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Blind Date Disasters #2
Blind Date with a Billionaire Professor
She put him firmly in the friend zone, but he wasn’t giving up that easily. Abby Summerhill had a type—the unattainable player. When a friend set her up with handsome science professor, Colin Fitzgerald, she couldn’t believe her luck. He was tall, dark, and handsome, and made her stomach flip in the most amazing way. But something happened during the date that made her write him off completely, putting him firmly in the friend zone.
Colin might be handsome, smart, and extremely wealthy, but he couldn’t have a conversation with a beautiful woman to save his life. As a mycologist, he spent more time buried in his research than out socializing, and he wasn’t sure he had it in his DNA to make a woman happy. After his father’s failed marriages, Colin didn’t see the point in trying—until Abby.
What began as a friendship turned into something much more. Colin was faced with a remain in self-protective mode or put himself on the line, loving the way that only Christ could love. Sometimes love hurts, but sometimes, it’s the best thing that ever happens to you.
Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Colin might be handsome, smart, and extremely wealthy, but he couldn’t have a conversation with a beautiful woman to save his life. As a mycologist, he spent more time buried in his research than out socializing, and he wasn’t sure he had it in his DNA to make a woman happy. After his father’s failed marriages, Colin didn’t see the point in trying—until Abby.
What began as a friendship turned into something much more. Colin was faced with a remain in self-protective mode or put himself on the line, loving the way that only Christ could love. Sometimes love hurts, but sometimes, it’s the best thing that ever happens to you.
Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 10, 2019
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Evangeline Kelly
44 books211 followersEvangeline Kelly is the pen name I use to write contemporary Christian romance books. When I was a kid, I had two dreams. One was to work with at risk youth and the other was to write books. After pursuing my passion of working with foster children for over twenty years, I finally decided to pursue my childhood dream of writing.
I love a good book that draws you in and takes hold of your heart. When I write, I hope to show real life situations people go through and how God uses those situations to draw us closer to Himself.
I’ve witnessed suffering in my line of work, but I’ve also witnessed God’s redeeming love. A good Christian romance features both hardship and delight. My hope is that my stories not only entertain, but encourage, and most of all, that they bring glory and honor to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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I love a good book that draws you in and takes hold of your heart. When I write, I hope to show real life situations people go through and how God uses those situations to draw us closer to Himself.
I’ve witnessed suffering in my line of work, but I’ve also witnessed God’s redeeming love. A good Christian romance features both hardship and delight. My hope is that my stories not only entertain, but encourage, and most of all, that they bring glory and honor to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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January 24, 2019
I might be a little bias, but I love her books! This one was so timely with the moral of the story. Bypassing someone without considering the reason for their mistakes is something we do all the time. But no diamond looks like a diamond until you start digging. The back and forth between Abby and Colin is so charming. I loved how both characters realize that they had drifted away from God and both were able to discuss it together. If I wanted a relationship, this book has the elements I would want present in it.
January 9, 2019
Have you ever met anyone who is very calm, quiet, shy, unassuming, very down to Earth, soft spoken, etc.? Then have you ever realized upon getting to know them that they are not at all what you expected them to be like once you did truly get to know them?
That is a great way to sum up the meeting and ensuing relationship between Abby and Colin in this book. Abby is definitely a more outspoken character, in a good way. She's had some struggles in her life with relationships. Especially with her father. Her mother passed away when she was younger. She's trying to find a way to connect with her father and gain his approval, but not being very successful. She's an artist, she followed her heart's desire for her profession and not what her father wanted her to do. It's not that he doesn't love her, but hasn't taken the time for her.
Abby's past relationships haven't been the best and the one person she's in love with is just a friend. Well, her brilliant idea is to start dating someone else and inspire some jealousy, then he'll change his mind. Except her plan kinda backfires. And what ensues is not at all what she was expecting. But it's so much better than what she could have ever anticipated.
The story goes between Abby and Colin's point of view and was fun to see their different perspectives in their initial meeting and their developing relationship. Their first date was a bit of a disaster. But I was glad to see they got a second chance. I loved how they both were able to understand the pain of their pasts. They were a great pair. I especially loved Abby's friend and Colin's coworker who helped orchestrate some different scenes and meetings between these two. Especially a dinner date to help them both realize they liked each other a lot and are good for each other.
Content: Clean. This book is under the Christian Fiction genre. There are several times where they talk about their coming to know Christ. As well as moments of thinking about their devotional studies. There are scripture references throughout the story as well. I know some readers enjoy that and others that isn't their favorite thing to read in a book. I didn't mind it and enjoyed seeing how these two characters were trying to better themselves and find peace as well as healing from the pains of their past.
