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The Thing About Love...
Have you ever been there…utterly broken…wishing for a love that's long gone? But then something happens…And if you pay attention, if you allow yourself to see what awaits you, it may just change your life.
Ellie Valencia is a broken shell of a woman after the guy she loves walks out on her without an explanation, a reason, or a goodbye.
Amidst her confusion and sorrow, she meets the very sexy, successful, and charming Jack Milian, who is every girl's dream.
There's just one major flaw: he's her ex's best friend...
Despite destiny's cruel game, Ellie is determined to find herself again and open her heart to love. But she must first leave all her fears behind…
It's a task that's proving hard to do when she doesn't know how far Jack is willing to fight for her against the innate obstacles that arise from falling for your best friend's ex.
The emotional turmoil and passionate romance that Jack and Ellie find themselves wrapped up in is The Thing About Love…
The Thing About Love… is a work of fiction inspired by true events of the author.
The Thing About Love... is available in Spanish as A Veces El Amor...
Ellie Valencia is a broken shell of a woman after the guy she loves walks out on her without an explanation, a reason, or a goodbye.
Amidst her confusion and sorrow, she meets the very sexy, successful, and charming Jack Milian, who is every girl's dream.
There's just one major flaw: he's her ex's best friend...
Despite destiny's cruel game, Ellie is determined to find herself again and open her heart to love. But she must first leave all her fears behind…
It's a task that's proving hard to do when she doesn't know how far Jack is willing to fight for her against the innate obstacles that arise from falling for your best friend's ex.
The emotional turmoil and passionate romance that Jack and Ellie find themselves wrapped up in is The Thing About Love…
The Thing About Love… is a work of fiction inspired by true events of the author.
The Thing About Love... is available in Spanish as A Veces El Amor...
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Published November 1, 2016
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November 17, 2017
➳A love story filled with romance that is one of a kind and filled with second chances at finding your destiny...
➳J.M. Raphaelle is a new author to me in the sense of reading her romance novels. Being a first timer for me, it is rare to be giving it a rating of four stars. When it comes down to the chemistry between the characters, it is one that I have read upon before but found it rather endearing in a way that is meant to understand that second chances at romances and love at first sight is one that is present and viable to the reader. Though we come to understand the past relationship struggles that the female character had to endure, we also comprehend that the male character has a close relationship with the female's past history that has made her struggle to be in a new relationship. That is the major message on this novel that many novels lack.
➳There is an even deeper meaning to many other aspects of the story as well. J.M. lacks in the department of describing the internal meaning of what the characters are going through or try to decipher. However, when it comes down to interpreting the romance of characters and how they emotional feel towards each other, disregarding their physical affect, JM is great at it.
➳Overall, this is a love story that is keeping me on my toes for the second book for sure. I do hope we get more of the in-depth idea of how the male character feels about the female one. Maybe some chapters on HIS pov? I know I would appreciate that. Thank you to the author and her JM team for providing a copy of this beauty. It is sure a book that I recommend for those who are looking for a romance that is sweet and endearing.
➳Paperback copy given by the author in exchange for an honest review coming soon...
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➳J.M. Raphaelle is a new author to me in the sense of reading her romance novels. Being a first timer for me, it is rare to be giving it a rating of four stars. When it comes down to the chemistry between the characters, it is one that I have read upon before but found it rather endearing in a way that is meant to understand that second chances at romances and love at first sight is one that is present and viable to the reader. Though we come to understand the past relationship struggles that the female character had to endure, we also comprehend that the male character has a close relationship with the female's past history that has made her struggle to be in a new relationship. That is the major message on this novel that many novels lack.
➳There is an even deeper meaning to many other aspects of the story as well. J.M. lacks in the department of describing the internal meaning of what the characters are going through or try to decipher. However, when it comes down to interpreting the romance of characters and how they emotional feel towards each other, disregarding their physical affect, JM is great at it.
➳Overall, this is a love story that is keeping me on my toes for the second book for sure. I do hope we get more of the in-depth idea of how the male character feels about the female one. Maybe some chapters on HIS pov? I know I would appreciate that. Thank you to the author and her JM team for providing a copy of this beauty. It is sure a book that I recommend for those who are looking for a romance that is sweet and endearing.
➳Paperback copy given by the author in exchange for an honest review coming soon...
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January 28, 2019
FULL REVIEW TO COME
December 10, 2016
Me encantó! Lo leí en un día, porque no podía dejarlo sin llegar al final! Es una historia de amor que todas hemos vivido. Pero no solo es amor de pareja entre Jack y Ellie, pero amor a si misma, porque Ellie crece, aprende, madura! Ya muero por leer el 2do libro!
November 8, 2017
Finally finished this one graciously sent to me for review by @jmrteam and @jmraphaelle. Romance is not my usual genre but I did enjoy this book and I am a very slow reader because of time constraints, but towards the end I couldn’t put it down. I have already told y’all I am not much of a romance reader but there’s a twist- kind of mystery to it as well. Ellie is heartbroken- her guy Mike ( AKA jerk- and that’s being kind) left her without a word. Not so much as an ‘It’s not you - it’s me’.. she has spent 5 months mourning this loss and grieving and wondering what the H happened and WHY?!?! “I thought time healed all wounds. I’m still waiting...”. Then there’s Jack. He is amazing! AND one of Mike’s best friends. Can Ellie find true and lasting love after all that’s happened? Of course there are some twists and turns along the way - it wouldn’t be interesting if there weren’t- but you do find the characters appealing and the overall plot is one where you feel you HAVE to know what happened. Ellie stands in her own way a lot and at one point she even says” I let my fears of getting hurt again get the best of me.” No spoilers here, but the ending is satisfying. Ellie is totally relatable and you just yearn for her to be happy, but is SHE, one of her friends puts it “...in her own way.” I so totally get it. I will say this is not what I would consider I YA book -for teens anyway. There is some adult language and situations in the book that are very explicit. Not that the reader would mind, very mild compared to the 50 Shades series. All in all- give the book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I believe if you enjoy this genre, you’d really like this book. I know I did😊
March 12, 2019
A sweet story of second chances and finding yourself before being willing to love another.
