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rihoward's review against another edition
4.0
4.1 stars
Anytime that I can dive into a world that this author creates I take it. She writes in such an authentic way. This story was so plausible that it felt like it could really happen and I liked that. It was light, flirty, and romantic. It was the joy found in friendship an love. It was unconventional but it worked.
I wish it hadn't been such a huge time jump at the end because I felt like I missed out on the actual relationship and seeing these characters get the happily ever after that they were destined to have.
Anytime that I can dive into a world that this author creates I take it. She writes in such an authentic way. This story was so plausible that it felt like it could really happen and I liked that. It was light, flirty, and romantic. It was the joy found in friendship an love. It was unconventional but it worked.
I wish it hadn't been such a huge time jump at the end because I felt like I missed out on the actual relationship and seeing these characters get the happily ever after that they were destined to have.
readingvan's review
5.0
Jewel E Ann is quickly becoming a favourite author of mine. I have absolutely loved everything I've read by her, and What Lovers Do was no exception.
This story follows Sophie, a caring optometrist who seems to get in the most frustrating situations, and Shep, a divorcee who just wants to settle down and have a family.
The banter between these two is wonderful and interesting and had me laughing. The chemistry of these two was off the charts. So much lighthearted content with just enough angst thrown in. The spice is also very nice!
And can we just love up on that epilogue?! Best epilogue Ive read!
Seriously, give this one a read!
This story follows Sophie, a caring optometrist who seems to get in the most frustrating situations, and Shep, a divorcee who just wants to settle down and have a family.
The banter between these two is wonderful and interesting and had me laughing. The chemistry of these two was off the charts. So much lighthearted content with just enough angst thrown in. The spice is also very nice!
And can we just love up on that epilogue?! Best epilogue Ive read!
Seriously, give this one a read!
lindseydomokur's review against another edition
5.0
I just ignored everyone and read this book in one sitting because I COULD NOT STOP. It was absolutely perfect. I'm so in love with Shep and Sophie that I have tears in my eyes and my heart is so full and happy. Gah. I want to live in Shep World forever. This was just what I needed. It was obvious right from the moment they met that they were meant to be, and that jumped right off the page immediately. The pull between these two was always there. Shep and Sophie are just such good humans, trying to be better. They are the ones that get taken advantage of and they are trying to guard their hearts. There's never a good time to meet your soulmate. It's messy and it's beautiful. I laughed and I cried and felt every single one of the emotions in between while reading this book. This is what dreams are made of. My favorite Jewel E Ann book, Hands Down. (I say that every time but this time I mean it.)
bookwormtravels's review against another edition
4.0
This is my new favorite book. I love the slow burn. This is why I love everything Jewel Ann writes. The characters are lovable, the story slowly develops with them.
Undeniably You and One are my go to feel good books, I read them at least once a year, this is now on that list.
Undeniably You and One are my go to feel good books, I read them at least once a year, this is now on that list.
sianny's review against another edition
5.0
love love love
I really, truly, thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Even though Sophie just kept making the wrong decisions - in my opinion - over and over again, not once did I want to put the book down.
Shep was wonderful. Funny, sexy, dog lover, never once wavering in his feelings, thoughtful, charming…honestly the list just goes on. And Sophie was just such a kind hearted soul. Which kind of led a lot of douchebags to walk all over her. I want to shake her so much with the whole Jimmy situation. But watching her basically lose the plot was actually highly amusing, and I almost wish we’d seen more of crazed Sophie.
The banter was great, the spice was great, the angst, comedy, and situations were all great. Really this has made me fall back in love with romcoms. Not that I ever fell out of love, just a mood reader over here!
There are even a couple of moments that made me tear up!
I love their love, no matter how long or how twisted the journey was for them to actually get there, it was well worth the wait.
I really, truly, thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Even though Sophie just kept making the wrong decisions - in my opinion - over and over again, not once did I want to put the book down.
Shep was wonderful. Funny, sexy, dog lover, never once wavering in his feelings, thoughtful, charming…honestly the list just goes on. And Sophie was just such a kind hearted soul. Which kind of led a lot of douchebags to walk all over her. I want to shake her so much with the whole Jimmy situation. But watching her basically lose the plot was actually highly amusing, and I almost wish we’d seen more of crazed Sophie.
The banter was great, the spice was great, the angst, comedy, and situations were all great. Really this has made me fall back in love with romcoms. Not that I ever fell out of love, just a mood reader over here!
