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The Post-It Note Affair
Emily wants what every woman to have it all. Is that too much to ask? Emily really can't complain. She's married to a wonderful man, her high school sweetheart, who still dotes on her as he did when he first laid eyes on her. They have a beautiful home together, and they each enjoy successful careers. On the outside looking in, Emily has what any woman would be perfectly happy with. But it's just not enough. Emily can't help wishing for just a bit more—for that special spark, for that thrill of something new and surprising, for the shivery tingles running down her spine. For real passion—for true romance. She never expects to find it during the workday and definitely not in the form of a sticky note. Just one square slip of paper with a few handwritten words, tucked mysteriously into the contents of her purse and dropped right into her small world, marks the first of a slew of sexy surprises Emily couldn't have anticipated no matter how hard she wished for them. She's desperately sought after every one of the special moments in store for her, and there's no question that she deserves them. Even as Emily eagerly anticipates and thoroughly savors all of the excitement and mystery of what may come, she just can't guess the roller coaster of emotions she's soon to experience—or just how much it will change her. And she may never guess just who—is leading her on the romantic adventure of her dreams. Just when she feels she's lost the life and love she most wants to have, she finds them—in the last place she'd ever think to look. ♦ Bronze Award for Best Romance (Feathered Quill Book Awards) ♦ Silver Award for Best Short Story (Feathered Quill Book Awards) ♦ Official Selection for Romance (New Apple Summer E-Book Awards) ♦ Finalist for Adult Fiction (The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards) ♦ B.R.A.G. Medallion Award ♦ Enjoy the Read... If you delight in new love, romantic mystery, secret admirer, second chances romance, passion renewed, office romance, romantic affairs, romantic marriage, and workplace romance, you'll relish reading The Post-it Note Affair.
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First published September 19, 2015
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Justine Avery
75 books1,457 followersJustine Avery is the #1 international bestselling and award-winning author of stories large and small, for all. Born in the American Midwest and raised all over the world, she is inherently an explorer, duly fascinated by everything around her and excitedly noting the stories that abound all around. As an avid reader of all genres, she weaves her own stories among them all. She has a predilection for writing speculative fiction and story twists and surprises she can’t even predict herself.
Avery has either lived in or explored all 50 states of the union, over 36 countries, and all but one continent; she lost count after moving 30-some times before the age of 20. She’s intentionally jumped out of airplanes and off the highest bungee jump in New Zealand, scuba dived unintentionally with sharks, designed websites, intranets, and technical manuals, bartered with indigenous Panamanians, welded automobile frames, observed at the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Noba, Japan, and masterminded prosperous internet businesses—to name a few adventures. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree that life has never required, and at age 28, she sold everything she owned and quit corporate life—and her final "job"—to freelance and travel the world as she always dreamed of. And she’s never looked back.
Aside from her native English, Avery speaks a bit of Japanese and a bit more Spanish, her accent is an ever-evolving mixture of Midwestern American with notes of the Deep South and indiscriminate British vocabulary and rhythm, and she says "eh"—like the Kiwis, not the Canadians. She currently lives on either side of "the pond" with her husband, acclaimed British film director and author Devon Avery, and other creatures. She writes from wherever her curiosity takes her.
Avery loves to connect with fellow readers and creatives, explorers and imaginers, and cordially invites you to say “hello”—or konnichiwa.
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Avery has either lived in or explored all 50 states of the union, over 36 countries, and all but one continent; she lost count after moving 30-some times before the age of 20. She’s intentionally jumped out of airplanes and off the highest bungee jump in New Zealand, scuba dived unintentionally with sharks, designed websites, intranets, and technical manuals, bartered with indigenous Panamanians, welded automobile frames, observed at the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Noba, Japan, and masterminded prosperous internet businesses—to name a few adventures. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree that life has never required, and at age 28, she sold everything she owned and quit corporate life—and her final "job"—to freelance and travel the world as she always dreamed of. And she’s never looked back.
Aside from her native English, Avery speaks a bit of Japanese and a bit more Spanish, her accent is an ever-evolving mixture of Midwestern American with notes of the Deep South and indiscriminate British vocabulary and rhythm, and she says "eh"—like the Kiwis, not the Canadians. She currently lives on either side of "the pond" with her husband, acclaimed British film director and author Devon Avery, and other creatures. She writes from wherever her curiosity takes her.
Avery loves to connect with fellow readers and creatives, explorers and imaginers, and cordially invites you to say “hello”—or konnichiwa.
JustineAvery.com
Amazon.com/author/justineavery
Twitter.com/Justine_Avery
BookBub.com/authors/justine-avery
LibraryThing.com/author/averyjustine
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June 24, 2017
(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)
Emily really can't complain. She's married to a wonderful man, her high school sweetheart, who still dotes on her as he did when he first laid eyes on her. They have a beautiful home together, and they each enjoy successful careers. On the outside looking in, Emily has what any woman would be perfectly happy with.
But it's just not enough. Emily can't help wishing for just a bit more—for that special spark, for that thrill of something new and surprising, for the shivery tingles running down her spine. For real passion—for true romance.
She never expects to find it during the workday and definitely not in the form of a sticky note.
Just one square slip of paper with a few handwritten words, tucked mysteriously into the contents of her purse and dropped right into her small world, marks the first of a slew of sexy surprises Emily couldn't have anticipated no matter how hard she wished for them. She's desperately sought after every one of the special moments in store for her, and there's no question that she deserves them.
Even as Emily eagerly anticipates and thoroughly savors all of the excitement and mystery of what may come, she just can't guess the roller coaster of emotions she's soon to experience—or just how much it will change her.
And she may never guess just who—is leading her on the romantic adventure of her dreams.
I have no idea why this book - or should I say short story - has such good ratings.
The story of a married woman who wants to sleep with the new guy at the office because she got some post-it notes in her handbag that complimented her - she didn't even know if he sent them.
The internal dialogue of "should I/shouldn't I?" or repetitive sentences of how tight her clothing was or how her heart beat SOOOOOOOOOOO hard when he smiled at her...uggghhh, how nauseating. At no point did Emily even consider her husband. Just all about getting it on with the (stalker-ish) new guy at the office.
The ending was telegraphed in the second chapter and was about as satisfying as a brick up the side of the head. It was a cop-out. Where was the conversation when she tells her husband how she was flirting with another guy, where she admits that she lusted after a stranger? No, instead we are left to believe that her husband is the problem...
Sorry, but this is not a very good story from multiple angles. I wonder what the reviews would be like if the roles were reversed...
