foxyreadingden's review
5.0
Jack and Kelly will have you literally lol'ing the entire book!!
I loved it!
I loved it!
sophiereadsstories's review
5.0
If you like romcoms (movies or books), then you will love Tumbling Head Over Heels! It's Pretty Woman meets Schmidt from New Girl.
It has all the tropes that work so well together: grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, only one bed, fake dating, age gap, millionaire!
The dialogue was so funny and witty, and I loved the back-and-forth Jake and Kelly had going. Jake reminded me so much of Schmidt from New Girl: uptight, cranky, loyal, concerned with his image, and secretly loving the surprises that Kelly brings to every interaction with her. Kelly is an eternal sunshine character, and although she seems to be extremely scatterbrained and not very practically minded, I really loved that this was never used to make fun of her. When she comes into her own with regards to chemistry and lab work, it is clear that she is very intelligent while ALSO being very scatterbrained.
If you are looking for a fun, low-angst, witty, and sexy read, then this one will not disappoint.
It has all the tropes that work so well together: grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, only one bed, fake dating, age gap, millionaire!
The dialogue was so funny and witty, and I loved the back-and-forth Jake and Kelly had going. Jake reminded me so much of Schmidt from New Girl: uptight, cranky, loyal, concerned with his image, and secretly loving the surprises that Kelly brings to every interaction with her. Kelly is an eternal sunshine character, and although she seems to be extremely scatterbrained and not very practically minded, I really loved that this was never used to make fun of her. When she comes into her own with regards to chemistry and lab work, it is clear that she is very intelligent while ALSO being very scatterbrained.
If you are looking for a fun, low-angst, witty, and sexy read, then this one will not disappoint.
moni_reads's review
5.0
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is the first book from this author duo that I've read but it certainly won't be the last! It was so easy to be drawn into the story from the start. The synopsis is straightforward. It's a short & great spicy opposites attract dual pov romance.
As described by Kelly herself, she's a hot mess. After dropping out of nursing school &, consequently, being cut off from her parents, she's working side jobs to support herself while she figures out what she actually wants to do with her life. At times, she comes off as an airheadthough she is endearing, at least I found her to be but she's mostly good at handling herself in social situations - which benefits Jack.
Unlike Kelly, Jack is more put together & rigid. Because of a mistake that gave him a bad reputation, he is even more determined to prove himself by winning an important account for his father's company. It's that determination that makes him do something out of his norm & ask Kelly to be his pretend fiancé. He's a grumpmaybe leaning into the jerk category for some readers but, as he gives in to his feelings for Kelly, he starts to accept her quirks & realizes that she's exactly what he needed to be kept on his toes.
While Jack had an attitude when they first met, I had fun reading him be bothered by Kelly's words & behavior.I anticipated seeing what she would do next that would make his eye twitch. Aside from him trying to ignore his attraction to her, there wasn't much conflict going on. I did think the conflict with her parents wasn't going to be solved so easily but it wasn't a big deal. Overall, this novella had me chuckling throughout & eagerly turning the pages. I'm sure other fans of its trope will certainly enjoy it as well.
As described by Kelly herself, she's a hot mess. After dropping out of nursing school &, consequently, being cut off from her parents, she's working side jobs to support herself while she figures out what she actually wants to do with her life. At times, she comes off as an airhead
Unlike Kelly, Jack is more put together & rigid. Because of a mistake that gave him a bad reputation, he is even more determined to prove himself by winning an important account for his father's company. It's that determination that makes him do something out of his norm & ask Kelly to be his pretend fiancé. He's a grump
While Jack had an attitude when they first met, I had fun reading him be bothered by Kelly's words & behavior.
Spoiler
Kelly did have me asking "girl, really???" with the discussion that led to their fake relationship being revealed & how she was surprised by his reaction. But, it was true to her character being a bit naive.marissahux's review
5.0
Who knew a nursery rhyme could be turned into such a spicy story! Great novella to read in one sitting. I loved their polar opposite dynamic.
Fake dating/engagement
One bed
Age gap
Opposites attract
You know....only some of the best tropes.
Kelly is hilarious, but don't let that "ditzy" personality fool you. She can work every social scheme and is so smart.
Jack, well he needs to lighten up. He's so serious, but after holding a bad reputation for a while his straight laced attitude is no match for Kelly.
Together sparks fly and their futures take and exciting turn..
Fake dating/engagement
One bed
Age gap
Opposites attract
You know....only some of the best tropes.
Kelly is hilarious, but don't let that "ditzy" personality fool you. She can work every social scheme and is so smart.
Jack, well he needs to lighten up. He's so serious, but after holding a bad reputation for a while his straight laced attitude is no match for Kelly.
Together sparks fly and their futures take and exciting turn..
abridings1119's review
4.0
I loved this book and flew through it in 1 sitting. The banter between Jack and Kelly was *chefs kiss*! If you are looking for a fake fiance trope with some spice look no further.
4 star rating. Thanks to the author for an advanced copy for my honest review!
4 star rating. Thanks to the author for an advanced copy for my honest review!
tzinreads's review
4.0
I really really enjoyed this one! It's a cute fake fiancee, easy and light lil romance book.
I loved the FMC was curvy and how MMC reassured her and made her feel wanted and sexy and had no problem carry her and make his fantasies true!
Jack and Kelly really meshed well together even though they were from different worlds!! Their CHEMISTRY was *chef's kiss*
Also the Pretty Woman vibes was an amazing touch!
You give me age gap, curvy/plus size heroine, fake fiancé and billionaire MMC and I'M SO IN!
Fave quote: “Because she needs to be next to you, because she’s not just important to you; she’s vital to your existence.”