I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
That is a great way to sum up the meeting and ensuing relationship between Abby and Colin in this book. Abby is definitely a more outspoken character, in a good way. She's had some struggles in her life with relationships. Especially with her father. Her mother passed away when she was younger. She's trying to find a way to connect with her father and gain his approval, but not being very successful. She's an artist, she followed her heart's desire for her profession and not what her father wanted her to do. It's not that he doesn't love her, but hasn't taken the time for her.
Abby's past relationships haven't been the best and the one person she's in love with is just a friend. Well, her brilliant idea is to start dating someone else and inspire some jealousy, then he'll change his mind. Except her plan kinda backfires. And what ensues is not at all what she was expecting. But it's so much better than what she could have ever anticipated.
The story goes between Abby and Colin's point of view and was fun to see their different perspectives in their initial meeting and their developing relationship. Their first date was a bit of a disaster. But I was glad to see they got a second chance. I loved how they both were able to understand the pain of their pasts. They were a great pair. I especially loved Abby's friend and Colin's coworker who helped orchestrate some different scenes and meetings between these two. Especially a dinner date to help them both realize they liked each other a lot and are good for each other.
Content: Clean. This book is under the Christian Fiction genre. There are several times where they talk about their coming to know Christ. As well as moments of thinking about their devotional studies. There are scripture references throughout the story as well. I know some readers enjoy that and others that isn't their favorite thing to read in a book. I didn't mind it and enjoyed seeing how these two characters were trying to better themselves and find peace as well as healing from the pains of their past.
I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
June 15, 2019
Bad blind date gone very well. Cute read!
June 30, 2019
I went into this one with high hopes, because I really enjoyed the previous installment in the series! Unfortunately, it fell a little flat for me.
I absolutely hated how much of a doormat Abby was! I honestly could not understand why any woman would wait 10 flippin' years for the one, and couldn't see that he was using her! Then when she starts dating someone else, then he finally "realizes" that he loves Abby? Totally didn't believe it! Colin was such an endearing guy through all of this. He was pretty sweet and caring, and I love how adorable he was when he was being geeky! It was just endearing enough to save the book for me!
The story dragged a little for me, because of the angsty nature of the story in general, but the writing was definitely on par with the other book in the series. This was just a case of the reader not fitting the novel that well!
I absolutely hated how much of a doormat Abby was! I honestly could not understand why any woman would wait 10 flippin' years for the one, and couldn't see that he was using her! Then when she starts dating someone else, then he finally "realizes" that he loves Abby? Totally didn't believe it! Colin was such an endearing guy through all of this. He was pretty sweet and caring, and I love how adorable he was when he was being geeky! It was just endearing enough to save the book for me!
The story dragged a little for me, because of the angsty nature of the story in general, but the writing was definitely on par with the other book in the series. This was just a case of the reader not fitting the novel that well!
March 23, 2019
What a Beautiful Romance
This was beautiful romance about second chances and God's love.
I loved the storyline and the amazing characters.
I recommend this book to those who love Christian romance.
This was beautiful romance about second chances and God's love.
I loved the storyline and the amazing characters.
I recommend this book to those who love Christian romance.
January 10, 2019
This is a sweet, clean and inspirational story. I really enjoyed it. If you are looking for an easy and light read to put a smile on your face this will do it.
September 19, 2021
I'd Give This One Six Stars
What happens when the blind date disaster is the billionaire himself? A fascinating, inspirational story!
Abby Summerhill is artistic, free spirited... and stuck on her "good friend", Nick, whom she's crushed on for ten years. He claims to be devoted to her, but always has a date when she's in need of help. She, of course, drops her own plans when he wants something from her. Abby's best girl friends warn her he's stringing her along, but she gives him the benefit of the doubt. Then her friend Wilhelmina sets her up with the professor for whom she is a lab tech.
Colin Fitzgerald is a mycologist, a scientist who studies mushrooms. He's handsome but doesn't know how to talk to a beautiful woman. When he agrees to the blind date with Abby, has so up at ease he types but doesn't send a " sorry I had to stand you up " text. When be gets up the courage to go into the restaurant, he's pant leg sends the text to Abby. That's Disaster number one.
She finally asks him about his work, and he goes off on a monologue about fungi, his specialty, looking at his plate the entire time---Disaster number two. Colin finds it easier go talk when be doesn't have to make eye contact, but Abby feels bored and isn't interested in a second date. They would both classify that date as a disaster.