Paul
ARH
Emily really can't complain. She's married to a wonderful man, her high school sweetheart, who still dotes on her as he did when he first laid eyes on her. They have a beautiful home together, and they each enjoy successful careers. On the outside looking in, Emily has what any woman would be perfectly happy with.
But it's just not enough. Emily can't help wishing for just a bit more—for that special spark, for that thrill of something new and surprising, for the shivery tingles running down her spine. For real passion—for true romance.
She never expects to find it during the workday and definitely not in the form of a sticky note.
Just one square slip of paper with a few handwritten words, tucked mysteriously into the contents of her purse and dropped right into her small world, marks the first of a slew of sexy surprises Emily couldn't have anticipated no matter how hard she wished for them. She's desperately sought after every one of the special moments in store for her, and there's no question that she deserves them.
Even as Emily eagerly anticipates and thoroughly savors all of the excitement and mystery of what may come, she just can't guess the roller coaster of emotions she's soon to experience—or just how much it will change her.
And she may never guess just who—is leading her on the romantic adventure of her dreams.
I have no idea why this book - or should I say short story - has such good ratings.
The story of a married woman who wants to sleep with the new guy at the office because she got some post-it notes in her handbag that complimented her - she didn't even know if he sent them.
The internal dialogue of "should I/shouldn't I?" or repetitive sentences of how tight her clothing was or how her heart beat SOOOOOOOOOOO hard when he smiled at her...uggghhh, how nauseating. At no point did Emily even consider her husband. Just all about getting it on with the (stalker-ish) new guy at the office.
The ending was telegraphed in the second chapter and was about as satisfying as a brick up the side of the head. It was a cop-out. Where was the conversation when she tells her husband how she was flirting with another guy, where she admits that she lusted after a stranger? No, instead we are left to believe that her husband is the problem...
Sorry, but this is not a very good story from multiple angles. I wonder what the reviews would be like if the roles were reversed...
Paul
ARH
December 3, 2017
I just found this book silly. It made me a bit angry as well. Here you have a woman that was happy at home but just a bit bored. Instead of taking charge she looked for excitement somewhere else, totally ignoring the attempts that her husband was making. She wasn't trying to escape from a bad marriage, she was just being lazy and self absorbed. A problem with a great deal of people these days.
Review copy provided by Netgalley for an honest review
Review copy provided by Netgalley for an honest review
June 16, 2017
3.5 stars
This is a rather short novella, but still a story in full. The context is a marriage that has dulled and the heroine Emily begins to find post-it notes in her bag that are complimentary, sweet and flirtatious. There's a new guy at the office and he's definitely flirtatious. That said, I didn't trust Josh-the-new-guy, there was just something a little too much about him. Stephen, Emily's husband was difficult to get the measure of but he seemed a little passive and fully in the rut with Emily.
The outcome of the novella wasn't wholly unexpected but it was an entertaining little read and it did deliver on a completed story, even if I did want more insight into Stephen. This novella was easy to get into and I would consider it a quick, light read.
A copy of this book was provided by the author through netgalley in return for an honest review.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
This is a rather short novella, but still a story in full. The context is a marriage that has dulled and the heroine Emily begins to find post-it notes in her bag that are complimentary, sweet and flirtatious. There's a new guy at the office and he's definitely flirtatious. That said, I didn't trust Josh-the-new-guy, there was just something a little too much about him. Stephen, Emily's husband was difficult to get the measure of but he seemed a little passive and fully in the rut with Emily.
The outcome of the novella wasn't wholly unexpected but it was an entertaining little read and it did deliver on a completed story, even if I did want more insight into Stephen. This novella was easy to get into and I would consider it a quick, light read.
A copy of this book was provided by the author through netgalley in return for an honest review.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
April 19, 2020
Multi-award winning quick read. I thought I knew the answer to the mystery before I even opened the download and was correct. So reading this was like watching the scenes of the movie "Sixth Sense" with the paradigm of knowing the plot twist.
I severely disliked the main character. Her low level of maturity and morality for a grown adult woman was so unattractive. She also was so self absorbed. I don't know how any man could be married to her and take the abuse.
The level of writing was excellent and the life educational moment at the ending made it more than 5 stars, but I didn't find this romance very enjoyable. So compromising between 2 and 5 stars I give it 4 stars.
Language: No profanity.
Sensuality content: Clean. G rated. Mild description of attraction and feelings of attraction for someone who wasn't the main character's spouse.
Source: Amazon Kindle freebie download.
I severely disliked the main character. Her low level of maturity and morality for a grown adult woman was so unattractive. She also was so self absorbed. I don't know how any man could be married to her and take the abuse.
The level of writing was excellent and the life educational moment at the ending made it more than 5 stars, but I didn't find this romance very enjoyable. So compromising between 2 and 5 stars I give it 4 stars.
Language: No profanity.
Sensuality content: Clean. G rated. Mild description of attraction and feelings of attraction for someone who wasn't the main character's spouse.
Source: Amazon Kindle freebie download.
June 26, 2017
My Disclaimer: I was provided a free copy of this book by the author. I am providing an honest review for which I am receiving no compensation of any kind. All opinions are fully my own.
~ Judi E. Easley for Blue Cat Review
My Review:
High school, college and into first jobs all with the same man. That's a growing time for people, couples. Things change and then things start to settle into a routine for the years. Oh dear, that sounds dreary, doesn't it? It doesn't have to be. Men, in particular, can settle into routines, while women tend to still want romance. That's why we have created such a market for romance novels!
Emily wants something she can't seem to convey to Stephen and she's stopped trying. Then there's the tiny sticky note in her purse. Who put it there? It's all so exciting and she feels wonderful and feminine and excited.
There's a new guy at work, too. He's really good looking and he seems to be flirting with her. Is it her imagination?
When things fall apart and she needs to feel safe and loved, there's only one place to be.
This little story packs a punch. Ms. Avery has really done an excellent job of putting those emotions out there on the page for you to feel right along with Emily. It's marvelous! Wish it were longer, and yet perhaps the beauty of it is the fact that it's such a small gem of a story. Definitely, a sweet summer read!
~ Judi E. Easley for Blue Cat Review
My Review:
High school, college and into first jobs all with the same man. That's a growing time for people, couples. Things change and then things start to settle into a routine for the years. Oh dear, that sounds dreary, doesn't it? It doesn't have to be. Men, in particular, can settle into routines, while women tend to still want romance. That's why we have created such a market for romance novels!
