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Dying to Meet You
Liz Parker doesn’t like surprises, but winning the lottery isn’t something she would complain about. Before she has time to think about how to spend her new fortune, she’s hit with an even bigger shock than unexpected wealth. She has three months to live unless she finds a one-in-a-million bone marrow donor.
While her medical team scrambles to locate her miracle, Liz throws together a bucket list, charters a private jet, and takes off to see the world. The journey of a lifetime holds even more surprises, including the hunky pilot she’s falling for at the most inconvenient time.
Will Liz die before she can realize her happily-ever-after, or will the universe come through for her one more time? Find out in this humorous tale of true love and adventure!
This romantic comedy kindle book is free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers! A seasoned romance for the ages, perfect for later in life readers who enjoy an older heroine and midlife love.
While her medical team scrambles to locate her miracle, Liz throws together a bucket list, charters a private jet, and takes off to see the world. The journey of a lifetime holds even more surprises, including the hunky pilot she’s falling for at the most inconvenient time.
Will Liz die before she can realize her happily-ever-after, or will the universe come through for her one more time? Find out in this humorous tale of true love and adventure!
This romantic comedy kindle book is free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers! A seasoned romance for the ages, perfect for later in life readers who enjoy an older heroine and midlife love.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 6, 2019
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About the author
Rich Amooi
32 books638 followersRich Amooi is a Taleflick Discovery Winner, Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Recipient, Holt Medallion Finalist, and the Amazon Bestselling author of 24 romantic comedies, including It's Not PMS, It's You, Dying to Meet You, Royal Crush, and Men or Paws.
A former radio personality and wedding DJ, Rich now writes romantic comedies full-time in San Diego, California, and is happily married to a kiss monster imported from Spain. Rich believes in public displays of affection, silliness, infinite possibilities, donuts, gratitude, laughter, and happily ever after.
Get a FREE romantic comedy by visiting his website at https://www.richamooi.com.
A former radio personality and wedding DJ, Rich now writes romantic comedies full-time in San Diego, California, and is happily married to a kiss monster imported from Spain. Rich believes in public displays of affection, silliness, infinite possibilities, donuts, gratitude, laughter, and happily ever after.
Get a FREE romantic comedy by visiting his website at https://www.richamooi.com.
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June 9, 2019
My Rating:
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
… a blue-haired woman appeared on the other side of the glass. Dolly Pearson, a professional busybody and all-around snoopster. Everyone within a two-mile radius of our street called her Snoop Dolly Dog.
The lottery office had an armed police officer, and video cameras on the walls. Three employees worked on the other side of what appeared to be bullet-proof glass. The lottery was serious business.
A pen sat next to a notepad to his right. A coffee mug on top of a coaster. Lots of elbow room for working on his laptop. He was organized. He was clean. Adam was not a normal man.
This has been amazing with a capital A and a zing!
I’m President of the Frozen Buns Club… I think it should be illegal to be outside when the temperature is lower than your age.
My Review:
Rich Amooi is a recent discovery for me, this is only my third time reading his work and all three have been a delight. His stories are a pleasure to read, easy to follow, and thoughtfully detailed with cleverly amusing observations, relevant issues, and likable and endearing yet imperfect characters. Dying to Meet You was a light yet observant and perceptively written tale with a quirky and interesting cast of players.
Liz was a recognizable character to most of us, she was a career teacher, honest, prideful and stubborn, and rigidly set in her routines – she had been eating the same salad for eight years. She made plans and stuck to them, as she didn’t like surprises. Then she hit the motherload with an astronomical mind-blowing lottery win but soon after learns she may have only months to live without a difficult to find bone marrow match. Advised by her doctor to make a bucket list and do some good with her remaining time, she promptly sets off to do just that. I enjoyed her travel adventure; her bucket list was similar to my own. I confess to coveting her first class accommodations and personal jet, as well as the hunky sweet pilot and fun first officer. I adored this story and was stoked that Liz generously used her winnings to assist others along the way in the most meaningful and sincere manner she could.
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
… a blue-haired woman appeared on the other side of the glass. Dolly Pearson, a professional busybody and all-around snoopster. Everyone within a two-mile radius of our street called her Snoop Dolly Dog.
The lottery office had an armed police officer, and video cameras on the walls. Three employees worked on the other side of what appeared to be bullet-proof glass. The lottery was serious business.
A pen sat next to a notepad to his right. A coffee mug on top of a coaster. Lots of elbow room for working on his laptop. He was organized. He was clean. Adam was not a normal man.
This has been amazing with a capital A and a zing!
I’m President of the Frozen Buns Club… I think it should be illegal to be outside when the temperature is lower than your age.
My Review:
Rich Amooi is a recent discovery for me, this is only my third time reading his work and all three have been a delight. His stories are a pleasure to read, easy to follow, and thoughtfully detailed with cleverly amusing observations, relevant issues, and likable and endearing yet imperfect characters. Dying to Meet You was a light yet observant and perceptively written tale with a quirky and interesting cast of players.
Liz was a recognizable character to most of us, she was a career teacher, honest, prideful and stubborn, and rigidly set in her routines – she had been eating the same salad for eight years. She made plans and stuck to them, as she didn’t like surprises. Then she hit the motherload with an astronomical mind-blowing lottery win but soon after learns she may have only months to live without a difficult to find bone marrow match. Advised by her doctor to make a bucket list and do some good with her remaining time, she promptly sets off to do just that. I enjoyed her travel adventure; her bucket list was similar to my own. I confess to coveting her first class accommodations and personal jet, as well as the hunky sweet pilot and fun first officer. I adored this story and was stoked that Liz generously used her winnings to assist others along the way in the most meaningful and sincere manner she could.
