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The Job Offer
Unemployed Dr. Anne Conner is returning to Seattle to interview for her dream job with Stanford Enterprises. While there, she decides to combine her trip with a trip home to Orcas Island where she meets Ben Carlson. She never planned on having a vacation romance with Ben or agreeing to end it after the vacation was over. But she did. She also never knew that Ben was her new boss. But he is.
225 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 29, 2013
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April 29, 2013
Anne, Ben, Anne, Ben, Anne, Ben.... GIVE IT A REST WOULD YOU?
I cannot stand reading a book when the author hasn't re-read it themselves. "It's fine BEN" "ANNE, you just said you wanted to kayak" "I don't want to impose on BEN'S time" "That's quite alright ANNE" "BEN, would you like to go kayaking?" blah blah blah
When was the last time you used someones name in a conversation, other than mockingly, or to call out to them? It just doesn't happen, I assume that the author is a regular human, therefore she should be able to pick up on this ANNOYING, repetitive crap when reading it herself.
The worst part is, it could potentially be a good story-line. I am only on chapter five, but felt so compelled to stop and write this review. That is not the sign of a good read.
There is also a whole lot of unnecessary drivel, - Anne had to get sunscreen, Anne poured herself a coffee, Anne picked up her salad - It's a case of redundant writing to fill the pages. My strong belief is - If it has no relevance and does not add to the story - DON"T WRITE IT!!!
Finally, my little rant on the popularity of ebooks - GET SOMEONE, WHO KNOWS THEIR GRAMMAR AND KNOWS WHAT HUMANS TALK LIKE TO READ YOUR BOOK.
I get that it's a self publishing world now, with Amazon and ebooks, but that doesn't mean that every Mary and Martha SHOULD write a book. JUST READ IT TO YOURSELF FIRST PLEASE.
I cannot stand reading a book when the author hasn't re-read it themselves. "It's fine BEN" "ANNE, you just said you wanted to kayak" "I don't want to impose on BEN'S time" "That's quite alright ANNE" "BEN, would you like to go kayaking?" blah blah blah
When was the last time you used someones name in a conversation, other than mockingly, or to call out to them? It just doesn't happen, I assume that the author is a regular human, therefore she should be able to pick up on this ANNOYING, repetitive crap when reading it herself.
The worst part is, it could potentially be a good story-line. I am only on chapter five, but felt so compelled to stop and write this review. That is not the sign of a good read.
There is also a whole lot of unnecessary drivel, - Anne had to get sunscreen, Anne poured herself a coffee, Anne picked up her salad - It's a case of redundant writing to fill the pages. My strong belief is - If it has no relevance and does not add to the story - DON"T WRITE IT!!!
Finally, my little rant on the popularity of ebooks - GET SOMEONE, WHO KNOWS THEIR GRAMMAR AND KNOWS WHAT HUMANS TALK LIKE TO READ YOUR BOOK.
I get that it's a self publishing world now, with Amazon and ebooks, but that doesn't mean that every Mary and Martha SHOULD write a book. JUST READ IT TO YOURSELF FIRST PLEASE.
April 25, 2013
Good storyline. A little too play-by-play for me. For example, (this is paraphrased, not exact wording): "She walked to the kitchen and reached into a cabinet and removed a coffee mug. After she got the mug she walked to the coffee pot, and proceeded to fill her mug with coffee. She then added cream to her coffee, just the way she liked before walking to the table and drinking her coffee." None of that was truly needed. "She made her way to the kitchen to get her coffee before sitting at the table." Earlier in the story we are told how she likes her coffee. There are quite a few spelling errors (heals/heels, vale/veil, shutter/shudder). At one point it takes a few hours to kayak somewhere, then they leave for the return journey and arrived back a few minutes ago. Maybe it's just me and my opinion, but this story could be a whole lot better than it is in its current presentation. I really did like the idea of the story, and there are quite a few steamy parts, with good dialogue between the characters. A lot of flower names in the book, and clothing references that are not absolutely necessary - but hey, maybe the author is a flower and expensive clothing aficionado. So read the book, make up your own mind, and form your own opinion.
