It’s no secret we at Waves of Fiction have a special affection for Entangled Publishing. They are the go-to publisher for any romance attic, happily supplying us with our much needed fix. Today I’m excited to be part of the Blog Tour announcing their New Adult imprint: Embrace.
As part of our tour stop I’m reviewing one of the new
titles: Definitely, Maybe in Love by Ophelia London which is now only .99 cents on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Be sure to scroll down and check out all the
new Embrace titles, and fill out the rafflecopter for a chance to win a Kindle
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Definitely, Maybe in Love by Ophelia London
Publication Date: October 28th 2013 by Entangled Embrace
About the Book:
Her theory of attraction is about to get a new angleSpring Honeycutt wants two things: to ace her sustainable living thesis and to save the environment. Both seem hopelessly unobtainable until her college professor suggests that with a new angle, her paper could be published. Spring swears she’ll do whatever it takes to ensure that happens."Whatever it takes," however, means forming a partnership with the very hot, very privileged, very conceited Henry Knightly.Henry is Spring's only hope at publication, but he's also the über-rich son of a land developer and cash-strapped Spring’s polar opposite—though she can't help being attracted to the way he pushes her buttons, both politically and physically. Spring finds there's more to Henry than his old money and argyle sweaters…but can she drop the loud-and-proud act long enough to let him in? Suddenly, choosing between what she wants and what she needs puts Spring at odds with everything she believes in.Definitely, Maybe in Love is a modern take on Pride and Prejudice that proves true love is worth risking a little pride.
My Thoughts:
Do you have a special love for Pride & Prejudice? Well, I do!
After hearing Definitely, Maybe in Love was a modern day re-telling of
this beloved story I was completely excited. Re-tellings can be tricky and often disappointing, but no
worries, this stayed true to the story with way
more kissing! Yes!
Spring Honeycutt is an environmentalist to the extreme, and
a junior in college working on her thesis in Environmental Science. Her teacher
tells her something is missing from her project: a clear understanding of the opposition. What better person to teach her the
opposition than Henry Knightly III? He’s
a rich, arrogant student whose way of life and belief system offends all she
holds dear.
Well, I don’t need to tell you that this is a hate to love
relationship if you’ve seen or read Pride & Prejudice. Spring and Henry get off to a rough start
just like Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy do. They both have preconceived ideas
about each other that are not at all positive.
With that being said, there is an immediate, undeniable physical
attraction that makes it hard for Spring and Henry to ignore each other. Slowly, Spring and Henry get to know each
other and find their snap judgments may not be entirely correct. More surprising is the fact that the more they
get to know each other, the more their attraction and admiration grows.
Definitely, Maybe in Love held pretty true to the original
story, but set the romance in modern situations that are easily relatable. The addition of swoony, passionate kisses was
lovely because I always want more
kissing! Thank goodness Ophelia London
granted my wishes!
This sweet and swoony romance is a must for any Pride &
Prejudice OR romance fan. Ophelia London
provided a fresh take and an old, well-loved tale; one I thoroughly enjoyed!
Make sure to check out Ophelia's casting for Spring and Henry on her Pinterest page! I thought a rumpled Adam Brody was a perfect Henry! *swoon*
Favorite Quotes (spoilery):
“I feel like tonight is Christmas and my birthday,” he whispered. “And
I just got everything on my list.”
“Henry Edward Knighly…the third,” I added in a whisper, giving him a
knowing grin. I ran my hands up his arms.
“You drive me absolutely crazy.” He chuckled softly and looked down. “You
amaze me.” I lifted his chin. “And I love you.”
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About the Author: Ophelia London was born and
raised among the redwood trees in beautiful northern California. Once
she was fully educated, she decided to settle in Florida, but her car
broke down in Texas and she's lived in Dallas ever since. A cupcake and
treadmill aficionado (obviously those things are connected), she spends
her time watching arthouse movies and impossibly trashy TV, while living
vicariously through the characters in the books she writes. Ophelia is
the author of DEFINITELY, MAYBE IN LOVE, ABBY ROAD, the Perfect Kisses
series including: PLAYING AT LOVE, SPEAKING OF LOVE, and "untitled #3"
(coming Jan 2014). Visit her at www.ophelialondon.com. But don't call when The Vampire Diaries is on.
Connect with Ophelia London:
Also from Embrace:
Hell is looking for a way to break loose…
Jax lost the genetic lottery. Descended from Cain, the world's first murderer, he's plagued by a curse that demands violence in exchange for his happiness. He left everything behind, including the girl he loved, but thriving on the pain of others is lonely… And it's killing him.
After a series of heartbreaking losses, Samantha put rubber to pavement and headed for college as fast as her clunker could carry her. But she can't outrun her problems. When an attack at school drives her back home, she's thrown into the path of a past—and a guy—she's been trying to forget.
Sam strains Jax's control over his darkness, but running isn't an option this time. Someone—or, something—followed her home from school: a ruthless monster with a twisted plan centuries in the making. Forced together to survive, and fighting an attraction that could destroy them both, Jax and Sam must stop a killer bent on revenge.
Expected Publication: November 11th 2013
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble It’s hard not to answer when trouble comes knocking.
A girl who can’t forget…
Twenty-two-year-old Lucy Carver is like Sherlock Holmes in ballet flats, but her eidetic memory is more albatross than asset, and something she usually keeps hidden. When she notices that something’s amiss at her dead-end job, she jumps at the chance to finally use her ability for good. That is, until, a man is murdered, and she becomes the target of the killer.
A detective on his first case…
Detective Eli Reyes is overbearing, pompous, way too hot for Lucy’s own good, and seems as determined to ruin her relationship with her boyfriend, John, as finding the murderer. He brings Lucy in on the case, thinking she can help him get to the truth, only to cut her loose when he realizes he’s gotten far more than he ever bargained for.
A past that won’t go away…
When memories from her childhood invade her present, Lucy discovers a mystery bigger than she could have imagined. With the killer still after her, and Eli nowhere to be found, she takes things into her own hands, determined to expose the truth no matter what—before trouble comes knocking…again.
Expected Publication: November 11th 2013
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo
He’s loved her. Killed for her. Yet he may not be able to save her.Eighteen-year-old Archer couldn’t protect his best friend, Vivian, from what happened when they were kids. Since then, he’s never stopped trying to shelter her from everything else. It doesn’t matter that Vivian only uses him when skipping from one toxic relationship to another. Archer is always there, reeled in and tossed out, waiting to be noticed.Then Evan Bishop breezes into town with a warm smile and calming touch, and Archer can’t deny his attraction to him. Evan is the only person who keeps him around without a single string attached. And the harder Archer falls for Evan, the more he sees Vivian for the manipulative hot-mess she really is.But Viv has her hooks in deep, and once she finds out Archer’s dark secret, she threatens to expose the truth if she doesn’t get what she wants. And what she wants is for him to end his relationship with Evan...permanently.
Expected Publication: November 11th 2013
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo
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I'm so happy you enjoyed this story too. I don't have much luck with P&P retellings, but this book was so amazing.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I totally agree with you about Entangled being the go-to publisher for romance novels.:)
Great review, Rachel.:)