June 8, 2019
5☆ A Warm, Romantic and Inspirational Read!
I always find it particularly hard to read any book where death and incurable illness is involved and normally I just can't read it.
But this book was so much more than just illness and I'm really glad I took the chance and read it!
Liz has had a double whammy thrown at her!
Not only has she just won the lottery big time, but she has also just been told she has months to live!
I mean wow! I honestly don't know how I would of coped with that.
But Liz has such a zest for life that she decides to jet set around the world and do the things she's always wanted to do!
So brave and courageous.
She also meets the very charming and handsome Adam, who just so happens to be her pilot.
Between the two there certainly is a wonderful chemistry.
Watching Liz so selflessly helping others and making the most of her time and experiences, really makes you sit back and appreciate life and those around you.
Dying to Meet You is a wonderfully warm and inspirational read, it has a good dose of humour and wit to keep things light, the romance was compelling and swoonworthy.
It was so refreshing to see an older couple falling in love despite the odds.
The Characters were perfectly written, likeable, strong, very relatable and above all the plot and characters were realistic!
This is my first encounter with Rich Amooi and I'm very sure it won't be my last, definitely going on my to watch out for list.
So if you are looking for a Rom Com that is inspiring, Poignant, Romantic, and relatable then you will adore Dying to Meet You!
Thank you to Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2019/0...
I always find it particularly hard to read any book where death and incurable illness is involved and normally I just can't read it.
But this book was so much more than just illness and I'm really glad I took the chance and read it!
Liz has had a double whammy thrown at her!
Not only has she just won the lottery big time, but she has also just been told she has months to live!
I mean wow! I honestly don't know how I would of coped with that.
But Liz has such a zest for life that she decides to jet set around the world and do the things she's always wanted to do!
So brave and courageous.
She also meets the very charming and handsome Adam, who just so happens to be her pilot.
Between the two there certainly is a wonderful chemistry.
Watching Liz so selflessly helping others and making the most of her time and experiences, really makes you sit back and appreciate life and those around you.
Dying to Meet You is a wonderfully warm and inspirational read, it has a good dose of humour and wit to keep things light, the romance was compelling and swoonworthy.
It was so refreshing to see an older couple falling in love despite the odds.
The Characters were perfectly written, likeable, strong, very relatable and above all the plot and characters were realistic!
This is my first encounter with Rich Amooi and I'm very sure it won't be my last, definitely going on my to watch out for list.
So if you are looking for a Rom Com that is inspiring, Poignant, Romantic, and relatable then you will adore Dying to Meet You!
Thank you to Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2019/0...
May 17, 2019
I think is the book that has catapulted Rich Amooi for me from an author whose books I rather like, to a drop everything and start reading the next book the second its out, sort of author, and I possibly should go buy up the back catalogue too - as I loved this book so so much.
I was devouring large amounts of pages in what I thought were relatively short sittings, I didn't think I'd read that long and then I saw how much the percentage jumped and realised I was completely absorbed in the book and just needed to keep reading. My only regret was not ignoring real life for a few more hours when I started it and not having read it one sitting, as it would have been so pleasurable to do.
From the blurb you may be a bit unsure whether this really is going to be an upbeat romantic comedy and I can assure you it is - yes there is a rare life threatening illness, but it doesn't define Liz at all. In fact the way she deals with both the massive lottery win, and her illness is nothing short of inspirational.
It was also incredibly refreshing to read a romantic comedy focused around a pair of 50 year old protagonists, it's clear life has shaped them, but that they are still full of joie de vivre and between Liz, pilot Adam and first officer Orlando - they embark on a whistle stop bucket list trip across three continents.
Liz is a very caring, completely selfless person, and watching her change from someone who loves research and structure, into one able to cope with spontaneity is wonderful to see.
Then there is the trip itself featuring Peru, an African Safari and Bastille Day (and clearly the author added one little piece of dialogue that left me in no doubt that the book had either been written or edits rather recently, relating to a big occurrence in Paris).
There was not a moment of this book that I didn't love. I just wish I had been on the trip alongside them all as it sounded magical.
It's an uplifting story about beating the odds, proving how precious time really is, living life to the full, and about generosity of spirit.
In short, I loved it, and definitely go and give this one a try, its comes incredibly highly recommended. I now just have to sit and impatiently wait for Rich Amooi's next book!
Thank you to to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
I was devouring large amounts of pages in what I thought were relatively short sittings, I didn't think I'd read that long and then I saw how much the percentage jumped and realised I was completely absorbed in the book and just needed to keep reading. My only regret was not ignoring real life for a few more hours when I started it and not having read it one sitting, as it would have been so pleasurable to do.
From the blurb you may be a bit unsure whether this really is going to be an upbeat romantic comedy and I can assure you it is - yes there is a rare life threatening illness, but it doesn't define Liz at all. In fact the way she deals with both the massive lottery win, and her illness is nothing short of inspirational.
It was also incredibly refreshing to read a romantic comedy focused around a pair of 50 year old protagonists, it's clear life has shaped them, but that they are still full of joie de vivre and between Liz, pilot Adam and first officer Orlando - they embark on a whistle stop bucket list trip across three continents.