April 16, 2013
Sorry, I know that authors put a lot of effort into their books, but this one was SUCH a waste of my time.
There was HEAPS of what I can only call 'author talk' (the author described every feeling/thought/look/weather pattern/change of scenery in such in depth detail)... I actually kept forgetting about the characters - and not in a good way. I would have to reread just to remember what was happening before the monologs started.
I ended up skimming pages on end, just because it was all just descriptions.
The idea of the story is pretty standard and ok. I'm just expecting a simple read with a few new characters to get to know. Not much to ask for. We all know what's gunna happen - it's all part and parcel to a nice easy read... No problem right! So yes, I did just say that we all know what is gunna happen... But this books took that too a WHOLE NEW LEVEL!!! In-between the pages of what ever description needed endless words sacrificed to its cause... We would have a line (or sometimes ocassionally even more than one - but not by much) of neon flashing lights screaming 'here...this is what's going to happen next'.
I hate to say it, cause I know there are heaps of different readers out there with different tastes... But this may be the first time I really truly want to scream 'STOP...GO BACK...DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!! PLEASE!!!'
There was HEAPS of what I can only call 'author talk' (the author described every feeling/thought/look/weather pattern/change of scenery in such in depth detail)... I actually kept forgetting about the characters - and not in a good way. I would have to reread just to remember what was happening before the monologs started.
I ended up skimming pages on end, just because it was all just descriptions.
The idea of the story is pretty standard and ok. I'm just expecting a simple read with a few new characters to get to know. Not much to ask for. We all know what's gunna happen - it's all part and parcel to a nice easy read... No problem right! So yes, I did just say that we all know what is gunna happen... But this books took that too a WHOLE NEW LEVEL!!! In-between the pages of what ever description needed endless words sacrificed to its cause... We would have a line (or sometimes ocassionally even more than one - but not by much) of neon flashing lights screaming 'here...this is what's going to happen next'.
I hate to say it, cause I know there are heaps of different readers out there with different tastes... But this may be the first time I really truly want to scream 'STOP...GO BACK...DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!! PLEASE!!!'
May 9, 2013
I could not finish this book. I almost gave up on it completely at around 20 percent, I think, but being stubborn to a fault, I was determined to read on to see what happened. At 75 percent, however, I'd lost all interest in knowing what happened to the characters.
I've read this sort of story before, and I've enjoyed it, but the editing of this book - or lack thereof - really didn't do it for me. The "intimate" scenes were average, but it was the minutae detailing of every aspect of the characters' lives that was the killer. Let's put it this way - I don't care how many hairpins a character puts in her hair until one of those hairpins pierces her head and reveals a unknown illness(hairpins not mentioned in this book, btw). Details must have a point to them, or otherwise it's just fodder.
This book was free on Kindle, which is why I got it. At its core, it's an okay story, but it needs an editor.
I've read this sort of story before, and I've enjoyed it, but the editing of this book - or lack thereof - really didn't do it for me. The "intimate" scenes were average, but it was the minutae detailing of every aspect of the characters' lives that was the killer. Let's put it this way - I don't care how many hairpins a character puts in her hair until one of those hairpins pierces her head and reveals a unknown illness(hairpins not mentioned in this book, btw). Details must have a point to them, or otherwise it's just fodder.
This book was free on Kindle, which is why I got it. At its core, it's an okay story, but it needs an editor.
