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Passion this hot can't be faked…
All revved up for bright lights and steamy nights, writer Veronica Chandler chased her dreams to New York City. When she hit a dead end, reality sent her back home to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Saving her pride and her new gig—writing a relationship advice column!—requires some faking. No one can know the truth about her big-city flop or her no ...more
All revved up for bright lights and steamy nights, writer Veronica Chandler chased her dreams to New York City. When she hit a dead end, reality sent her back home to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Saving her pride and her new gig—writing a relationship advice column!—requires some faking. No one can know the truth about her big-city flop or her no ...more
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1) It has this...
^^Sexy, bearded guybrarian on his way to work.
I've never read a romance book before that featured a male librarian as a hero. This was my first and the hero, Gabe McKenzie brought it 100%. Did I say he's hot, and a librarian? And oh, bearded too.
2) Slightly insecure but totally lovable heroine who happens to be an advice columnist...
...except that her own life is pretty much a mess. What I liked was that she realizes this early on in ...more
1) It has this...
^^Sexy, bearded guybrarian on his way to work.
I've never read a romance book before that featured a male librarian as a hero. This was my first and the hero, Gabe McKenzie brought it 100%. Did I say he's hot, and a librarian? And oh, bearded too.
2) Slightly insecure but totally lovable heroine who happens to be an advice columnist...
...except that her own life is pretty much a mess. What I liked was that she realizes this early on in ...more
FIVE ROMANCE STARS!!!! *dies of excitement*
As he pulled the loop over her other foot, she reached out to stroke his hair. It was silky and hot from the sun, but the nicest thing about it was that she could touch it just because she wanted to.
This was a wonderful romance novel, I really loved it.
Veronica is an advice columnist, and a local celebrity. She gives advice on everything from dealing with nosy neighbors to oral sex. But Veronica has a big secret: she's still a virgin. Sort of. And she f ...more
As he pulled the loop over her other foot, she reached out to stroke his hair. It was silky and hot from the sun, but the nicest thing about it was that she could touch it just because she wanted to.
This was a wonderful romance novel, I really loved it.
Veronica is an advice columnist, and a local celebrity. She gives advice on everything from dealing with nosy neighbors to oral sex. But Veronica has a big secret: she's still a virgin. Sort of. And she f ...more
Jul 17, 2015
Wendy'sThoughts
rated it
really liked it
Recommends it for:
Victoria Dahl Fans, Sexy Humor, Romance
3.5 No More Faking Till You Make It Stars * * * 1/2
Do you remember when you read your first "naughty" romance book? I am talking about the ones which had their characters have sex the way real people do... not with phrases or implied words for sex but the words like nipple, sucking, clit and so forth...And when you think about those books, did they have humor and make you laugh, too???
Well, mine did because they were books I found written by Victoria Dahl. She told stories of situations I could ...more
Do you remember when you read your first "naughty" romance book? I am talking about the ones which had their characters have sex the way real people do... not with phrases or implied words for sex but the words like nipple, sucking, clit and so forth...And when you think about those books, did they have humor and make you laugh, too???
Well, mine did because they were books I found written by Victoria Dahl. She told stories of situations I could ...more
3.5 stars
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Veronica couldn't wait to escape her small town after years of being bullied in high school but the big city of New York, wasn't all she dreamed it would be. After a couple years she admits defeat and comes back home, to an apartment and job her dad has all arranged for her. Lately, she has felt like she's been taking the saying "fake it until you make ...more
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Veronica couldn't wait to escape her small town after years of being bullied in high school but the big city of New York, wasn't all she dreamed it would be. After a couple years she admits defeat and comes back home, to an apartment and job her dad has all arranged for her. Lately, she has felt like she's been taking the saying "fake it until you make ...more
Veronica had big dreams and ambitions and moved from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to New York city to pursue her dreams of writing. But the city was not what she expected. She feels isolated, disconnected from her job and just overall beaten. When she moves back home to Jackson Hole, she feels defeated. Her dad lets her live in an apartment building he owns and he gets her a small job at the local newspaper writing an advice column. Called, Dear Veronica, she answers anonymous letters and helps people
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Jun 30, 2016
Skye Kilaen
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Sexy, fun (non-queer) f/m romance between a kick-ass gal and a hot guy who needs to get his act together – and does. Advice columnist Veronica Chandler moved back to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, after a stint in New York City convinced her that she’d never make it there as a writer, and also that she didn’t like New York City. Mountain-climbing librarian Gabe MacKenzie loves his new home in Jackson Hole, but it’s only temporary, because eventually he’ll be moving back to Manhattan to take over his fam
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1.5 Stars
I don't like books about virgins, but I enjoyed many before, because the heroine was strong and confident. It wasn't the case in this one. The female mc was insecure about everything in her life, her sexual experience, her job, her friends. I skimmed a lot, rounded up my rating because she didn't give up her life for him at the end. ...more
I don't like books about virgins, but I enjoyed many before, because the heroine was strong and confident. It wasn't the case in this one. The female mc was insecure about everything in her life, her sexual experience, her job, her friends. I skimmed a lot, rounded up my rating because she didn't give up her life for him at the end. ...more
3.75 stars
This the story of a hero affectionately nicknamed “Cunnilingus Gabe” by the hosts of Fated Mates podcast (author Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop), so obviously I had to read it. For Science Reasons, of course.
