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Mantrum
Mantrum: An emotional outburst or an expression of anger by an adult man.
I’ve never understood the attraction women have for an alpha male, until I meet single father, Rex Winters.
Tall, chiseled, and persistent, he tries to avoid a parking ticket by asking me out to dinner. But I know men like him. He’s a repeat offender--habitually getting into trouble and always ready to sweet talk his way out of it.
But his charm won’t work on me.
Not when he’s the reason I’m forced to attend a six-week anger management class. And especially not when I find out all six feet two inches of Rex and his two hundred pounds of sexy muscle will be joining me every single time.
It doesn’t matter how much he flirts, or how attracted to him I am. I’m the girl who enforces rules for a living and he’s the guy who breaks them.
Do opposites really attract?
I guess we're about to find out.
*This is a romantic comedy standalone*
I’ve never understood the attraction women have for an alpha male, until I meet single father, Rex Winters.
Tall, chiseled, and persistent, he tries to avoid a parking ticket by asking me out to dinner. But I know men like him. He’s a repeat offender--habitually getting into trouble and always ready to sweet talk his way out of it.
But his charm won’t work on me.
Not when he’s the reason I’m forced to attend a six-week anger management class. And especially not when I find out all six feet two inches of Rex and his two hundred pounds of sexy muscle will be joining me every single time.
It doesn’t matter how much he flirts, or how attracted to him I am. I’m the girl who enforces rules for a living and he’s the guy who breaks them.
Do opposites really attract?
I guess we're about to find out.
*This is a romantic comedy standalone*
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2020
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January 9, 2020
Holy RomCom Batman..... that is how it’s done! He was the storm she wanted and she was the calm he needed. This sexy and fun story gives full meaning to opposites attract and brings a HEA!
Rex is your typical, hardworking single father. He has a teenage daughter, who is the light of his life and he runs a business with his brother. The only thing is, he is a hothead who has trouble controlling his temper.
Danika is hardworking, kind, laidback and content.
Her career is very important to her. The last thing she expected was a sure of himself hothead, to crash into her world and change it forever.
The ticket issued that day, which landed them In each other’s lives along with a class to control anger, was basically a ticket of a lifetime you could say.
You want a story of chemistry? You got it!
You want a story of laugh out loud moments? You got it!
You want an amazing storyline that sucks you in? You got it!
Swoony H? Feisty h? Steamy hot moments? You got it!
Jacob Chance brings an amazing 5 star, must read romcom to start your 2020!
Rex is your typical, hardworking single father. He has a teenage daughter, who is the light of his life and he runs a business with his brother. The only thing is, he is a hothead who has trouble controlling his temper.
Danika is hardworking, kind, laidback and content.
Her career is very important to her. The last thing she expected was a sure of himself hothead, to crash into her world and change it forever.
The ticket issued that day, which landed them In each other’s lives along with a class to control anger, was basically a ticket of a lifetime you could say.
You want a story of chemistry? You got it!
You want a story of laugh out loud moments? You got it!
You want an amazing storyline that sucks you in? You got it!
Swoony H? Feisty h? Steamy hot moments? You got it!
Jacob Chance brings an amazing 5 star, must read romcom to start your 2020!
January 8, 2020
Finding His Calm
He has anger issues, she is his calm. An unlikely meet up that leads to happily ever after.
Rex is a single dad of a teenage daughter. He works in construction and often operates on impulse rather than rationally. Inevitably his inability to control his temper creates havoc in his life.
Danika loves her job and order in her life. A single, divorcee who isn’t looking for a hook up. When she gives away her heart again, she wants him to be the one.
The day she hands him a parking ticket changes both their lives forever. She resists his advances but he keeps popping up. He knows exactly what he wants and he’s willing to prove himself to her.
Rex is fun and sarcastic. A loving father. But he lets too many little things get to him. Danika is beautiful and sweet. She has a mind of her own and is not about changing what she wants for anyone. He makes her a little wild. She brings him the peace he needs. It’s a story of letting someone see you at your lowest so they can help you grow as a person. Showing your vulnerability and laying it all on the line. Risking it all to get the girl. Rex was a work in progress. He may not have been perfect, but his love for Danika was perfection.
He has anger issues, she is his calm. An unlikely meet up that leads to happily ever after.
Rex is a single dad of a teenage daughter. He works in construction and often operates on impulse rather than rationally. Inevitably his inability to control his temper creates havoc in his life.
Danika loves her job and order in her life. A single, divorcee who isn’t looking for a hook up. When she gives away her heart again, she wants him to be the one.
The day she hands him a parking ticket changes both their lives forever. She resists his advances but he keeps popping up. He knows exactly what he wants and he’s willing to prove himself to her.
Rex is fun and sarcastic. A loving father. But he lets too many little things get to him. Danika is beautiful and sweet. She has a mind of her own and is not about changing what she wants for anyone. He makes her a little wild. She brings him the peace he needs. It’s a story of letting someone see you at your lowest so they can help you grow as a person. Showing your vulnerability and laying it all on the line. Risking it all to get the girl. Rex was a work in progress. He may not have been perfect, but his love for Danika was perfection.
October 20, 2020
Outstanding romantic comedy! My heart is so full from this book. I can’t put my feelings into words...this book is FREAKING AWESOME!! Just when I think I can’t fall in love with this authors writing anymore than I already have, he goes and writes this amazing book! With each Jacob Chance book I pick up, I know that I’m going to laugh, have that “OMG” moment and fall in love with an amazing cast of characters. Every single time I put down one of his books, I’m left with a smile on my face. Mantrum is another 5 star winner and I honestly could not love this book anymore. It has easily moved its way into the one best books he has ever written.
