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The Cinderella Project
by
Stan Crowe (Goodreads Author)
Committed to saving his marriage before it starts, doctoral student Nick Cairn embarks on a project aimed at finding the secrets of everlasting love. But when Moiré De Lanthe, a smart and sassy research assistant, enters the picture, his Happily Ever After is put to the ultimate test.
Paperback, 232 pages
Published
August 30th 2012
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I really enjoyed an author interview Stan Crowe did so I requested a review copy of this book.
The Cinderella Project is a cute, clean romance that made me smile. Nick is a grad student trying to use science to figure out the secrets to love. He is fully committed to making his relationship with his fiance Ella last forever. While I had to admire his commitment to his relationship with Ella I found myself thinking some relationships just aren't meant to be.
I enjoyed being inside Nick's head as h...more
The Cinderella Project is a cute, clean romance that made me smile. Nick is a grad student trying to use science to figure out the secrets to love. He is fully committed to making his relationship with his fiance Ella last forever. While I had to admire his commitment to his relationship with Ella I found myself thinking some relationships just aren't meant to be.
I enjoyed being inside Nick's head as h...more
I'll start by saying, while "The Cinderella Project" takes on a subject that runs deep, the book doesn't leave out cleverness, humor, attraction and fun. This book is termed a clean read, because sex is not a focus. Well, it's not even mentioned, so pass it along to your mom. The main character holds to values all couples appreciate: honesty, integrity, commitment and the belief in true love. And those values are just a part of him, so they come across in an admirable, boyscout sorta way... A ta...more
I learned about The Cinderella Project a couple of weeks ago during its blog tour. The cover caught my eye (how could it not-kudos to the cover designer), and the reviews I read had wonderful things to say about it.
I really liked The Cinderella Project, and I think a lot of the reason was because it was so different from others in this genre. It is written from the male point of view by a male author. Although not the norm, it worked very well for this story. Also, Nick is such a fun main charac...more
I really liked The Cinderella Project, and I think a lot of the reason was because it was so different from others in this genre. It is written from the male point of view by a male author. Although not the norm, it worked very well for this story. Also, Nick is such a fun main charac...more
Although romance and relationships are an integral part of this story, this book focused much more on what it means and takes to be in love and keep it alive. Nick is obsessed with trying to answer this question and is focusing his entire doctoral thesis on it, not that he has any ideas or we get a sense of what he's trying to prove, simply that he is researching the various possibilities. His drive comes from his past as well as his current situation. Namely being engaged to a wenchy-girl that...more
3.5 stars, rounding up
Have you read many romantic type books by a male author? I really haven't. Well, I can think of a few. (Nicholas Sparks, Richard Paul Evans) The Cinderella Project is written by a guy~ Stan Crowe. It is also written from a guys point of view. I actually thought that Nick sounded exactly like a guy. (surprise, surprise) Lots of times you read books by women authors and the guy just doesn't sound like a typical guy. You know? While I would definitely not rank this book up the...more
Have you read many romantic type books by a male author? I really haven't. Well, I can think of a few. (Nicholas Sparks, Richard Paul Evans) The Cinderella Project is written by a guy~ Stan Crowe. It is also written from a guys point of view. I actually thought that Nick sounded exactly like a guy. (surprise, surprise) Lots of times you read books by women authors and the guy just doesn't sound like a typical guy. You know? While I would definitely not rank this book up the...more
The first thing I noticed was the cover. Who wouldn't want to read a book about such a hot guy? And it was posted under clean romances, so I knew it was okay to read. As I expected from reading the other reviews, THE CINDERELLA PROJECT is a clean, sweet romance. It took me a few chapters to adjust to the quotes at the beginning of each chapter, but they help round out the story. By the time you finish the book, they all make sense. This is a twist on the Cinderella story but through a modern pri...more
I'm obviously biased toward this work, but I think that's as it should be. I loved The Cinderella Project because while it was primarily written for entertainment, it explores the conflict of deep emotions versus values, and begs the question, "How much is our integrity worth to us?"