There is a lot of growth and development between the characters within this story and even though their actions may end up pulling them apart at times, it's the passion and drive to achieve the stability they know is there that pulls them back together.
Ellie has just come out of a breakup and is heartbroken, she's allowed herself to become a she'll of herself but when her friends push her to go out and see some light she ends up finding Jack.
Jack is her ex's best friend and even though this may go against some code he can't help falling for Ellie. They build a connection they both cannot deny and with the on going push and pull it keeps you anticipating when the final thread will be pulled.
A recommend read for a short, sweet story of two people falling in love irrevocably and passionately.
Thank you JMR Team for the review copy!
There is a lot of growth and development between the characters within this story and even though their actions may end up pulling them apart at times, it's the passion and drive to achieve the stability they know is there that pulls them back together.
Ellie has just come out of a breakup and is heartbroken, she's allowed herself to become a she'll of herself but when her friends push her to go out and see some light she ends up finding Jack.
Jack is her ex's best friend and even though this may go against some code he can't help falling for Ellie. They build a connection they both cannot deny and with the on going push and pull it keeps you anticipating when the final thread will be pulled.
A recommend read for a short, sweet story of two people falling in love irrevocably and passionately.
Thank you JMR Team for the review copy!
November 15, 2016
Ellie was heartbroken when her first love walked out on her without a word explaining why. She couldn't eat, she couldn't sleep. She couldn't live. But her best friend made it her mission to repair Ellie's broken heart and soon Ellie learned that there was in fact, life after Mike.
This is a perfect romance novel, that every woman can relate to; their first broken heart. The characters are all strong, and very well developed. The story holds your interest all the way through as you root for Ellie to obtain her happily ever after.
Great debut novel. I am expecting many more great works from Ms. Raphaelle.
This is a perfect romance novel, that every woman can relate to; their first broken heart. The characters are all strong, and very well developed. The story holds your interest all the way through as you root for Ellie to obtain her happily ever after.
Great debut novel. I am expecting many more great works from Ms. Raphaelle.
October 18, 2017
Ellie was left broken hearted when her first love left her, she didn't know what to do with herself. But with the help of her best friend, Ellie finds exactly what she was missing. This is one book I can highly relate to. There are so many similarities between what happened to Ellie and my own past. This story was just what I needed and it didn't disappoint. The Thing About Love kept me on the edge of my seat and I’m freaking out because I need more from these characters. JM Raphaelle Please let us know the release date of the second installment💖💜💖
October 18, 2017
So this young woman has just been dumped and is crushed. While her best friend is trying to help her heal she meets Jack. He's handsome, funny and smart! There a catch though, he's known to be a player and he's her exes best friend! This was fun and flirty and a wonderful read. I don't normally read a lot of romance novels so this one caught me by surprise while I kept turning the pages to see what was going to happen! I cannot wait for the next book! Loved it!
November 3, 2016
Ellie is heart-broken and her pain hits really close to home for me. Saying that she's a relatable character and that I was rooting for her all the way to her HEA is an understatement. J.M. Raphaelle is a talented writer and storyteller, and her debut novel is captivating. I'll definitely read more from this author!
November 3, 2016
Ellie is heart-broken and her pain hits really close to home for me. Saying that she's a relatable character and that I was rooting for her all the way to her HEA is an understatement. J.M. Raphaelle is a talented writer and storyteller, and her debut novel is captivating. I'll definitely read more from this author!
November 21, 2018
"EMOCIÓN Y ADICCIÓN. SUPER ESPECIAL".
Me he devorado este increíble y especial libro en 5 días. Me he hecho adicta a la trama y me he enamorado de este libro, sin obviar las enseñanzas tan importantes que nos deja la autora.
La reseña completa está en mi blog: http://infinitodehistorias.blogspot.com/
Me he devorado este increíble y especial libro en 5 días. Me he hecho adicta a la trama y me he enamorado de este libro, sin obviar las enseñanzas tan importantes que nos deja la autora.
La reseña completa está en mi blog: http://infinitodehistorias.blogspot.com/
November 3, 2016
Ellie tiene el corazón roto y yo conozco muy bien su dolor. Ella es un personaje que entiendo bastante bien y estuve todo el tiempo deseando que su final feliz llegase. J.M. Raphaelle es una talentosa escritora y su primera novela es encantadora. Sin duda voy a leer más libros de esta escritora!
November 3, 2016
Ellie tiene el corazón roto y yo conozco muy bien su dolor. Ella es un personaje que entiendo bastante bien y estuve todo el tiempo deseando que su final feliz llegase. J.M. Raphaelle es una talentosa escritora y su primera novela es encantadora. Sin duda voy a leer más libros de esta escritora!
January 20, 2017
This book made me travel back in time to my own love experiences. I totally recommend it if you like happy endings and perfect developing of events. JM. Raphaelle is a grate story teller and very creative mind.
November 15, 2017
Rating: 4/5
Genre: Adult Romance
Recommended Age: 18+ (language and explicit romance scenes)
I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the author. All opinions are my own.
Ellie Valencia is a broken shell of a woman after the guy she loves walks out on her without an explanation, a reason, or a goodbye.
Amidst her confusion and sorrow, she meets the very sexy, successful, and charming Jack Milian, who is every girl's dream.
There's just one major flaw: he's her ex's best friend...
Despite destiny's cruel game, Ellie is determined to find herself again and open her heart to love. But she must first leave all her fears behind…
It's a task that's proving hard to do when she doesn't know how far Jack is willing to fight for her against the innate obstacles that arise from falling for your best friend's ex.
The emotional turmoil and passionate romance that Jack and Ellie find themselves wrapped up in is The Thing About Love…
The Thing About Love… is a work of fiction inspired by true events of the author.