I've read many rom-com books so far but Mantrum is hands down the most amazing, hilariously sexy, slow burning enemies to lovers romance story! Mantrum is just what I have come to expect from Jacob Chance. Fantastic writing with just the perfect amount of laugh out loud humor, great banter between his memorable characters you know you would like to be friends with and a story that keeps you engaged and entertained from beginning to end.
What Jacob Chance gives readers in Mantrum is book perfection. Rex and Danica are a delightful duo whose connection captivated me. They may have started out as enemies, with witty banter that felt more like foreplay. But as the story progressed their interactions took on a more sensual vibe that had me rooting for them every step of the way. Their interactions were thoroughly entertaining and led to many laugh out loud moments that oozed sexual tension, and I loved every second of it! Together, Rex and Danica were the ultimate couple. They have an interesting start to their relationship; but they really do bring out the best in each other, that you can’t help but root for them. They had excellent chemistry, and I lived for the will they/won’t they moments. There’s not much else to say other than this book is a must read for romantic comedy fans. It’s filled with lots of humor, sexy good times and some seriously delicious angst. The characters are a lot of fun and their story will totally consume you. Rex and Danica’s story has some ups and downs, but their journey is totally worth it. Their story tugged at my heart and kept me on the edge of my seat. I devoured this book in a single sitting. I loved everything about this story from beginning to end and just couldn’t get enough of these two characters. They ran away with my heart and in the end, left me with a huge smile on my face.
From the first page to the last Jacob Chance has crafted another winner, another tale full of unforgettable characters and their slow burn relationship. Laugh out loud moments were perfectly balanced with a sizzling connection between a delightful hero and a strong-willed heroine that readers will definitely want to read! I enjoyed every word of this book and felt it was an authentic and real story with flawless pacing. A must read that is going on my Best of 2020 list.
I've read many rom-com books so far but Mantrum is hands down the most amazing, hilariously sexy, slow burning enemies to lovers romance story! Mantrum is just what I have come to expect from Jacob Chance. Fantastic writing with just the perfect amount of laugh out loud humor, great banter between his memorable characters you know you would like to be friends with and a story that keeps you engaged and entertained from beginning to end.
What Jacob Chance gives readers in Mantrum is book perfection. Rex and Danica are a delightful duo whose connection captivated me. They may have started out as enemies, with witty banter that felt more like foreplay. But as the story progressed their interactions took on a more sensual vibe that had me rooting for them every step of the way. Their interactions were thoroughly entertaining and led to many laugh out loud moments that oozed sexual tension, and I loved every second of it! Together, Rex and Danica were the ultimate couple. They have an interesting start to their relationship; but they really do bring out the best in each other, that you can’t help but root for them. They had excellent chemistry, and I lived for the will they/won’t they moments. There’s not much else to say other than this book is a must read for romantic comedy fans. It’s filled with lots of humor, sexy good times and some seriously delicious angst. The characters are a lot of fun and their story will totally consume you. Rex and Danica’s story has some ups and downs, but their journey is totally worth it. Their story tugged at my heart and kept me on the edge of my seat. I devoured this book in a single sitting. I loved everything about this story from beginning to end and just couldn’t get enough of these two characters. They ran away with my heart and in the end, left me with a huge smile on my face.
From the first page to the last Jacob Chance has crafted another winner, another tale full of unforgettable characters and their slow burn relationship. Laugh out loud moments were perfectly balanced with a sizzling connection between a delightful hero and a strong-willed heroine that readers will definitely want to read! I enjoyed every word of this book and felt it was an authentic and real story with flawless pacing. A must read that is going on my Best of 2020 list.
January 9, 2020
Mantrum is such a sensational read. There were so many amazing elements to this book and I loved not only each one but how Jacob injected them all into some of his best work ever.
Jacob has earned his place as a well respected Rom Com Author. He knows how to engage his audience, the detail that goes into his characters and storyline’s is absolutely first class and one of the things I love about getting lost in his work. His books are not without witty banter, sexy smart mouthed male leads and female leads that aren’t afraid to put themselves first in the search for love.
In Mantrum we meet Rex Winters. He’s is a hothead, and a sexy one at that. He’s also a single dad to a teenage daughter. His life is hectic, although his short fuse is about to land him in a little bit of hot water by way of a parking ticket from the gorgeous Danika. She loves her life, she loves her work and she loves that all of those things are on her terms. Rex is very much interested and he’s not afraid to put in the effort and dial up the banter and charm to let her know. I enjoyed their story and their challenges.
This is a highly recommended read for 2020. If you’ve never taken a chance on reading this author then is the perfect place to start, you will very quickly become addicted.
Jacob has earned his place as a well respected Rom Com Author. He knows how to engage his audience, the detail that goes into his characters and storyline’s is absolutely first class and one of the things I love about getting lost in his work. His books are not without witty banter, sexy smart mouthed male leads and female leads that aren’t afraid to put themselves first in the search for love.
In Mantrum we meet Rex Winters. He’s is a hothead, and a sexy one at that. He’s also a single dad to a teenage daughter. His life is hectic, although his short fuse is about to land him in a little bit of hot water by way of a parking ticket from the gorgeous Danika. She loves her life, she loves her work and she loves that all of those things are on her terms. Rex is very much interested and he’s not afraid to put in the effort and dial up the banter and charm to let her know. I enjoyed their story and their challenges.
This is a highly recommended read for 2020. If you’ve never taken a chance on reading this author then is the perfect place to start, you will very quickly become addicted.