Liz is a very caring, completely selfless person, and watching her change from someone who loves research and structure, into one able to cope with spontaneity is wonderful to see.
Then there is the trip itself featuring Peru, an African Safari and Bastille Day (and clearly the author added one little piece of dialogue that left me in no doubt that the book had either been written or edits rather recently, relating to a big occurrence in Paris).
There was not a moment of this book that I didn't love. I just wish I had been on the trip alongside them all as it sounded magical.
It's an uplifting story about beating the odds, proving how precious time really is, living life to the full, and about generosity of spirit.
In short, I loved it, and definitely go and give this one a try, its comes incredibly highly recommended. I now just have to sit and impatiently wait for Rich Amooi's next book!
Thank you to to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
June 11, 2019
I've been eager to read another Rich Amooi book since the first one I read last year that I loved. This one was a very sweet and quick read. While I normally prefer books about younger heroines, in this case, when I'm about 3 years from being 50 years old myself, I kind of felt like it gave me a bit of hope for my own romantic, or lack of a romantic life. There were a lot of different things going on in this story, but how everyone handled their issues, mostly, seemed really realistic to me. We still had the one issue that you've probably seen me complain about numerous romance books, that if they'd just tell the other one the secret they were keeping, they'd probably have been able to solve things a lot quicker. I had a feeling the way a certain perfect ending happened might be what happened early on in the story. But the author kept it as not a big part of the story, in fact, I thought maybe I was being too cliche by thinking that would be what happened. I like that the author kept that the way it was.
Now, Liz winning the lottery was perfection. The things she did on her bucket list trip are exactly the types of things I'd want to do if I won the lottery, especially the part about helping rebuild or fix up the building for the school. While I didn't love this one as much as the other book I read by this author, Madam Love, Actually, I still really liked it a lot, and sped through the sweet and fun story.
Review first appeared on Lisa Loves Literature.
Now, Liz winning the lottery was perfection. The things she did on her bucket list trip are exactly the types of things I'd want to do if I won the lottery, especially the part about helping rebuild or fix up the building for the school. While I didn't love this one as much as the other book I read by this author, Madam Love, Actually, I still really liked it a lot, and sped through the sweet and fun story.
Review first appeared on Lisa Loves Literature.
December 24, 2024
Very obvious, very predictable but very, very cute! I’ve enjoyed every title I’ve read by the author, this was no exception.
Currently included with audible 🎧
Currently included with audible 🎧
June 7, 2019
Originally reviewed for Chick Lit Central (www.chicklitcentral.com)
I really appreciated the unique story line to Dying to Meet You; it’s not often you find novels referencing what life might be like for someone who wins the lottery, or what it would be like to find out shortly afterward that there isn’t much time to enjoy it, given a three months to live life sentence. Liz is the antithesis of her windfall, a humble, down to earth personality, so the reader feels even more for the circumstances Liz finds herself in. I wanted her to succeed and survive.
The hunky pilot (Adam) has his own baggage. He’s had a lot thrown at him in recent years, which plays nicely with who Liz is as a person, and often the two bring out the best and the worst in one another, providing the perfect blend of push and pull, a much-desired experience for two potential romantic characters. While we’re thrust into the time of our lives, living vicariously through Liz’s experiences, we’re also given a look into a budding romance that has a lot of unintended strings attached, and it was the perfect paralleling situation to Liz’s health concerns.
I’m a big fan of character development and evolvement. How have they changed? There is major transformation for Liz and Adam, a slow development that takes place gradually, which neither could fathom or expect. Who they were at the start of Dying is not who they are at the end of it, and it makes perfect sense considering what both have gone through, on personal levels as well as together.
I’ve read another Amooi novel (There’s Something About A Cowboy, reviewed here), and much like with Cowboy, I appreciate that his characters don’t have to be millennials in order to find romance and fall in love. Liz and Adam are older, and are still desirable. They don’t have it all together, which is something most of us at any age can relate to. There were a lot of motivational messages, too, in living life now, vs. waiting for a better time to do it, because ultimately, there really isn’t a better time. The best time is NOW. Given the unique story, the well-written characters and the inspiring missive, Dying to Meet You is a clear-cut five star read!
I really appreciated the unique story line to Dying to Meet You; it’s not often you find novels referencing what life might be like for someone who wins the lottery, or what it would be like to find out shortly afterward that there isn’t much time to enjoy it, given a three months to live life sentence. Liz is the antithesis of her windfall, a humble, down to earth personality, so the reader feels even more for the circumstances Liz finds herself in. I wanted her to succeed and survive.
The hunky pilot (Adam) has his own baggage. He’s had a lot thrown at him in recent years, which plays nicely with who Liz is as a person, and often the two bring out the best and the worst in one another, providing the perfect blend of push and pull, a much-desired experience for two potential romantic characters. While we’re thrust into the time of our lives, living vicariously through Liz’s experiences, we’re also given a look into a budding romance that has a lot of unintended strings attached, and it was the perfect paralleling situation to Liz’s health concerns.
I’m a big fan of character development and evolvement. How have they changed? There is major transformation for Liz and Adam, a slow development that takes place gradually, which neither could fathom or expect. Who they were at the start of Dying is not who they are at the end of it, and it makes perfect sense considering what both have gone through, on personal levels as well as together.