Emily wants something she can't seem to convey to Stephen and she's stopped trying. Then there's the tiny sticky note in her purse. Who put it there? It's all so exciting and she feels wonderful and feminine and excited.
There's a new guy at work, too. He's really good looking and he seems to be flirting with her. Is it her imagination?
When things fall apart and she needs to feel safe and loved, there's only one place to be.
This little story packs a punch. Ms. Avery has really done an excellent job of putting those emotions out there on the page for you to feel right along with Emily. It's marvelous! Wish it were longer, and yet perhaps the beauty of it is the fact that it's such a small gem of a story. Definitely, a sweet summer read!
August 13, 2020
I was looking for a short book between longer books and this fit the bill.
The main character jumped to conclusions awfully fast. She seemed to rely too much on a mysterious post-it note for her happiness. Her husband appeared to be a nice guy and I wanted her to talk to him about her feelings. Instead it felt like she was too quick to look elsewhere.
It was a cute, quick enough romance. A bit predictable but a nice way to spend a couple of hours. I got this book as a Kindle freebie.
The main character jumped to conclusions awfully fast. She seemed to rely too much on a mysterious post-it note for her happiness. Her husband appeared to be a nice guy and I wanted her to talk to him about her feelings. Instead it felt like she was too quick to look elsewhere.
It was a cute, quick enough romance. A bit predictable but a nice way to spend a couple of hours. I got this book as a Kindle freebie.
June 18, 2017
Just want to thank netgalIery for letting me review this book.
To say this was a short novella it still was a full story it was brilliant I instantly connected to this book cause I have felt the same way.
It was a feel good book. It's amazing what words can do
I will be reading more of Justine Avery.
To say this was a short novella it still was a full story it was brilliant I instantly connected to this book cause I have felt the same way.
It was a feel good book. It's amazing what words can do
I will be reading more of Justine Avery.
June 25, 2017
Have you ever wondered or have you felt the power of what positive thinking can do to a person? If you saw a note that said "You're Terrific" - would it put you in the best mood ever? For Emily, she has the most wonderful husband and someone who loves her unconditionally, and they have been together since high school. Lately, however, she feels like they have lost their spark and their zing. One morning at work, Emily finds a post-it-note in her bag reading "You're Terrific." This makes her smile and feels good for the day. The next day, Emily meets Josh - a new worker with the company, and they get talking, and Emily sees it as flirting. Over the next course of the novel, Emily finds more and more post-it-notes with things that her secret admirer as she calls him likes about her. Emily starts to convince herself that Josh is the admirer and starts to lap up the attention and her mind wanders to what life with Josh could be like. What will happen though when Emily confronts Josh and gets a big surprise? Part of me loved this book as it was cute and the whole post-it-note idea calls to my romantic side but the other frustrated me as it was like Emily- Goddamn it open up your eyes. Readers, this is a clean romance read but it does teeter on the line of what could be considered cheating - depending on what your personal view of what is defined as cheating on your husband. If you are wanting a quick romance read with a bit of positive reinforcements and optimism, then check out The Post-It-Note Affair by Justine Avery today.
June 29, 2017
A cute, super quick, fun read. It's short but packs a full story. Emily has an easy life. She married her high school sweetheart, her best friend. He's cute, fun, a great listener and he utterly adores her. But Stephen just doesn't do it for her anymore. Her life has gotten boring. Until one day at work, she finds a post-it note in her purse which uplifts her spirits. And then she meets the new hot guy at work. When he smiles at her it gives her shivers and makes her desirable. Now comes the battle of going with someone who is exciting or staying with someone who is comfortable.
The story was predictable but still a compelling read. Very well written.
I would like to thank NetGalley for supplying a copy of Justine Avery's "The Post-it Note Affair" in exchange for an honest review.
The story was predictable but still a compelling read. Very well written.
I would like to thank NetGalley for supplying a copy of Justine Avery's "The Post-it Note Affair" in exchange for an honest review.
June 2, 2017
Review: The Post It Note Affair by Justine Avery
Here is a summary of what the book is about.
Emily wants what every woman does: to have it all. Is that too much to ask? Emily really can't complain. She's married to a wonderful man, her high school sweetheart, who still dotes on her as he did when he first laid eyes on her. They have a beautiful home together, and they each enjoy successful careers. On the outside looking in, Emily has what any woman would be perfectly happy with. But it's just not enough. Emily can't help wishing for just a bit more—for that special spark, for that thrill of something new and surprising, for the shivery tingles running down her spine. For real passion—for true romance. She never expects to find it during the workday and definitely not in the form of a sticky note. Just one square slip of paper with a few handwritten words, tucked mysteriously into the contents of her purse and dropped right into her small world, marks the first of a slew of sexy surprises Emily couldn't have anticipated no matter how hard she wished for them. She's desperately sought after every one of the special moments in store for her, and there's no question that she deserves them. Even as Emily eagerly anticipates and thoroughly savors all of the excitement and mystery of what may come, she just can't guess the roller coaster of emotions she's soon to experience—or just how much it will change her. And she may never guess just who—is leading her on the romantic adventure of her dreams. Just when she feels she's lost the life and love she most wants to have, she finds them—in the last place she'd ever think to look.
Wow I loved this book because it reminds you of the important things in life.
This is a very quick story there are only 7 chapters in it.
I found the storyline to be very cute and sweet. I also saw some surprises that I didn't see coming.
I would recommend this book. I believe you all would enjoy it as well.
Happy Reading Everyone!
Here is a summary of what the book is about.
Emily wants what every woman does: to have it all. Is that too much to ask? Emily really can't complain. She's married to a wonderful man, her high school sweetheart, who still dotes on her as he did when he first laid eyes on her. They have a beautiful home together, and they each enjoy successful careers. On the outside looking in, Emily has what any woman would be perfectly happy with. But it's just not enough. Emily can't help wishing for just a bit more—for that special spark, for that thrill of something new and surprising, for the shivery tingles running down her spine. For real passion—for true romance. She never expects to find it during the workday and definitely not in the form of a sticky note. Just one square slip of paper with a few handwritten words, tucked mysteriously into the contents of her purse and dropped right into her small world, marks the first of a slew of sexy surprises Emily couldn't have anticipated no matter how hard she wished for them. She's desperately sought after every one of the special moments in store for her, and there's no question that she deserves them. Even as Emily eagerly anticipates and thoroughly savors all of the excitement and mystery of what may come, she just can't guess the roller coaster of emotions she's soon to experience—or just how much it will change her. And she may never guess just who—is leading her on the romantic adventure of her dreams. Just when she feels she's lost the life and love she most wants to have, she finds them—in the last place she'd ever think to look.