The Thing About Love... is available in Spanish as A Veces El Amor... - Amazon.com
Do you remember your first broken heart? I’m no stranger to love and broken hearts. For a time I thought I would only be destined to be broken hearted. I have dated and loved and lost many guys and I have been in a similar situation as the main character of this book. I was with a guy for 3 years when we broke up. It wasn’t my first broken heart but it hurt the worst because when you spend so much time with someone you become very lost without them, no matter if they were a complete d-bag or not. When you’ve become your own person again after being a unit for so long you tend to go through a period where you’re not sure who you are any longer. That being said the events that take place in this book are so very relatable and realistic. It makes you love the characters even more because of how honest this book is about breakups and heartache. Beyond that the characters felt well developed and were complex as well. This book is definitely one that will make you cry and swoon multiple times.
However, I did feel that the plot was a tad cliché (but I didn’t feel that it was cheesy or annoying) and I felt that the pacing suffered a little bit for the plot. However, it was not as cliché as most romance books are. I’m also not a fan of heavy romance scenes so I didn’t enjoy the more adult actions, but I did feel like the story benefitted from these moments between the two characters.
Verdict: If you’re a fan of romance and want something that a little different than your average Harlequin Romance book then I’d definitely check this book out! This is also an excellent book to read if you want to read about a realistic character who discovers herself and she’s also the type of character who you will be rooting for throughout the whole book.
Genre: Adult Romance
Recommended Age: 18+ (language and explicit romance scenes)
I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the author. All opinions are my own.
Ellie Valencia is a broken shell of a woman after the guy she loves walks out on her without an explanation, a reason, or a goodbye.
Amidst her confusion and sorrow, she meets the very sexy, successful, and charming Jack Milian, who is every girl's dream.
There's just one major flaw: he's her ex's best friend...
Despite destiny's cruel game, Ellie is determined to find herself again and open her heart to love. But she must first leave all her fears behind…
It's a task that's proving hard to do when she doesn't know how far Jack is willing to fight for her against the innate obstacles that arise from falling for your best friend's ex.
The emotional turmoil and passionate romance that Jack and Ellie find themselves wrapped up in is The Thing About Love…
The Thing About Love… is a work of fiction inspired by true events of the author.
The Thing About Love... is available in Spanish as A Veces El Amor... - Amazon.com
Do you remember your first broken heart? I’m no stranger to love and broken hearts. For a time I thought I would only be destined to be broken hearted. I have dated and loved and lost many guys and I have been in a similar situation as the main character of this book. I was with a guy for 3 years when we broke up. It wasn’t my first broken heart but it hurt the worst because when you spend so much time with someone you become very lost without them, no matter if they were a complete d-bag or not. When you’ve become your own person again after being a unit for so long you tend to go through a period where you’re not sure who you are any longer. That being said the events that take place in this book are so very relatable and realistic. It makes you love the characters even more because of how honest this book is about breakups and heartache. Beyond that the characters felt well developed and were complex as well. This book is definitely one that will make you cry and swoon multiple times.
However, I did feel that the plot was a tad cliché (but I didn’t feel that it was cheesy or annoying) and I felt that the pacing suffered a little bit for the plot. However, it was not as cliché as most romance books are. I’m also not a fan of heavy romance scenes so I didn’t enjoy the more adult actions, but I did feel like the story benefitted from these moments between the two characters.
Verdict: If you’re a fan of romance and want something that a little different than your average Harlequin Romance book then I’d definitely check this book out! This is also an excellent book to read if you want to read about a realistic character who discovers herself and she’s also the type of character who you will be rooting for throughout the whole book.
October 16, 2017
The Thing About Love... Synopsis
Los Angeles 2017 – In The Thing About Love... young Ellie Valencia is a shadow of herself, after the man she loves leaves her without an explanation or goodbye. She's lost in sorrow and self-pity. But the universe has plans for her, and she unexpectedly meets the charming and sexy Jack Milian, the antithesis of her ex. There's only one problem, Jack is her ex's best friend. Despite destiny's cruel joke, Ellie is willing find herself again, to heal and give love a chance. But will Jack fight for her against the innate obstacles that arise from falling for his best friend's ex? The turmoil and passionate romance Ellie and Jack find themselves in is The Thing About Love... Set in Los Angeles, The Thing About Love... is coming of age contemporary romance that is engaging, sexy, and inspiring. More than a story of love and passion, the author created complex characters that grow as the story develops. As a reflection of the people who inspired them, the characters are Hispanic and the author pays tribute to her Mexican heritage throughout the story, without making it overtly glaring to the reader.
My Review
The thing I love about this book is how relatable it is. At least once in everyone's life they experience this sort of heart ache. It is almost like a rite of passage. A horrible rite of passage, but something that needs to happen for us to see more clearly. To love someone so much, or the idea of what could be that it guts you so deeply. Making ourselves sick over someone who was never supposed to be ours in the first place. Two people that just weren't meant to be anything more than a lesson. Ellie wasn't exactly lucky in love the first time around. It took her 5 long months, her best friend Marie, a book, and a workshop on self-love to bring her out of her stupor. Then she meets Jack. Jack is the it guy. This is the type of man that women stop in their tracks for an stare at, and then proceed to throw themselves at shamelessly. Ellie and Jack's first introduction wasn't very successful. She was slowly making her way back into reality, but still stuck in her own head. The second meeting is when she realizes how lost she was. How in the heck did she not realize this beautiful man's bluish grey eyes? His touches transport you into another universe. His kisses steal your breath away. Being with him is more than just exciting... Being with him is realizing that you never want to know another day without him in your life.
