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Long Road to Love #2
Oh Stupid Heart
Carrie Hanson is in love with a different species: Trent, a pampered, uber-rich socialite who’s also her boss. Everyone keeps telling her it’s a train wreck looking to happen, but her heart wants what it wants. So despite the billion and one reasons not to, Carrie commits to this inter-species relationship. But while she's off being trained for her new job responsibilities, a beautiful ex fiancée is working hard to get Trent back and Carrie fired.
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 13, 2013
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Liza O'Connor
58 books92 followersLiza lives in Denville, NJ with her dog Jess. They hike in fabulous woods every day, rain or shine, sleet or snow. Having an adventurous nature, she learned to fly small cessnas in NJ, hang glide in New Zealand, kayak in Pennsylvania, ski in New York, scuba dive with great white sharks in Australia, dig up dinosaur bones in Montana, sky dive in Indiana, and raft a class four river in Tasmania. She’s an avid gardener, amateur photographer and dabbler in watercolors. Yet through her entire life, her first love has and always will be writing novels. She loves to create interesting characters, set them loose, and scribe what happens.
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September 30, 2013
As most know, I loved The Worst Week Ever. Carrie stole my heart from the first page and she did again, Oh Stupid Heart. Be warned though, this book is completely different from The Worst Week Ever. Yes, there is still humor, dry wit, situations that you would think…NOT AGAIN but this one humanizes Trent more. He tries to be charitable on the train and that backfires somewhat. When he tries to be charitable to his friend Jon, it finally works. Of course, he had a bit of help from Carrie and Mars, again.
Mars, Jack and Sam are back to help Carrie and Trent but my heart broke for Sam. There is a secret that Jon shares with Trent that really through me for a loop. ;) Great twist and explains alot of Sam’s resentment towards Trent but Sam deserves better. He is still holding a candle for Carrie though. In some ways, so does Mars but he views her as a somewhat savior to his own job with Trent. Read the book and see if you agree with me.
I loved the introduction of Jon and Patty. They are the ones that truly humanized Trent for me in this book. I finally understood where Trent truly came from growing up and with talking to Jon, Trent realized that he could leave his former life behind and build a future with Carrie. Plus, he’s a writer that I swear everyone had read and love except Trent.
The office situations were the best in the book for me. Grant was a slime, Coco a complete bitch and Dan was the glue that made Carrie finally feel appreciated and necessary when it came to her work. Loved, loved how Carrie finally stood up for herself and got mad a Trent during a work situation too. Of course, it broke her heart afterwards but I felt like Carrie was coming around to the fact that Trent didn’t always truly value her as an employee. Sure, she was the glue that kept the company afloat but somehow in this book, Trent forgot about that.
This book read has fast as TWWE but it very well paced and of course, Ms. O’Connor can write dialogue with the best of them. She makes her characters come alive on the page whether it be a word or maybe a raised eyebrow. Plus, I still want Carrie’s house and garden. ;)
To answer Liza’s question of the right guy for Carrie…its hard to say really. I liked Trent better in this book but I on the fence if he is truly the ONE for Carrie. He’s about 80% there but he keeps reminding us of his track record. I liked Joey, the cop in the first book but he was absent in this one. If I had to pick, I would say Sam but then Carrie would be only a sloppy second for Sam and I want Sam to be truly happy in a relationship. There is so much more to Sam that when you read this book, you will come to understand him more and more. *sigh*
I highly suggest that read the series in order to understand all the characters and situations that Carrie and Trent go through. Ms. O’Connor has written a brilliant tale about two different species (her words) that somehow find love but that road is long and the journey isn’t complete yet.
*I received this book from the author and I wasn't paid for my honest review*
Mars, Jack and Sam are back to help Carrie and Trent but my heart broke for Sam. There is a secret that Jon shares with Trent that really through me for a loop. ;) Great twist and explains alot of Sam’s resentment towards Trent but Sam deserves better. He is still holding a candle for Carrie though. In some ways, so does Mars but he views her as a somewhat savior to his own job with Trent. Read the book and see if you agree with me.
I loved the introduction of Jon and Patty. They are the ones that truly humanized Trent for me in this book. I finally understood where Trent truly came from growing up and with talking to Jon, Trent realized that he could leave his former life behind and build a future with Carrie. Plus, he’s a writer that I swear everyone had read and love except Trent.
The office situations were the best in the book for me. Grant was a slime, Coco a complete bitch and Dan was the glue that made Carrie finally feel appreciated and necessary when it came to her work. Loved, loved how Carrie finally stood up for herself and got mad a Trent during a work situation too. Of course, it broke her heart afterwards but I felt like Carrie was coming around to the fact that Trent didn’t always truly value her as an employee. Sure, she was the glue that kept the company afloat but somehow in this book, Trent forgot about that.