Wow I loved this book because it reminds you of the important things in life.
This is a very quick story there are only 7 chapters in it.
I found the storyline to be very cute and sweet. I also saw some surprises that I didn't see coming.
I would recommend this book. I believe you all would enjoy it as well.
Happy Reading Everyone!
October 26, 2019
Unfortunately, this story could depict the lives of some married couples...Emily & Stephan were high school sweethearts, college sweethearts & then they got married. At this point, there's not a lot they don't know about one another & their lives lack the initial passion, life becomes routine, no surprises, hearts no longer flutter at the slightest touch, it's their new normal. At least it is for Emily. One day at work, Emily discovers a post-it note in her purse & to her surprise there is a sweet message written on it. Well this makes her day, she can hardly contain herself & she pins it to the wall of her office cubicle above her computer to admire. Soon after, she meets Josh, a new employee, he's friendly, attentive & she has to wonder if he is responsible for the note. This is a very short story so I will stop right here fearing any risk of spoilers. I will say that Emily needs to look at and appreciate what she already has at home. Her husband Stephan loves her beyond reason, is quiet, accepts her moodiness, is thoughtful & is ready & willing to make all her days better. I understand boredom, routine & the yearning for excitement but don't expect everyone else to make your life worth living. Two way street woman!!! I did enjoy this short novella but sometimes I was not impressed with Emily's thought process. And maybe that was the author's message. Appreciation.
June 15, 2017
The Post-it Note Love Affair compellingly addresses what most people (men included!) battle at one time or another in a relationship with a loved one: the disheartening fact that sometimes a spouse has unknowingly taken the other loved one for granted.
The story begins with Emily, who describes how seemingly discontent she is in her marriage. She knows Stephen loves her and she him; yet there's no spark anymore. She feels like Steven's more like that of a loyal puppy dog rather than what she really wants, which is to be sought after...wanted. Then as if out of the blue, Emily begins receiving uplifting, borderline affectionate Post-It notes from whom she feels, without a doubt is the office's newest charming and very easy-on-the-eye new hire, Josh. Then in turn, she begins to act out in ways towards her husband AND Josh; all in response to the feeling that Stephen has taken her for granted for way too long. Little does Emily know where this secret love affair will take her with every new Post-it Note!
Justine Avery's writing style is superbly riveting. Her descriptive adjectives and methods of how she paints a picture of the main character's relatable witty inner monologue, truly engrosses the reader to want to see where this love affair will go. Avery writes in such a way that reminds and makes one feel not so alone in the indisputable notion that all any partner craves in a relationship is to be desired, to be adored, or just know they are wanted.
It's a wonderfully quick read that undoubtably will touch the heart and hopefully remind one that a few simple words written on a simple note can dramatically change one's entire perspective, if not their future!
The story begins with Emily, who describes how seemingly discontent she is in her marriage. She knows Stephen loves her and she him; yet there's no spark anymore. She feels like Steven's more like that of a loyal puppy dog rather than what she really wants, which is to be sought after...wanted. Then as if out of the blue, Emily begins receiving uplifting, borderline affectionate Post-It notes from whom she feels, without a doubt is the office's newest charming and very easy-on-the-eye new hire, Josh. Then in turn, she begins to act out in ways towards her husband AND Josh; all in response to the feeling that Stephen has taken her for granted for way too long. Little does Emily know where this secret love affair will take her with every new Post-it Note!
Justine Avery's writing style is superbly riveting. Her descriptive adjectives and methods of how she paints a picture of the main character's relatable witty inner monologue, truly engrosses the reader to want to see where this love affair will go. Avery writes in such a way that reminds and makes one feel not so alone in the indisputable notion that all any partner craves in a relationship is to be desired, to be adored, or just know they are wanted.
It's a wonderfully quick read that undoubtably will touch the heart and hopefully remind one that a few simple words written on a simple note can dramatically change one's entire perspective, if not their future!
May 31, 2017
"The Post-it Note Affair" is a very cute book. The main character is a happily married woman, or at least she's as happy as she can be despite the supposed lack of passion in the marriage. Her days are made when she starts finding little encouraging notes written on post-it notes hidden in her purse. Whose day wouldn't be made after those notes? To top it off, a new cute guy at work enters the picture, and she finds herself thoroughly distracted.
I've got to get Avery credit for the pleasant ending as it wasn't at all what I was expecting. Without giving any spoilers, it does explain the attitude of the new guy at work. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick and cute read.
I've got to get Avery credit for the pleasant ending as it wasn't at all what I was expecting. Without giving any spoilers, it does explain the attitude of the new guy at work. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick and cute read.
September 26, 2017
Despite being such a short novella, I found this was a really great story in itself. Based on the main protagonist receiving a number of post-it notes with positive thoughts on them, the story follows her emotions as she tries to work out where the notes have come from. It's a story that I could relate to and I'm sure many others can too, and I enjoyed the ending. It was a nice snappy read but with a very full-bodied plot, despite it's short length.
December 7, 2017
This was such a cute story about a woman forgetting (momentarily) the love that here husband has for her and rediscovering it. I think what I loved most about this short story is that we are all guilty of forgetting about what we already have and this was just a little reminder not to take it for granted.
I look forward to reading more from Justine Avery!!!
I look forward to reading more from Justine Avery!!!
July 11, 2017
I loved this story. It was short and sweet. The writing was good, clear and easy to follow, the characters were believable and their reactions were realistic. I love the main character's moral struggle. How much she longs for a little excitement in her life, it's an experience that people face every day and is relatable to nearly everyone. Josh's uncertain motives leave me curious even after I've finished, which is always something I enjoy in a book. And I absolutely adore Stephen's unconditional love makes me kinda fall for him a bit, which makes her struggles even more personal.
I was scared for a while at how it was going to end and in a book so short that is impressive. I thought it could have used a bit more of a resolution, it kinda ended a bit abruptly right after the climax but it was well written and I enjoyed reading it, it's always a compliment when a reader wants the book to be longer, even if only a paragraph or two.
I was scared for a while at how it was going to end and in a book so short that is impressive. I thought it could have used a bit more of a resolution, it kinda ended a bit abruptly right after the climax but it was well written and I enjoyed reading it, it's always a compliment when a reader wants the book to be longer, even if only a paragraph or two.