Ellie went through so much heart ache and self-hate. She lost something she never really had in the first place. I believe this book is a revelation for any woman/man going through a similar situation. Maybe they haven't met their Jack yet, but are stuck in lust with the wrong man/woman. It shows women/men that you can be with someone for 3 long years and not realize how wrong that you are for one another. Love should never be a one-sided road you travel down. In life and in love everyone who is participating should be present! Ellie is fortunate to have her friend Marie throughout this awful lesson. At least she had someone to keep her checked into reality and forced her to think about what she was doing to herself. Ellie became this unrecognizable shell of a women she didn't even know anymore. This wasn't how she seen her life turning out. So, she did what we all do in desperate times. She poured herself into her work. Slowly coming back to reality is when she notices this wonderful man, whom she may never have met if she stayed in that horrible state of mind. We all have had a Mike in our lives that has hurt us in some deep way. Everybody has their own way of dealing with heartache. Yes, he (Mike) started out as a dochebag, and it ended with him being the same way. The thing is when you are attracted to someone who may have what you are looking for you go into a state of denial. He will change, so you tell yourself, and he will love me, I just have to give it time… Let Ellie be an example to anyone who hasn't gone through this. I think the author was trying to show women what not to be like. Showing us that we deserve so much more if we only get out of our own way. We are our own worst enemy! To learn to love yourself and figure out what you want from love and from life. It is so easy to lose yourself in throw of things. Especially with a hot guy that makes you feel so good. Even if it is only for little bits at a time. You become so dependent on getting those little displays of affection each time you see each other. Open our eyes women, and when you do, and are able to truly love yourself, you will find what you are looking for. Sometimes you'll find things you never knew you needed. Maybe you'll find your Jack. Not only was this book about finding love, but finding yourself. Thank you for gifting me this beautiful story about love and self-discovery. This was exactly the sort of book I needed. A book to remind me not to forget to love me first. I had my Ellie moment in life. I have my Jack. I was able to relate to her on such a personal level and that was what drew me in.
About The Author
J M Raphaelle boasts a very successful career in publishing. She was editor-in-chief of the nationally distributed radio and music industry magazine Radio y Música. She later became the Latin Formats editor for the also national radio and music industry magazine Radio & Records, "the bible of radio," until it closed its doors in 2009. J M Raphaelle currently works in the
entertainment industry. The Thing About Love... is her first novel in the contemporary romance genre, a work of fiction inspired by true events of her life. She translated the novel to Spanish, and is available as, A Veces El Amor... She has a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago, is Mexican-American, bilingual, and resides in Southern California.
The Thing About Love… is available on Amazon, CreateSpace, iBooks, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble or by visiting www.JMRaphaelle.com
Love,
Annie.
Los Angeles 2017 – In The Thing About Love... young Ellie Valencia is a shadow of herself, after the man she loves leaves her without an explanation or goodbye. She's lost in sorrow and self-pity. But the universe has plans for her, and she unexpectedly meets the charming and sexy Jack Milian, the antithesis of her ex. There's only one problem, Jack is her ex's best friend. Despite destiny's cruel joke, Ellie is willing find herself again, to heal and give love a chance. But will Jack fight for her against the innate obstacles that arise from falling for his best friend's ex? The turmoil and passionate romance Ellie and Jack find themselves in is The Thing About Love... Set in Los Angeles, The Thing About Love... is coming of age contemporary romance that is engaging, sexy, and inspiring. More than a story of love and passion, the author created complex characters that grow as the story develops. As a reflection of the people who inspired them, the characters are Hispanic and the author pays tribute to her Mexican heritage throughout the story, without making it overtly glaring to the reader.
My Review
The thing I love about this book is how relatable it is. At least once in everyone's life they experience this sort of heart ache. It is almost like a rite of passage. A horrible rite of passage, but something that needs to happen for us to see more clearly. To love someone so much, or the idea of what could be that it guts you so deeply. Making ourselves sick over someone who was never supposed to be ours in the first place. Two people that just weren't meant to be anything more than a lesson. Ellie wasn't exactly lucky in love the first time around. It took her 5 long months, her best friend Marie, a book, and a workshop on self-love to bring her out of her stupor. Then she meets Jack. Jack is the it guy. This is the type of man that women stop in their tracks for an stare at, and then proceed to throw themselves at shamelessly. Ellie and Jack's first introduction wasn't very successful. She was slowly making her way back into reality, but still stuck in her own head. The second meeting is when she realizes how lost she was. How in the heck did she not realize this beautiful man's bluish grey eyes? His touches transport you into another universe. His kisses steal your breath away. Being with him is more than just exciting... Being with him is realizing that you never want to know another day without him in your life.
Ellie went through so much heart ache and self-hate. She lost something she never really had in the first place. I believe this book is a revelation for any woman/man going through a similar situation. Maybe they haven't met their Jack yet, but are stuck in lust with the wrong man/woman. It shows women/men that you can be with someone for 3 long years and not realize how wrong that you are for one another. Love should never be a one-sided road you travel down. In life and in love everyone who is participating should be present! Ellie is fortunate to have her friend Marie throughout this awful lesson. At least she had someone to keep her checked into reality and forced her to think about what she was doing to herself. Ellie became this unrecognizable shell of a women she didn't even know anymore. This wasn't how she seen her life turning out. So, she did what we all do in desperate times. She poured herself into her work. Slowly coming back to reality is when she notices this wonderful man, whom she may never have met if she stayed in that horrible state of mind. We all have had a Mike in our lives that has hurt us in some deep way. Everybody has their own way of dealing with heartache. Yes, he (Mike) started out as a dochebag, and it ended with him being the same way. The thing is when you are attracted to someone who may have what you are looking for you go into a state of denial. He will change, so you tell yourself, and he will love me, I just have to give it time… Let Ellie be an example to anyone who hasn't gone through this. I think the author was trying to show women what not to be like. Showing us that we deserve so much more if we only get out of our own way. We are our own worst enemy! To learn to love yourself and figure out what you want from love and from life. It is so easy to lose yourself in throw of things. Especially with a hot guy that makes you feel so good. Even if it is only for little bits at a time. You become so dependent on getting those little displays of affection each time you see each other. Open our eyes women, and when you do, and are able to truly love yourself, you will find what you are looking for. Sometimes you'll find things you never knew you needed. Maybe you'll find your Jack. Not only was this book about finding love, but finding yourself. Thank you for gifting me this beautiful story about love and self-discovery. This was exactly the sort of book I needed. A book to remind me not to forget to love me first. I had my Ellie moment in life. I have my Jack. I was able to relate to her on such a personal level and that was what drew me in.