January 10, 2020
Mantrum is an emotional outburst by an adult male.
The adult male in question would be Rex. He's a hot headed , co-owner if a construction company with his brother and single father to a teenage daughter ,Ruby, who is the love of his life... swoon. There's nothing more sexy than a dad who thinks the sun rises and sets around his children.
When Rex gets a parking ticket from Danika, a normally calm, put together Parking Enforcement Officer is when all the good things start and they each find themselves in the same Anger Management !!
It is definitely a one click book.
The adult male in question would be Rex. He's a hot headed , co-owner if a construction company with his brother and single father to a teenage daughter ,Ruby, who is the love of his life... swoon. There's nothing more sexy than a dad who thinks the sun rises and sets around his children.
When Rex gets a parking ticket from Danika, a normally calm, put together Parking Enforcement Officer is when all the good things start and they each find themselves in the same Anger Management !!
It is definitely a one click book.
January 10, 2020
First romcom of 2020 and it was FANTASTIC!
Rex and Dani’s sexual chemistry oozed off the pages.
I laughed so much my cheeks hurt.
I’m smiling as I try think of what to write that will make you read it..just trust me..read it..it’s funny AF.
P.S. I’m ordering this one in paperback if that tells you how much I loved it.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 5/5
The Feels~ 5/5
Pacing~ 5/5
Addictiveness~5/5
Angst~ 5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 5/5
Theme or Tone~ 5/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 5/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 5/5
Originality~ 5/5
Ending~ 5/5
Book Cover~ SEXY
Series~ stand-alone
Source~ Kindle eBook - ARC for honest review
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Rex and Dani’s sexual chemistry oozed off the pages.
I laughed so much my cheeks hurt.
I’m smiling as I try think of what to write that will make you read it..just trust me..read it..it’s funny AF.
P.S. I’m ordering this one in paperback if that tells you how much I loved it.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 5/5
The Feels~ 5/5
Pacing~ 5/5
Addictiveness~5/5
Angst~ 5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 5/5
Theme or Tone~ 5/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 5/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 5/5
Originality~ 5/5
Ending~ 5/5
Book Cover~ SEXY
Series~ stand-alone
Source~ Kindle eBook - ARC for honest review
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
January 7, 2020
Have you ever signed up to review a book just because the title? Well I did. I was floored by the witty charm of the title Mantrum and I decided to read it. And I was not disappointed. Jacob Chance put romance between two souls dealing with anger issues differently. And we have a sweet and spicy love story! The one liners in this story along with some extremely hilarious circumstances made me laugh and smile a lot. The emotions were very real, relatable and hundred percent swoonworthy. Mantrum was an entertaining mixed bag of amazing characters, delightful story line and crisp writing!
Danika and Rex met under very unusual circumstances. Danika is a Parking Law Enforcer and she gave Rex a parking ticket. Some camera phone, brawl with a stranger and intervention of a hardball police officer later; they both end in an anger management class. And they are paired up by the counsellor. Slowly they come to know more and more about each other. And a magical chemistry is born.
I love Rex wholeheartedly. First, he is gorgeous and oh so hot! Second, he has an amazing personality. He can be an arrogant, hothead and explosive kind of man. But essentially he is a very kind, caring, protective and adorable guy. And he is a responsible single dad who loves his daughter more than anything! Third, damn he can charm a girl with his gestures. My heart could not handle that much swoony little yet meaningful gestures. I will never forget a single date in this book. Because they were so much fun, sexy and so much enjoyable. Danika is the perfect partner for him. Because she is level headed, confident and can hold her own in face of Rex's rage. She is smart, successful in her own career and deals with her insecurity issues very well. She calmed down Rex's restless energy. And Rex put more confidence and fire in her. They have this beautiful chemistry that I felt in my heart!
Mantrum by Jacob Chance was a swoonworthy, witty, sexy and emotional love story. It was full of memorable moments and intense feelings!
Received ARC for Honest review
Danika and Rex met under very unusual circumstances. Danika is a Parking Law Enforcer and she gave Rex a parking ticket. Some camera phone, brawl with a stranger and intervention of a hardball police officer later; they both end in an anger management class. And they are paired up by the counsellor. Slowly they come to know more and more about each other. And a magical chemistry is born.
I love Rex wholeheartedly. First, he is gorgeous and oh so hot! Second, he has an amazing personality. He can be an arrogant, hothead and explosive kind of man. But essentially he is a very kind, caring, protective and adorable guy. And he is a responsible single dad who loves his daughter more than anything! Third, damn he can charm a girl with his gestures. My heart could not handle that much swoony little yet meaningful gestures. I will never forget a single date in this book. Because they were so much fun, sexy and so much enjoyable. Danika is the perfect partner for him. Because she is level headed, confident and can hold her own in face of Rex's rage. She is smart, successful in her own career and deals with her insecurity issues very well. She calmed down Rex's restless energy. And Rex put more confidence and fire in her. They have this beautiful chemistry that I felt in my heart!
Mantrum by Jacob Chance was a swoonworthy, witty, sexy and emotional love story. It was full of memorable moments and intense feelings!
Received ARC for Honest review
January 13, 2020
Mantrum is an easy read, filled with laughter, some very unique dates, a hot single dad, some angst and a little steam. The characters are very relatable, realistic and the storyline was unique. If you’ve read Jacob Chance’s other books you’ll note the connections to them.
Danika is writing up a ticket when the car owner returns and starts pleading for her to stop and rethink it. She’s not easily persuaded by the easy on the eyes owner, who is full of excuses and dinner invites. When an onlooker makes a smart remark, Rex retaliates, which creates a crowd. Danika is trying to clear the crowd when one of her fellow officers arrives and arrests Rex. Her outburst results in having to attend an anger management class.
