Confessions Of A Secret Admirer: A Valentine's Day Anthology (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Three stories of romance among modern people with busy lives. I preferred the first story in which a girl comes home to a town and finds that one guy she used to date is married with a daughter, but his brother whom she also dated is still single. A story of a girl deciding to go out and find the right man instead of waiting for one, sounds fine but when she goes around leaving her pick secret notes it sounds like stalking, I'm afraid. Just because it's a man on the receiving end it doesn't make this behaviour funny. The final story did not gel for me at all. If a man has lived in the apartment opposite a single girl for two years, and has found her interesting, how come he never asked her what she does for a living? This girl is writing a cartoon strip for a paper about a socially awkward girl in the big city and if she has been working for a paper for two years, she would have had all the shyness knocked out of her. All three stories explore the bedroom and at times this felt like the obligatory bedroom scene rather than containing any emotion. That is the main reason why I am not giving this book more stars. However, other readers may enjoy it more than I did. A review copy was provided for an honest review. Confessions of a Secret Admirer Anthology has three romantic and quirky stories wrapped in one sweet book. Now normally I don't read anthologies because they're too short but I couldn't pass this one up. There are a talented trio of authors who have their novellas featured which is why I figured I'd give it a shot, and I'm very happy I did! The first short story Waiting for You by Jennifer Ryan is a cute tale about how two friends and former lovers reunite after many years apart. I liked it, Ryan gives dual perspectives and reignites their chemistry for Valentines Day.Sweet Fortune delivers the goods—literally. There has never been a story by Terry that I didn't completely enjoy. This time Charli's young makeover assistant Sarah Randall gets her shot at falling in love, but instead of it being with a Wilder it's with the town's handsome Deputy Officer Brady Bennett. Is it wrong that I wish that Sarah and Brady's story was full length?! Brady's packing heat in this heart-stealing novella. The characters are alive on the pages and the town of Sweet is just what it claims to be.It's baseball season! Or better yet, it's Jennifer Seasons' hot new short Major League Crush about a sexy baseball player! Drake Paulson has got eyes for his shy and peculiar neighbor Roberta whose apartment is right across the hall. Having never noticed this feisty yet socially awkward woman before they find themselves at odds with their feelings. Bertie is keeping a secret that if revealed could destroy any and all relationship potential. This comedic and unconventional romance will have you outright laughing and cheering for Roberta!This Valentines Day you'll be reaching for this collection! Triple the charm with Jennifer Ryan, Candis Terry, and Jennifer Seasons' delightful short stories. Individually they offer love, laughter, and comfort. This anthology is better and sweeter than a heart-shaped box of chocolates!
What do You think about Confessions Of A Secret Admirer: A Valentine's Day Anthology (2014)?
I love anthologies and this one rates right up near the top of my list. Review coming soon!
—Kuttan
I have to say this is such a fun book. I loved each story equally. A must read.
—Gelatine
This anthology is a very sweet and quick read with lots of humor in it.
—Ayneth