June 19, 2013
This book really had the potential of being a good story. Unfortunately there were a couple of things which detracted from its potential. First, the book was riddled with spelling and grammatical errors. I have never written a book but in the process of publishing a book isn't there someone along the way who proofreads? Second, the author went in to way too much detail over things that really didn't add value to the book. I didn't really care about how the main character likes her coffee or about every minute detail of her hiking/kayaking trips so found my self skimming over multiple pages in this book just to get past the "fluff". Finally, once I reached the climax of the book it was over in 80 pages. I think the author could have left out most of the fluff and possibly expanded a bit after Anne moved to Seattle. Over all I thought the book was o.k. but primarily because it was a free book on ibooks. If I would have paid money for this I would have been extremely upset.
June 17, 2013
Anne is searching for a new job that will take her back to Seattle as Boston has lost its charm and she wants to go home. She applies for a job at Stanford Enterprises - and is down the last few candidates, and to attend the next round of interviews she decides to stay with her parents.
She finds that her childhood friend Lilly is getting married at her parent's resort - Lily and her brother Ben used to visit every Summer when she was younger.
Ben and her re-meet and fireworks happen instantly, and this is the story of their "holiday" romance and Anne's career
A good read, well written and at a good pace
She finds that her childhood friend Lilly is getting married at her parent's resort - Lily and her brother Ben used to visit every Summer when she was younger.
Ben and her re-meet and fireworks happen instantly, and this is the story of their "holiday" romance and Anne's career
A good read, well written and at a good pace
April 28, 2013
I found this book hard to read because of the many editorial errors (spelling, tense use, etc.) that it contained. I felt like an English teacher wanting to use my red pencil to mark up the text and give it a lacking grade. As far as the story goes, it was okay, but not anything special. Another predictable romance with way too much descriptive sexual language and not enough character development.
August 20, 2013
No one really has a conversation in this story. They simply waffle on and on in long convoluted sentences, and explaining everything in tremendous depth.
'We're both good. We're busy. With the holiday coming up, we will have a packed house again this weekend. In fact, we are booked solid all summer. There are weddings planned every weekend over the next three months, starting this Saturday. With the regular vacationers, too, the place is hopping. Your brother is leaving next week for his two-month study abroad program in Italy so he won't be around to help. That's ok, though. We've got plenty of help lined up for the season. What about you? How is the job hunting going?'
People do not have phone conversations like that with their daughter... do they?
As other reviewers state, the obsessive attention to every single detail became annoying. e.g.
She saw her smart phone sitting on the coffee table next to her purse, picked it up and sent Carla a message to let her know that she would be calling her later in the evening
Why?? What was the point in that?
Her mother began calling Anne by her middle name when she was a toddler much to the relief of Anne's stepfather. Anne's mother was also named Jane, so to avoid confusion, people called her mother Jane and her by her middle name.
Did that make any sense?
I gave up after about 40%. Yes, it was free and I really do appreciate the effort that goes into writing any story, but this needs serious editing.
'We're both good. We're busy. With the holiday coming up, we will have a packed house again this weekend. In fact, we are booked solid all summer. There are weddings planned every weekend over the next three months, starting this Saturday. With the regular vacationers, too, the place is hopping. Your brother is leaving next week for his two-month study abroad program in Italy so he won't be around to help. That's ok, though. We've got plenty of help lined up for the season. What about you? How is the job hunting going?'
People do not have phone conversations like that with their daughter... do they?
As other reviewers state, the obsessive attention to every single detail became annoying. e.g.
She saw her smart phone sitting on the coffee table next to her purse, picked it up and sent Carla a message to let her know that she would be calling her later in the evening
Why?? What was the point in that?
Her mother began calling Anne by her middle name when she was a toddler much to the relief of Anne's stepfather. Anne's mother was also named Jane, so to avoid confusion, people called her mother Jane and her by her middle name.
Did that make any sense?
I gave up after about 40%. Yes, it was free and I really do appreciate the effort that goes into writing any story, but this needs serious editing.
