Book Reviews: Surprise Me & Cinderella and the Geek

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate this opportunity and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

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After being together for ten years, Sylvie and Dan have all the trimmings of a happy life and marriage; they have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, beautiful twin girls, and communicate so seamlessly, they finish each other’s sentences. However, a trip to the doctor projects they will live another 68 years together and panic sets in. They never expected “until death do us part” to mean seven decades.

In the name of marriage survival, they quickly concoct a plan to keep their relationship fresh and exciting: they will create little surprises for each other so that their (extended) years together will never become boring. But in their pursuit to execute Project Surprise Me, mishaps arise and secrets are uncovered that start to threaten the very foundation of their unshakable bond. When a scandal from the past is revealed that question some important untold truths, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other after all.

I thoroughly enjoyed this this book!😄 Surprisinly, this is the first time I have read Sophie Kinsella’s work and I was well pleased with it! It was fun and had quirky characters that I grew to love. This story goes deeper than that and it faces what is deep behind face value and trust issues one faces. This novel was full of unexpected surprises and was truly heartfelt. I am glad that I picked up this book and finished it within a few sittings!😁📚💙💯

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate this opportunity and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

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From Christina Phillips a sexy, new romance with a hero you won’t forget…

I’m not looking for love or a Happily-Ever-After because I know how that ends. I just need to concentrate on my degree and look after myself. But there’s something about my boss, Harry, I can’t resist. It’s crazy since he’s so hot and smart it should be illegal.
And then, just like Cinderella, I have my night at
the ball and a midnight kiss, and for a week all my sexy daydreams come true. That fake date changes my life in a way I could never imagine. It turns out, Harry wants me too.

But I’m off to pursue my dreams, and he’s taking his business to the next level. There’s no way this fairytale has a happy ending, but that doesn’t keep me from wishing for it.

This was a really cute novel that I really enjoyed. Alice and Harry were cute together but I can see where many thought this story was a bit awkward. There were moments that it was a little annoying and they went back and forth but I think overall I really enjoyed the story.

I liked that they both were awkward nerds that didn’t know how to show their love for one another. The sex scenes and other parts made me LMAO! I also thought Harry was super sweet with a lot of his adorable gestures. Overall, I found this a cute story that I was glad that I got a chance to read.

Responses

  1. ‘British Bad Boys’? (Not me, obviously)
    A couple of happy books that I am sure make for nice reading. Great reviews as always honey. 🙂 x
    Best wishes, Pete.

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    1. Thanks so much, Pete! You are the best!😍💯😗💙📚xoxo

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  2. Great reviews! 💖 Definitely going to have to check out the Sophie Kinsella one. I usually enjoy her writing!

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    1. Awesome!!!😁 Thanks so much! You are the BEST!😍 xoxoxo

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  3. Loved your reviews 🙂 Both sound pretty good

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    1. Thanks so much, Abigail! You are awesome!😄📚💙

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  4. Great Reviews Dani! I really want to read Surprise me by Sophie Kinsella, lots of people love her and I want to think there’s a good reason behind that 😀

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    1. Thanks so much hon!😄💙🎀 I definitely enjoyed this story! I will definitely be reading her other novels now! Thanks so much for stopping by!😄😍😗🤗

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  5. I love Sophie Kinsella, but I haven’t read Surprise Me yet. And I’ve seen Cinderella and the Geek everywhere, but haven’t gotten to that one yet either. Awesome reviews on both Dani. And bonus points for the Supernatural gif!🤗

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    1. Thanks so much, Kim! You are so kind and supportive! This is the first time that I have read Sophie Kinsella’s work but definitely will have to read more! She is a very fun writer!😄😘😍 Sending you lots of love and hope you are well! Xoxoxoxo

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  6. I really looovvveee the multiple review post 😍😍😍! Suprise me was so good, iknooww! It was so fun to read too🖤

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    1. I’m so glad you enjoyed it as well! Yay! I qm loving doing the multiple review posts as well! Makes more time for reading!😄🎉🎀📚

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    Your first Sophie Kinsella Dani???? I’m happy she made you laugh 😉 Happy Friday!

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  8. Got to love a book that is called Cinderella and the Geek. Seriously how could you not 😂😂😂
    But it’s nice to see these made you laugh! Really happy for you that you are reading so many fun books lately 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Thanks so much, Michel! I love the name of that book! Xoxoxoxo Yay!😗🤗💯📚💙

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      1. Haha..me too. It really made me smile…as did your review for it 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

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  9. Ooooh, Cinderella and the Geek looks awesome!!! I just added it to my TBR! Thanks for bringing it to my attention 🙂

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    1. You’re welcome thanks so much for stopping by!😄💙📚xoxo Yay!

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  10. Great reviews! ❤ The Sophie Kinsella one sounds fascinating!

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    1. Thanks so much, hon! I appreciate it! I really enjoyed it!😍💙🤗💯📚

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  11. Great review, Dani and I love the way you represent all of your reviews. 🙂

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    1. Thanks so much, Karen! You are so kind!!!😄💙📚 I hope you are doing well!😁🎀🤗😗

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      1. Dani, you are welcome and it is my pleasure…I love to just enjoy how beautiful your site is and the reviews too.

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        1. Awww… You are too sweet!!!! I appreciate you, Karen!❤❤❤

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  12. Both stories sound super cute! I love that there’s two relationships here: one mature and wise, the other young and discovering itself for the first time.
    I love geeks and geek love! But I also like the comfort a decades old love can bring 🙂
    Awesome reviews, Dani ❤️

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    1. Thanks so much, Sophie! They were super cute in their own ways! I LOVE geek love! Yay! Thanks so much for all your support and you’re the BEST!😍😗📚

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  13. Great reviews Dani, that twerking lady will have bad hip problems if she doesn’t stop soon 😉

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    1. Thanks so much, Fraggle!😍 She knows how to work it!😘💃👯💃

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.