Rex is released on bail by his younger brother after his melee in the street. He couldn’t let those snide remarks go, she may of been hitting him with a fine but she was mighty fine. Adam tells him he can’t keep behaving like a teenager it’s time to grow up and he needs to return to anger management because he has a lot to learn still.
Danika is writing up a ticket when the car owner returns and starts pleading for her to stop and rethink it. She’s not easily persuaded by the easy on the eyes owner, who is full of excuses and dinner invites. When an onlooker makes a smart remark, Rex retaliates, which creates a crowd. Danika is trying to clear the crowd when one of her fellow officers arrives and arrests Rex. Her outburst results in having to attend an anger management class.
Rex is released on bail by his younger brother after his melee in the street. He couldn’t let those snide remarks go, she may of been hitting him with a fine but she was mighty fine. Adam tells him he can’t keep behaving like a teenager it’s time to grow up and he needs to return to anger management because he has a lot to learn still.
January 9, 2020
Hilariously Funny and Captivating
I found Mantrum hilariously funny and captivating. Rex is one sexy, rugged, bad boy, with a habit for losing his temper. Danika is a woman who is drawn to this bad boy as he seeks to find redemption. Together Rex and Danika find a way to help each other in this great Romantic Comedy.
Jacob Chance has such a way with words, as he is able to draw you into a world and make you can feel like you know all these characters as one of your own friends or loved ones. This is one delicious adventure you definitely will want to be taken on, so dive right in a take a bite of this appetizing story. I know I enjoyed this mouthwatering slow burn, and I think you will too.
I found Mantrum hilariously funny and captivating. Rex is one sexy, rugged, bad boy, with a habit for losing his temper. Danika is a woman who is drawn to this bad boy as he seeks to find redemption. Together Rex and Danika find a way to help each other in this great Romantic Comedy.
Jacob Chance has such a way with words, as he is able to draw you into a world and make you can feel like you know all these characters as one of your own friends or loved ones. This is one delicious adventure you definitely will want to be taken on, so dive right in a take a bite of this appetizing story. I know I enjoyed this mouthwatering slow burn, and I think you will too.
January 12, 2020
I dived into this read for a little rom-com magic and it did not disappoint.
Danika meets Rex when she is ticketing his truck. He tries to not only charm his way out of it, but he asks her out.
Unfortunately, their meet cute turns into a bit of a dust-up that ends up with him arrested and her ordered to anger management by her boss.
An anger management class that includes the man who caused her to be there.
Rex is a hot, charming, single father.
Danika is single. On a major post divorce dry spell. And, while attracted to the hot headed Rex, she is also determined to resist his advances.
Resistance made harder by their being paired up in anger management. When their forced contact leads to friendship and so much more.
Witty, sweet, steamy, a dash of drama, meddling brothers, friends, and a charming teen, this was an very enjoyable read. Just what I needed. Left me smiling and feeling happy in my heart.
I will confess a weakness for Boston boys, so that may have biased me a bit. Rex is simply irresistible.
And Danika is fiesty but collected. She has fire in her too, but it takes a lot more for her to boil over. She and Rex are perfect for each other.
I can't wait to read the next book!!
I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Danika meets Rex when she is ticketing his truck. He tries to not only charm his way out of it, but he asks her out.
Unfortunately, their meet cute turns into a bit of a dust-up that ends up with him arrested and her ordered to anger management by her boss.
An anger management class that includes the man who caused her to be there.
Rex is a hot, charming, single father.
Danika is single. On a major post divorce dry spell. And, while attracted to the hot headed Rex, she is also determined to resist his advances.
Resistance made harder by their being paired up in anger management. When their forced contact leads to friendship and so much more.
Witty, sweet, steamy, a dash of drama, meddling brothers, friends, and a charming teen, this was an very enjoyable read. Just what I needed. Left me smiling and feeling happy in my heart.
I will confess a weakness for Boston boys, so that may have biased me a bit. Rex is simply irresistible.
And Danika is fiesty but collected. She has fire in her too, but it takes a lot more for her to boil over. She and Rex are perfect for each other.
I can't wait to read the next book!!
I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
January 13, 2020
Hilarious & Entertaining
MANTRUM is Jacob Chance at his RomCom finest. From beginning to end this book is funny, sexy and downright addictive. Jacob has brought together two total opposites ... him, a hot headed, temper tantrum throwing man and she, a normally calm, serene and patient woman ... and it works, it really really works. This is just one of those stories that you must have in your life and on your bookshelf.
Rex Winters, self-employed construction worker, is such a great character. He's sexy, alpha, fun, loyal, a bad boy and he has this really bad habit of losing his temper. When he loses it, he doesn't do it mildly ... this man full on loses it. Rex is also the doting single dad of a fifteen year old daughter, Ruby. Danika Putnam is a Parking Enforcement Officer. She's the calm one, slightly introverted (when you compare her to her wacky friends), she's content where she is in life, hardworking (loves her job and it's vitally important to her) and the last thing she is expecting is for her life to be turned upside down by a complete stranger.
A parking ticket, anger management classes and a man who doesn't know how to back down from a challenge, all lead to a very humourous and entertaining story. Together Rex and Danika had some of the best chemistry I have seen in a RomCom. The will I?/won't I?, push and pull of their relationship was just magical. They both have an influence on each other but in different ways. I loved watching their characters develop and grow.