About The Author
J M Raphaelle boasts a very successful career in publishing. She was editor-in-chief of the nationally distributed radio and music industry magazine Radio y Música. She later became the Latin Formats editor for the also national radio and music industry magazine Radio & Records, "the bible of radio," until it closed its doors in 2009. J M Raphaelle currently works in the
entertainment industry. The Thing About Love... is her first novel in the contemporary romance genre, a work of fiction inspired by true events of her life. She translated the novel to Spanish, and is available as, A Veces El Amor... She has a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago, is Mexican-American, bilingual, and resides in Southern California.
The Thing About Love… is available on Amazon, CreateSpace, iBooks, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble or by visiting www.JMRaphaelle.com
Love,
Annie.
November 20, 2017
"A veces el amor" que nos cuenta la historia de Ellie, una chica que está bastante mal por su ruptura. Mike la dejó sin darle ningúna explicación. La protagonista está bastante mal, no entiende en que falló y no sabe si va a poder salir adelante con respecto a su vida amorosa. Marie, la mejor amiga de Ellie la acompaña en este camino y se concentra en darle ánimo, la ayuda a salir adelante. Jack se encarga de hacerle cambiar la idea del amor que tiene y de que en una relación no se trata sólo de pertenecer al otro, sino más bien de compañerismo, de complementarse.
El personaje de Ellie me gustó, una chica joven, con potencial, pero que sin embargo sufre por su ex. Comprendo ese tipo de tristeza ¿quién no la pasó alguna vez? Al avanzar, la autora supo darle vida a este personaje de una manera muy buena, me gustó la evolución, el mensaje que nos da de aprender a amarnos a nosotras mismas primero y después amar a los demás, valorarnos como personas, aprender a que la felicidad está en donde menos la esperamos.
Lo que tengo para decir en contra es que me resultó bastante pastelosa en algunos momentos, y es que la lectura romántica no es de mis favoritas, pero de todos modos quería darle una oportunidad.
El personaje de Ellie me gustó, una chica joven, con potencial, pero que sin embargo sufre por su ex. Comprendo ese tipo de tristeza ¿quién no la pasó alguna vez? Al avanzar, la autora supo darle vida a este personaje de una manera muy buena, me gustó la evolución, el mensaje que nos da de aprender a amarnos a nosotras mismas primero y después amar a los demás, valorarnos como personas, aprender a que la felicidad está en donde menos la esperamos.
Lo que tengo para decir en contra es que me resultó bastante pastelosa en algunos momentos, y es que la lectura romántica no es de mis favoritas, pero de todos modos quería darle una oportunidad.
March 9, 2018
I'am hands down a romance kind of girl and my go to genre is and will always be romance; I just love and enjoy it so much. I will always go back to reading a good romantic book after finishing an out of my comfort zone kind of book.
The Thing about Love by J.M. Raphaelle, was a sweet, quick and easygoing story about a young girl, Ellie Valencia, who was trying her best to survive and deal with her heartbreak without losing herself on the process. The love of her life, her reason to be and the man she was devoted to, Mike, had left her without so much as an explanation. Devastated and shattered, she closed over herself and let sorrow envelope her, until the day she met Jack Milian. The drop dead handsome and caring man with a touch of a bad boy. Their first encounter wasn’t very pleasant, but as Ellie’s best friend convinced her that she was ready to move on and learn to trust again, she quickly started falling in love with him. The only obstacle blocking them both, was that Jack was her ex’s best friend. But would their love stand a chance in front of the code, bros before hoes?
This book is the first one of The Thing About trilogy, a sequel (which I am quite excited about, since there are still many questions i need answers for) The thing about ever after will be coming out very soon.
i must say that it was cliché on many occasions, i did roll my eyes at the characters, and did want to smack the girl on the head and shake the hell out of her. maybe that is just me, since i get too picky and demanding. So don't get discouraged by my opinion on this book and grab your copies romance junkies.
The Thing about Love by J.M. Raphaelle, was a sweet, quick and easygoing story about a young girl, Ellie Valencia, who was trying her best to survive and deal with her heartbreak without losing herself on the process. The love of her life, her reason to be and the man she was devoted to, Mike, had left her without so much as an explanation. Devastated and shattered, she closed over herself and let sorrow envelope her, until the day she met Jack Milian. The drop dead handsome and caring man with a touch of a bad boy. Their first encounter wasn’t very pleasant, but as Ellie’s best friend convinced her that she was ready to move on and learn to trust again, she quickly started falling in love with him. The only obstacle blocking them both, was that Jack was her ex’s best friend. But would their love stand a chance in front of the code, bros before hoes?
This book is the first one of The Thing About trilogy, a sequel (which I am quite excited about, since there are still many questions i need answers for) The thing about ever after will be coming out very soon.
i must say that it was cliché on many occasions, i did roll my eyes at the characters, and did want to smack the girl on the head and shake the hell out of her. maybe that is just me, since i get too picky and demanding. So don't get discouraged by my opinion on this book and grab your copies romance junkies.