May 1, 2013
A quickie read that was also an Amazon freebie for my Kindle. Um, two words - snooze fest. The combination of predictability and unoriginal plot kept putting me to sleep. The author included entirely too much filler and fluff. In fact, I'd argue that most of the book was fluff. The drama was contrived and it seemed that the entire plot was taken from a cookie-cutter mold. There was no passion, interesting drama or intelligent repartee between the characters. The premise that Ben and Anne had so many variations of their names that damaging cases of mistaken identities ensued, was a complete crock. I'm not sure if the author is an amateur, regardless, this book should stay priced at free dollars. I'd be ticked off if I had paid for this book unless I was looking for a cure for insomnia. Don't waste your time folks.
May 5, 2013
I got this book for free from Kindle and I'm glad that it was for free. I try to avoid writing bad review but this book is just so badly written. The author described everything that the characters did. Every single trivial thing that didn't add any value to the story line. This makes the book so dragged out and slow. I couldn't finish reading it. There was so much potential for this to be a good book. The plot line was promising. The book just doesn't deliver.
July 9, 2013
As free downloads go, it was okay. I can handle the poorly developed characters and cheesy plots, but the bad grammar, wrong word choices, and improper use of who and whom aren't quite as easy to move past. There was a lot of useless fluff and filler and I think the book could have been half as long and not lost anything - I found myself skimming through a lot of the parts. A decent editor with half a clue goes a long way....
August 27, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit slow to begin with but as soon as Anne and Ben met up the story started moving at a nice pace. It was a nice romantic read and the way the locations where described made it so relaxing it was like I was there with them. A nice easy read if you have it on your kindle please read it.
July 28, 2019
❤❤❤❤❤
May 26, 2024
Mistaken identities, double lives. Pretty straightforward in terms of guessing the plot progression.
An easy read, but bits of the writing seemed a bit mechanical to me.
An easy read, but bits of the writing seemed a bit mechanical to me.
November 18, 2017
I enjoyed the book very much, there was great potential which the author Eleanor Webb was not fully able to grasp. What bothered me most was her writing style. I have not always understood the phrase "Write less and say more"but now I could completely understand the point, while reading Webb's novel. Throughout the book there was lack of dialogue between characters and much of it was brushed off simply by explaining the characters actions. Webb could go on pages describing what is happening without any sort of monologue or dialogue of the characters. It was exhausting and there was a lack of connection to the book, because I felt I was simply observing the events instead of living them.
Here is an example what was worst "Anne told him she felt tired and wanted to rest. Ben answered it was okay and she could go to sleep. They talked how the day had been and said goodnight". I am not exaggerating when I say this was how most of the book went on. Instead of describing everything for the reader, Webb could have simply written out dialogue such as ">> I am so tired<< Anne sighed. >>I know baby, it's okay. We can go and take a nap together<< Ben led her onwards and brushed her back. >>Good night, sleep well<<." This type of dialogue would have allowed me as a reader experience more and create mental images of what is going on.
Here is an example what was worst "Anne told him she felt tired and wanted to rest. Ben answered it was okay and she could go to sleep. They talked how the day had been and said goodnight". I am not exaggerating when I say this was how most of the book went on. Instead of describing everything for the reader, Webb could have simply written out dialogue such as ">> I am so tired<< Anne sighed. >>I know baby, it's okay. We can go and take a nap together<< Ben led her onwards and brushed her back. >>Good night, sleep well<<." This type of dialogue would have allowed me as a reader experience more and create mental images of what is going on.
April 10, 2013
Since its free.. I'm a bit more lenient on my rating... The story's got lots of potential. But as is.. It's okayyyyyy....
The story line's good, they meet.. They have a week romantic getaway.. And find out that hey! He's her boss. I like the concept. I wished there were added drama.. Force them to work together a bit longer... The awkward love hate relationship... Add a bit more drama there, more misunderstandings.. Creates a whole lot more drama and added feelings and will keep the readers hooked. The sex scenes are good.. A bit too much?!? But some readers like that.
I absolutely HATED the dialog. It was horrible and did NOT flow well while reading. Definitely needs some work there.