I don't think that I have ever laughed so much as this when reading a book. Rex's antics (and those of his brothers) were simply hilarious. Golf may never be the same again after these boys!!! Axe throwing ... now that was definitely a different one!!! But it's not all fun and games, there are some really hot sizzling moments (yes Jacob certainly knows how to write those to perfection) and a little bit of drama to balance everything out.
Once again Jacob Chance has written a flawless story. It is definitely one that is relateable and realistic. (I could imagine several of my male friends being just like Rex and his brothers). I definitely need more of those Winter brothers. An outstanding way to begin 2020 for Jacob and his readers. An absolute MUSTREAD.
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THIS DESERVES SO MUCH MORE THAN FIVE STARS
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
MANTRUM is Jacob Chance at his RomCom finest. From beginning to end this book is funny, sexy and downright addictive. Jacob has brought together two total opposites ... him, a hot headed, temper tantrum throwing man and she, a normally calm, serene and patient woman ... and it works, it really really works. This is just one of those stories that you must have in your life and on your bookshelf.
Rex Winters, self-employed construction worker, is such a great character. He's sexy, alpha, fun, loyal, a bad boy and he has this really bad habit of losing his temper. When he loses it, he doesn't do it mildly ... this man full on loses it. Rex is also the doting single dad of a fifteen year old daughter, Ruby. Danika Putnam is a Parking Enforcement Officer. She's the calm one, slightly introverted (when you compare her to her wacky friends), she's content where she is in life, hardworking (loves her job and it's vitally important to her) and the last thing she is expecting is for her life to be turned upside down by a complete stranger.
A parking ticket, anger management classes and a man who doesn't know how to back down from a challenge, all lead to a very humourous and entertaining story. Together Rex and Danika had some of the best chemistry I have seen in a RomCom. The will I?/won't I?, push and pull of their relationship was just magical. They both have an influence on each other but in different ways. I loved watching their characters develop and grow.
I don't think that I have ever laughed so much as this when reading a book. Rex's antics (and those of his brothers) were simply hilarious. Golf may never be the same again after these boys!!! Axe throwing ... now that was definitely a different one!!! But it's not all fun and games, there are some really hot sizzling moments (yes Jacob certainly knows how to write those to perfection) and a little bit of drama to balance everything out.
Once again Jacob Chance has written a flawless story. It is definitely one that is relateable and realistic. (I could imagine several of my male friends being just like Rex and his brothers). I definitely need more of those Winter brothers. An outstanding way to begin 2020 for Jacob and his readers. An absolute MUSTREAD.
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THIS DESERVES SO MUCH MORE THAN FIVE STARS
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
January 19, 2020
So boring!
The start to this book was interesting, but after about 15% into it the book started getting boring. By 50% I could not have cared less about these two and just forced myself to finish.
The start to this book was interesting, but after about 15% into it the book started getting boring. By 50% I could not have cared less about these two and just forced myself to finish.
January 14, 2020
Perfect read
This was such a great read. Full of snark, lol moments and heat. I could not get enough of it.
This was such a great read. Full of snark, lol moments and heat. I could not get enough of it.
January 9, 2020
This is a RomCom you will be hooked on from the first few paragraphs. Rex is hilarious when it comes to his creative explanations of events and meanings of words. Danika is sweet but stern and it takes a lot for this woman to break down. I felt this is a relatable, down to earth story that had the reader’s connecting to each character throughout. We bear witness to the multiple sides of Rex from his rage and frustrations to the loving single father to a teenage girl. Danika is one lucky lady to go on the adventures she has, I’ve added these trips to my bucket list now. Although this is a standalone I’m keeping my fingers crossed that’s Rex’s brothers will be getting their own stories soon enough.
January 15, 2020
This was a unique and cute story with lots of funny banter, sexual tension and slow build romance. From the beginning I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. Jacob out did himself with this rom-com and there were so many laughable moments. I was thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. Oh and that cover, the story definitely lives up to the cover. This is one of Jacob’s best books.
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January 12, 2020I just loved reading Mantrum by Jacob Chance. It was fun and sexy and I just devoured it! Rex Winters is sexy, charming and a single father who also happens to be a bit of a hothead! Danika finds her life entangled with his after giving him a ticket and now dealing with the aftermath! Danika is smart and determined, except it seems when she is around Rex. I loved the chemistry between these two. Their journey was charming and captivating. This is a must-read!
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January 13, 2020
Loved it
I loved Rex and Dani. They chemistry was spot on. I am very excited to see where this series takes us. This author gets better and better with each book
I loved Rex and Dani. They chemistry was spot on. I am very excited to see where this series takes us. This author gets better and better with each book
January 13, 2020
Loved this but book !!
January 9, 2020
Clever title aside, this one has all of the elements we love in romance, all extremely well done, and its just so doggone fun to read. Rex Winters is a bit of a hot head (some might call him a rage-aholic) and Danika Putnam is less than impressed upon their first meeting. Not only does he try to charm his way out of the parking ticket she's writing him, but Rex gets into an altercation with another man while defending Dani's honor, which she's perfectly capable to doing herself, thank you very much.
When they both end up in the same anger management class, Rex seizes the opportunity to get to know the public servant who refuses to leave his mind. As they spend time together and the many layers of Rex are peeled back, Dani is more and more intrigued, and she begins to have trouble trying to convince her heart that Rex isn’t the man for her.
This is a delightful slow burn romance with a cautious, reluctant heroine and a hero with a big squishy heart underneath all that temper, charm and cockiness. This book stands alone, but it looks like we'll be hearing more from the other Winters brothers, and heck yeah, sign me up! You'll fall for Rex in spite of himself, and his brothers are just as complex, compelling and swoon worthy. This is definitely one you don’t want to pass up. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, steamy and heartfelt, and an all around, feel-good read.