I’ve read another Amooi novel (There’s Something About A Cowboy, reviewed here), and much like with Cowboy, I appreciate that his characters don’t have to be millennials in order to find romance and fall in love. Liz and Adam are older, and are still desirable. They don’t have it all together, which is something most of us at any age can relate to. There were a lot of motivational messages, too, in living life now, vs. waiting for a better time to do it, because ultimately, there really isn’t a better time. The best time is NOW. Given the unique story, the well-written characters and the inspiring missive, Dying to Meet You is a clear-cut five star read!
April 14, 2020
What I liked—the frivolous light-hearted humor that made me laugh-out-loud a few times.
What I didn’t like—the unbelievable events that took away any realism of the story.
What I didn’t like—the unbelievable events that took away any realism of the story.
June 3, 2019
It is a Rich Amooi book, so come on we all know that I am going to gush! I still have not found a book of his that I don’t like! This book whilst having a darker theme running through it, still left me feeling with a warm fuzzy feeling in my heart and so much love for Liz and Adam.
I devoured this gorgeous book in one day! I was really upset when I got to the end because I had not realised that I was at the end until I got there. The time just flew literally! Even though this book is over 300 pages long, I felt like I had read a novella because of how quickly I read it!
With Amooi’s writing, I find that I get lost between the pages, in the words and I rarely take a breath because his books are just too damn cute! You can not but help smile when you read his books and always want that happy ending!
We are introduced to Liz when she wins the lottery, the big time and from those opening pages where she turned into some sort of paranoid ninja just had me in stitches. To be fair, I would probably do the same. It was crazy fun! However, on the flip side, Liz has just been given three months to live unless she can find a miracle.
Out comes the bucket list and research, lack of spontaneity and in Adam, the hunky pilot, walks into her life and with it disarray. I have lived vicariously through Liz and her travels around the world. Jet setting has never been so much fun from my front room! We went all over the world and we helped so many people….ok Liz did not me, but still!
Dying to meet you is definitely a hearts and flowers book. It gave me all the feels, I smiled, I cried (a bit), laughed (a lot) and got a second chance at love at 50 (not there yet). It is sweet, it’s cute, it’s charming and really NOT cheesy!
I really cannot wait for the next book I cross paths with because I will need to clear my afternoon to read it straight away!
June 11, 2019
First off apologies on the lateness of this post, but our electricity was down today, and my phone’s internet isnt great so its been an interesting morning to say the least! Anyhoo, off we go. I’ll admit I jumped at this, another Rich Amooi read, as I fell hard for his comedy and romance style in There’s Something About A cowboy ( review on my blog but I’m afraid I can’t get to it!)
I’ll also admit I had a bit of a shock when I read this was a lottery winner book, as in the next two months I’m due to release such a book myself, but look, I wont bore you with my (many, varied, and some ridiculously irrational) worries. Instead lets jump on. I ADORED this book. ( Jumps up and down) Adored!
So it is the story of Liz, who has been living her life to a schedule so regular her nosy neighbours have it down pat. At the same time we meet Adam who has a company chartering flights for people. I’ll be honest, I was so caught up in her lottery win, I forgot what the book was about and geney mac all the ‘whoa’ ( the sound I make when the pennies drop) hit me HARD! I’m in danger here of analysing the whole book way too much for you, such was its hold on me, so I’ll just tell you their reason for meeting and their first interactions were excellent, the journeys and settings marvellous ( and noted for when we’re going away next ( same place!!), the side characters perfect ( all of them!!) … and all in all a read that hooked me, enchanted me and blew me away. Thanks so much to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for the book in return for an honest review.
Rating:5/5
I’ll also admit I had a bit of a shock when I read this was a lottery winner book, as in the next two months I’m due to release such a book myself, but look, I wont bore you with my (many, varied, and some ridiculously irrational) worries. Instead lets jump on. I ADORED this book. ( Jumps up and down) Adored!
So it is the story of Liz, who has been living her life to a schedule so regular her nosy neighbours have it down pat. At the same time we meet Adam who has a company chartering flights for people. I’ll be honest, I was so caught up in her lottery win, I forgot what the book was about and geney mac all the ‘whoa’ ( the sound I make when the pennies drop) hit me HARD! I’m in danger here of analysing the whole book way too much for you, such was its hold on me, so I’ll just tell you their reason for meeting and their first interactions were excellent, the journeys and settings marvellous ( and noted for when we’re going away next ( same place!!), the side characters perfect ( all of them!!) … and all in all a read that hooked me, enchanted me and blew me away. Thanks so much to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for the book in return for an honest review.
Rating:5/5
June 15, 2021
3.5 stars
This was an unexpected story for me. I know I read the blurb back when I requested it for review, but it’s been a little bit and I forgot what it was about. Ultimately, a quick fun love story with a bit of humor and a lot of good luck!
The characters are really just incredibly good people and so it’s hard not to love them. I enjoyed watching Liz travel the world fulfilling her bucket list, meanwhile just bringing and spreading her goodness all over the world basically. I also loved that these characters were older (50), already married and divorced or widowed. I enjoy reading young love, but there’s something different and special about older love – they’ve seen the best and worst of life and falling in love has a different look. And an unexpected addition to the book was a bit of LGTB romance. Very little and it’s side characters, but I loved seeing it and, even more, loved that it was just naturally incorporated into the book (because these are good people who don’t think twice about their friends and siblings loving who they love!). I’m enjoying seeing this natural incorporation into more and more books.