It's so easy to justify taking the path of least resistance, and Nicholas Cairn has every reason to renege on his promises. So why doesn't he? Is his word really worth the pain he goes through to stand by it?
Putting...more
It's so easy to justify taking the path of least resistance, and Nicholas Cairn has every reason to renege on his promises. So why doesn't he? Is his word really worth the pain he goes through to stand by it?
Putting...more
This was a quick, light read. I really enjoyed the story. It is told from the viewpoint of a man, which I really liked because it isn't very common for a romance novel. Nick, the main character is the perfect guy that any girl would love to have. He is kind, honest, and sincere. He wants to have a fairytale marriage where he and his wife love each other unconditionally for the rest of their lives.
It quickly becomes obvious that Nick's fiancee does not share his dedication and commitment, but Ni...more
It quickly becomes obvious that Nick's fiancee does not share his dedication and commitment, but Ni...more
This is a fun romance book told in the male point of view.
Nick is in grad school working on his doctorate in psychology. He is engaged to a very selfish and self centered woman. He is determined to be committed to her and make it work in spite of her faults, because no one is perfect.
He has an unexpected young woman seek to be his research assistant. He is hesitant to take her on, but she is great at swaying him to her point of view. She is amazing. I kept waiting for him to get rid of the bad f...more
Nick is in grad school working on his doctorate in psychology. He is engaged to a very selfish and self centered woman. He is determined to be committed to her and make it work in spite of her faults, because no one is perfect.
He has an unexpected young woman seek to be his research assistant. He is hesitant to take her on, but she is great at swaying him to her point of view. She is amazing. I kept waiting for him to get rid of the bad f...more
This blurb caught my attention and was excited to read this story. It held my interest and I really liked Nick he was honest, loyal and over all a good guy. I was surprised with his relationship with Ella. And I did have a few moments where I wanted to kill him. But that has happened in a number of stories I have read. I liked Moire and her sassy personality and how kind she is. The twist in the story was predictable. It was fun to see how Moire and Nick interacted. This story does not contain a...more
I LOVED this book. I had such a great time reading it. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this contemporary romance written by a man. The story is told in first person from the hero’s point-of-view. The reader gets the chance to hear the male main character’s internal dialogue as he struggles, succeeds, fails and recovers.
Grad student Nick is working on his dissertation and after hours of observing couples in romantic situations, watching hundreds of romantic movies, reading dozens of r...more
Grad student Nick is working on his dissertation and after hours of observing couples in romantic situations, watching hundreds of romantic movies, reading dozens of r...more
Nick Cairn is working on his doctorate and had three months to finish it. "The stated goal was to understand why supposedly 'perfect love' could go tragically wrong. I wanted to know if there were obvious warning signs on the entrance ramp to the freeway of romance screaming, 'Caution: dead end ahead!' The official literature always gave the usual, unsatisfying answers. I just knew there had to be something more, something deeper." (p. 2)
Moiré De Lanthe shows up in his lab one day and claims to...more
Moiré De Lanthe shows up in his lab one day and claims to...more
This book had me smiling ear to ear - it was so refreshing to read such a sweet and romantic story from a guys point-of-view. I was instantly captured by the title of this book and synopsis, and knew that it would be an enjoyable story.
Nick Cairn is a grad student on the verge of graduating, all he has left to do is finish his dissertation. But trying to use scientific methods on figuring out how and why people fall in love takes many dedicated long and lonely hours... his fiance, Ella, was far...more
Nick Cairn is a grad student on the verge of graduating, all he has left to do is finish his dissertation. But trying to use scientific methods on figuring out how and why people fall in love takes many dedicated long and lonely hours... his fiance, Ella, was far...more
Having never read a first-person, male character-driven romance, I was extremely impressed. Nick was charming, handsome and smart. Moire, quick, sassy and funny. The two of them together made for a very entertaining read.
The author, Stan Crowe, blended clever, and often surprising humor with the over-arching message of 'it takes two to make a marriage a happily ever after endeavor.'