When they both end up in the same anger management class, Rex seizes the opportunity to get to know the public servant who refuses to leave his mind. As they spend time together and the many layers of Rex are peeled back, Dani is more and more intrigued, and she begins to have trouble trying to convince her heart that Rex isn’t the man for her.
This is a delightful slow burn romance with a cautious, reluctant heroine and a hero with a big squishy heart underneath all that temper, charm and cockiness. This book stands alone, but it looks like we'll be hearing more from the other Winters brothers, and heck yeah, sign me up! You'll fall for Rex in spite of himself, and his brothers are just as complex, compelling and swoon worthy. This is definitely one you don’t want to pass up. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, steamy and heartfelt, and an all around, feel-good read.
January 9, 2020
Mantrum! This is now in my everyday vocabulary! The title?? How could you not want to check this out??
Rex is awesome! Fierce and protective of his own.... and I'm claiming him as my own.. hes my new obsession.
Danika is delightful. She's fun, sweet but cautious. She balances Rex perfectly!
I loved that this is single dad, but to a teenager! A whole new dynamic. A teenager "gets it", it's great to get a glimpse of another budding relationship between Ruby and Danika.
By far, one of my favorite Jacob Chance books!!
Rex is awesome! Fierce and protective of his own.... and I'm claiming him as my own.. hes my new obsession.
Danika is delightful. She's fun, sweet but cautious. She balances Rex perfectly!
I loved that this is single dad, but to a teenager! A whole new dynamic. A teenager "gets it", it's great to get a glimpse of another budding relationship between Ruby and Danika.
By far, one of my favorite Jacob Chance books!!
January 8, 2020
Mantrum is such a fun read Rex is just living his best life letting his temper fly but that doesn't mean he is an unlovable character by a long shot he is persistent if nothing else. He will stop at nothing to get the reluctant Danika to agree to a date. And when she finally caves the two of them together Is a total yin yang couple and it kinda had me wanting to say Alexa play opposites attract well written realistic characters and bizarre situations what could be better.
November 9, 2025
Mantrum: the equivalent of a tantrum only by an adult man!
Rex is 38 single dad that has anger issues. Danika is 35 & a Parking Enforcement Officer.
A ticket scuffle leads both of them to anger management class where they are paired together with mixed results. I liked how the characters were established, mature, & had real life jobs and the growth in both of them with Rex falling fast and hard. Rex has three brothers (that I hope have books) & Danika has two best friends that have roles. The story was humorous and sexy and also delved into actual solutions for managing anger.
Rex is 38 single dad that has anger issues. Danika is 35 & a Parking Enforcement Officer.
A ticket scuffle leads both of them to anger management class where they are paired together with mixed results. I liked how the characters were established, mature, & had real life jobs and the growth in both of them with Rex falling fast and hard. Rex has three brothers (that I hope have books) & Danika has two best friends that have roles. The story was humorous and sexy and also delved into actual solutions for managing anger.
January 9, 2020
Delightful, witty, and so romantic, MANTRUM will have you swooning and laughing simultaneously. I wasn’t sure what to expect after reading the synopsis but since this particular author has never let me down, I was eager to read it. Surprisingly, I haven’t read a book like this before. Rex, the hero was outrageous. Oh my goodness, he was crazy, out of line and totally adorable at the same time. Some of the situations he got into were shocking to say the say the least. Danika was a strong heroine. I loved that she was never afraid to speak her mind. I felt the chemistry between Rex and Danika from the beginning. And that chemistry only grew each time that met after that. Oh, did I mention they had to attend anger management classes together. Those classes were hysterical if you go by Rex’s dialogue. The secondary characters added depth and humor, not that Rex and Danika weren’t funny together on their own. They were so great together.
I’ve had a difficult couple of weeks prior to reading MANTRUM. I had been awfully sick with the flu (even though I did have my annual flu shot) and while I spent most of the time in bed, my head was aching and foggy and there was just no way I could read. MANTRUM is the first book I’ve read since my focus returned. I’m still not feeling 100% but I will tell you honestly, I wasn’t feeling sick at all while I was reading it. This book could be easily read in one sitting which is what I did. I absolutely recommend this romcom. MANTRUM is a must read!
I promise you will love this book and all the secondary characters, except of course, Officer Gray. I want to thank the author for the resolution regarding that jerk. It was soooo satisfying!
This is my honest and unbiased review. Thank you for taking the time to read it. :)
Review by Christine Justlovemybooks Book Blog
I’ve had a difficult couple of weeks prior to reading MANTRUM. I had been awfully sick with the flu (even though I did have my annual flu shot) and while I spent most of the time in bed, my head was aching and foggy and there was just no way I could read. MANTRUM is the first book I’ve read since my focus returned. I’m still not feeling 100% but I will tell you honestly, I wasn’t feeling sick at all while I was reading it. This book could be easily read in one sitting which is what I did. I absolutely recommend this romcom. MANTRUM is a must read!
I promise you will love this book and all the secondary characters, except of course, Officer Gray. I want to thank the author for the resolution regarding that jerk. It was soooo satisfying!
This is my honest and unbiased review. Thank you for taking the time to read it. :)
Review by Christine Justlovemybooks Book Blog
January 30, 2020
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Jacob Chance is one of my top favorite authors. I have read almost all of his work, with a couple left on my TBR list, and he does not disappoint. This Rom-Com is everything you expect from Jacob and so much more.
Mantrum: An emotional outburst or an expression of anger by an adult man.