Gabe is a hot, young, rock climbing male librarian who meets Veronica, a local advice columnist who has never actually had sex before. Yes, she’s a 27 year old virgin and yes, this is CR. Which is pretty awesome if you ask me. Even though she has major imposter syndrome, she’s actual ...more
This the story of a hero affectionately nicknamed “Cunnilingus Gabe” by the hosts of Fated Mates podcast (author Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop), so obviously I had to read it. For Science Reasons, of course.
Gabe is a hot, young, rock climbing male librarian who meets Veronica, a local advice columnist who has never actually had sex before. Yes, she’s a 27 year old virgin and yes, this is CR. Which is pretty awesome if you ask me. Even though she has major imposter syndrome, she’s actual ...more
I really appreciated this sexy pairing of a hot male librarian with a knowing but innocent advice columnist. The chemistry was off the charts but ultimately it was the way these two related to each other that I loved. And I appreciated the way they got each other out of their respective comfort zones. One thing I've appreciated about these Jackson Hole books is their sense of place. With the depiction of rock climbing and chi-chi events, it's just what I would imagine the real place to be like.
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This was a really good addition to Dahl's Girls' Night Out Series, probably my favorite so far. Veronica Chandler and Gabe MacKenzie were great characters. I really enjoyed watching them get to know one another and develop a relationship. I thought Gabe as a sexy librarian was the perfect man! I enjoyed the storyline and thought it had a great setting.
Veronica Chandler has returned to Jackson Hole as an advice columnist after feeling like she crashed and burned in New York City. She feels like a ...more
Veronica Chandler has returned to Jackson Hole as an advice columnist after feeling like she crashed and burned in New York City. She feels like a ...more
3.5-4 stars
My first romance by Victoria Dahl, and it was great! It actually meant a lot to me, as someone who's newly back in the dating world, to see a heroine who doesn't always know how to flirt with a guy but who wins the hot librarian anyway. Veronica was shy, yes, but she was also super spunky and fun when she let herself go. I felt like I could relate to her in a lot of ways. The hero, Gabe, was a true sweetheart and gentleman. He had my heart melting on multiple occasions! I do wish that ...more
My first romance by Victoria Dahl, and it was great! It actually meant a lot to me, as someone who's newly back in the dating world, to see a heroine who doesn't always know how to flirt with a guy but who wins the hot librarian anyway. Veronica was shy, yes, but she was also super spunky and fun when she let herself go. I felt like I could relate to her in a lot of ways. The hero, Gabe, was a true sweetheart and gentleman. He had my heart melting on multiple occasions! I do wish that ...more
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Taking the Heat ( Jackson: Girls' Night Out, #3) by Victoria Dahl
PLOT: 5
CHARACTERS: 5
COVER: 5
OVERALL RATING: 5
Taking the Heat was such a delight to read and the characters were all so amazing. Victoria Dahl has been an author I know through reading other people's review and I have also read some of her books but I haven't really been a real fan that knows all her characters by heart. But after reading this one I think you'll be seeing ...more
Taking the Heat ( Jackson: Girls' Night Out, #3) by Victoria Dahl
PLOT: 5
CHARACTERS: 5
COVER: 5
OVERALL RATING: 5
Taking the Heat was such a delight to read and the characters were all so amazing. Victoria Dahl has been an author I know through reading other people's review and I have also read some of her books but I haven't really been a real fan that knows all her characters by heart. But after reading this one I think you'll be seeing ...more
Another book I'm reviewing 1+ year later. Good news is that I still remember this book, hence the 4 star rating.