Very worthwhile read! Thanks, Stan.
The author, Stan Crowe, blended clever, and often surprising humor with the over-arching message of 'it takes two to make a marriage a happily ever after endeavor.'
Very worthwhile read! Thanks, Stan.
I debated between 2 1/2 and 3 stars. Why do I hate the cover? Because I want to have my own mental picture of the hero, not a 'pretty-boy' model who doesn't quite relate.
It's a cute story even though Nick is annoying at times- being committed and loyal are noble virtues but how clueless can you be? It's obvious to everyone (except Nick) that Ella is a brat. In contrast, Moire is almost too conveniently perfect (and the name- is it supposed to be French-inspired or not? 'Moiré' would be more appr...more
It's a cute story even though Nick is annoying at times- being committed and loyal are noble virtues but how clueless can you be? It's obvious to everyone (except Nick) that Ella is a brat. In contrast, Moire is almost too conveniently perfect (and the name- is it supposed to be French-inspired or not? 'Moiré' would be more appr...more
3.5 stars. This is a fun sweet romance with a twist of the Cinderella story. I enjoyed reading it from the "Prince's" point of view. It was different and refreshing. I loved that it was clean and placed an emphasis on commitment and the value of marriage. I thought Moire's description of love in marriage was spot on. The characters were real and easy to relate to. Although there were a few inconsistencies and typos that pulled me out of the story, The Cinderella Project was an enjoyable read. I'...more
I would really give this a 3.5. It is a cute fun story. I like the idea and concept. It is written in first person so we only get his side of the story. At times I felt like it was lacking by not knowing what was happening with the other characters and there thoughts. It was predictable but stil kept me wanting to read to the end just to know how it would all fall in place. I like that it is a book that values marriage and loyalty within the bonds of marriage.
I enjoyed this book thoroughly. It's a fun romance and very well written. This is the story of Dr. Nick Cairn, who has always been taught to have integrity. He is engaged to Ella, but feels emotions he shouldn't be feeling when he meets Moiré De Lanthe. Moiré makes him question his decision to continue his engagement to Ella. I really loved this book. There were some typos, but the book was so good, I was able to still give it its Five Star rating. I hope Stan Crowe writes more books.
I thought this was a different book, in that it's from a male's point of view and was written by a man.
Nick is working towards his doctorate and does a big project on determining the secrets of an everlasting marriage/relationship. I love how each chapter started--with a snippet from his past.
Let me just say, Ella, Nick's fiance, is a piece of work!!! He is such a nice, kind, and patient guy to put up with someone like her. Nick is pretty serious and kind of old fashioned and is so worried if E...more
Nick is working towards his doctorate and does a big project on determining the secrets of an everlasting marriage/relationship. I love how each chapter started--with a snippet from his past.
Let me just say, Ella, Nick's fiance, is a piece of work!!! He is such a nice, kind, and patient guy to put up with someone like her. Nick is pretty serious and kind of old fashioned and is so worried if E...more
It's so fluffffffy!!! I'm not a fan of romance novels; but read it based on a recommendation. And, I have to say, I couldn't put it down! It's a very clean romance that brought back memories of young love and college days. Check it out!
I wanted to like this one more than I did. I liked the idea of the story being told from the man's point of view, and the main character was a really good guy, but it bugged me how blinded he was to what his fiance was really like.
Jul 12, 2012
♥adinda ♥
marked it as to-read
dunno why but he looks like kellan lutz from afar :p Lol
A quick read, very entertaining, great insights.
This is a fun read that I really think would make a great romantic comedy movie. I admire Nick's emphasis on commitment, but perhaps he should exercise the philosophy of keeping one's eyes wide open before marriage and half closed thereafter. Moire was undoubtedly my favorite character. Her patience and sense of humor were both amazing.
Love it! It's a fun read- LOL moments and clean as well!
May 16, 2013
Melinda Barlow
marked it as to-read
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Mindie
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