When I first heard about this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I am so glad that I went into it with no expectations because it blew me out of the water. Mantrum focuses on the story of Rex and Danika. Rex is the quintessential definition of a man’s man, but he also has anger issues. As a single father, he knows he has to rein that temper in. When he first meets Danika, he presses all the wrong buttons. Lucky for Rex, they end up in anger management classes together. Danika is put together, a career driven woman, who knows what she wants. When Rex throws her off her game and sends her path off-kilter, it’s all she can do but stay out his way. But fate has other ideas.
The banter they have and the chemistry between them is off the charts. From the moment they meet, the sparks are flying between them. But in true rom-com fashion, the story just can’t stop at sparks. I absolutely adore everything about them and how they come together. Rex’s charm is sweet and heart melting. I love his tenderness so much!
All in all, Mantrum is a fun, sweet read that will have you smiling and laughing the entire way through. I can’t wait to see if the brothers get their own books because I can already tell Adam is about to meet his match for sure.
5 amazing stars for this read! Grab it now!
Jacob Chance is one of my top favorite authors. I have read almost all of his work, with a couple left on my TBR list, and he does not disappoint. This Rom-Com is everything you expect from Jacob and so much more.
Mantrum: An emotional outburst or an expression of anger by an adult man.
When I first heard about this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I am so glad that I went into it with no expectations because it blew me out of the water. Mantrum focuses on the story of Rex and Danika. Rex is the quintessential definition of a man’s man, but he also has anger issues. As a single father, he knows he has to rein that temper in. When he first meets Danika, he presses all the wrong buttons. Lucky for Rex, they end up in anger management classes together. Danika is put together, a career driven woman, who knows what she wants. When Rex throws her off her game and sends her path off-kilter, it’s all she can do but stay out his way. But fate has other ideas.
The banter they have and the chemistry between them is off the charts. From the moment they meet, the sparks are flying between them. But in true rom-com fashion, the story just can’t stop at sparks. I absolutely adore everything about them and how they come together. Rex’s charm is sweet and heart melting. I love his tenderness so much!
All in all, Mantrum is a fun, sweet read that will have you smiling and laughing the entire way through. I can’t wait to see if the brothers get their own books because I can already tell Adam is about to meet his match for sure.
5 amazing stars for this read! Grab it now!
January 13, 2020
I knew that Mantrum was going to be a great read, but there was a next level greatness factor to it that makes me want so much more! This is the story of Rex, a single father to a teenage daughter, but needs some calm in his life. He works in construction, loves his daughter to distraction, but seems not to be able to control his temper very well which gets him into some binds, so again, he needs some calm in his life. Enter calm in the guise of a fantastic heroine named Danika. She is all about order & calm so when she gives Rex a parking ticket, she isn't being sucked into his hotness used to get out of trouble especially when the calm woman got sent to an anger management course after dealing with Rex. And despite the sparks shooting everywhere, she's not interested in a hookup either, but you know that opposites attract. These two are simply put, the other's other half, as each has what the other one needs, but it's not exactly an easy journey getting to that point. Rex is super hilarious with his sarcasm, while Danika is just too cute with all her OCD ways, and they actually had some insane chemistry! So, I laughed like crazy, tried to keep my kindle cool from the heat being thrown around, and just had a great time experiencing this story by the talented Jacob Chance, and am dying for more! Now it's y'all's turn, hit that one click button so you can have an entertaining journey with so much goodness, you'll read it again & again throughout your lifetime! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
January 10, 2020
Mantrum by Jacob Chance is a hilarious romantic comedy that can be read as a standalone. I can just picture it now, men and women will now be telling their significant other who is a male, "Awww ... Are you throwing a mantrum?"
Mantrum: An emotional outburst or an expression of anger by an adult male.
Rex Winters is definitely an adult that is all ... Male. This sexy single father has anger issues which at times has him respond to a situation in an extreme manner. When he confronts Danika, a beautiful Parking Management Officer, he realizes his responses have consequences that affect others. This last outburst has him attending anger management classes ... AGAIN. This time there is someone different in class and the lessons are worth giving it all he has got.
I enjoyed everything about this story. Jacob Chance hooked me from the first page with its humor, I smiled throughout the read and had laugh out loud moments. The connection between Rex and Danika is hot but what I love about them is that it has me as the reader feeling those butterflies in the stomach because of the feeling of what's to come in their relationship. It's perfectly written giving the reader (me) that slow-burning tease that has one feeling like a giddy school girl with a crush. The secondary characters are a burst of fresh air, they are funny, sexy and left me wanting more.
Mantrum is the perfect rom-com to start my year.
5 Swoon-worthy Stars!
Mantrum: An emotional outburst or an expression of anger by an adult male.
Rex Winters is definitely an adult that is all ... Male. This sexy single father has anger issues which at times has him respond to a situation in an extreme manner. When he confronts Danika, a beautiful Parking Management Officer, he realizes his responses have consequences that affect others. This last outburst has him attending anger management classes ... AGAIN. This time there is someone different in class and the lessons are worth giving it all he has got.
I enjoyed everything about this story. Jacob Chance hooked me from the first page with its humor, I smiled throughout the read and had laugh out loud moments. The connection between Rex and Danika is hot but what I love about them is that it has me as the reader feeling those butterflies in the stomach because of the feeling of what's to come in their relationship. It's perfectly written giving the reader (me) that slow-burning tease that has one feeling like a giddy school girl with a crush. The secondary characters are a burst of fresh air, they are funny, sexy and left me wanting more.
Mantrum is the perfect rom-com to start my year.