The plot is a little less practical. But really, can you expect practical when the story is about someone winning the lottery? And then to top it off, having 3 months to live unless she gets miraculously lucky again? It’s a feel good book about being a good person when you have nothing but time (not a job, not lack of finances) to hold you back from really experiencing life.
The narration was really good for the most part. I did have one slight irritation – despite delivering a pretty good French accent (for my admittedly untrained ear), some pretty standard words were mispronounced (e.g., Seine). But other than that I enjoyed both Tim Paige and Stephanie Rose’s narration and thought they complemented each other well. I read through this at my standard 2x speed, but it felt much faster. I will likely pickup more books from Rich Amooi!
This was an unexpected story for me. I know I read the blurb back when I requested it for review, but it’s been a little bit and I forgot what it was about. Ultimately, a quick fun love story with a bit of humor and a lot of good luck!
The characters are really just incredibly good people and so it’s hard not to love them. I enjoyed watching Liz travel the world fulfilling her bucket list, meanwhile just bringing and spreading her goodness all over the world basically. I also loved that these characters were older (50), already married and divorced or widowed. I enjoy reading young love, but there’s something different and special about older love – they’ve seen the best and worst of life and falling in love has a different look. And an unexpected addition to the book was a bit of LGTB romance. Very little and it’s side characters, but I loved seeing it and, even more, loved that it was just naturally incorporated into the book (because these are good people who don’t think twice about their friends and siblings loving who they love!). I’m enjoying seeing this natural incorporation into more and more books.
The plot is a little less practical. But really, can you expect practical when the story is about someone winning the lottery? And then to top it off, having 3 months to live unless she gets miraculously lucky again? It’s a feel good book about being a good person when you have nothing but time (not a job, not lack of finances) to hold you back from really experiencing life.
The narration was really good for the most part. I did have one slight irritation – despite delivering a pretty good French accent (for my admittedly untrained ear), some pretty standard words were mispronounced (e.g., Seine). But other than that I enjoyed both Tim Paige and Stephanie Rose’s narration and thought they complemented each other well. I read through this at my standard 2x speed, but it felt much faster. I will likely pickup more books from Rich Amooi!
May 27, 2019
This is what true adult romance is about. Rich knows how to tap into romance with so much sweetness and keep it real as well.
I said this is adult romance in its truest form because these books are meant to be enjoyed by adults. Women and men who dreamed of finding their perfect half but found it later in life, when you can savor and enjoy every look, every touch and there's still enough passion to light a house on fire.
This books are the make you feel good type of romance with the maturity of an adult but still some illusion of first love.
Love these books. They're sweet without being too sweet. They're funny but most of all they keep that part of realism that makes you want to have this type of love.
Lastly I'm impressed that Rich was able to incorporate such a tragic event as the fire in Notre Dame which happened so recently and have the book ready on time. It felt like paying tribute to a great disaster.
Looking forward to the next book.
I said this is adult romance in its truest form because these books are meant to be enjoyed by adults. Women and men who dreamed of finding their perfect half but found it later in life, when you can savor and enjoy every look, every touch and there's still enough passion to light a house on fire.
This books are the make you feel good type of romance with the maturity of an adult but still some illusion of first love.
Love these books. They're sweet without being too sweet. They're funny but most of all they keep that part of realism that makes you want to have this type of love.
Lastly I'm impressed that Rich was able to incorporate such a tragic event as the fire in Notre Dame which happened so recently and have the book ready on time. It felt like paying tribute to a great disaster.
Looking forward to the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 7, 2022
The perfect beach read!
This story is the best! Liz, a slightly OCD history teacher buys a lottery ticket with her usual numbers. She was flabbergasted when she won. You have to read this hilarious book to find out how she picks her numbers. Josh, her brother noticed she was not well & encourages Liz to see her doctor. During the meeting with her Dr., he suggests she start a bucket list. Josh talks her into using her winnings to do everything on her list. This leads to an adventure of a lifetime. This is an excellent read! Perfect for a day at the beach.
This story is the best! Liz, a slightly OCD history teacher buys a lottery ticket with her usual numbers. She was flabbergasted when she won. You have to read this hilarious book to find out how she picks her numbers. Josh, her brother noticed she was not well & encourages Liz to see her doctor. During the meeting with her Dr., he suggests she start a bucket list. Josh talks her into using her winnings to do everything on her list. This leads to an adventure of a lifetime. This is an excellent read! Perfect for a day at the beach.
August 19, 2021
Who doesn't dream of winning the lottery?
Liz wins and this cute story deals with the consequences and how her life changes. Especially given the fact that she's told she has 3 months to live.
What'd you do? Spend it all doing bucket list things like travelling or spending it on your last moments w/loved ones?
A very interesting premise. Some humor.
I also liked that the characters were middle aged (they're 50) as that was a nice change of pace.
Liz wins and this cute story deals with the consequences and how her life changes. Especially given the fact that she's told she has 3 months to live.
What'd you do? Spend it all doing bucket list things like travelling or spending it on your last moments w/loved ones?
A very interesting premise. Some humor.
I also liked that the characters were middle aged (they're 50) as that was a nice change of pace.
May 18, 2019
Compelling, well-researched, great, well-drawn characters, and with a plausible plot line, I found it difficult to put down.
Liz Parker, a 50-year-old, history teacher, and two-time divorcee wins the lottery. But before she has time to come to terms with that piece of amazing good luck, she is diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease, which could be treated with a bone marrow transplant, if a match can be found in time. Without it she has about three months to live. Her brother Josh is not a match.