October 14, 2019
Primer libro que leo de esta escritora y me encantó, por la forma que se va desarrollando el personaje de Ellie que va recuperándose poco a poco después de la ruptura con su novio y aprenderá a amarse de nuevo y salir adelante y en ese proceso la acompaña Marie su mejor amiga que siempre a estado en las buenas y en las malas y su mejor amigo Rob, en esa etapa tan dura es que Ellie conocerá el verdadero amor a Jack un chico en el que no sé a detallado mucho pero que tienen muchas cosas en común y lo más importante volverá a creer en el amor y el su salvación en medio de ese agujero negro en el que se encontraba, la relación de ellos es hermosa aunque aveces Jack me daba malgenio por no luchar por ella y esconder su relación de los demás, es hay cuando Ellie toma la decisión de irse y dejarlo cuando el reacciona y no deja escapar el amor de su vida, empieza a luchar por ella y se dan una nueva oportunidad, enamorada de esta historia y de Jack.
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March 28, 2019Esta novela es una novela romántica, donde tendremos un amor dificil pero por el cual nuestros protagonistas intentarán luchar con todas sus fuerzas. Una historia muy amena, fluida, emotiva, que despertará en nosotros muchos sentimientos. Un libre que va a hacer que nos metamos pronto en la historia y que no podamos parar de leer hasta terminarla. Unos personajes que nos enamorarán y que nos hará disfrutar muchisimo con el. Para terminar solo decir que todo el mundo tendría que tener una Ellie o un Jack en su vida. No os la perdáis.
January 30, 2021
A veces el amor, se convirtió en parte de mi vida literaria al momento de conocerla.
Ellie Valencia es una protagonista real, lo descubres al instante, vas madurando a la par del personaje, sufriendo con ella la tragedia de un amor perdido, de una relación fracasada.
Entendiendo su dolor y malestar ante lo vivido. También vives junto a ella, la ilusión de un nuevo amor, la incertidumbre de saber si es real o no, posible o no, de saber si funcionará o es una simple casualidad. Ves, desde otro punto, cómo la vida te da segundas oportunidades y que el amor está ahí, solo hay que aventurarse, amarse a uno mismo y dar a todo su lugar y momento para que fluya.
Jack Milian llega a la vida de Ellie en un momento crítico, en su rompimiento, nada más y nada menos que con uno de sus amigos, Mike. En el corazón no se manda y resulta enamorado de ella, ¿qué pasa cuando te enamoras de la ex de tu amigo?, ¿qué código se sigue?, ¿es falta de lealtad? Jack es un hombre cabal, íntegro, responsable, caballeroso, amoroso, por demás decir que es guapísimo. ¿Por qué no darse una oportunidad con ella? Lamentablemente la pareja queda en medio de malos entendidos, de inseguridades que se ven alimentadas por el insidioso (por no decir groserías) Mike.
Por fortuna ambos cuentan con una manifestación de amor inquebrantable, sus amigos: Marie, Sam y Rob, quienes están ahí para cada uno en su estilo darles ese pequeño empujoncito que hace falta, ese abrazo, esa palabra cálida y ese “jalón de orejas” tan necesario. Esta tríada de personajes realza la historia, dando matices de diferentes tipos, creando una experiencia de lectura más amena.
Hay que tener presente que es un amor joven, una relación donde ella solo tiene una experiencia amorosa previa, en la que hay mucho qué perder debido a las amistades mezcladas. Es una narración con la que te identificas, que te genera momentos de reflexión en donde rememoras sucesos de la vida con otra mirada, desde otro aspecto, con otro punto.
Me encontré remarcando frases, analizando posibilidades, llorando y riendo a momentos, entendiendo muchas cosas. A veces el amor, es una novela de amor en diferentes situaciones y etapas, una historia de superación, una demostración de que todo tiene su tiempo y momento.
J. M. Raphaelle, nos muestra mediante su obra, que la vida no es magia, que el amor y el dolor están presentes y a veces van a la par. Que muchas veces para obtener uno hay que pasar por el otro y que, quizá, al final no lo lamentas. Lo entiendes.
Ellie Valencia es una protagonista real, lo descubres al instante, vas madurando a la par del personaje, sufriendo con ella la tragedia de un amor perdido, de una relación fracasada.
Entendiendo su dolor y malestar ante lo vivido. También vives junto a ella, la ilusión de un nuevo amor, la incertidumbre de saber si es real o no, posible o no, de saber si funcionará o es una simple casualidad. Ves, desde otro punto, cómo la vida te da segundas oportunidades y que el amor está ahí, solo hay que aventurarse, amarse a uno mismo y dar a todo su lugar y momento para que fluya.
Jack Milian llega a la vida de Ellie en un momento crítico, en su rompimiento, nada más y nada menos que con uno de sus amigos, Mike. En el corazón no se manda y resulta enamorado de ella, ¿qué pasa cuando te enamoras de la ex de tu amigo?, ¿qué código se sigue?, ¿es falta de lealtad? Jack es un hombre cabal, íntegro, responsable, caballeroso, amoroso, por demás decir que es guapísimo. ¿Por qué no darse una oportunidad con ella? Lamentablemente la pareja queda en medio de malos entendidos, de inseguridades que se ven alimentadas por el insidioso (por no decir groserías) Mike.
Por fortuna ambos cuentan con una manifestación de amor inquebrantable, sus amigos: Marie, Sam y Rob, quienes están ahí para cada uno en su estilo darles ese pequeño empujoncito que hace falta, ese abrazo, esa palabra cálida y ese “jalón de orejas” tan necesario. Esta tríada de personajes realza la historia, dando matices de diferentes tipos, creando una experiencia de lectura más amena.
Hay que tener presente que es un amor joven, una relación donde ella solo tiene una experiencia amorosa previa, en la que hay mucho qué perder debido a las amistades mezcladas. Es una narración con la que te identificas, que te genera momentos de reflexión en donde rememoras sucesos de la vida con otra mirada, desde otro aspecto, con otro punto.
Me encontré remarcando frases, analizando posibilidades, llorando y riendo a momentos, entendiendo muchas cosas. A veces el amor, es una novela de amor en diferentes situaciones y etapas, una historia de superación, una demostración de que todo tiene su tiempo y momento.
