTALLY. But this story is told from Griffin's new fiance Ilsa's point of view. It begins with Isla and Griffin meeting by chance when his dog is injured. Within months, the couple grow close and are engaged. During a visit home to Chicago, Isla meets Griffin's parents and discover his ex-girlfriend Elise is still close with the family. Now Isla wonders whether she's the rebound girl or whether falling in love...more
This spinoff to the short story All Is Bright was just as enjoyable as its predecessor. In this story we hear from Ilsa, the woman who takes over the space in Griffin's heart now that Elisa (the heroine in All Is Bright) has vacated. She instantly feels an electric chemistry with Griffin from the moment they meet. Their relationship is a whirlwind and it doesn't seem strange, at first, that Griffin proposes to her just six weeks after they started dating. That is until she starts wondering how m...more
Apr 05, 2012
Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)
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Short stories are very different from complete novels in that the author must get to the point quickly and then end it quickly. As I knew I already was a fan of Sarah Pekkanen, it was a joy to read something different from her.
The story begins with a young woman headed out on a second date that she isn't too excited about, she comes across a young man and sparks fly immediately, but he has an ex-girlfriend who is still in his family's life. I enjoyed the real struggle that each couple has as th...more
The story begins with a young woman headed out on a second date that she isn't too excited about, she comes across a young man and sparks fly immediately, but he has an ex-girlfriend who is still in his family's life. I enjoyed the real struggle that each couple has as th...more
After reading All is Bright, I wanted to hate Ilsa. I really did. But it became clear to me that Elise didn't appreciate Grif. Ilsa did. Ilsa made him happy in a way Elise couldn't. I understood Ilsa's pain and worry at the thought of Grif's past. I can't imagine dating and marrying someone with a past relationship as detailed and long as Grif and Elise's. My boyfriend and I have been together for more than seven years and I sometimes I still find myself getting jealous of the first girl he kiss...more
I have enjoyed both of these short stories All Is Bright and Love Accidentally . It is amazing how Pekkanen can develop characters in such a short amount of time. It is rare that you feel like you know a character with such few words, but Pekkanen has this power.
I would love to see these characters explored further. Are there more short stories? I want Elise to be a happy too! What about Corrine and Bruce?
I would love to see these characters explored further. Are there more short stories? I want Elise to be a happy too! What about Corrine and Bruce?
Sarah Pekkanen tells tales you feel a part of. Love, Accidentally presents a love story that many have been a party to. Is Ilsa really the girl Grif wants to be with, or is she stepping into a rebound role from a first love that might not be finished. I loved this story. Sarah establishes characters that feel fresh yet familiar. She is a beautiful crafter of words. Wonderful short story Sarah!
Little did I know when I began this short story that it was a spin off from a earlier story. It didn't change my feelings for this story however. I immediately became attached to the characters, and found myself at the end all too quickly, I wanted to know more so at least now I know I can go back if not forward.
Oh and thanks again Sarah for the chance to read this and the beginning of your novel.
Oh and thanks again Sarah for the chance to read this and the beginning of your novel.
Another good short story that made me feel that the book ended abruptly. This book has the same characters as All is bright but this book is told through Ilsa's eyes. I liked it but had a hard time reading through Ilsa's jealousy even if I couldn't blame her. Maybe I just didn't connect with her like I did Elise. Either way I'd recommend it.
I really liked the characters in this little story. But I wasn't ready for it to end! lol. I saw a lot more potential for tension and drama and fun. Nice little fun read. Also has excerpts from the author's other books - including her not yet released novel.
Thanks to Sarah for a sweet little story!
Thanks to Sarah for a sweet little story!
I loved it! I loved getting to see the other side of the love triangle BUT PLEASE NEXT CHRISTMAS CAN WE GET A SHORT STORY WHERE I DON'T FEEL HEARTBROKEN FOR ELISE?!?! I need her to meet someone that makes her forget about Griffin. I NEED it!
Another in my recent string of e-short-stories. I liked this one. It's a simple story about a relationship that moves maybe a little too quickly, and how the heroine deals with her doubts and questions about her boyfriend's past love.
I prefer full length novels in general, so this was just okay for me--finished Beginning Again and was not happy at all with it...
I read everything that Sarah Pekkanen writes, my only complaint about this ebook is that it was too short!
This story is about the sister Ilsa and her insecurities about her boyfriends ex! He is still civil with her and she wonders why! to the point short stort in this series of characters! love them all so far!
İ âm not üsde to short stories! Ulaş expecting more things to happen when the story ended! İt was entertaining!
Great writing style. Will definitely read more from Sarah!
Cute and witty without being sappy! I can see reading more of these!
she has yet to write anything i haven't adored :)
It was way too short! I wish that there was more!
Excellent short story.
Pretty good short story.
pretty good for a short story. sweet and to the point.
This was a really cute read for a short story. After reading others' reviews, I realize that this is second to another short story by Sarah Pekkanen. So it looks like I will be reading All Is Bright pretty soon.
Very sweet and romantic, but waaaayyyy too short! I want more of this couple!
Really enjoyed this short story. I loved the way it was written. And thanks to Sarah Pekkanen for helping me figure out the Pc version of kindle...
amazing story, Sarah really knows how to connect with the characters!!!
spin off of All is Bright
May 17, 2013
Alice Bola
marked it as to-read
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"Fans of Jennifer Weiner and Emily Giffin will strongly appreciate this rising star in women's fiction." - Library Journal.
Internationally bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen's newest book is THE BEST OF US (April 2013, Atria/Simon&Schuster). She is also the author of THE OPPOSITE OF ME, SKIPPING A BEAT, and THESE GIRLS. Sarah's linked 99 cent short stories, published by Simon&Schuster exclu...more
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Internationally bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen's newest book is THE BEST OF US (April 2013, Atria/Simon&Schuster). She is also the author of THE OPPOSITE OF ME, SKIPPING A BEAT, and THESE GIRLS. Sarah's linked 99 cent short stories, published by Simon&Schuster exclu...more
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