September 17, 2017
I liked this book better than Justine Avery’s The End, I’m definitely more into chick lit and I enjoyed the premise of the Post-it notes, but almost from the beginning I thought that the husband was likely leaving the notes. I did have some issues with the story. You don’t know what Emily looks like, she was completely faceless and it took more than several chapters to actually get her name, and you also never found out where she lives or what she does for a living. Some of the descriptions were good, especially in relation to Emily’s feelings for Josh and Stephen, and it was a fairly quick, interesting read, but there were too many missing elements for me to thoroughly enjoy the story. Also the ending seemed a little unresolved. How was Emily going to act around Josh when she saw him at work again? And what about her longing for passion and excitement that she didn’t feel like she was getting from her long-time husband Stephen? When Emily found out that Stephen wrote the Post-It notes, she suddenly didn’t desire passion or excitement any more? I just didn’t find that believable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 15, 2019
Una interesante relato corto,bien escrito y contundente en la idea que quiere expresar : una mujer un tanto aburrida de la falta de pasión en su matrimonio que un día recibe unas notas / post it de colores que la hacen volver a sentirse enamorada del amor.porque está claro que Emily no se enamora apenas conoce y ve a Josh(su nuevo compañero de oficina)sino que motivada por esas notas misteriosas comienza a construirse la idea “de” él y lo que podría pasar si ese otro (que no es su
marido Stephen) la deseará y le diera eso que ella cree le está faltando.Me gusto el giro que dan los acontecimientos y desde el primer momento Stephen fue mi favorito,al margen de cualquier elección que fuera hacer la protagonista. Recomiendo esta novela porque se lee rápido y te deja pensativa,con ganas de releer.
marido Stephen) la deseará y le diera eso que ella cree le está faltando.Me gusto el giro que dan los acontecimientos y desde el primer momento Stephen fue mi favorito,al margen de cualquier elección que fuera hacer la protagonista. Recomiendo esta novela porque se lee rápido y te deja pensativa,con ganas de releer.
May 7, 2017
A little thing, such as a Post-It note or this novelette, can make a really big difference. The little things can change a moment, a day, a week, a life. I had high hopes all along about the direction of this story, and I was not disappointed. Emily learns some very important things about herself, her husband, and her marriage. It is easy to connect with Emily as the story progresses. Justine Avery has done an excellent job of capturing Emily's perspective and personal thoughts. This is a thought-provoking story that will have you reflecting on your own life, your relationships, and your perspective.
July 12, 2017
I honestly can't figure out what to say here. I am so torn.
In the beginning, the novella was going great! Then it started to have a 'let's cheat on my great, boring husband' type feel. Then it was sweet. Next, I got mad at the husband because he's just so meh.
Slowly, I started to feel better about it, but then the ending hit and it was like, "Yep, I saw that coming."
Overall, this was a cute story.
In the beginning, the novella was going great! Then it started to have a 'let's cheat on my great, boring husband' type feel. Then it was sweet. Next, I got mad at the husband because he's just so meh.
Slowly, I started to feel better about it, but then the ending hit and it was like, "Yep, I saw that coming."
Overall, this was a cute story.
August 30, 2017
This novella was too simple for my taste. This woman starts receiving love notes in her purse and she never suspects that they could be from her sweet husband who she knows loves her more than anything else? Yeah, right! I would not recommend this one.
January 17, 2021
The Post-it Note Affair: A Romance Novelette of Love Lost and Found
by Justine Avery
Quick read. Predictable.
Emily starts receiving post-it notes and gets tangled up in something.
I loved the description of thid quick short story, even more than I liked the actual story.
I read this since I received it free from kindle.
back cover--
Emily really can't complain. She's married to a wonderful man, her high school sweetheart, who still dotes on her as he did when he first laid eyes on her. They have a beautiful home together, and they each enjoy successful careers. On the outside looking in, Emily has what any woman would be perfectly happy with.
But it's just not enough. Emily can't help wishing for just a bit more—for that special spark, for that thrill of something new and surprising, for the shivery tingles running down her spine. For real passion—for true romance.
She never expects to find it during the workday and definitely not in the form of a sticky note.
Just one square slip of paper with a few handwritten words, tucked mysteriously into the contents of her purse and dropped right into her small world, marks the first of a slew of sexy surprises Emily couldn't have anticipated no matter how hard she wished for them. She's desperately sought after every one of the special moments in store for her, and there's no question that she deserves them.
Even as Emily eagerly anticipates and thoroughly savors all of the excitement and mystery of what may come, she just can't guess the roller coaster of emotions she's soon to experience—or just how much it will change her.
And she may never guess just who—is leading her on the romantic adventure of her dreams.
Just when she feels she's lost the life and love she most wants to have, she finds them—in the last place she'd ever think to look.
♦ Bronze Award for Best Romance (Feathered Quill Book Awards) ♦ Silver Award for Best Short Story (Feathered Quill Book Awards) ♦ Official Selection for Romance (New Apple Summer E-Book Awards) ♦ Finalist for Adult Fiction (The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards) ♦ B.R.A.G. Medallion Award ♦
Enjoy the Read...
If you delight in new love, romantic mystery, secret admirer, second chances romance, passion renewed, office romance, romantic affairs, romantic marriage, and workplace romance, you'll relish reading The Post-it Note Affair
by Justine Avery
Quick read. Predictable.
Emily starts receiving post-it notes and gets tangled up in something.
I loved the description of thid quick short story, even more than I liked the actual story.
I read this since I received it free from kindle.
back cover--
Emily really can't complain. She's married to a wonderful man, her high school sweetheart, who still dotes on her as he did when he first laid eyes on her. They have a beautiful home together, and they each enjoy successful careers. On the outside looking in, Emily has what any woman would be perfectly happy with.
But it's just not enough. Emily can't help wishing for just a bit more—for that special spark, for that thrill of something new and surprising, for the shivery tingles running down her spine. For real passion—for true romance.
She never expects to find it during the workday and definitely not in the form of a sticky note.
Just one square slip of paper with a few handwritten words, tucked mysteriously into the contents of her purse and dropped right into her small world, marks the first of a slew of sexy surprises Emily couldn't have anticipated no matter how hard she wished for them. She's desperately sought after every one of the special moments in store for her, and there's no question that she deserves them.
Even as Emily eagerly anticipates and thoroughly savors all of the excitement and mystery of what may come, she just can't guess the roller coaster of emotions she's soon to experience—or just how much it will change her.
And she may never guess just who—is leading her on the romantic adventure of her dreams.
Just when she feels she's lost the life and love she most wants to have, she finds them—in the last place she'd ever think to look.