This book read has fast as TWWE but it very well paced and of course, Ms. O’Connor can write dialogue with the best of them. She makes her characters come alive on the page whether it be a word or maybe a raised eyebrow. Plus, I still want Carrie’s house and garden. ;)
To answer Liza’s question of the right guy for Carrie…its hard to say really. I liked Trent better in this book but I on the fence if he is truly the ONE for Carrie. He’s about 80% there but he keeps reminding us of his track record. I liked Joey, the cop in the first book but he was absent in this one. If I had to pick, I would say Sam but then Carrie would be only a sloppy second for Sam and I want Sam to be truly happy in a relationship. There is so much more to Sam that when you read this book, you will come to understand him more and more. *sigh*
I highly suggest that read the series in order to understand all the characters and situations that Carrie and Trent go through. Ms. O’Connor has written a brilliant tale about two different species (her words) that somehow find love but that road is long and the journey isn’t complete yet.
*I received this book from the author and I wasn't paid for my honest review*
May 28, 2018
Conundrum
What a mess dealing with the first book’s messes brought to light! And the new messes created. Great fun watching one person grow, but kind of horrible seeing how abusive one person is capable of being to everyone they know. Very interesting and cringeworthy at the same time.
What a mess dealing with the first book’s messes brought to light! And the new messes created. Great fun watching one person grow, but kind of horrible seeing how abusive one person is capable of being to everyone they know. Very interesting and cringeworthy at the same time.
February 16, 2014
Oh Stupid Heart
By Liza O’Connor
Blurb:
Carrie Hanson is in love with a different species: Trent, a pampered, uber-rich socialite who’s also her boss. Everyone keeps telling her it’s a train wreck looking to happen, but her heart wants what it wants. So despite the billion and one reasons not to, Carrie commits to this inter-species relationship. But while she's off being trained for her new job responsibilities, a beautiful ex fiancée is working hard to get Trent back and Carrie fired.
My Review:
Carrie and Trent have finally admitted their feelings but the road to love is never smooth. Jealousy and insecurities are a part of any relationship but when couples are as different as Trent and Carrie, it’s bound to happen. Not to mention, it seems like the world is out to get them…or at least Trent’s ex-fiance!
Oh Stupid Heart is the second book in the Long Road to Love series and continues the wacky relationship that began in Worst Week Ever. I loved how caring and sweet Carrie is. She is more than willing to put up with just about anything, yet remains true to her moral compass. Trent has improved a bunch since the first book but still has a way to go. He doesn’t have a filter when he’s angry.
Ms. O’Connor writes a fun story that engages the reader and keeps them laughing with the wacky events that happen. I like how Trent has changed but I still worry that Carrie is putting more into this relationship than he is. Although I love how she’s developing a backbone with Trent and not letting him or others run her over.
I'm looking forward to the rest of this series!
By Liza O’Connor
Blurb:
Carrie Hanson is in love with a different species: Trent, a pampered, uber-rich socialite who’s also her boss. Everyone keeps telling her it’s a train wreck looking to happen, but her heart wants what it wants. So despite the billion and one reasons not to, Carrie commits to this inter-species relationship. But while she's off being trained for her new job responsibilities, a beautiful ex fiancée is working hard to get Trent back and Carrie fired.
My Review:
Carrie and Trent have finally admitted their feelings but the road to love is never smooth. Jealousy and insecurities are a part of any relationship but when couples are as different as Trent and Carrie, it’s bound to happen. Not to mention, it seems like the world is out to get them…or at least Trent’s ex-fiance!
Oh Stupid Heart is the second book in the Long Road to Love series and continues the wacky relationship that began in Worst Week Ever. I loved how caring and sweet Carrie is. She is more than willing to put up with just about anything, yet remains true to her moral compass. Trent has improved a bunch since the first book but still has a way to go. He doesn’t have a filter when he’s angry.
Ms. O’Connor writes a fun story that engages the reader and keeps them laughing with the wacky events that happen. I like how Trent has changed but I still worry that Carrie is putting more into this relationship than he is. Although I love how she’s developing a backbone with Trent and not letting him or others run her over.
I'm looking forward to the rest of this series!
April 10, 2016
The Zaniness lives on!
This is a continuation of the story from Book 1, BUT there's a lot of rehashing of the events in Book 1, so if you didn't read #1, the only thing you're missing is the reading of experience of Trent being an a-hole jerk.
However this trend of jerkiness continues in Book 2, such that I'm starting to think that Carrie is as emotionally stunted as her growth.... and yes, that's a low blow (pun intended) because there are SO many references to her short stature in this that it made me wonder what the author's issue was... and I have to wonder if there's more to her story that what we learn in book 2. [Generally it's not the men who have issues with her height, it's the women... interesting.]
We know she's a twin and was treated poorly by her parents in favor of the other twin.... and it also appears that health-wise, the other twin was also favored as we learn about Carrie's health issues with her underdeveloped stomach and eating issues.