Colin doesn't like to fail, so he makes a deal with Abby: she gives him three coaching sessions to become a better date, and he'll buy her a car to replace her old clunker. She agrees, and they arrange session one.
She meets him for coffee. He brings a notebook and pen. Readers yawn.It's a perfect setup for Disaster number three... until it turns into a walk around the mall, a visit to a hat shop, and an agreement to wear the silliest hats to the baseball game clueless Nick gave her tickets to, either not knowing that she hats baseball or knowing but not caring... hard to tell which is worse. (Worse was flirting with the waitress while Abby was trying to tell him something important from her past. If she didn't already suspect that he was more into himself than her or anyone else in the world, that would have been a dead giveaway.)
The baseball game starts out fun and casual but gets uncomfortable when they are featured in the Kiss Cam. The kiss starts slowly, then builds until a fellow fan dumps popcorn on Abby's head to break them apart. Colin is so shaken up, he leaves to pull himself together and Abby is left wondering what she did wrong. That might qualify as Disaster number three, but he finds back and they have an awkward ride home. Disaster averted...for now.
Abby's father, a Disaster in his own right, comes to California for business and doesn't bother to contact his daughter. She calls him. "Hi dad." He says "Who is this?" Readers jeer. Who else would call him "dad" but his daughter? She's too heartbroken to continue the conversation, but when Colin sees her hurting her convinces her to confront him at the restaurant where he's at a business meeting. She talks to him first and then Colin talks to him man to man. The tell off them persuade him to be involved in Abby's life, and in response her comes go their engagement party. (Yes, Colin proposed and Abby said yes.) Their honeymoon in Australia features Colin and Abby holding a baby crocodile. Readers say, "Awww!" and recommend this novel to everyone they know!
Billionaire Professor has more explicit biblical content than its predecessor; Abby determines that the biggest problem with waiting on Nick is that it distracts her from spending time in the Word and prayer, so he's definitely not the right man for her. Colin, however, is kind and seeks God as has first priority. He takes Abby own a hike and when she panics over bring too high up with no boundary between the trail and the mountain's edge, he slides around her and guides her back down step by step. Would Nick have done that? Not likely.
I loved the flawed characters who try to follow the Lord but encounter obstacles like fear, laziness, and players (Nick sits in on session two and gives Colin such had advice on "getting chicks" that Colin is disgusted by the dishonesty and tells him so. Abby, listening in, is stuck by how many of his sneaky tactics he's I'd in her over the years. The light dawns...her friends were right! It's a Disaster, but in a good way. It helps her escape a toxic "friendship" that is really him taking advantage of her willingness to do whatever he wants and not help her at all. Finally edge sees Colin as the real deal and a man who truly loves her.
Billionaire Professor is a book I would gladly read again and would recommend very, very highly to anyone and everyone. Its messages about forgiveness and soul searching relate to everyone, no matter what their spiritual preferences or place in their walk with God.. It's better than five stars... I'd give it six if I could!
What happens when the blind date disaster is the billionaire himself? A fascinating, inspirational story!
Abby Summerhill is artistic, free spirited... and stuck on her "good friend", Nick, whom she's crushed on for ten years. He claims to be devoted to her, but always has a date when she's in need of help. She, of course, drops her own plans when he wants something from her. Abby's best girl friends warn her he's stringing her along, but she gives him the benefit of the doubt. Then her friend Wilhelmina sets her up with the professor for whom she is a lab tech.
Colin Fitzgerald is a mycologist, a scientist who studies mushrooms. He's handsome but doesn't know how to talk to a beautiful woman. When he agrees to the blind date with Abby, has so up at ease he types but doesn't send a " sorry I had to stand you up " text. When be gets up the courage to go into the restaurant, he's pant leg sends the text to Abby. That's Disaster number one.
She finally asks him about his work, and he goes off on a monologue about fungi, his specialty, looking at his plate the entire time---Disaster number two. Colin finds it easier go talk when be doesn't have to make eye contact, but Abby feels bored and isn't interested in a second date. They would both classify that date as a disaster.
Colin doesn't like to fail, so he makes a deal with Abby: she gives him three coaching sessions to become a better date, and he'll buy her a car to replace her old clunker. She agrees, and they arrange session one.
