John can have any girl he wants. Jennifer's never been kissed. Everybody thinks he's perfect. She's got issues with pride and jealousy.They were be...
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Nov 21, 2011
Simcsa
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Maybe it's just me, but this was so bad and it bored me so much that I coudn't even finish it.
It's written from both John's and Jennifer's perspective and I think that this completely destroyed the book. From the start, we know what both of them think, we know that they like each other, so there is no need to guess and the end is so evident I would only waste my time by reading it.
If they at least weren't so shallow, maybe I would finish it, but that's not the case. I will gi More...
It's written from both John's and Jennifer's perspective and I think that this completely destroyed the book. From the start, we know what both of them think, we know that they like each other, so there is no need to guess and the end is so evident I would only waste my time by reading it.
If they at least weren't so shallow, maybe I would finish it, but that's not the case. I will gi More...
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Jan 05, 2012
Britnie
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It is not often that I regret reading a book but this was a complete waste of time. There was not one original idea in the whole novel. I mean, I'm honestly at a loss for words here, this is the only book I've ever read where I've closed the cover and literally wondered where the ENTIRE plot went. It is suppose to be a story about two former childhood friends and neighbors who are no longer close but during a school play of "Romeo and Juliet" (where he is Romeo and her Juliet, of cours
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Nov 10, 2011
Amy
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Author Jennifer Laurens has to be one of the best authors to portray in her writing the perfect blend of teen angst, romance and sweetness. Everything I have read from her has been wonderful and captivating. Falling For Romeo is another wonderfully written book that I wish had been around when I was a teenager trying to find something to read.
John is the perfect crush of his high school. He is sweet, outgoing, a jock, and all around good guy. He volunteers, is a good son and i More...
John is the perfect crush of his high school. He is sweet, outgoing, a jock, and all around good guy. He volunteers, is a good son and i More...
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Jul 22, 2011
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In everyone’s eyes, John could do no wrong.
In Jenn’s eyes, she sees a fraud.
The greatest, most tragic and most romantic play of all—Romeo & Juliet, will either force them to face what they feel toward one another, or sever their frail friendship once and for all.
They were the best of friends but now they couldn’t even stand each other—at least, that’s what everyone sees.
Falling for Romeo is a story about two stubborn, prideful people who will learn ho More...
In Jenn’s eyes, she sees a fraud.
The greatest, most tragic and most romantic play of all—Romeo & Juliet, will either force them to face what they feel toward one another, or sever their frail friendship once and for all.
They were the best of friends but now they couldn’t even stand each other—at least, that’s what everyone sees.
Falling for Romeo is a story about two stubborn, prideful people who will learn ho More...
May 12, 2011
Em-em
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John is the popular and perfect guy who could have any girl that he wanted while Jennifer is just an ordinary, beautiful girl who works hard to be perfect. The two of them used to be friends but as soon as they hit high school they started to grew apart. However, they are reunited to play the characters of Romeo and Juliet. Now, they find themselves falling for each other only they have to figure out which among the kisses is true and which one is done for the sake of art. Moreover, they have to
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Nov 06, 2010
Lisa
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Jenn and John are starring opposite each other in a high school production of Romeo and Juliet. They were best friends growing up, but as many child relationships do, they grew apart as they found their own identities and interests.
Unknown to each other, they both harbor regret and pride. They have feelings for each other, but each is reluctant to express themselves. They both fear rejection.
At the time they are in rehearsals and performing, they are studying "Pri More...
Unknown to each other, they both harbor regret and pride. They have feelings for each other, but each is reluctant to express themselves. They both fear rejection.
At the time they are in rehearsals and performing, they are studying "Pri More...
Aug 16, 2010
McKenzie
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John and Jennifer used to be best friends. Now they hardly get along. They've been cast to play the leading roles in their school's production of Romeo and Juliet. And that means that they will have to share kisses on stage. Jennifer's never had her first kiss and is scared that everyone, including John, will be able to tell. John is hurt by Jennifer's sharp words. As they continue rehearsals, acting and real life becomes muddled, and neither one knows which kisses are real or fake.