Can't wait to read more from Kacie West!
I loved the FMC was curvy and how MMC reassured her and made her feel wanted and sexy and had no problem carry her and make his fantasies true!
Jack and Kelly really meshed well together even though they were from different worlds!! Their CHEMISTRY was *chef's kiss*
Also the Pretty Woman vibes was an amazing touch!
You give me age gap, curvy/plus size heroine, fake fiancé and billionaire MMC and I'M SO IN!
Fave quote: “Because she needs to be next to you, because she’s not just important to you; she’s vital to your existence.”
Can't wait to read more from Kacie West!
lauriereadsrom1's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Jack Nickles, account manager for his father's marketing firm, the Nickles Group, is traveling to Asheville to meet with a potential client. His colleague had planned to attend the meeting until his pregnant wife unexpectedly went into labor, forcing Jack to hop on a plane at the last minute. He's grateful for the opportunity, however; he made a big mistake several months ago, and now everyone at work, especially his father, thinks he's a screw-up. If he can land this new account, Jack's sure his reputation will be restored.
Meanwhile, Kelly Jillian has been working two jobs while she tries to figure out her future after dropping out of nursing school. After meeting with a bakery in Asheville for her day job with a catering company, she decides to pick up an Uber fare to cover the cost of her trip. She heads to the airport and winds up with Jack as her passenger. Unfortunately, her car runs out of gas on the side of the road on the way to the mountain resort where he's meeting his potential clients. Even though she's done nothing but annoy him since she picked him up, Jack can't in good conscience leave Kelly there alone, so he convinces her to walk with him through the pouring rain to a nearby motel. He plans to Zoom into his meeting while she waits for roadside assistance. It doesn't quite work out that way, however; when his family-oriented potential clients accidentally catch sight of Kelly waiting in his hotel room, Jack panics and says that she's his fiancee. They insist on having her join them for the weekend, leaving him to convince her to go along with his scheme.
I really enjoyed this fun, quick read. Jack came across as kind of a jerk at first, but I don't think that was his true personality. He was under a tremendous amount of pressure, and while he shouldn't have been taking it out on Kelly or anyone else, I understood why he was crabby. As for Kelly, she was a lot smarter and more observant than Jack (and probably a lot of people) initially thought. I loved that as much as she drove him crazy (and made his eye twitch), he never tried to change her, just rolled with the chaos. I think he secretly enjoyed the unpredictability and fun she brought into his life.
I highly recommend this book for all romantic comedy fans and look forward to whatever the authors come up with next!
*Review copy provided by the authors. All opinions expressed are my own.
Meanwhile, Kelly Jillian has been working two jobs while she tries to figure out her future after dropping out of nursing school. After meeting with a bakery in Asheville for her day job with a catering company, she decides to pick up an Uber fare to cover the cost of her trip. She heads to the airport and winds up with Jack as her passenger. Unfortunately, her car runs out of gas on the side of the road on the way to the mountain resort where he's meeting his potential clients. Even though she's done nothing but annoy him since she picked him up, Jack can't in good conscience leave Kelly there alone, so he convinces her to walk with him through the pouring rain to a nearby motel. He plans to Zoom into his meeting while she waits for roadside assistance. It doesn't quite work out that way, however; when his family-oriented potential clients accidentally catch sight of Kelly waiting in his hotel room, Jack panics and says that she's his fiancee. They insist on having her join them for the weekend, leaving him to convince her to go along with his scheme.
I really enjoyed this fun, quick read. Jack came across as kind of a jerk at first, but I don't think that was his true personality. He was under a tremendous amount of pressure, and while he shouldn't have been taking it out on Kelly or anyone else, I understood why he was crabby. As for Kelly, she was a lot smarter and more observant than Jack (and probably a lot of people) initially thought. I loved that as much as she drove him crazy (and made his eye twitch), he never tried to change her, just rolled with the chaos. I think he secretly enjoyed the unpredictability and fun she brought into his life.
I highly recommend this book for all romantic comedy fans and look forward to whatever the authors come up with next!
*Review copy provided by the authors. All opinions expressed are my own.
ratetheromance's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Damn, but I love a good grumpy+sunshine and Jack
and Kelly are IT.
TUMBLING HEAD OVER HEELS is a quick read which doesn't ever feel rushed or too insta-love. It's steamy and funny! It's a perfect beach read.
I absolutely LOVED all of the funny references to Pretty Woman. Kelly is hilarious and Jack is such a lovable fuckboy! All the heart eyes.
I took a star off my rating because I didn't fully buy the fact that Kelly is this flighty and forgetful while also being a super chemistry genius. That felt forced for plot interest.
Next time you have a free afternoon, grab TUMBLING HEAD OVER HEELS! It's fun, sexy, and satisfying. I can't wait for more novellas in this series!
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated R / 1-4 descriptive sex scenes, may have harsh language.
𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦: none
𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦: 2/5 - A bit of drama, but still a pretty light read.
and Kelly are IT.
TUMBLING HEAD OVER HEELS is a quick read which doesn't ever feel rushed or too insta-love. It's steamy and funny! It's a perfect beach read.
I absolutely LOVED all of the funny references to Pretty Woman. Kelly is hilarious and Jack is such a lovable fuckboy! All the heart eyes.
I took a star off my rating because I didn't fully buy the fact that Kelly is this flighty and forgetful while also being a super chemistry genius. That felt forced for plot interest.
Next time you have a free afternoon, grab TUMBLING HEAD OVER HEELS! It's fun, sexy, and satisfying. I can't wait for more novellas in this series!
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated R / 1-4 descriptive sex scenes, may have harsh language.
𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦: none
𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦: 2/5 - A bit of drama, but still a pretty light read.