She meets him for coffee. He brings a notebook and pen. Readers yawn.It's a perfect setup for Disaster number three... until it turns into a walk around the mall, a visit to a hat shop, and an agreement to wear the silliest hats to the baseball game clueless Nick gave her tickets to, either not knowing that she hats baseball or knowing but not caring... hard to tell which is worse. (Worse was flirting with the waitress while Abby was trying to tell him something important from her past. If she didn't already suspect that he was more into himself than her or anyone else in the world, that would have been a dead giveaway.)
The baseball game starts out fun and casual but gets uncomfortable when they are featured in the Kiss Cam. The kiss starts slowly, then builds until a fellow fan dumps popcorn on Abby's head to break them apart. Colin is so shaken up, he leaves to pull himself together and Abby is left wondering what she did wrong. That might qualify as Disaster number three, but he finds back and they have an awkward ride home. Disaster averted...for now.
Abby's father, a Disaster in his own right, comes to California for business and doesn't bother to contact his daughter. She calls him. "Hi dad." He says "Who is this?" Readers jeer. Who else would call him "dad" but his daughter? She's too heartbroken to continue the conversation, but when Colin sees her hurting her convinces her to confront him at the restaurant where he's at a business meeting. She talks to him first and then Colin talks to him man to man. The tell off them persuade him to be involved in Abby's life, and in response her comes go their engagement party. (Yes, Colin proposed and Abby said yes.) Their honeymoon in Australia features Colin and Abby holding a baby crocodile. Readers say, "Awww!" and recommend this novel to everyone they know!
Billionaire Professor has more explicit biblical content than its predecessor; Abby determines that the biggest problem with waiting on Nick is that it distracts her from spending time in the Word and prayer, so he's definitely not the right man for her. Colin, however, is kind and seeks God as has first priority. He takes Abby own a hike and when she panics over bring too high up with no boundary between the trail and the mountain's edge, he slides around her and guides her back down step by step. Would Nick have done that? Not likely.
I loved the flawed characters who try to follow the Lord but encounter obstacles like fear, laziness, and players (Nick sits in on session two and gives Colin such had advice on "getting chicks" that Colin is disgusted by the dishonesty and tells him so. Abby, listening in, is stuck by how many of his sneaky tactics he's I'd in her over the years. The light dawns...her friends were right! It's a Disaster, but in a good way. It helps her escape a toxic "friendship" that is really him taking advantage of her willingness to do whatever he wants and not help her at all. Finally edge sees Colin as the real deal and a man who truly loves her.
Billionaire Professor is a book I would gladly read again and would recommend very, very highly to anyone and everyone. Its messages about forgiveness and soul searching relate to everyone, no matter what their spiritual preferences or place in their walk with God.. It's better than five stars... I'd give it six if I could!
October 6, 2024
This is the first book I’ve ever read written by this author, and I think I just might be reading more.
It was a delightful tale about a guy with a bit of a personality issue. He’s shy and an Introvert, but he’s also a billionaire. So, he’s guarded in who he gets to know. Then we have a fun young woman who quit her job so she can work part-time and then paint pictures because that’s where her heart is. Their first meet-up is so off the charts because Colin really doesn’t know how to talk to pretty women, and Abby doesn’t isn’t really into dating.
Oh, the fun events these two get into and the tender moments as their relationship grows.
You will love this story because it flows so smoothly and has wonderful images that will capture your heart and keep you reading.
Evangeline Kelly is a new author to me, and I know I will be reading more of her books. Her story is full of beautiful words and touching life lessons that each of us can learn.
If you like books with romance, fun moments, a bit of drama, and billionaires who aren’t proud and stuffy, then this is a book for you.
I highly recommend you pick this book up for a fun, delightful book that’s easy to read.
It was a delightful tale about a guy with a bit of a personality issue. He’s shy and an Introvert, but he’s also a billionaire. So, he’s guarded in who he gets to know. Then we have a fun young woman who quit her job so she can work part-time and then paint pictures because that’s where her heart is. Their first meet-up is so off the charts because Colin really doesn’t know how to talk to pretty women, and Abby doesn’t isn’t really into dating.
Oh, the fun events these two get into and the tender moments as their relationship grows.
You will love this story because it flows so smoothly and has wonderful images that will capture your heart and keep you reading.
Evangeline Kelly is a new author to me, and I know I will be reading more of her books. Her story is full of beautiful words and touching life lessons that each of us can learn.
If you like books with romance, fun moments, a bit of drama, and billionaires who aren’t proud and stuffy, then this is a book for you.
I highly recommend you pick this book up for a fun, delightful book that’s easy to read.