♦ Bronze Award for Best Romance (Feathered Quill Book Awards) ♦ Silver Award for Best Short Story (Feathered Quill Book Awards) ♦ Official Selection for Romance (New Apple Summer E-Book Awards) ♦ Finalist for Adult Fiction (The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards) ♦ B.R.A.G. Medallion Award ♦
Enjoy the Read...
If you delight in new love, romantic mystery, secret admirer, second chances romance, passion renewed, office romance, romantic affairs, romantic marriage, and workplace romance, you'll relish reading The Post-it Note Affair
July 5, 2017
Let me preface this by saying that I'm not a fan of romance, but I do enjoy Avery's writing. The premise of this novelette was enough to pull me in, however, and overall I found it enjoyable, but a little predictable. This is fairly common with romance stories.
As far as the writing style, I was very impressed by the honesty of the writer's voice. I've had similar thoughts myself, and the protagonist's inner thoughts rang very true to me. They weren't sugar coated. They weren't cheesy. She chastised herself for thinking her husband was boring. What really did it for me, though, was the accurate description of those butterflies in the stomach you get when you're flushed with sexual tension. She was marvelous in describing this.
That being said, although we get a clear picture of the main character, I was disappointed by the way Stephen was portrayed and the main character's reaction to him. I understand that she is bored with the familiarity and that they've been together since high school, but she doesn't resent this enough. She speaks multiple times of finding comfort in him. Feeling loved by him. Sure she mentions the vanilla boredom, and the desire to be yearned for, but for all the details and descriptions of her sexual attraction to Mr. Post-it, we don't have enough weight to justify her seeming indifference to Stephen. This made me dislike her. I needed something wrong with Stephen or their collective relationship in order to fully connect.
*Spoiler*
Because of this, I found the ending satisfying but a bit predictable. There was no way she was going to end up with the sexy new office man with Stephen being such a paragon of the perfect husband. The readers would HATE her if it had happened this way. Had Stephen been more seemingly bored with the relationship as well, I feel the ending of the story would have surprised me more. As it is, this read more like a cautionary tale or a relationship affirmation story for bored housewives. *Spoiler End*
It was enjoyable, all in all, and I did find myself completing it in one sitting. This is the type of story you ready in a hot bath or while sipping coffee in comfortable chair under a blanket.
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As far as the writing style, I was very impressed by the honesty of the writer's voice. I've had similar thoughts myself, and the protagonist's inner thoughts rang very true to me. They weren't sugar coated. They weren't cheesy. She chastised herself for thinking her husband was boring. What really did it for me, though, was the accurate description of those butterflies in the stomach you get when you're flushed with sexual tension. She was marvelous in describing this.
That being said, although we get a clear picture of the main character, I was disappointed by the way Stephen was portrayed and the main character's reaction to him. I understand that she is bored with the familiarity and that they've been together since high school, but she doesn't resent this enough. She speaks multiple times of finding comfort in him. Feeling loved by him. Sure she mentions the vanilla boredom, and the desire to be yearned for, but for all the details and descriptions of her sexual attraction to Mr. Post-it, we don't have enough weight to justify her seeming indifference to Stephen. This made me dislike her. I needed something wrong with Stephen or their collective relationship in order to fully connect.
*Spoiler*
Because of this, I found the ending satisfying but a bit predictable. There was no way she was going to end up with the sexy new office man with Stephen being such a paragon of the perfect husband. The readers would HATE her if it had happened this way. Had Stephen been more seemingly bored with the relationship as well, I feel the ending of the story would have surprised me more. As it is, this read more like a cautionary tale or a relationship affirmation story for bored housewives. *Spoiler End*
It was enjoyable, all in all, and I did find myself completing it in one sitting. This is the type of story you ready in a hot bath or while sipping coffee in comfortable chair under a blanket.
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August 9, 2017
A woman bored with her marriage finds a Post-It in her purse, which changes her life in two ways: the message buoys her spirits, and she’s totally invested in finding out who put it there, hoping it’s the hot new guy at the office.
This book starts with musings on what love is, which turned out to be pretty interesting. What’s not as intriguing is her description of her husband: “full of energy, a great listener, and he utterly adores me.” I think she just described a puppy. She pretty much says so later: “But maybe that’s why it’s just gotten, well, boring. Living with Stephen is like having a really great pet. Did I just think that? He’s everything you could want in a companion.”
Luckily it gets funny at times. “I strolled into work proud of the fact that I arrived on time. Of course, no one seemed to notice. I didn’t even get a prize for that. There should be prizes for that.” Written nicely as far as style goes, but then comes a scene where she manufactures drama with her husband. . . ugh. There’s no coming back from that on the likability scale.
This is written from the woman’s point a view, a woman who’s bored with her marriage to the point where she flirts with a guy from work. That’s fine. But, and let’s not mince words here, at times she treats her husband like crap, just because he’s boring in comparison to the new guy. Never once does she try to communicate with him about it, or figure out a way to make things better. Everything’s about her. It’s incredibly rare that I don’t like a female protagonist, but here it is. And I hardly ever complain that a story is too short, but that’s the case here. I figured out who was really sending the notes early, so I wish there had been more to make me wonder. The way the story’s written leaves only one real possibility, but also serves to make her even more unlikeable. The only thing that saved it from a lower grade was the humor.
2.5 pushed up to 3/5
This book starts with musings on what love is, which turned out to be pretty interesting. What’s not as intriguing is her description of her husband: “full of energy, a great listener, and he utterly adores me.” I think she just described a puppy. She pretty much says so later: “But maybe that’s why it’s just gotten, well, boring. Living with Stephen is like having a really great pet. Did I just think that? He’s everything you could want in a companion.”
Luckily it gets funny at times. “I strolled into work proud of the fact that I arrived on time. Of course, no one seemed to notice. I didn’t even get a prize for that. There should be prizes for that.” Written nicely as far as style goes, but then comes a scene where she manufactures drama with her husband. . . ugh. There’s no coming back from that on the likability scale.
This is written from the woman’s point a view, a woman who’s bored with her marriage to the point where she flirts with a guy from work. That’s fine. But, and let’s not mince words here, at times she treats her husband like crap, just because he’s boring in comparison to the new guy. Never once does she try to communicate with him about it, or figure out a way to make things better. Everything’s about her. It’s incredibly rare that I don’t like a female protagonist, but here it is. And I hardly ever complain that a story is too short, but that’s the case here. I figured out who was really sending the notes early, so I wish there had been more to make me wonder. The way the story’s written leaves only one real possibility, but also serves to make her even more unlikeable. The only thing that saved it from a lower grade was the humor.