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Jan 05, 2011
Kath S
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I enjoyed a little bit reading it. It has a lot funny chapters... and lightest, but it's not like the best book ever. I mean, the two principal characters (Jenn and John) are interesting, but I really don't like them.
Jenn is a great girl, she's blonde, she's beautiful, and an excellent actress. But she has a big problem: She's so jealous of John (because he’s popular, he’s charming, he has a lot of girls that want to date with him)
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Apr 14, 2011
Stacey
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Feb 08, 2012
Avon
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I really really want to give this book 5stars. Its plot is really the kind I want in a romance book as much as possible. If only it didn't end so abruptly. I wanted more details on some specific issues.
Like, the issue with John's Dad. He used to be proud of him but then, what happened? I was kind of confused there. Though there were a part towards which seems it's gonna be okay, I would have loved a talk between them in the to patch things up officially.
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Like, the issue with John's Dad. He used to be proud of him but then, what happened? I was kind of confused there. Though there were a part towards which seems it's gonna be okay, I would have loved a talk between them in the to patch things up officially.
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Jun 02, 2010
Emma
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John and Jennifer are next door neighbors. When they were little, they were the best of friends. Over the years they drifted apart, yet still live next door to each other. They are both the lead actors in William Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET. Jennifer has never been kissed before and she is nervous to have her first kiss with John. John went from a nobody to everyone knowing him and wanted to be his friend and all the girls wanted to go out with him. With everyone knowing who he is, came res
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Nov 22, 2011
Liliana
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I really hope that it was just me, but this book pretty much sucked!....it was sweet but I didnt really feel it like I usually do with these types do chic-romance-lit book. Like the beginning, kind of threw me off because it's starts with 'Romeo, & 'Juliet' and their kiss and who Jen (Juliet) is so overwhelmed with the kiss and blah blah blah. Havent they been practicing this for a while now? And now suddenly they feel jittery when they have to kiss?...Even if the director had told them to hol
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Jul 05, 2011
khungkhing
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I finished "Falling For Romeo" in 2 days; that's very impress for someone who have fever like me.
"Falling for Romeo" is similar to Japanese manga I love to read. It's about the guy whose name is John. He can have any girl he wants and the gal names Jennifer who's never been kissed. Everybody thinks he's perfect (of course, except Jennifer). She's got issues with pride and jealousy. They were best friends-once. Now, they're playing Romeo and Juliet. Virgin lips J More...
"Falling for Romeo" is similar to Japanese manga I love to read. It's about the guy whose name is John. He can have any girl he wants and the gal names Jennifer who's never been kissed. Everybody thinks he's perfect (of course, except Jennifer). She's got issues with pride and jealousy. They were best friends-once. Now, they're playing Romeo and Juliet. Virgin lips J More...
Jul 20, 2010
Milka
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John Michaels. Dreamy and handsome. Every girls dream. He is one of the most popular students of his high school. Everyone admires him, and wherever he goes or whatever he does, he catches attention and admiration.
Jennifer Vienvu. A pretty girl with a true passion for theater. She is known for her talents at the stage. She is not unpopular, but neither one of the popular kids. For years, she has been the favorite of the demanding direction Chip, but this year, there could be a change to th More...
Jennifer Vienvu. A pretty girl with a true passion for theater. She is known for her talents at the stage. She is not unpopular, but neither one of the popular kids. For years, she has been the favorite of the demanding direction Chip, but this year, there could be a change to th More...
Jul 15, 2011
Katie
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My first book from this author and I was pleasantly surprised. The cover looks a little cheesy, but it was a cute teen story.
John and Jennifer grew up as next door neighbors, but the friendship turned sour and turned into a very competitive relationship. Now, they are the leads in the school play. Are the "sparks" they feel real or are they just part of the play?
John was a pretty nice guy. He was the type who was geeky and then grew into himself and has girls swarm More...