September 30, 2019
Sometimes simple is good. He was reserved and shy and covered his discomfort by being abrasive and unemotional. She was lively and bubbly and stuck on a guy that just wanted to take advantage of her being stuck on him. It's an interesting read played out in a manner that at times became tedious and drawn out but not in a bad way. The story is a sweet read that will keep you hoping she will get a clue and that he would open up and not be such a stick in the mud. He wants to keep her around and does some creative thinking to get it done. It's a feel good type of read and that's what it does it make you feel good while reminding you of God's plan but gets real close to the line between preachy and inspirational. But . . . it is a fun read that will have you laughing and feeling all at the same time and to me that's what counts. It is a read that does all it needs to do to be enjoyable and make you a fan of this author.
April 9, 2021
Sweet with a few obstacles that weren't over the top
I usually do not like a strong religious base in a story but with this one it did help to explain the inner struggles of Colin and Abby. With the Lord's help was the only way for them to heal and come closer together. Especially since Abby still needed to see Nick for who he really was and root out her feelings for him. Only with God's help and she was lucky to also have the love of a godly man to help her see true love in its purest form.
This also brings up the subject of cutting one's self to get attention. Abby does it to get the attention of her father, which I find incredibly sad that she felt that way. I found out about this form of self mutilation when I was young from some friends who were showing each other their scars and it was hard for me to wrap my head around them doing that to themselves. I want others, especially parents to be aware of this and I thought it was tastefully done in this book.
I usually do not like a strong religious base in a story but with this one it did help to explain the inner struggles of Colin and Abby. With the Lord's help was the only way for them to heal and come closer together. Especially since Abby still needed to see Nick for who he really was and root out her feelings for him. Only with God's help and she was lucky to also have the love of a godly man to help her see true love in its purest form.
This also brings up the subject of cutting one's self to get attention. Abby does it to get the attention of her father, which I find incredibly sad that she felt that way. I found out about this form of self mutilation when I was young from some friends who were showing each other their scars and it was hard for me to wrap my head around them doing that to themselves. I want others, especially parents to be aware of this and I thought it was tastefully done in this book.
June 4, 2019
The contrast between Nick and Colin was very well done.
Explaining jokes loses the humour. (She was bit of a space cadet in that scene with the mushroom hike thing. I did find it odd that Abby didn't know what lichen was at that stage in the relationship with Colin. That's like dating a mathematician and being unable to do simple multiplication. The author did make it clear he was dating her for more than outer beauty so... after the lecture of their first date too, really Abbs. Albeit the lichen comment was cute. Besides that, she seemed smart and I liked the characters overall)
There are a lot of scripture references which 'worked', but rather than aiding, it usually pulled me out of the story. I suppose it added to the character development so today I will give it a pass. (which is why I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars)
I did enjoy this story and will recommend it to others.
Explaining jokes loses the humour. (She was bit of a space cadet in that scene with the mushroom hike thing. I did find it odd that Abby didn't know what lichen was at that stage in the relationship with Colin. That's like dating a mathematician and being unable to do simple multiplication. The author did make it clear he was dating her for more than outer beauty so... after the lecture of their first date too, really Abbs. Albeit the lichen comment was cute. Besides that, she seemed smart and I liked the characters overall)
There are a lot of scripture references which 'worked', but rather than aiding, it usually pulled me out of the story. I suppose it added to the character development so today I will give it a pass. (which is why I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars)
I did enjoy this story and will recommend it to others.
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September 12, 2023
What does a serious professor and a bright outgoing artist have in common?
I really enjoyed reading this second book in the Blind Date Disasters Series.
Colin gave his heart to a woman who rejected it. He felt that he was too much like his father who had been married several times and was now alone. Abby had a secret crush on a friend Nick who took advantage of her attraction to him. She reads an article on how to "help" a guy fall in love with you by dating others. A friend who knows both Abby and Colin set them up on a date. Abby couldn't be more turned off by Colin, but decides to help him develop skills to find a woman to date. Their "practice dates" become real dates after Abby persuades Nick to give Colin dating tips. Disaster in the making! But both Abby and Colin rely on their Christian beliefs to guide their lives. A good, clean book with a HEA.
I really enjoyed reading this second book in the Blind Date Disasters Series.
Colin gave his heart to a woman who rejected it. He felt that he was too much like his father who had been married several times and was now alone. Abby had a secret crush on a friend Nick who took advantage of her attraction to him. She reads an article on how to "help" a guy fall in love with you by dating others. A friend who knows both Abby and Colin set them up on a date. Abby couldn't be more turned off by Colin, but decides to help him develop skills to find a woman to date. Their "practice dates" become real dates after Abby persuades Nick to give Colin dating tips. Disaster in the making! But both Abby and Colin rely on their Christian beliefs to guide their lives. A good, clean book with a HEA.