There are even a couple of moments that made me tear up!
I love their love, no matter how long or how twisted the journey was for them to actually get there, it was well worth the wait.
fairbanks916's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
melanievg's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kle105's review
3.0
3.5 - I really enjoyed Shep and Sophie's friendship. While it was an unexpected meet cute they both had situations they were trying to get over, so they become "best friends".
While this is sort of billed as a rom-com I felt like this one went a little too much to the aggravating pushover heroine role that it annoyed me rather than endeared me.
I think if it wasn't for Sophie's issues with her ex I would have liked this more.
While this is sort of billed as a rom-com I felt like this one went a little too much to the aggravating pushover heroine role that it annoyed me rather than endeared me.
I think if it wasn't for Sophie's issues with her ex I would have liked this more.
1bookobsessionconfessions's review
4.0
4.25 STARS
From the beginning of this story there was incredible humor, amazing banter and some hilariously awkward situations.
This author has a unique writing style and I think the style of humor is so entertaining, as are the multi-dimensional characters. I’m pointing at Shep in this case. I LOVE him!
The moments I cringed for the characters made the story feel so real and relatable. The everyday real, embarrassing things we don’t like to talk about are brought up in the story and for me it’s so refreshing.
Shep is such a fun character and incredibly endearing.
I absolutely adored his sense of humor and his wit made him so very sexy.
He’s kind, he’s straight forward and his playful nature is dream boyfriend material.
I fell for him hard. I absolutely adore him!
Sophie is a bit of a hot mess express.
She has a few things going well in her life, and some basics that really are NOT.
I know she’s portrayed/characterized as a bit of doormat and “too nice”, and as an incredibly generous person (to men in her life in particular.)
Honestly, that wasn’t exactly my take on her.
I do think she let people take advantage of her, BUT, I felt like it wasn’t necessarily only out of extreme niceness. It seemed to me that she did what was easier for her.
Confrontation isn’t her thing, so she allows people to slide on responsibilities and agreements.
Yes, I think she felt sympathy, I just didn’t feel it was the only motivation or emotional thing at play.
In her avoidance of her situations and the bigger truths she wasn’t sharing she really hurts Shep and I think treats him unfairly.
I think she lays the blame on him in a way, claiming they were “friends with exceptions.”
And admittedly they did have an unusual relationship and agreement.
I really did enjoy their banter, their connection and chemistry very much.
I am #TeamShep all the way!
Sophie didn’t completely win me over, however I do like the things the two share in common, there’s no denying their compatibility and connection.
It’s a very enjoyable romantic comedy with so many laugh out loud moments.
Banter and humor for days. The clever factor is undeniable and I love it!
From the beginning of this story there was incredible humor, amazing banter and some hilariously awkward situations.
This author has a unique writing style and I think the style of humor is so entertaining, as are the multi-dimensional characters. I’m pointing at Shep in this case. I LOVE him!
The moments I cringed for the characters made the story feel so real and relatable. The everyday real, embarrassing things we don’t like to talk about are brought up in the story and for me it’s so refreshing.
Shep is such a fun character and incredibly endearing.
I absolutely adored his sense of humor and his wit made him so very sexy.
He’s kind, he’s straight forward and his playful nature is dream boyfriend material.
I fell for him hard. I absolutely adore him!
Sophie is a bit of a hot mess express.
She has a few things going well in her life, and some basics that really are NOT.
I know she’s portrayed/characterized as a bit of doormat and “too nice”, and as an incredibly generous person (to men in her life in particular.)
Honestly, that wasn’t exactly my take on her.
I do think she let people take advantage of her, BUT, I felt like it wasn’t necessarily only out of extreme niceness. It seemed to me that she did what was easier for her.
Confrontation isn’t her thing, so she allows people to slide on responsibilities and agreements.
Yes, I think she felt sympathy, I just didn’t feel it was the only motivation or emotional thing at play.
In her avoidance of her situations and the bigger truths she wasn’t sharing she really hurts Shep and I think treats him unfairly.
I think she lays the blame on him in a way, claiming they were “friends with exceptions.”
And admittedly they did have an unusual relationship and agreement.
I really did enjoy their banter, their connection and chemistry very much.
I am #TeamShep all the way!
Sophie didn’t completely win me over, however I do like the things the two share in common, there’s no denying their compatibility and connection.
It’s a very enjoyable romantic comedy with so many laugh out loud moments.
Banter and humor for days. The clever factor is undeniable and I love it!