I'm normally more of a historical romance reader than contemporary, because I hate insta-lust stories and those are much more common in CR than HR. While there is a definite attraction between Victoria and Gabe, I loved their connection and the fact that Victoria was actually a virgin kind of forced that part of the story to progress a little more slowly than it might otherwise have. G ...more
I'm normally more of a historical romance reader than contemporary, because I hate insta-lust stories and those are much more common in CR than HR. While there is a definite attraction between Victoria and Gabe, I loved their connection and the fact that Victoria was actually a virgin kind of forced that part of the story to progress a little more slowly than it might otherwise have. G ...more
This was an okay read,the couple had chemistry,but I wanted more from this story.The hero was too beta for me.Iwould have loved an epilogue with this couple,it was a more HFN ending and I don't remember if the heroine even said Ilu to the hero.,he said it though.
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I never reviewed this the first time I read it so I’m making up for that oversight now. I was already planning on re-reading this series when the Fated Mates podcast picked this as a Book That Blooded them. I take it a step further and say this whole series blooded me. When I got back into reading romance 4 years ago, I stumbled upon this series a few months in and it was like a lightning bolt struck me. THIS was the kind of contemporary romance I wanted to read. THIS was what romance was capabl
...more
I'm curious if Victoria Dahl is accepting friendship applications. Because every time I finish one of her books she becomes even more one of my favorite people.
Review to come.
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Victoria Dahl is right at the top of my auto-read list, and once again she doesn't disappoint. My favorite thing about her books is that the characters are always different. They have different experiences. They want different things. Dahl rejects a cookie-cutter happily-ever-after, instead tailoring it to her cha ...more
Review to come.
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Victoria Dahl is right at the top of my auto-read list, and once again she doesn't disappoint. My favorite thing about her books is that the characters are always different. They have different experiences. They want different things. Dahl rejects a cookie-cutter happily-ever-after, instead tailoring it to her cha ...more
DNFed at 19% even though I enjoyed the writing way more than average. This is purely a feminist DNF. There’s nothing egregious. Except it’s all part of that overall trend that’s been forever where the woman is INCREDIBLY INSECURE, UNSURE, LIP-BITINGLY THE MAN’S LESSER.
She is insecure about her looks, her job, being herself with her friends. And oh yeah, sex. She has a lot of growing up to do. Which is ok. Everyone has to grow up sometime, it’s to be applauded.
But why oh why do we often see the ...more
She is insecure about her looks, her job, being herself with her friends. And oh yeah, sex. She has a lot of growing up to do. Which is ok. Everyone has to grow up sometime, it’s to be applauded.
But why oh why do we often see the ...more
3 1/2 stars...review to come!
Witty dialogue and warm characters. Both protagonists have growing to do, and they do it without being total assholes to each other. A lovely read if you like a beta hero.
Gah it took me a long time to get through this book! There wasn't much to the plot and it got boring at times. It was an OK read.
2.5 stars
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5 Stars!
Full review to be posted closer to release date.
Full review to be posted closer to release date.
I only read this because another reviewer nicknamed the hero "cunnilingus Gabe" and I had to know more. :) Sorry, mom.
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Taking the Heat by Victoria Dahl was a total hit for me. I loved this book from start to finish.
As a librarian, I can never resist a book with a librarian character, and I was absolutely delighted to hear that the librarian in Taking the Heat is a man. A very, very gorgeous man named Gabe who is the new librarian, and new resident of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Right there this book gets props from me for not making the librarian a stereotype. But this book has so many more things going for it.
So, on ...more
As a librarian, I can never resist a book with a librarian character, and I was absolutely delighted to hear that the librarian in Taking the Heat is a man. A very, very gorgeous man named Gabe who is the new librarian, and new resident of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Right there this book gets props from me for not making the librarian a stereotype. But this book has so many more things going for it.
So, on ...more
I loved this book!!