With the clock ticking, and on the advice of her friend and doctor, Dr Singh, and whilst waiting for a match to be found, Liz makes a bucket list of faraway places she wants to visit before it is too late. She can afford to hire a private jet to take her on this trip of a lifetime, and hires Ford Charters and Excursions, thereby meeting Adam Ford, the 50-year-old owner, and widower of almost two years.
How their relationship develops during the trip is brilliantly told in this emotion-charged yet humorous story. There is philanthropy, humour, love and romance aplenty, played out against a backdrop of ever-changing towns and landmark cities.
I loved the supporting characters, Orlando, Adam's First Officer and Josh, Liz's Policeman brother, as much as the main characters. Orlando is witty, supportive, tactful and Adam's confidant. Josh is supportive of Liz, and gently nudges her into making her bucket list. And there is more humour in the shape of Liz's neighbour Dolly Pearson, not-so-affectionately named Snoop Dolly Dog for all her poking and prying.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this engaging story, and would wholeheartedly recommend Dying to Meet You to readers who enjoy a good Rom-Com.
Liz Parker, a 50-year-old, history teacher, and two-time divorcee wins the lottery. But before she has time to come to terms with that piece of amazing good luck, she is diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease, which could be treated with a bone marrow transplant, if a match can be found in time. Without it she has about three months to live. Her brother Josh is not a match.
With the clock ticking, and on the advice of her friend and doctor, Dr Singh, and whilst waiting for a match to be found, Liz makes a bucket list of faraway places she wants to visit before it is too late. She can afford to hire a private jet to take her on this trip of a lifetime, and hires Ford Charters and Excursions, thereby meeting Adam Ford, the 50-year-old owner, and widower of almost two years.
How their relationship develops during the trip is brilliantly told in this emotion-charged yet humorous story. There is philanthropy, humour, love and romance aplenty, played out against a backdrop of ever-changing towns and landmark cities.
I loved the supporting characters, Orlando, Adam's First Officer and Josh, Liz's Policeman brother, as much as the main characters. Orlando is witty, supportive, tactful and Adam's confidant. Josh is supportive of Liz, and gently nudges her into making her bucket list. And there is more humour in the shape of Liz's neighbour Dolly Pearson, not-so-affectionately named Snoop Dolly Dog for all her poking and prying.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this engaging story, and would wholeheartedly recommend Dying to Meet You to readers who enjoy a good Rom-Com.
June 18, 2019
This is absolutely Rich’s best book so far. This book would make an excellent movie. Each book has gotten better so I can’t wait to see what comes next.
September 7, 2019
One of his best
I love Rich Amooi’s books for their lighthearted, clean romantic comedy. This one had a bit more depth than we usually see from him, and while it was wildly implausible, that’s what makes it work! A fun balance between light hearted and the emotions regarding Liz’s need for a bucket list with a perfectly preposterous but splendid ending. An excellent escape for an evening!
I love Rich Amooi’s books for their lighthearted, clean romantic comedy. This one had a bit more depth than we usually see from him, and while it was wildly implausible, that’s what makes it work! A fun balance between light hearted and the emotions regarding Liz’s need for a bucket list with a perfectly preposterous but splendid ending. An excellent escape for an evening!
May 7, 2020
Hated this book. Fifty year old, twice divorced woman with no friends other than her brother, stuck in a routine rut, wins lottery and finds out she has a terminal disease. She has weeks to live and decides to travel to live her bucket list. Brother is devastated by news she has weeks to live but won’t take time off work to go with her????? She goes alone. There is nothing likeable about Liz. The pilot she hires, absolutely drop dead gorgeous and perfect in every way, and as he tells us himself, lives his life focussed on making other people happy, instantly falls in love with her. He just lost a booking and is worried about making up the lost money. He lives blocks from her and she won the biggest lottery in US history with people recognizing her everywhere she goes, but we are supposed to believe he doesn’t know who she is and that it is pure chemistry. She is prickly and horrible. How is there any chemistry? Not at all believable. And the scenes are syrupy and ridiculous. The ending totally predictable, statistically and medically impossible, and also ridiculous. The whole book was just awful. I finished it because I have enjoyed a previous Rich Amooi book. Don’t bother.
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May 31, 2019
Time stands still when I'm with you!
Fifty years old Liz wins a massive lottery ticket and in a short while a diagnosis that gives her few months to live unless she finds a marrow donor.
It's impressive how Liz deals both with her diagnosis and being insanely rich. She books her trip of a lifetime fulfilling her long delayed bucket list, where she falls in love with the handsome charming pilot and gives a helping hand whenever she could whether by financing a school building and supplies for a village in Machu Picchu along with a school bus of course or helping building a reservoir for providing fresh water in a small village in Nairobi.
A heartwarming charming book where the lead couple are in their fifties which is an excellent different plot to the typical thirty or early forties, this was different, proposing how change and chance could hot anytime during your lifetime, no matter how late it is or how desperate your situation might look like as easy peasy declared here love always wins!
Fifty years old Liz wins a massive lottery ticket and in a short while a diagnosis that gives her few months to live unless she finds a marrow donor.