John and Jennifer grew up as next door neighbors, but the friendship turned sour and turned into a very competitive relationship. Now, they are the leads in the school play. Are the "sparks" they feel real or are they just part of the play?
John was a pretty nice guy. He was the type who was geeky and then grew into himself and has girls swarm More...
Feb 06, 2011
Jenna Christy
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If you want to relax your mind from reading all the fantasy books, and just go back to feeling the usual teenage love romance, this sure is a perfect read for you!(:
Personally, I love this book in its simplicity. Though I did not cry in any part of it, but I was moved many times in the sense that I got butterfly stomach in almost every page of the book. Falling for Romeo has the common story of two old best friends who are separated by distance called "growing up", and just before More...
Personally, I love this book in its simplicity. Though I did not cry in any part of it, but I was moved many times in the sense that I got butterfly stomach in almost every page of the book. Falling for Romeo has the common story of two old best friends who are separated by distance called "growing up", and just before More...
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Jan 22, 2012
Ivonne Guevara
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me encantan estos libros juveniles que te deja una sonrisa en la boca...
sobre todo que sean romanticos y entretenidos, la historia se desarrolla en la obra de Romeo y Julieta y como John y Jenn a pesar de haber sido amigos cuando eran niños ahora no lo son, todo cambia cuando crecen mas con la popularidad que se encuentran en la escuela, como los ven los demas y que esten pendiente de todo lo que hacen y dejan de hacer...
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sobre todo que sean romanticos y entretenidos, la historia se desarrolla en la obra de Romeo y Julieta y como John y Jenn a pesar de haber sido amigos cuando eran niños ahora no lo son, todo cambia cuando crecen mas con la popularidad que se encuentran en la escuela, como los ven los demas y que esten pendiente de todo lo que hacen y dejan de hacer...
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Aug 03, 2011
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Jul 21, 2009
Yvonne
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Nice chic lit. John and Jennifer have been next door neighbors since they were young. Despite being inseperable when they were younger, they've grown apart during junior high. It has always been somewhat of a race to the top, or a "whose better" competition for them. Everybody thinks John's perfect and when he decides to go out for the school play, which has always been Jennifer's forte, and gets the lead which makes Jennifer furious. Not only that, but they have to play Romeo and Juli
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Mar 02, 2010
Princess Bookie
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My Thoughts:I had been wanting to read this one for a while now, but I was putting it off because it looks amazing and I was afraid it wouldn't live up to my expectations. I'm glad I finally started reading it! I loved it! It was so much fun! We meet Jennifer and John who have been neighbors all their lives. At one point they were even best friends. High school happened and they just fell into different cliques and drifted apart. All the girls ha More...
My Thoughts:I had been wanting to read this one for a while now, but I was putting it off because it looks amazing and I was afraid it wouldn't live up to my expectations. I'm glad I finally started reading it! I loved it! It was so much fun! We meet Jennifer and John who have been neighbors all their lives. At one point they were even best friends. High school happened and they just fell into different cliques and drifted apart. All the girls ha More...
Jun 11, 2011
Tiffany
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This is my first book I have read of Jennifer Laurens and will not be the last. I loved this sweet romance. I could not help but like the main characters and the supporting cast. A very well written story that I will be reading again and I highly recommend this read. It made me wish I had a boy next door best friend! A very good friend lent me this book and I like it so much I will be buying it. It was that good! I know Jennifer has some other books out and I will be checking those out very soon
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Oct 07, 2011
Mlpmom
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I love Jennifer Laurens' books. I know that whenever I open one up I can count on a well written story with some loveable characters, realistic story lines, great dialog, some swoon worthy scenes and just something that I know I will get completely immersed in and not want to put down and thankfully this book was no different and did not disappoint!
Two of my most favorite works of literature are Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and then William Shakespear's Romeo and Juliet so when I More...
Two of my most favorite works of literature are Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and then William Shakespear's Romeo and Juliet so when I More...