5 Swoon-worthy Stars!
January 10, 2020
Danika is the calm to Rex's storm. She describes it perfectly. "He's a rule breaker and a button pusher. I'm all about law and order." This very hilarious, yet heartfelt book had me glued to the pages from start to finish.
If you have man in your life that is hot headed (a/k/a throws Mantrums), then this is the book for you. You will relate to Rex & Danika on so many levels in different ways.
This book will have you laughing out loud with Rex's actions and reactions, his one liners, quick comebacks and interactions with his brothers. It is also very heartfelt. You will see a soft side to Rex, especially when it comes to his daughter. I really enjoyed the way their friendship turned into their love story.
Jacob not only writes great main characters. If you've read any of his other books, you know that his side characters always add that extra entertainment. He did not disappoint with this book. Rex's brothers and Danika's friends are just the perfect mix in this book. Rex's daughter Ruby is also a little spitfire, and if you have a teenage daughter, you will definitely relate to her.
I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this Romantic Comedy. I laughed from the first to last page. If you are looking for your next Romantic Comedy, this is the book for you.
If you have man in your life that is hot headed (a/k/a throws Mantrums), then this is the book for you. You will relate to Rex & Danika on so many levels in different ways.
This book will have you laughing out loud with Rex's actions and reactions, his one liners, quick comebacks and interactions with his brothers. It is also very heartfelt. You will see a soft side to Rex, especially when it comes to his daughter. I really enjoyed the way their friendship turned into their love story.
Jacob not only writes great main characters. If you've read any of his other books, you know that his side characters always add that extra entertainment. He did not disappoint with this book. Rex's brothers and Danika's friends are just the perfect mix in this book. Rex's daughter Ruby is also a little spitfire, and if you have a teenage daughter, you will definitely relate to her.
I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this Romantic Comedy. I laughed from the first to last page. If you are looking for your next Romantic Comedy, this is the book for you.
January 11, 2020
What happens when a simple parking ticket turns into a scene worthy of YouTube? Anger management classes, that's what happens. All because the recipient, of said parking ticket, is hot, protective and focused on you so much you become so flustered that you lose your cool. As the officer writing the ticket, Danika now has to answer for her actions. She shouldn't be surprised when she sees Rex at the anger management classes she's been forced to attend. As expected, Rex isn't shy about wanting to get to know Danika. Rex is serious though about the class. Numerous run ins with the law and raising a teenager helps put things into perspective. When things got out of hand regarding his parking ticket, he soon realized this was the best way to get a handle on his anger. Danika just wants this chapter in her life over and done. Their friendship develops organically. Slow and sure. Rex is interested in all things Danika, including spending more time with her and learning all about her past. Danika is a little more reluctant. It's going to take a lot of persistence on his behalf to get past her cool exterior to become more than just friends.
I really loved this story. The character interaction was emotional and funny. The secondary characters were a bonus as well. I'd love to read stories involving them also.
Great storyline with lots of substance. I highly recommend this book !
I really loved this story. The character interaction was emotional and funny. The secondary characters were a bonus as well. I'd love to read stories involving them also.
Great storyline with lots of substance. I highly recommend this book !
January 10, 2020
Jacob has given us another alpha male to love!
Rex is hot blooded, hot tempered, hot single father who owns his own business. He has everything together except for his temper. It gets him into more trouble than an unruly toddler. He tends to act first, think later, and that doesn't bode well for him.
Danika is a Parking Enforcement Officer with Boston PD. She loves her job and takes it very seriously. She has a couple of close friends, and is strong, calm and independent. She is the exact opposite of Rex, and has no time for someone who is so temperamental.
I love, love, love the whole opposites attract aspect of this story. It's definitely romance at its finest, mixed with a very healthy amount of comedy. There is a bunch of witty banter between Rex and Dani, that really shows both of their personalities. Rounding that out are Rex's three brothers and Dani's two besties and you have an entire cast that I hope we get to see more of.
I don't know how Jacob continues to bring us such diversity in his stories, but I'm going to enjoy each and every one for as long as he does!
Rex is hot blooded, hot tempered, hot single father who owns his own business. He has everything together except for his temper. It gets him into more trouble than an unruly toddler. He tends to act first, think later, and that doesn't bode well for him.
Danika is a Parking Enforcement Officer with Boston PD. She loves her job and takes it very seriously. She has a couple of close friends, and is strong, calm and independent. She is the exact opposite of Rex, and has no time for someone who is so temperamental.
I love, love, love the whole opposites attract aspect of this story. It's definitely romance at its finest, mixed with a very healthy amount of comedy. There is a bunch of witty banter between Rex and Dani, that really shows both of their personalities. Rounding that out are Rex's three brothers and Dani's two besties and you have an entire cast that I hope we get to see more of.
I don't know how Jacob continues to bring us such diversity in his stories, but I'm going to enjoy each and every one for as long as he does!
January 13, 2020
This is a fabulously funny romcom !! Danika is our lovely sweet sexy woman who is divorced and not really out looking for love. Rex is a true alpha male that is a handsome charming savvy business man that is also a single dad raising a sassy teenage daughter . He truly has his act together except for his temper! Danika and Rex meet as Danika is putting a ticket on his truck Rex not only tries to charm his way out of said ticket he also tries to get Danika to go out with him. When the bystanders cause a bit of a ruckus Rex comes to her rescue but soon finds himself in jail . They now are both required to go to the same class and the instructor finds it necessary to pair them up! They of course have that immediate attraction but now so many other factors come into play. It is now Rex's job to show Danika that she really should give this funny, sexy, charming hard working single dad a chance !!
Loved their story !
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Loved their story !
~~Michele McMullen ~~
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