2.5 pushed up to 3/5
July 11, 2017
This book is very aptly named. Much like a post-it note this story is short, bright, and not too deep. If you're looking for a quick, relaxing, fluffy read that doesn't require too much deep thinking this is the story for you.
The story is well written; the author is obviously experienced and knows how to write a satisfying, well-rounded story. The main character in the story isn't terribly deep or developed, but that may be due to the length of the story as much as anything else. It's a good quick read if you want something you can finish in one bathtub soak or while waiting at a doctor's appointment.
I found the character very relatable. She suffers from the same insecurities and doubts many women struggle with in their daily lives, including those associated with a long-term relationship that sometimes start to feel stale. I would say sometimes her reactions may be a bit over the top. Her gushing over her office crush sometimes feels more like a 15-year-old high school student than a mature woman that has been married for a while. However the story moves quickly and these moments were fleeting enough that they didn't really bother me.
I will say that I found the ending a bit predictable. I knew who the mystery notes were coming from in the first chapter. However this may once again be a victim of the author keeping the story short. It isn't meant to be an in-depth mystery full of twists and turns. For a light piece I found it pretty enjoyable.
If you enjoy this story I would recommend reading 'Fireproof' by Alex and Stephen Kendrick and Eric Wilson (it is also a movie although, of course, the book is better).
The story is well written; the author is obviously experienced and knows how to write a satisfying, well-rounded story. The main character in the story isn't terribly deep or developed, but that may be due to the length of the story as much as anything else. It's a good quick read if you want something you can finish in one bathtub soak or while waiting at a doctor's appointment.
I found the character very relatable. She suffers from the same insecurities and doubts many women struggle with in their daily lives, including those associated with a long-term relationship that sometimes start to feel stale. I would say sometimes her reactions may be a bit over the top. Her gushing over her office crush sometimes feels more like a 15-year-old high school student than a mature woman that has been married for a while. However the story moves quickly and these moments were fleeting enough that they didn't really bother me.
I will say that I found the ending a bit predictable. I knew who the mystery notes were coming from in the first chapter. However this may once again be a victim of the author keeping the story short. It isn't meant to be an in-depth mystery full of twists and turns. For a light piece I found it pretty enjoyable.
If you enjoy this story I would recommend reading 'Fireproof' by Alex and Stephen Kendrick and Eric Wilson (it is also a movie although, of course, the book is better).
October 3, 2021
A GoodReads GiveAway
The snap-crackle-pop has gone from Emily’s marriage. “Where’s the oomph?” she wonders and goes on to assign blame: “My husband just doesn’t do it for me.”
Ah, here’s a familiar theme, eh b’ys?
At work — at the office — Emily is deep in the mopey marital dumps until …
… until she discovers a sticky-note in her purse telling her — in all caps — YOU’RE TERRIFIC!
Emily’s heart revs into oomph-oomph overdrive. She has a secret admirer!
Who could it be? she wonders, albeit feeling a smidgeon of guilt regarding Stephen, her oomph-less husband.
And guess what? There’s a new guy at the office!
Giddy as a schoolgirl, Emily imagines new-guy Josh is the one who left the sticky-note in her purse. For gracious sakes, she gets all goosey in the knees when she bumps into Josh near the coffee urn in the staffroom.
And then a second sticky-note appears: I LOVE YOUR SMILE.
What’s a girl to do to underscore the heart-palpitating oomph that has entered her life?
Emily opts for a haircut.
Get this — husband Stephen fails to notice Emily’s new hair-do, so she gets in a huff and turns her back on him.
Women, eh b’ys?
Next day another sticky-note: YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHANGE A THING. YOU’RE PERFECT.
Emily’s temperature soars, tests her “double dose of antiperspirant.”
So it goes.
How does the story end? No spoiler, but Emily sets out for a rendezvous in a supply closet.
Seriously, The Post-It Note Affair is a darling wee love story that examines a situation many couples encounter — oomph-less marriages.
Have fun reading it.
The snap-crackle-pop has gone from Emily’s marriage. “Where’s the oomph?” she wonders and goes on to assign blame: “My husband just doesn’t do it for me.”
Ah, here’s a familiar theme, eh b’ys?
At work — at the office — Emily is deep in the mopey marital dumps until …
… until she discovers a sticky-note in her purse telling her — in all caps — YOU’RE TERRIFIC!
Emily’s heart revs into oomph-oomph overdrive. She has a secret admirer!
Who could it be? she wonders, albeit feeling a smidgeon of guilt regarding Stephen, her oomph-less husband.
And guess what? There’s a new guy at the office!
Giddy as a schoolgirl, Emily imagines new-guy Josh is the one who left the sticky-note in her purse. For gracious sakes, she gets all goosey in the knees when she bumps into Josh near the coffee urn in the staffroom.
And then a second sticky-note appears: I LOVE YOUR SMILE.
What’s a girl to do to underscore the heart-palpitating oomph that has entered her life?
Emily opts for a haircut.
Get this — husband Stephen fails to notice Emily’s new hair-do, so she gets in a huff and turns her back on him.
Women, eh b’ys?
Next day another sticky-note: YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHANGE A THING. YOU’RE PERFECT.
Emily’s temperature soars, tests her “double dose of antiperspirant.”
So it goes.
How does the story end? No spoiler, but Emily sets out for a rendezvous in a supply closet.
Seriously, The Post-It Note Affair is a darling wee love story that examines a situation many couples encounter — oomph-less marriages.
Have fun reading it.
August 9, 2017
**Received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review**
If you care about potential spoilers--proceed with caution.
So.....I seem to be in the minority here and I accept that. It started out OK, but by the end of second chapter I pretty much knew what was going to happen and I kinda hated Emily. Look, I get it. I have been with my husband for 13 years. We have both changed and there are absolutely days that I feel like I want something different. I can completely relate to that. BUT, where it lost me is that Emily is so unhappy that she assumes those notes are coming from a man she met 30 seconds ago? Come on. And then all of the sudden you are thinking about cheating on your husband?!? I didn't like it. I didn't like how her husband never stood up for himself and the ending was ridiculous. So you basically thought about cheating on your husband and only when you found the guy with another girl you run home to your adoring husband and he holds you and everything is OK? Everything is "perfect"? No. That's not how it works. What if Josh wasn't in that closet with some other girl? what would have happened? And how was anything worked out? I would have rather had them get into a fight and air everything out and figure things out. Nothing was resolved and I just didn't like it.