We also learn that this former fiance of Trent's has destruction up her sleeve (and admittedly some of it did not make sense). And there are more criminals within his employee base than not. Coco has her hands all over Trent and all over his business.
She's in an emotionally abusive relationship with her boss who has huge trust issues and tends to rage, without thinking. He's really most incompetent. And the excuse that "he's trying" is ridiculous. She needs to get out and find someone deserving of her.
Now I'm curious about Book 3 after reading the synopsis. Gah.
This is a continuation of the story from Book 1, BUT there's a lot of rehashing of the events in Book 1, so if you didn't read #1, the only thing you're missing is the reading of experience of Trent being an a-hole jerk.
However this trend of jerkiness continues in Book 2, such that I'm starting to think that Carrie is as emotionally stunted as her growth.... and yes, that's a low blow (pun intended) because there are SO many references to her short stature in this that it made me wonder what the author's issue was... and I have to wonder if there's more to her story that what we learn in book 2. [Generally it's not the men who have issues with her height, it's the women... interesting.]
We know she's a twin and was treated poorly by her parents in favor of the other twin.... and it also appears that health-wise, the other twin was also favored as we learn about Carrie's health issues with her underdeveloped stomach and eating issues.
We also learn that this former fiance of Trent's has destruction up her sleeve (and admittedly some of it did not make sense). And there are more criminals within his employee base than not. Coco has her hands all over Trent and all over his business.
She's in an emotionally abusive relationship with her boss who has huge trust issues and tends to rage, without thinking. He's really most incompetent. And the excuse that "he's trying" is ridiculous. She needs to get out and find someone deserving of her.
Now I'm curious about Book 3 after reading the synopsis. Gah.
October 27, 2013
After reading Worst Week Ever (A Long Road to Love) I had high hopes for "Oh Stupid Heart." Liza O'Connor did not disappoint. Her books are well-written, well-edited, and depicts the lives of her characters - which might very well be real - in witty prose and dialogue. Oh Stupid Heart had me snarling at my family's attempts to interrupt my reading. Seriously, I'm spending time with a good book, why would I want to make dinner? Look in the fridge, I'm sure there's something there.
Oh Stupid Heart is both funny and cute, and the only thing wrong with it is that it ended. Luckily, it's part of a series, and I look forward to O'Connor's next release.
I like to think that I normally write more eloquent reviews, giving a recap of the story, characters, my reaction, and so on. I'm unable to do that with these books, because I only have one thing to say about them: Read them. They're funny. You won't regret it!
Oh Stupid Heart is both funny and cute, and the only thing wrong with it is that it ended. Luckily, it's part of a series, and I look forward to O'Connor's next release.
I like to think that I normally write more eloquent reviews, giving a recap of the story, characters, my reaction, and so on. I'm unable to do that with these books, because I only have one thing to say about them: Read them. They're funny. You won't regret it!
June 28, 2014
Ok, so going into the series the writer draws more characters into the story, a little twist thrown into the mix to have you wondering how it's going to play out, still giving romance, love, steamy a little and you'll be shouting at the pages trying to tell Carrie to wake up and get her head screwed on! I'm loving the way the whole story is coming on, but those cheeky one liners you can honestly hear people say or think, well it makes it all so refreshing to have an author with a sense of humour, but not too much that it's dragging you away from the plot.....oh yeah I'm ready for #3
October 26, 2013
This is the first and only book by Liza O'Connor that I've read. It can be a stand alone book, but I think if I had read book 2 it would have been multifaceted amazing story instead of a great story.
This is not a typical love story. But there are many parts where you cheer for Carrie, are glad Trent is not as bad as he was, and are gleeful when Coco gets what's coming to her.
Overall, this is a great read and lives up to the title and blurb.
This is not a typical love story. But there are many parts where you cheer for Carrie, are glad Trent is not as bad as he was, and are gleeful when Coco gets what's coming to her.
Overall, this is a great read and lives up to the title and blurb.
September 29, 2013
Poor Carrie is put through the wringer yet again as the man of her dreams continues to open his mouth to put his foot in it.
Liza has come up with a wonderful continuation of Trent and Carrie's story. Trent though trying to improve continues to prove Rome wasn't built in a day. And Carrie continued to show love really can be blind.
This was a whirlwind ride that I had a hard time putting down definitely enjoyed it and I can't wait to see what comes next
Liza has come up with a wonderful continuation of Trent and Carrie's story. Trent though trying to improve continues to prove Rome wasn't built in a day. And Carrie continued to show love really can be blind.
This was a whirlwind ride that I had a hard time putting down definitely enjoyed it and I can't wait to see what comes next
March 6, 2014
I liked this one a lot better than the first one.
January 27, 2014
I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down until I was finished. I am now waiting patiently waiting for the 3rd book to come out so I can see what happens next.
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