J. M. Raphaelle, nos muestra mediante su obra, que la vida no es magia, que el amor y el dolor están presentes y a veces van a la par. Que muchas veces para obtener uno hay que pasar por el otro y que, quizá, al final no lo lamentas. Lo entiendes.
October 24, 2017
Ellie is completely heartbroken when her ex Mike broke up with her after three years of dating without any explanation and reason as to why he didn’t want her anymore. He ignores her and walks away every time she tries to approach him to ask why. If it wasn’t for her two best friends Marie and Rob who knows what downward spiral Ellie would be in. Then she meets Jack a sexy, handsome blue-grayed eyed guy, who is genuine and very caring towards Ellie, but only problem is he is Mike’s best friend since childhood “there’s a guy code never date your best friend’s ex’s”.
It seems like Jack doesn’t seem to care, every time Mike’s around Jack acts like Ellie is just another girl in the crowd and doesn’t pay much attention to her. Which makes Ellie wonder is this even worth another heartbreak since she has falling in love with Jack!?! But then all of a sudden Mike’s coming around and being all nice to Ellie again!
I absolutely loved reading this book, the author made it very easy to fall in love with the character’s and really connect with them on their feelings especially Ellie. I also enjoyed Ellie and Marie’s friendship how Marie sticks by her and what a friend should really be like. This is a romance novel on heartbreak, friendships, love, and finding your true self and learning how to deal with things as they happen to you!
The Thing About Love is a work of fiction inspired by true events of the author !
How cool is that!
It seems like Jack doesn’t seem to care, every time Mike’s around Jack acts like Ellie is just another girl in the crowd and doesn’t pay much attention to her. Which makes Ellie wonder is this even worth another heartbreak since she has falling in love with Jack!?! But then all of a sudden Mike’s coming around and being all nice to Ellie again!
I absolutely loved reading this book, the author made it very easy to fall in love with the character’s and really connect with them on their feelings especially Ellie. I also enjoyed Ellie and Marie’s friendship how Marie sticks by her and what a friend should really be like. This is a romance novel on heartbreak, friendships, love, and finding your true self and learning how to deal with things as they happen to you!
The Thing About Love is a work of fiction inspired by true events of the author !
How cool is that!
December 9, 2016
Like it. This was my first read of the author and she don't disappoint me at all. Was a great debut novel, but need so much more, the way the characters complement each other is a little awkward. But was a great read.
December 10, 2016
Sigh worthy! I read it in a day because I couldn't stop. It's a love story, not only between a Ellie and Jack, but of self-love. Ellie grows, learns, matures. And it's beautifully written. I can't wait for Book 2!
March 16, 2017
I will be rambling about this amazing book
April 1, 2021
A veces el amor, se convirtió en parte de mi vida literaria al momento de conocerla.
Ellie Valencia es una protagonista real, lo descubres al instante, vas madurando a la par del personaje, sufriendo con ella la tragedia de un amor perdido, de una relación fracasada. Entendiendo su dolor y malestar ante lo vivido. También vives junto a ella, la ilusión de un nuevo amor, la incertidumbre de saber si es real o no, posible o no, de saber si funcionará o es una simple casualidad. Ves, desde otro punto, cómo la vida te da segundas oportunidades y que el amor está ahí, solo hay que aventurarse, amarse a uno mismo y dar a todo su lugar y momento para que fluya.
Jack Milian llega a la vida de Ellie en un momento crítico, en su rompimiento, nada más y nada menos que con uno de sus amigos, Mike. En el corazón no se manda y resulta enamorado de ella, ¿qué pasa cuando te enamoras de la ex de tu amigo?, ¿qué código se sigue?, ¿es falta de lealtad? Jack es un hombre cabal, íntegro, responsable, caballeroso, amoroso, por demás decir que es guapísimo. ¿Por qué no darse una oportunidad con ella? Lamentablemente la pareja queda en medio de malos entendidos, de inseguridades que se ven alimentadas por el insidioso (por no decir groserías) Mike.
Por fortuna ambos cuentan con una manifestación de amor inquebrantable, sus amigos: Marie, Sam y Rob, quienes están ahí para cada uno en su estilo darles ese pequeño empujoncito que hace falta, ese abrazo, esa palabra cálida y ese “jalón de orejas” tan necesario. Esta tríada de personajes realza la historia, dando matices de diferentes tipos, creando una experiencia de lectura más amena.
Hay que tener presente que es un amor joven, una relación donde ella solo tiene una experiencia amorosa previa, en la que hay mucho qué perder debido a las amistades mezcladas. Es una narración con la que te identificas, que te genera momentos de reflexión en donde rememoras sucesos de la vida con otra mirada, desde otro aspecto, con otro punto.
Me encontré remarcando frases, analizando posibilidades, llorando y riendo a momentos, entendiendo muchas cosas. A veces el amor, es una novela de amor en diferentes situaciones y etapas, una historia de superación, una demostración de que todo tiene su tiempo y momento.
J. M. Raphaelle, nos muestra mediante su obra, que la vida no es magia, que el amor y el dolor están presentes y a veces van a la par. Que muchas veces para obtener uno hay que pasar por el otro y que, quizá, al final no lo lamentas. Lo entiendes.
Esta primera entrega de la trilogía A veces, da sin duda una excelente introducción, conmueve y enamora; la he leído seis veces y no veo momento de cansarme, es ligera, refrescante, a momentos divertida, interesante, te deja un mensaje y sobre todo. Está bien escrita. Una mezcla perfecta y profesional que te muestra calidad.
Ellie Valencia es una protagonista real, lo descubres al instante, vas madurando a la par del personaje, sufriendo con ella la tragedia de un amor perdido, de una relación fracasada. Entendiendo su dolor y malestar ante lo vivido. También vives junto a ella, la ilusión de un nuevo amor, la incertidumbre de saber si es real o no, posible o no, de saber si funcionará o es una simple casualidad. Ves, desde otro punto, cómo la vida te da segundas oportunidades y que el amor está ahí, solo hay que aventurarse, amarse a uno mismo y dar a todo su lugar y momento para que fluya.