January 18, 2019
4.5 stars
A lovely opposites attract romance! The beginning of the story reminded me of one of my favorite Hallmark movies "How to Fall in Love" so I was hooked from the moment Colin asked Abby for help.
Abby's 1st date with socially awkward Colin was definitely cringeworthy, and her crush on Nick made me want to slap some sense into her, but the direction it takes from there is so sweet and uplifting that I didn't want to stop reading.
There's a moment near the end when something fairly predictable happens, & I was a little annoyed thinking it was going to be one of those stereotypical romance conflicts but the author pleasantly surprised me by having the hero respond in a non-typical way - I love when that happens, lol.
Clean romance level: passionate kissing
A lovely opposites attract romance! The beginning of the story reminded me of one of my favorite Hallmark movies "How to Fall in Love" so I was hooked from the moment Colin asked Abby for help.
Abby's 1st date with socially awkward Colin was definitely cringeworthy, and her crush on Nick made me want to slap some sense into her, but the direction it takes from there is so sweet and uplifting that I didn't want to stop reading.
There's a moment near the end when something fairly predictable happens, & I was a little annoyed thinking it was going to be one of those stereotypical romance conflicts but the author pleasantly surprised me by having the hero respond in a non-typical way - I love when that happens, lol.
Clean romance level: passionate kissing
April 9, 2019
Love at First Sight
Colin and Abby started on the wrong foot on their Blind Date. Each had baggage that needed healing and only God could do that. What a wonderful love storey! A good movie is only as good as the writer and oh how true that is of a book! Evangeline knocked this series out of the park. Thank you for reminding us that love is patient and kind, does not envy or boast, is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hope and endures all things. So now faith, hope and love abides but the greatest of these is love.
Colin and Abby started on the wrong foot on their Blind Date. Each had baggage that needed healing and only God could do that. What a wonderful love storey! A good movie is only as good as the writer and oh how true that is of a book! Evangeline knocked this series out of the park. Thank you for reminding us that love is patient and kind, does not envy or boast, is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hope and endures all things. So now faith, hope and love abides but the greatest of these is love.
September 20, 2019
Rough start
It was almost painful to read how naive Abby was in regards to Nick. And it was sad that she put her life on hold for that guy. (It's one thing to remain single because the Lord calls you to it. It's another to be single because you're waiting for YOUR choice to wake up.)
Colin was also hard to read at first but his situation was more self preservation mode. He definitely had to put the work in to overcome his insecurities. But the Lord did a work in both of them. Showing Abby to follow him and that Nick wasn't the man He had in mind for her. And showing Colin that in order to love a wife like Christ loved the church, he had to sacrifice himself (his self protect mode).
Sweet story! Especially the end with the hat shop.
It was almost painful to read how naive Abby was in regards to Nick. And it was sad that she put her life on hold for that guy. (It's one thing to remain single because the Lord calls you to it. It's another to be single because you're waiting for YOUR choice to wake up.)
Colin was also hard to read at first but his situation was more self preservation mode. He definitely had to put the work in to overcome his insecurities. But the Lord did a work in both of them. Showing Abby to follow him and that Nick wasn't the man He had in mind for her. And showing Colin that in order to love a wife like Christ loved the church, he had to sacrifice himself (his self protect mode).
Sweet story! Especially the end with the hat shop.
December 22, 2023
Original
The h has not been seen as a real daughter by her parents. She is more of an obligation at best & otherwise ignored for all her life. She liked a guy for years & yet he only notices her when it's convenient for him. She is an artist & wants to marry and have a family.
The H is a competent professor at a college & had a dysfunctional upbringing. He is never comfortable in social settings & avoids them whenever possible.
The author weaves a story of two misfits who together become more than they could be separately. There is confrontation, multiple challenges & mutual reaching out in their faith to become more together. Secondary characters are great as support & as challenges. I plan to read all of this author's books.
The h has not been seen as a real daughter by her parents. She is more of an obligation at best & otherwise ignored for all her life. She liked a guy for years & yet he only notices her when it's convenient for him. She is an artist & wants to marry and have a family.
The H is a competent professor at a college & had a dysfunctional upbringing. He is never comfortable in social settings & avoids them whenever possible.