I get that positive thinking and the power compliments and acknowledgement has. It was a good thought. I just didn't like how the story played out and none of the characters appealed to me at all.
If you care about potential spoilers--proceed with caution.
So.....I seem to be in the minority here and I accept that. It started out OK, but by the end of second chapter I pretty much knew what was going to happen and I kinda hated Emily. Look, I get it. I have been with my husband for 13 years. We have both changed and there are absolutely days that I feel like I want something different. I can completely relate to that. BUT, where it lost me is that Emily is so unhappy that she assumes those notes are coming from a man she met 30 seconds ago? Come on. And then all of the sudden you are thinking about cheating on your husband?!? I didn't like it. I didn't like how her husband never stood up for himself and the ending was ridiculous. So you basically thought about cheating on your husband and only when you found the guy with another girl you run home to your adoring husband and he holds you and everything is OK? Everything is "perfect"? No. That's not how it works. What if Josh wasn't in that closet with some other girl? what would have happened? And how was anything worked out? I would have rather had them get into a fight and air everything out and figure things out. Nothing was resolved and I just didn't like it.
I get that positive thinking and the power compliments and acknowledgement has. It was a good thought. I just didn't like how the story played out and none of the characters appealed to me at all.
June 15, 2017
Emily is bored and feels that the spark she once shared with her devoted husband Stephen is now gone. She has tried to coax Stephen into giving her the passionate romance she longs for; but to her disappointment, it is not enough. One day at work she finds a post-it note with the simple message that brightens her day. This note makes her feel special and desired. Coincidently, she meets the new guy at the office, Josh. He is nice, handsome, and a bit flirtatious, which only fuels Emily’s wildest fantasies. She starts to believe that Josh is her secret admired. Her suspicions increase when she gets another post-it note with a new sweet message. Emily feels excitement yet loathes herself for feeling this way. She was a married woman, eye another man whom she thought was giving her attention with sweet notes. She even vents her anger to Stephen for not giving her the satisfaction she craves. He does not get upset, but rather is patient with her. When Emily gets a three post-it, she makes the decision to confront Josh about it and possibly start an affair with him. To her shock, she finds Josh hooking up with a blond woman. Feeling embarrassed, she leaves work to go home. Stephen is there greet her, and she cries in his arms for feeling so foolish. Stephen reveals that he was the one the put post-it notes in her bag as a way to reach out to her. It is then that Emily realizes that what she has here with Stephen is enough.
August 8, 2017
The post-it note affair is a classic riveting tale about a married woman looking for some excitement outside of her progressively boring marriage. A new coworker is hired, a handsome lovable guy that she can have some fun with.
Work husbands are not new idea. Women have been fretting with “work husbands” since the inception of the “women in the workplace” phenomena. This story is somewhat a little different though, because most women are not actually falling for their work husbands. As the name implies their relationship is only good in the workplace.
Emily, in my opinion is taking things too far; this is technically cheating in my book. Some might say she is simply a confused woman who does not know what to do?
See a therapist with your husband? Talk to him about it? Instead she opts to enter into a romantic post-it note affair with some guy she barely knows. This is why men are choosing to stay single in our day and age. Probably in her head this is not cheating, but if a guy was to do this it would be, easily and immediately.
The book itself is a great read, however I disagree with the message that it is sharing. This is not okay. The author is very descriptive with the emotions and progresses the story in a very stylistic manner; which is impressive for how many pages it is. Her use of diction and grammar is impeccable and I would read it all over again. Albeit the fact I disagree with the main characters actions.
Work husbands are not new idea. Women have been fretting with “work husbands” since the inception of the “women in the workplace” phenomena. This story is somewhat a little different though, because most women are not actually falling for their work husbands. As the name implies their relationship is only good in the workplace.
Emily, in my opinion is taking things too far; this is technically cheating in my book. Some might say she is simply a confused woman who does not know what to do?
See a therapist with your husband? Talk to him about it? Instead she opts to enter into a romantic post-it note affair with some guy she barely knows. This is why men are choosing to stay single in our day and age. Probably in her head this is not cheating, but if a guy was to do this it would be, easily and immediately.
The book itself is a great read, however I disagree with the message that it is sharing. This is not okay. The author is very descriptive with the emotions and progresses the story in a very stylistic manner; which is impressive for how many pages it is. Her use of diction and grammar is impeccable and I would read it all over again. Albeit the fact I disagree with the main characters actions.
September 21, 2017
Justine Avery mixes genres in “The Post-It Note Affair: (A Romance Novelette of Love Lost and Found)” and does it well. If you like a mysterious romance with a moral, then you’ll love this story. The book is lighthearted, fast reading that was engaging, thought-provoking, and entertaining.
Emily is a woman who is married to her high school sweetheart, Stephen, but life is boring and uneventful. While Stephen is satisfied, Emily wants more. Josh, a handsome co-worker, arrives on the scene, and he’s interested in Emily who seems ripe for an affair but knows it would be hard to justify because Stephen adores her. Flirtations from Josh, which are reciprocated by Emily, continue, and seemingly she is headed down the road to adultery. She wants to talk to Joseph about the post-it notes of admiration that she finds in her purse, but speaking the right words proves challenging while physically responding does not.
Avery, again, tells what appears to be a simple story, but per usual, the plot thickens and veers off in an unpredictable direction. The tale is seamlessly woven as Emily narrates her own story. It’s a view into the heart of a woman who believes, like many others, that she should be satisfied with her life, but at the same time, longs for the thrill of being “in love.” The question remains: Is the grass always greener on the other side? It’s worth the read to discover Emily’s response.
Emily is a woman who is married to her high school sweetheart, Stephen, but life is boring and uneventful. While Stephen is satisfied, Emily wants more. Josh, a handsome co-worker, arrives on the scene, and he’s interested in Emily who seems ripe for an affair but knows it would be hard to justify because Stephen adores her. Flirtations from Josh, which are reciprocated by Emily, continue, and seemingly she is headed down the road to adultery. She wants to talk to Joseph about the post-it notes of admiration that she finds in her purse, but speaking the right words proves challenging while physically responding does not.
Avery, again, tells what appears to be a simple story, but per usual, the plot thickens and veers off in an unpredictable direction. The tale is seamlessly woven as Emily narrates her own story. It’s a view into the heart of a woman who believes, like many others, that she should be satisfied with her life, but at the same time, longs for the thrill of being “in love.” The question remains: Is the grass always greener on the other side? It’s worth the read to discover Emily’s response.
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