It's impressive how Liz deals both with her diagnosis and being insanely rich. She books her trip of a lifetime fulfilling her long delayed bucket list, where she falls in love with the handsome charming pilot and gives a helping hand whenever she could whether by financing a school building and supplies for a village in Machu Picchu along with a school bus of course or helping building a reservoir for providing fresh water in a small village in Nairobi.
A heartwarming charming book where the lead couple are in their fifties which is an excellent different plot to the typical thirty or early forties, this was different, proposing how change and chance could hot anytime during your lifetime, no matter how late it is or how desperate your situation might look like as easy peasy declared here love always wins!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 9, 2019
Fantastic story!
This was such a unique and endearing story. While the premise of the book is more intense as it deals with life and death, the author did such a good job still creating moments that made me laugh, adventures that had me wanting to hop on a plane, and a romance that was sweet and toe-curling. I really liked this book!
**Although this book is generally what I would classify as a “clean” romance, there is one fade to black scene, but nothing is described, only alluded to.
This was such a unique and endearing story. While the premise of the book is more intense as it deals with life and death, the author did such a good job still creating moments that made me laugh, adventures that had me wanting to hop on a plane, and a romance that was sweet and toe-curling. I really liked this book!
**Although this book is generally what I would classify as a “clean” romance, there is one fade to black scene, but nothing is described, only alluded to.
July 16, 2019
Liz just won the lottery―$575K. Somehow her excitement was tapered by her predictability and routine, but she didn't need fancy, extravagant things to feel fulfilled. But then again...was she fulfilled?
What to do with all that money? It was interesting to find out how the lottery works in California...you know, in case it ever happens to me (fingers crossed.) It was annoying and overwhelming how Liz becomes the center of attention and that everyone wants a piece of her and her money. A dying mother, really?
Adam is a private-jet pilot with a stern view: "Money can't buy me or anyone else happiness. Health is more important than money." (LOC 502) Yes! Still, Adam has a fear of hospitals, like Richard Nixon, which is understandable. After all, who likes hospitals? His fear was that if he ever went in, he might not never come out. I get that! Hospitals + Doctors = Death.
Figures that after Liz wins the lottery is when she finds out she has a terminal disease. Turns out she has a rare bone marrow disease, which is sad. She has 3 months left to live. Damn! In comes the bucket list. Yes!
She makes a list of all the places she wanted to see, so she charters a private plane (Adam) for all her trips. Together, they have the trip of a lifetime.
Although they were opposites, Adam and Liz shared a deep connection. She was a planner and he was spontaneous. She lived in the past (on account of her being a history teacher) and he lived in the present.
Liz: "By failing to prepare, you're preparing to fail." (LOC 1234)
With Adam's help, Liz learns to enjoy life for once.
"It's what we make of the time that counts." (LOC 875)
Smart and well-informed. Witty, endearing, relatable! A good story!
Most people wait 'til retirement to travel to these exotic destinations. Why wait to stop working to have fun? Do it now while you can!
Peru, Africa, Paris, Norway―all places I'd like to see. Very travel inspiring.
What to do with all that money? It was interesting to find out how the lottery works in California...you know, in case it ever happens to me (fingers crossed.) It was annoying and overwhelming how Liz becomes the center of attention and that everyone wants a piece of her and her money. A dying mother, really?
Adam is a private-jet pilot with a stern view: "Money can't buy me or anyone else happiness. Health is more important than money." (LOC 502) Yes! Still, Adam has a fear of hospitals, like Richard Nixon, which is understandable. After all, who likes hospitals? His fear was that if he ever went in, he might not never come out. I get that! Hospitals + Doctors = Death.
Figures that after Liz wins the lottery is when she finds out she has a terminal disease. Turns out she has a rare bone marrow disease, which is sad. She has 3 months left to live. Damn! In comes the bucket list. Yes!
She makes a list of all the places she wanted to see, so she charters a private plane (Adam) for all her trips. Together, they have the trip of a lifetime.
Although they were opposites, Adam and Liz shared a deep connection. She was a planner and he was spontaneous. She lived in the past (on account of her being a history teacher) and he lived in the present.
Liz: "By failing to prepare, you're preparing to fail." (LOC 1234)
With Adam's help, Liz learns to enjoy life for once.
"It's what we make of the time that counts." (LOC 875)
Smart and well-informed. Witty, endearing, relatable! A good story!
Most people wait 'til retirement to travel to these exotic destinations. Why wait to stop working to have fun? Do it now while you can!
Peru, Africa, Paris, Norway―all places I'd like to see. Very travel inspiring.
August 12, 2021
I loved Just a Silly Love Song when I listened to it earlier in the year, so when this audiobook came up for review I couldn’t resist it and I’m very glad I didn’t.
I do enjoy contemporary fiction and I love a bit of romantic fiction too, and this was full of it. It was predictable, and very cheesy at times, but that was okay as there were a few surprises in there and some very funny moments that made me smile and laugh out loud! You’d think with Liz’s terminal diagnosis, that this would be sad book, and it is in some places, but not so much that it spoils the fun of the story.
The chemistry between Liz and her private pilot Adam was amazing, so I knew they were going to have a fabulous adventure together around the world. I loved the trip Liz went on and could imagine some of the scenes in my head as I was listening. I loved the sound of the food market in Peru only selling desserts, yum, and the Giraffe Manor in Kenya sounded amazing, plus it’s a real place!
Stephanie Rose and Tim Paige’s narration was fab. They brought Liz and Adam to life perfectly really making me believe in their story.
I highly recommend this on audio if you’re looking for something lighter and fun to listen to.
