nikkiethereader's review
5.0
Anna is heartbroken when she learns that hear baby sister, who she raised after their parents passed away, is dropping out of college to pursue her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. Desperate, she seeks the help of the person behind Klara's way to follow her dream, Ethan. The two wind up clashing due to differences in opinion. Can they find a compromise that works best for both of them? Can Anna accept that her sister is old enough to make her own decisions?
I have to be completely honest here, when I first started this book, all I could think was that it was going to be another cheesy romance with the same sob stories. I almost put it down. Then, I kept reading. I got into the story. I got hooked on the characters. Because of that, I'm glad that I decided to keep reading. I fell in love with the characters. I fell in love with the story.
I do wish that the book had been expanded a little more. That's just because of my love for longer novels I'm sure. There were a few parts that I felt needed to be a little more detailed. I feel they needed more expansion. I won't put them in the review for fear of spoiling the book. It's really just one scene in particular that I felt got rushed over more than others. Other than that, it was a great read. I fully recommend. I'm looking forward to reading the next two!
I have to be completely honest here, when I first started this book, all I could think was that it was going to be another cheesy romance with the same sob stories. I almost put it down. Then, I kept reading. I got into the story. I got hooked on the characters. Because of that, I'm glad that I decided to keep reading. I fell in love with the characters. I fell in love with the story.
I do wish that the book had been expanded a little more. That's just because of my love for longer novels I'm sure. There were a few parts that I felt needed to be a little more detailed. I feel they needed more expansion. I won't put them in the review for fear of spoiling the book. It's really just one scene in particular that I felt got rushed over more than others. Other than that, it was a great read. I fully recommend. I'm looking forward to reading the next two!
becsa's review against another edition
4.0
Dr. Anna Lazarev is a math professor who believes that you need to get a degree to get anywhere in life so when her sister, Klara, drops out of college for a fellowship program she is devastated.
Ethan Talbot is a Venture Capitalist who believes that people do not need degrees, but mentor-ship to get further in life and offers a program to help bright students. He is used to being in the press and receiving attention for his apparent "playboy lifestyle" but nothing prepares him for Anna.
His attraction for Anna is undeniable but will the core differences they have for education break apart any chance that the two have of a future together. Will either be able to make the compromise that they other suggests they make or does each of their respective advances in their careers mean too much to them to let go.
Will they be able to work out their problems before it's too late?
I really enjoyed this book. I loved how Anna made it in what is typically deemed as a man's facility. I completely understand why she believes that education is so important but I also understand where Ethan is coming from in that we give people an education which leaves them with a pile of debt and no hands-on experience in the real world. I think this book really makes you think about ways we can improve the real world and take what both Anna and Ethan have to offer!
This was my first book by Jill Blake and it certainly will not be my last!
Ethan Talbot is a Venture Capitalist who believes that people do not need degrees, but mentor-ship to get further in life and offers a program to help bright students. He is used to being in the press and receiving attention for his apparent "playboy lifestyle" but nothing prepares him for Anna.
His attraction for Anna is undeniable but will the core differences they have for education break apart any chance that the two have of a future together. Will either be able to make the compromise that they other suggests they make or does each of their respective advances in their careers mean too much to them to let go.
Will they be able to work out their problems before it's too late?
I really enjoyed this book. I loved how Anna made it in what is typically deemed as a man's facility. I completely understand why she believes that education is so important but I also understand where Ethan is coming from in that we give people an education which leaves them with a pile of debt and no hands-on experience in the real world. I think this book really makes you think about ways we can improve the real world and take what both Anna and Ethan have to offer!
This was my first book by Jill Blake and it certainly will not be my last!
emmajaye's review
4.0
This is a nice, well written, well edited book. But I had to go back and read the blurb to bring the story line and characters back to mind to write this review.
Anna goes for Ethan, a handsome wealthy philanthropist, with all guns blazing after he offers Anna's little sister a 'fellowship' to drop out of university. Anna believes in formal education as she's a tenured maths professor. Romance follows as Ethan pursues her despite their opposite views on the best way for intelligent young people to make their mark on the world. Plus they live in different cities. These two obstacles produce the conflict in a classic romance.
Its a good romance, it just didn't 'grab' me particularly. For the many insatiable consumers of romance books in the world, this will slide into effortlessly into a 'read' pile with no complaints whatsoever.
Anna goes for Ethan, a handsome wealthy philanthropist, with all guns blazing after he offers Anna's little sister a 'fellowship' to drop out of university. Anna believes in formal education as she's a tenured maths professor. Romance follows as Ethan pursues her despite their opposite views on the best way for intelligent young people to make their mark on the world. Plus they live in different cities. These two obstacles produce the conflict in a classic romance.
Its a good romance, it just didn't 'grab' me particularly. For the many insatiable consumers of romance books in the world, this will slide into effortlessly into a 'read' pile with no complaints whatsoever.
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