The author weaves a story of two misfits who together become more than they could be separately. There is confrontation, multiple challenges & mutual reaching out in their faith to become more together. Secondary characters are great as support & as challenges. I plan to read all of this author's books.
February 1, 2020
Full of HEART!
I can't remember if I got this first free. I'm glad it is in my possession. This book brought out what is the true meaning behind real love. The stress, second guessing, adventure, prayer and finding what's real. I think the scriptures are strategically placed to emphasize the heart in which the word was written. I loved that both Abby and Collin were able to speak openly about their beliefs and used the same method to help them work their insecurities out. I like that this book pointed out that whenever you are in a different situation a bible verse that never chages shows you a different solution.
I can't remember if I got this first free. I'm glad it is in my possession. This book brought out what is the true meaning behind real love. The stress, second guessing, adventure, prayer and finding what's real. I think the scriptures are strategically placed to emphasize the heart in which the word was written. I loved that both Abby and Collin were able to speak openly about their beliefs and used the same method to help them work their insecurities out. I like that this book pointed out that whenever you are in a different situation a bible verse that never chages shows you a different solution.
July 4, 2021
Cute clean read
I enjoyed this clean romance. There were some emotional issues that Abby and Colin had to work through, but they got their deserved HEA. I like the Christian inspiration in these books and hope the author continues to write them. There are verses quoted as the characters are reflecting or going through something, or being encouraged. I find these moments refreshing and helpful to me. The verses read a little strange due to the translation, but this is a book that I could recommend to my teen daughters without hesitation. I look forward to the next book in the series.
I enjoyed this clean romance. There were some emotional issues that Abby and Colin had to work through, but they got their deserved HEA. I like the Christian inspiration in these books and hope the author continues to write them. There are verses quoted as the characters are reflecting or going through something, or being encouraged. I find these moments refreshing and helpful to me. The verses read a little strange due to the translation, but this is a book that I could recommend to my teen daughters without hesitation. I look forward to the next book in the series.
January 21, 2023
A very complicated and challenging love story.
Two people who have some trust issues and insecurities from their background slowly fine a way to see who they really are. It does not start off to be a love story but God has different plans. They are both in their thirties really don't believe they are loving for love. Abby thinks she love someone else and Colin does not believe he will find someone to love. But things change as they take a chance to see they find true love. It is a easy road but the hang on don't give up. They grow stronger in believing they are truly met be together. It was a fascinating story and I truly enjoy the journey.
Two people who have some trust issues and insecurities from their background slowly fine a way to see who they really are. It does not start off to be a love story but God has different plans. They are both in their thirties really don't believe they are loving for love. Abby thinks she love someone else and Colin does not believe he will find someone to love. But things change as they take a chance to see they find true love. It is a easy road but the hang on don't give up. They grow stronger in believing they are truly met be together. It was a fascinating story and I truly enjoy the journey.
January 13, 2019
I’ve been reading a lot of good books lately, but have to say this has been one of the best! When I can’t stop reading at night until way too late in the morning, then can’t stop thinking about the characters, what has happened and what might happen. That’s a book that’s gotten inside me. And when their scripture study improves both them and me, then that’s a book that has truly been worth my time to read! Who knew you could have scripture study mixed with romance and personal growth?! This book has all that! Plus you actually learn a little about mushrooms!
February 1, 2019
Blind Date with a Billionaire Professor is one of the most enjoyable books that I have in a while. I figured it would be a good book because of the author, but I was pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately, I started the book before I went to bed and stayed up most of the night reading it. This book is well written and filled with quirky characters. I went from laughing to feeling sorry for the Professor to thinking atta-boy Professor. Who would have thought that mushrooms would be so intriguing? Kudos to Ms. Kelly for writing another fantastic book.
February 2, 2019
Ms. Kelly has knocked another one out of the park! This is a wonderful clean romance between two wounded people, Colin and Abbey. They start out on the wrong foot but Colin persevere and in the end it was worth it all. I loved reading as their relationship developed. There were times I groaned at Colin’s awkwardness and Abbey’s denying her feelings! Then I would laugh at the next moment! I would recommend this book to anyone of any age who enjoys a sweet clean romance. I was gifted a copy of this book and chose to write a review.
March 19, 2019
This was just okay. It felt eerily similar to the date Sheldon and Penny had on The Big Bang Theory. Both main characters were Christians, but it was too much. I don't mind that they were Christians and occasionally prayed, but when your characters start doing bible study and continually keep quoting scripture and then interpreting it, it's TOO MUCH. I downgraded my review based on the fact it turned me off so much I started skimming over those sections in the book. Advice: Either tone it down so as not to offend readers, or embrace it and advertise it as Christian Fiction.