Overall.. For a free short read.. It's good. Don't expect too much then you won't be disappointed.
The story line's good, they meet.. They have a week romantic getaway.. And find out that hey! He's her boss. I like the concept. I wished there were added drama.. Force them to work together a bit longer... The awkward love hate relationship... Add a bit more drama there, more misunderstandings.. Creates a whole lot more drama and added feelings and will keep the readers hooked. The sex scenes are good.. A bit too much?!? But some readers like that.
I absolutely HATED the dialog. It was horrible and did NOT flow well while reading. Definitely needs some work there.
Overall.. For a free short read.. It's good. Don't expect too much then you won't be disappointed.
May 9, 2013
It was free, but it turned out to be one of those overly chatty books. The ones that go like: she went to the living room, she sat on a chair, she read a book, she was tired, she stood up, she went to the bedroom . . .."
Something tedious to read as that. The story was okay, but unfortunately I think I just wasted my time.
Amazon free books are a hit and miss. This one was a most definite miss.
Something tedious to read as that. The story was okay, but unfortunately I think I just wasted my time.
Amazon free books are a hit and miss. This one was a most definite miss.
March 14, 2016
This didn't have the best writing style and seemed to drone on in parts with a little too much unnecessary detail but I did like the story line. I found that I would skim reading some parts which I don't normally do. I've rated it three stars but it's probably only really worth two but due to the fact that I did enjoy the plot that's why I give it three.
March 2, 2015
the story was good, but there was far too much description about every day acts like how to make a drink, normally a book that keeps me griped i want to make time to read, but this book i read when i had spare time and was not in a rush to find out what was next.
May 12, 2013
being generous with the stars...
October 20, 2015
this would have been ok, but the writing style is not great. The dialogue is overly formal, especially between the two main characters
March 14, 2019
Jane “Anne” Conner is a smart, logical person with a heart for saving the planet. She’s a biochemist. Well, good for her. Unfortunately, that doesn’t pay the bills. The job hunt is something many of us can relate to.
Additionally, she’s not the “getting lucky” type men go for. Then she gets an interview for a job in her hometown, where an old crush that’s gotten even hotter resides. But Ben was not just an old friend/crush, he ended being the head honcho for the company Anne was interviewing for. Oh, great! Complication!
The beginning was very monotonous and dull. With a rudimentary style, the story is very slow at capturing my interest. The characters were flat and the scene descriptions were rather long-winded; however, there were some sweet moments between Anne and Ben. Then you throw in a fake engagement for an obsessed ex-girlfriend, and you get a fairly compelling twist.
The bulk of the story mainly centers on their one-week fling and constant worry over the status of their relationship. The best part was yet to come: the colossal BOOM where truths are revealed.
This was an okay, little romance.
Additionally, she’s not the “getting lucky” type men go for. Then she gets an interview for a job in her hometown, where an old crush that’s gotten even hotter resides. But Ben was not just an old friend/crush, he ended being the head honcho for the company Anne was interviewing for. Oh, great! Complication!
The beginning was very monotonous and dull. With a rudimentary style, the story is very slow at capturing my interest. The characters were flat and the scene descriptions were rather long-winded; however, there were some sweet moments between Anne and Ben. Then you throw in a fake engagement for an obsessed ex-girlfriend, and you get a fairly compelling twist.
The bulk of the story mainly centers on their one-week fling and constant worry over the status of their relationship. The best part was yet to come: the colossal BOOM where truths are revealed.
This was an okay, little romance.
April 12, 2019
This novel is okay. Just okay. The storyline itself had potential, however the execution has let it down. The writer spent a significant part of the book explaining mundane trivial details that weren't particularly pertinent to the actual story. Time could have been better spent on further development of the characters, and exploring Anne's move and the commencement of her job- I felt this was glossed over at the end. Chelsea's role could also have been better utilised too, and she could have provided some twists and excitement to the novel.