Thanks so much to Hope Roy at Tantor Audio for my digital copy.
I do enjoy contemporary fiction and I love a bit of romantic fiction too, and this was full of it. It was predictable, and very cheesy at times, but that was okay as there were a few surprises in there and some very funny moments that made me smile and laugh out loud! You’d think with Liz’s terminal diagnosis, that this would be sad book, and it is in some places, but not so much that it spoils the fun of the story.
The chemistry between Liz and her private pilot Adam was amazing, so I knew they were going to have a fabulous adventure together around the world. I loved the trip Liz went on and could imagine some of the scenes in my head as I was listening. I loved the sound of the food market in Peru only selling desserts, yum, and the Giraffe Manor in Kenya sounded amazing, plus it’s a real place!
Stephanie Rose and Tim Paige’s narration was fab. They brought Liz and Adam to life perfectly really making me believe in their story.
I highly recommend this on audio if you’re looking for something lighter and fun to listen to.
Thanks so much to Hope Roy at Tantor Audio for my digital copy.
July 16, 2022
The premise of this is that the protagonist wins of the largest jackpots in lottery history ($500M) and in a few days finds out she only has 3 months to live without a bone marrow transplant. So she sets off on the trip of a lifetime, hiring a private pilot to fly her to every destination on her bucket list. Initially, I really enjoyed hearing about the cons of winning such a big jackpot and being unable to be anonymous. Then I had fun hearing about the places she visited, including Macchu Piccu and an African safari.
I only removed one star because of the very predictable outcome and some far-fetched events toward the end. But it was a fun romp and well written.
I only removed one star because of the very predictable outcome and some far-fetched events toward the end. But it was a fun romp and well written.
May 29, 2019
This is the first book by Rich Amooi that I’ve read. I enjoyed it, mostly. I usually read Christian fiction, but the blurb about this book was so enticing that I had to give it a shot. Although there were things about it that I didn’t agree with, I wasn’t completely turned off—I did finish the book. I really did enjoy the overall premise; that of a person winning the lottery and receiving a death sentence at nearly the same time. I loved the characters and I really enjoyed the travel aspect. And the romance without bedroom scenes was great. And I love happy endings! Enough said.
March 11, 2021
Really enjoyable book, I have a fun time. It was nice to see that our protagonists were both 50, a lovely change up from the usual romantic novel ages. I’ll admit though, I was having a real hard time imagining sexy 50 years olds...oh well. This book contained a few laughs and was also a tad educational when it comes to other countries and cultures.
If I’m being totally frank, I thought the ending was pretty cack. It was really predictable and forced and just not all that great. I feel like something real cool could have been done with it. Too late now I guess.
If I’m being totally frank, I thought the ending was pretty cack. It was really predictable and forced and just not all that great. I feel like something real cool could have been done with it. Too late now I guess.
May 14, 2019
Be still my heart💖💖
I just loved this story. My heart took a beating. Such a wonderful love story between Adam and Liz. Two people who had both loved people at different times in their lives come together in a forever love. Liz is such a strong character even tho life throws her two different kind of curve balls, she handles both with class. Adam who is a very smexy pilot takes Liz on her bucket list dreams. My heart is swooning just remembering their first meeting. Amazingly written, a do not miss read.
I just loved this story. My heart took a beating. Such a wonderful love story between Adam and Liz. Two people who had both loved people at different times in their lives come together in a forever love. Liz is such a strong character even tho life throws her two different kind of curve balls, she handles both with class. Adam who is a very smexy pilot takes Liz on her bucket list dreams. My heart is swooning just remembering their first meeting. Amazingly written, a do not miss read.
May 17, 2019
"A Great Heartwarming Story"
This is a great romance story written by Rich Amooi. He's got this special talent as he writes about Liz who has won the lottery. But then she sees her doctor and the news is not good. There's witty banter here, emotions, and also romance. It's another feel-good story which this author creates. I loved it! Highly recommend.
This is a great romance story written by Rich Amooi. He's got this special talent as he writes about Liz who has won the lottery. But then she sees her doctor and the news is not good. There's witty banter here, emotions, and also romance. It's another feel-good story which this author creates. I loved it! Highly recommend.
May 21, 2019
This is a well written laugh out loud story. The plot and characters are well developed. I really enjoyed the relationship between Liz and Adam & Liz and her brother. Even though it’s a rom com and is hilarious, there is still depth to the story which shows that it’s well researched and well thought out.
I have read other books by Rich Amooi and this is my favorite book by the author.
I have read other books by Rich Amooi and this is my favorite book by the author.
May 18, 2019
A really great book
I have only read a couple of Rich's books but this one is the best so far. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it gives you a different perspective on death. I am definitely going to read more of his books.
I have only read a couple of Rich's books but this one is the best so far. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it gives you a different perspective on death. I am definitely going to read more of his books.
May 24, 2019
A bit more serious than Rich's usual books but certainly still fun. I loved seeing exotic places through the eyes of his characters, and everything felt very authentic. Apart from this being the - as always - great read, it left me with some food for thought about how we spend our time and ultimately our lives.
May 25, 2019
Enjoy your days, they are limited
The characters are great. The story is funny and somber. But life is a reality. Loved to see the generosity of this woman. Loved seeing people filling up their bucket list
The characters are great. The story is funny and somber. But life is a reality. Loved to see the generosity of this woman. Loved seeing people filling up their bucket list
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