June 10, 2023
Conflicting cover
Don't let the sultry cover fool you, this is a sweet story showing how love, both God's and true love for another can change you. I enjoyed the growth of the characters both individually and together. I enjoyed the scriptures included and the desire for each character to have that walk with God. When you include God in your relationship it will always be better than if you tried to do it without. I'm glad I gave this book a chance.
Trigger warnings, mentions of cutting, difficult and estranged family and fear of being hurt.
Don't let the sultry cover fool you, this is a sweet story showing how love, both God's and true love for another can change you. I enjoyed the growth of the characters both individually and together. I enjoyed the scriptures included and the desire for each character to have that walk with God. When you include God in your relationship it will always be better than if you tried to do it without. I'm glad I gave this book a chance.
Trigger warnings, mentions of cutting, difficult and estranged family and fear of being hurt.
May 15, 2025
Colin is a brilliant scientist and professor, but absolutely one of the most awkward and unconfident men when it comes to relationships. He is certain that that he is doomed to fail anytime he tries to connect with a woman.
When a friend set him up with Abby, he’s quite taken by her. But once again, his awkwardness takes over and the first day is a bit of a disaster. Abby is attracted to Colin physically but just cannot handle him otherwise. Colin is determined to give this relationship a shot and so he asks Abby to be his friend and teach him how to relate to a woman.
Their lessons are sweet and at times funny. And once again, Evangeline Kelly works a strong faith story in among the sweet romance.
When a friend set him up with Abby, he’s quite taken by her. But once again, his awkwardness takes over and the first day is a bit of a disaster. Abby is attracted to Colin physically but just cannot handle him otherwise. Colin is determined to give this relationship a shot and so he asks Abby to be his friend and teach him how to relate to a woman.
Their lessons are sweet and at times funny. And once again, Evangeline Kelly works a strong faith story in among the sweet romance.
January 22, 2019
Sweet, Clean and Christian Romance
This is a sweet and clean, faith-filled romance. This warm story takes place in Northern California and is about God's healing love and 2 souls who need it. The plot is simple and fun. The sub-plot is also pretty neat. I enjoyed the story of falling in love as much as the story of God's hand in healing the two broken people. I received this book for free and this is my honest review.
This is a sweet and clean, faith-filled romance. This warm story takes place in Northern California and is about God's healing love and 2 souls who need it. The plot is simple and fun. The sub-plot is also pretty neat. I enjoyed the story of falling in love as much as the story of God's hand in healing the two broken people. I received this book for free and this is my honest review.
July 17, 2019
Very interesting book
This is a very inspiring book. Reading about the problems from their past Colin and Abby were dealing with and how they turned to God for help, was the inspiring part of this book. We all have a past that affects our future. How we handle it and deal with it is the most important thing. There is only one way to handle our problems and Colin and Abby finally turned to the solution.
This is a very inspiring book. Reading about the problems from their past Colin and Abby were dealing with and how they turned to God for help, was the inspiring part of this book. We all have a past that affects our future. How we handle it and deal with it is the most important thing. There is only one way to handle our problems and Colin and Abby finally turned to the solution.
September 9, 2019
I loved this story about Abby whose deep wounds from being neglected by her dad have her repeating the same cycle as she tries in vain to win the love of a friend who misuses her friendship and strings her along. When she meets shy, introverted Colin things fall flat when he makes a bad first impression by dominating the conversation with talk of his research on mushrooms because he can't think of anything else to talk about. It is fun to watch the change that takes place in both of them as they overcome personal obstacles and become closer. Highly recommend!
February 9, 2020
A Humble Professor’s Date
Definitely an unusual guy who is more comfortable with mushrooms than with people. Abby has been waiting for ten years for Nick to fall for her, but he is after all the other chicks he sees. Her friends love her, but are concerned she will never wake up to Nick’s ridiculous life style. They want better for her than him. Finally a friend sets her up for a blind date with her boss. Anything can happen; what does take place is worth reading!
Definitely an unusual guy who is more comfortable with mushrooms than with people. Abby has been waiting for ten years for Nick to fall for her, but he is after all the other chicks he sees. Her friends love her, but are concerned she will never wake up to Nick’s ridiculous life style. They want better for her than him. Finally a friend sets her up for a blind date with her boss. Anything can happen; what does take place is worth reading!
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