Jack Milian llega a la vida de Ellie en un momento crítico, en su rompimiento, nada más y nada menos que con uno de sus amigos, Mike. En el corazón no se manda y resulta enamorado de ella, ¿qué pasa cuando te enamoras de la ex de tu amigo?, ¿qué código se sigue?, ¿es falta de lealtad? Jack es un hombre cabal, íntegro, responsable, caballeroso, amoroso, por demás decir que es guapísimo. ¿Por qué no darse una oportunidad con ella? Lamentablemente la pareja queda en medio de malos entendidos, de inseguridades que se ven alimentadas por el insidioso (por no decir groserías) Mike.
Por fortuna ambos cuentan con una manifestación de amor inquebrantable, sus amigos: Marie, Sam y Rob, quienes están ahí para cada uno en su estilo darles ese pequeño empujoncito que hace falta, ese abrazo, esa palabra cálida y ese “jalón de orejas” tan necesario. Esta tríada de personajes realza la historia, dando matices de diferentes tipos, creando una experiencia de lectura más amena.
Hay que tener presente que es un amor joven, una relación donde ella solo tiene una experiencia amorosa previa, en la que hay mucho qué perder debido a las amistades mezcladas. Es una narración con la que te identificas, que te genera momentos de reflexión en donde rememoras sucesos de la vida con otra mirada, desde otro aspecto, con otro punto.
Me encontré remarcando frases, analizando posibilidades, llorando y riendo a momentos, entendiendo muchas cosas. A veces el amor, es una novela de amor en diferentes situaciones y etapas, una historia de superación, una demostración de que todo tiene su tiempo y momento.
J. M. Raphaelle, nos muestra mediante su obra, que la vida no es magia, que el amor y el dolor están presentes y a veces van a la par. Que muchas veces para obtener uno hay que pasar por el otro y que, quizá, al final no lo lamentas. Lo entiendes.
Esta primera entrega de la trilogía A veces, da sin duda una excelente introducción, conmueve y enamora; la he leído seis veces y no veo momento de cansarme, es ligera, refrescante, a momentos divertida, interesante, te deja un mensaje y sobre todo. Está bien escrita. Una mezcla perfecta y profesional que te muestra calidad.
April 23, 2019
Me sentí muy identificada por lo real de sus personajes, no es una historia de amor simplemente, es mucho más que eso.
Conoces una Ellie que a sufrido una decepción amorosa que la ha sumergido en una depresión, pero con la ayuda de su mejor amiga Marie quien la anima a salir adelante, Ellie se esfuerza por superar su dolor pero mientras realiza ese proceso de sanación, destino o casualidad, llega a su vida Jack, un hombre atento, cariñoso y respetuoso que la ama y valora.
Ellie tiene miedo a equivocarse nuevamente ya que Jack es uno de los mejores amigos de su ex.
Vamos viendo como poco a poco se va abriendo al amor y descubriendo que A Veces El Amor está es la persona que menos esperas, pero que siempre ha estado ahí y nunca lo viste.
Una historia de aceptación, de superar los obstáculos y creer que se puede volver amar y demostrarnos que cuando el amor sincero y con la persona correcta se puede superar cualquier obstáculo.
Conoces una Ellie que a sufrido una decepción amorosa que la ha sumergido en una depresión, pero con la ayuda de su mejor amiga Marie quien la anima a salir adelante, Ellie se esfuerza por superar su dolor pero mientras realiza ese proceso de sanación, destino o casualidad, llega a su vida Jack, un hombre atento, cariñoso y respetuoso que la ama y valora.
Ellie tiene miedo a equivocarse nuevamente ya que Jack es uno de los mejores amigos de su ex.
Vamos viendo como poco a poco se va abriendo al amor y descubriendo que A Veces El Amor está es la persona que menos esperas, pero que siempre ha estado ahí y nunca lo viste.
Una historia de aceptación, de superar los obstáculos y creer que se puede volver amar y demostrarnos que cuando el amor sincero y con la persona correcta se puede superar cualquier obstáculo.
May 24, 2018
Me encanto 😍 es un libro muy adictivo que cuando empiezas no puedes parar , me encanta la manera en que Ellie cambia esa manera de madurar y de enseñarse a amarse así misma es muy bonito leer esa evolución, aunque si como dijo Jack esperaba que peleara un poco más por el en ciertas escenas , Jack es un personaje encantador me enamoraba con algunas actitudes y frases lo amaba a mas no poder , los personajes como Marie y Rob son personajes que te dejan con ganas de conocerlos más de saber de sus historias son unos excelentes amigos y me encantaría conocer sus historias de amor . Bueno creo que queda claro que ame la historia para mí es muy buena y súper recomendable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 22, 2019
Una maravillosa novela de romance que nos mostrará la superación personal que tendrá la protagonista Ellie después de la ruptura tan inesperada de su noviazgo con Micke, la relación de amistad que tiene con Marie y Rob que la ayudarán a superar la depresión que está teniendo, para que pueda darce cuenta que vale mucho en especial darse u a oportunidad más en el amor y que mejor que con el sexy Jack un chico muy seguro de si mismo en apariencia pero con un temor tan grande que es que la mujer de su vida nunca pueda quererlo como el la quiere a el....
March 26, 2019
Es una historia preciosa , al principio se te encoje el corazón con la protagonista Ellie pero luego todo fluye, yo odie a Mike, adore a Rob y Marie , me cayó al principio mal Sam pero luego lo quise , Ellie es fantástica y Jack te enamora. En esta historia son todo sentimientos, dolor, tristeza, algo de enfado pero sobre todo cariño y amor. E disfrutado leyendo esta historia y la deboras rápidamente. Se lee fácil y rápido y te deja con ganas de mucho más de estos fantásticos personajes . Gracias a la autora por esta fantástica historia me encanta
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