The novel was also full of grammatical errors and incorrect word choices which spoilt it.
This is fine for a quick read if you like romances. Otherwise I don't think I would recommend....
The novel was also full of grammatical errors and incorrect word choices which spoilt it.
This is fine for a quick read if you like romances. Otherwise I don't think I would recommend....
April 18, 2018
Standard romance
Anne has lived on the East Coast long enough. She's ready to head back home to Seattle, and a prime job is the perfect excuse. She stays with her parents during the interview process, and runs into her teen crush. They are hot and heavy into a vacation romance when... you guessed it, misunderstanding and miscommunication.
I didn't care for the writing style, and the plot was pretty predictable. I liked the characters well enough, but wasn't invested in the romance. Above all else, though, there was too much detail in every scene that led nowhere, no payoff for much of the material.
Anne has lived on the East Coast long enough. She's ready to head back home to Seattle, and a prime job is the perfect excuse. She stays with her parents during the interview process, and runs into her teen crush. They are hot and heavy into a vacation romance when... you guessed it, misunderstanding and miscommunication.
I didn't care for the writing style, and the plot was pretty predictable. I liked the characters well enough, but wasn't invested in the romance. Above all else, though, there was too much detail in every scene that led nowhere, no payoff for much of the material.
September 18, 2020
Honestly, I'm so glad it's finished. It's like the author had an idea and a word count to reach, rattled the keyboard and churned out the words then posted it. There were errors in it, typing mistakes, at one point the main characters name is spelt wrong, it's very descriptive when there is no need to be, the writing style is not very good, kind of like a high school English story, and as another reviewer mentioned, everyone says the persons name in every sentences: How are you today, Anne? Oh I'm good, thanks for asking Ben. Oh that's good, Anne, what are you doing today? etc.
March 19, 2023
This boy meets girl romance is sweetly written about an openly mutual childhood to teenage crush that develops into an adult meeting of the minds and bodies. Of course, it's expected that if protection isn't used, pregnancy occurs, an established pattern of the wealthy in this story. There always has to be a nemesis as well, as in the name, Chelsea, a devious redhead, out to claim Ben Carlson, aka the wealthy CEO, Benjamin Stafford III. This is warm fun and love, with a fitting end.
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May 9, 2017
Sweet romance
Very detailed but predictable romance. The story was OK and easy to follow and the characters and dialogue were OK.
The story was fine but it just didn't grip me or hold my interest.
It needed some life as it just didn't make me form an emotional connection.
I like my romances with a bit more bite and banter.
Very detailed but predictable romance. The story was OK and easy to follow and the characters and dialogue were OK.
The story was fine but it just didn't grip me or hold my interest.
It needed some life as it just didn't make me form an emotional connection.
I like my romances with a bit more bite and banter.
June 12, 2018
Heavy on details
I know Ms. Webb just wants to set scenes so the reader can feel like she's part of the story but I felt like there were too many descriptions and not enough dialogue.
But I do love that the person in the wrong realized it immediately and tried to fix it, but fate kept getting in the way.
This really was an enjoyable book.
I know Ms. Webb just wants to set scenes so the reader can feel like she's part of the story but I felt like there were too many descriptions and not enough dialogue.
But I do love that the person in the wrong realized it immediately and tried to fix it, but fate kept getting in the way.
This really was an enjoyable book.
July 16, 2019
Harrowing story about an unmarried mothers home slightly far fetched but the details of life in the home run by nuns will stay with me for a very long time and the abuse of the not only the mothers but also the babies/children by a drug company for medical trials is shameful especially as it actually based on truth.
August 10, 2019
A perfect book for curling up in bed with on a miserable cold day. Mind you, as I look back over my comments, I realise that there was an awful lot of redundancy in the writing. No one needs to know exactly what was in the flower bed, or that Jane chose a particular salad for her meal, unless it has relevance to the rest of the story.
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