
I live for happily ever afters.
And I’m finally meeting my favorite romance author in person!
Only, all this time, I thought author, Amelie De Pierre, was a woman.
It turns out, Pierre Toussaint is the man behind the books that make me weak in the knees. He could be the consummate book boyfriend with his dreamy hazel eyes, strong jawline, and those black-rimmed glasses. Not to mention that accent. Oh, that French accent. When Pierre speaks, I feel like I’m curled in his arms on a riverbank being fed chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Not Pierre’s arms, of course. We barely just met. And I’m just me. And he’s Pierre, internationally renowned romance author.
Seeing Pierre in person has me stammering and blushing—two things I don’t usually do.
Imagine my surprise when I receive a call a few weeks after meeting Pierre—from his agent—proposing marriage. Not that I’d marry his agent.
They want me to marry Pierre.
My Review:
bkboz;hyphyupww…this is the result of trying to type in a liquified state because I’ve swooned myself into an epic romantical meltdown and I’m not sure if my bones will solidify any time soon.
Because….THIS BOOK!!!!! Pierre!!! This book and Pierre and a rabid romance fiction fan and A MODERN DAY MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE. I can’t even…excuse me while I get my swoons out. Again.
Okay, I’ll try to be coherent now. If you’re looking for sweet perfection in a rom/com, ‘A Not So Fictional Fall’ is the way to go. I mean, even the title is creatively brilliant and teases at the scrumptious nuances of the story inside. From the delightfully awkward meet-cute to the the way the marriage of convenience comes about — happy, happy sigh….I have no words.
Well, maybe a few. Funny. Heartwarming. Compelling. The kind of book you want to race through but force yourself to hang back and savor every delicious moment. Excellent pacing — love the way the romance gradually develops between Pierre and Tasha. So many swoonworthy moments and when we get to those toe-curling kisses, well, my toes may be permanently crimped.
And, as if the storytelling wasn’t enough to captivate me, the dual narration of the audio book sent my bibliophile heart soaring ever higher! Amanda Friday and Tyler Hyrchuk gave brilliant performances. The way they brought every facet of Pierre and Tasha to life — from the teasing moments to the introspective ones, not to mention the sarcastically funny ones. Made for an incredibly entertaining ‘read’. Highly, highly recommend the audio edition of this book.
My thanks to the author and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this book.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
Canada – available in print or ebook or audible (if available) — winner’s choice
International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of the A Not So Fictional Fall, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday September 21 2024.
Oops, sorry everyone. I accidentally scheduled this post to go live at 12 pm instead of am and just noticed it now!
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LOL! I was wondering where the post was! I always check for them each day! 🙂
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sounds good
marcus802001(at)yahoo(dot)com
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It’s fantastic! Good luck, Mark!
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Oh, I would love a chance to win this! blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com THANK YOU!
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Yes you would! Eeeep!!! It’s sooooo good! Good luck, Blessed Mommy!
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I enjoyed this one too, but in usual backwards mode I read the sequel, He’s So Not My Valentine first. I enjoyed it but realized there was backstory I was missing so of course I backtracked and read A Not So Fictional Fall. Then it all made perfect sense.
Savannah Scott is a new to me author so I was able to add her to my goal list of new authors 🙂
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She’s a new to me author too, Tracey. And, like you, I read (well listened to) He’s So Not My Valentine first! It was fun to see the backstory for that novel teased in this one. Great minds read alike and all that. 🙂
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Since I am used to “getting married to be able to stay on the wagon train,” I am applying to read this modern day marriage of convenience! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com
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It’s so much fun to read a modern day marriage of convenience story….when it’s done right and this one is! Good luck, Kathleen!
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Oh, this sounds so fun!
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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It sure is! Good luck, Kimmy!
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To be really honest I don’t think I would’ve picked this book up to read if I hadn’t read your review. You just have a way of saying the right things to make it sound really interesting.
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Wheeee!!! That makes me so happy! This is an amazing story. Good luck, Becky!
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Sounds like a good one!
mauback55 at gmail dot com
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It sure is! Good luck, Melanie!
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This sounds so fun!
pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
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It is — and so much more! Good luck, Patty!
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What a fun review reflecting a great book! I read this series (Sweater Weather) last Fall and this is one of my favorites. I’d love a copy to read it again. Thanks!
Sandyavery at comcast dot net
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I haven’t read any of the other books in the series but I’ve heard good things about them…and I think one of the authors is Courtney Walsh. Good luck, Sandy!
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Your review makes me want to read this contemporary romance. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! Jolene – iwant2save34 at gmail dot com
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You’re welcome, Jolene! Could luck!
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Your review on “A Not So Fictional Fall” has me already getting my swoon worthy things together – fainting couch, luxury throw, bonbons, something bubbly to drink and a great big box of tissues. I also added it to my TBR list. Can’t wait to get gobsmacked romantically! 🙂
Thank you for the wonderful chance to win a copy!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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Bwahaha! I love a prepared reader! Good call on the bonbons too. Always good to have a supply next to the fainting couch. Bibliophile decor at it’s finest. 🙂 Good luck, Kay!
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You have totally sold me on this book, Kav! Thanks!
tam – appletamoATyahooDOTca
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Yay — my work here is done. 🙂 Good luck, Tammy!
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Okay, well you sold me, lol. This sounds like the kind of contemporary that I would enjoy!
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Oooohhhh, dabbling your toes in contemporary romance, Elly. Brave you, stepping out of your comfort zone. Good luck!
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Ha! Well, the marriage of convenience concept piqued my interest, taking a mostly-historical trope and slapping it on a modern romance sounds like a grand story idea😉
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Hi Kav! I would love to enter the giveaway! I’ve never read a MOC story, so this sounds really interesting! Rebecca
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Oh wow! Marriage of Convenience stories are a staple in historical romance but it’s fun to see how an author can realistically (more or less) work it into a contemporary romance. Good luck, Rebecca!
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A modern day marriage-of-convenience, you say?? Count me in, I say….lol! You have me hooked already 😂😉
teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com
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Bwahahaha — you are predictable, Trixi. 🙂 Just like me. Good luck!
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I could use a laugh 😄Thanks for sharing. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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You’ll laugh and you’ll swoon — can’t get any better than that! Good luck, Lucy!
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