Nov 14, 2011
nina
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How I love Jennifer Laurens!! Kali ini, selain Overprotected--yang jadi favoritku--ceritanya remaja biasa lagi. Meskipun judulnya Falling For Romeo, tapi si Jennifer ini bukan Juliet biasa. John, si Romeo, juga bukan tipikal cowok Romeo. Yaah, namanya juga cuma judul.
Di drama sekolahnya, Jenn memerankan Juliet, dan John memerankan Romeo. John itu cowok biasa--meskipun tampan tipikal cowok-cowok atlet. Jenn dan John *laughing at this little nameplay* tetanggaan, dan mereka teman sejak More...
Di drama sekolahnya, Jenn memerankan Juliet, dan John memerankan Romeo. John itu cowok biasa--meskipun tampan tipikal cowok-cowok atlet. Jenn dan John *laughing at this little nameplay* tetanggaan, dan mereka teman sejak More...
May 23, 2011
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Feb 24, 2011
Aik Chien
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Falling for Romeo is a story about a boy and a girl who are too proud to express their feelings for one another, which is quite similar to the situation of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice.
John is the most popular boy in school. He participates in a lot of activities, and in most of them he's the leader. He is Jennifer's next-door neighbour, and they were once best friends.
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John is the most popular boy in school. He participates in a lot of activities, and in most of them he's the leader. He is Jennifer's next-door neighbour, and they were once best friends.
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Jan 31, 2011
Rachel
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John Michaels has tried to be everything to everyone – a friend, an idol, a volunteer, a jock and a good son. And now he wants to add actor to his long list of achievements. But in his push for success he has left behind his childhood best friend and neighbor Jennifer Vienvu.
Now cast as Romeo and Juliet in the school play, they must put aside the past and commit to their parts to be believable as the ill-fated lovers in Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy.
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Now cast as Romeo and Juliet in the school play, they must put aside the past and commit to their parts to be believable as the ill-fated lovers in Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy.
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Oct 07, 2010
Lisa (GoodChoiceReading)
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John and Jennifer have lived next door to each other since they were kids. When they were younger they played together quite often, now as teenagers they barely speak. But things change when they are to play Romeo and Juliet in their school's drama production. Can John and Jennifer take on the roles of star crossed lovers and feel nothing for one another in their own hearts? Will they be able to keep their relationship strictly professional, or will life imitate art?
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Mar 03, 2011
Amanda
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Jennifer Laurens' is working her way up my favorite authors list, for sure!
I waited for the library to have this book for what seemed like....forever. I hadn't been able to find it, and the library's only copy had been missing for months. I don't know if they ordered another copy, or if the person eventually returned it, but you can imagine my reaction to find that it was suddenly "In Transit" to my library!
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I waited for the library to have this book for what seemed like....forever. I hadn't been able to find it, and the library's only copy had been missing for months. I don't know if they ordered another copy, or if the person eventually returned it, but you can imagine my reaction to find that it was suddenly "In Transit" to my library!
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Mar 20, 2011
Mariana
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John is the perfect boy. Jennifer is a nice pretty girl. They used to be best friends, but they grow up and stopped talking to each other; even when they are next-door neighbors they don´t talk at all. Now they must, because they´re playing Romeo &Juliet in the school play, they rehearse together… and they have to kiss each other. That´s how everything starts. Jennifer realizes John´s still important to her, and maybe more than that, John now sees that Jenn is a beautiful girl. The connection th
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Dec 10, 2010
Catalina
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A cute love story. I am still in love with Laurens Heavenly trilogy, so this one never really stood a chance, but it was cute. Of course it was predictable, but whatever, everyone wants a happy ending.
Jenn is cast as Juliet in her school play. Romeo is being played by John, who happens to be her best friend from childhood, who for the past few years, she hasnt spoken to. All the girls want John, and Jenn is feeling the pressure because she has to kiss him on stage, and she has never More...
Jenn is cast as Juliet in her school play. Romeo is being played by John, who happens to be her best friend from childhood, who for the past few years, she hasnt spoken to. All the girls want John, and Jenn is feeling the pressure because she has to kiss him on stage, and she has never More...