Veronica seems like she is stuck up when she is first introduced but she is far from it. I loved how this book was different then the romances out there. She is a writer for the advice column dear Veronica. Not only is she pretty and smart but she loves what she does. Veronica tells her boss she will do a live show and she is so nervous. She feels she is still a fraud because she is a virgin but for a virgin she gives some awesome advice.
Gabe is the new librarian in town and o ...more
Veronica seems like she is stuck up when she is first introduced but she is far from it. I loved how this book was different then the romances out there. She is a writer for the advice column dear Veronica. Not only is she pretty and smart but she loves what she does. Veronica tells her boss she will do a live show and she is so nervous. She feels she is still a fraud because she is a virgin but for a virgin she gives some awesome advice.
Gabe is the new librarian in town and o ...more
Jun 17, 2015
Esther
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
contemporary-v,
humor,
virgin,
funny,
no-cheating,
virgin-heroine,
netgalley,
family,
hero-rich
3.5 or 4.0 rating. Can't decide between the two.
A well written book and two MC that I liked!!!
Veronica and Gabe where two characters that came across like everyday people with normal problems. They each insecurities (Veronica) and normal life problems that people face. Veronica was a pretty, smart, sweet and had some Daddy issues. Gabe, I loved Gabe!!! He was a librarian who had a year to live his life his way before he stepped in and took over the family business. He was an out doors kind of g ...more
A well written book and two MC that I liked!!!
Veronica and Gabe where two characters that came across like everyday people with normal problems. They each insecurities (Veronica) and normal life problems that people face. Veronica was a pretty, smart, sweet and had some Daddy issues. Gabe, I loved Gabe!!! He was a librarian who had a year to live his life his way before he stepped in and took over the family business. He was an out doors kind of g ...more
after reading this I'm immediately disappointed that the cover doesn't have a bearded guy on it. GIVE ME THE BEARD
anyway
VERONICA. I love love love her. I love the different aspects to her personality like she's really shy and then when she's in front of people as the columnist Dear Veronica she's so confident and funny and just I LOVE HER OK
Gabe is cute too but VERONICA
ok I'll go now ...more
anyway
VERONICA. I love love love her. I love the different aspects to her personality like she's really shy and then when she's in front of people as the columnist Dear Veronica she's so confident and funny and just I LOVE HER OK
Gabe is cute too but VERONICA
ok I'll go now ...more
Cunnilingus Gabe definitely lived up to the hype, but Veronica is also a fantastic character. Guess I was slightly let down by what felt like a HFN ending, even if it felt realistic. I don’t need marriage and babies for a HEA, but they were just sorting out their issues when the book ends, so I kind of wanted a glimpse into their future.
Feel-good romance about an eager, inexperienced, finding-herself heroine and a bearded librarian hero ready to teach her the ropes. Maybe the best sex of the series, and that's really saying something. Gabe is niiiiice. <3
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4 stars - review to come.
ARC kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
ARC kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Heather's review from Smut Matters
I was going to make this entire post nothing but heart emojis, but I figured I'd go a little deeper than that.
Oh, man. This book was so good. I said in my last post how tired I am of the virgin heroine, then picked this one up, knowing Victoria Dahl has never done a virgin heroine and I'd be safe. Then I met Veronica Chandler.
Veronica Chandler followed her post-college dreams to New York City, hated it, and now she's back home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She write ...more
I was going to make this entire post nothing but heart emojis, but I figured I'd go a little deeper than that.
Oh, man. This book was so good. I said in my last post how tired I am of the virgin heroine, then picked this one up, knowing Victoria Dahl has never done a virgin heroine and I'd be safe. Then I met Veronica Chandler.
Veronica Chandler followed her post-college dreams to New York City, hated it, and now she's back home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She write ...more
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“So ... you like her, Gabe?' Lauren pressed.
'Yes,' he answered, starting work on his spreadsheet again in an effort to stave off more questions.
'She's great, isn't she?'
Shit. A smile tugged at his mouth and Lauren was standing right next to him. No question she could see it. He tried to cover himself by changing the subject.”
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'Yes,' he answered, starting work on his spreadsheet again in an effort to stave off more questions.
'She's great, isn't she?'
Shit. A smile tugged at his mouth and Lauren was standing right next to him. No question she could see it. He tried to cover himself by changing the subject.”
