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One True Loves
One True Loves | Taylor Jenkins Reid
From the author of Maybe in Another Lifenamed a People Magazine pick and a "Best Book of the Summer" by Glamour and USA TODAYcomes a breathtaking new love story about a woman unexpectedly forced to choose between the husband she has long thought dead and the fianc who has finally brought her back to life. In her twenties, Emma Blair marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse. They build a life for themselves, far away from the expectations of their parents and the people of their hometown in Massachusetts. They travel the world together, living life to the fullest and seizing every opportunity for adventure. On their first wedding anniversary, Jesse is on a helicopter over the Pacific when it goes missing. Just like that, Jesse is gone forever. Emma quits her job and moves home in an effort to put her life back together. Years later, now in her thirties, Emma runs into an old friend, Sam, and finds herself falling in love again. When Emma and Sam get engaged, it feels like Emmas second chance at happiness. That is, until Jesse is found. Hes alive, and hes been trying all these years to come home to her. With a husband and a fianc, Emma has to now figure out who she is and what she wants, while trying to protect the ones she loves. Who is her one true love? What does it mean to love truly? Emma knows she has to listen to her heart. Shes just not sure what its saying.
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laurabilly13
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1️⃣7️⃣ Missing reading by the pool 😫😫 another great one from TJR, I‘ve read all her books now so I hope she‘s got sone new ones on the way!

Amor4Libros I loved this one so much! 3mo
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Amor4Libros
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This was not that great… I hated how Sam was portrayed in the movie. He deserved better…

AileenRR @Amor4Libros What bothered you about Movie Sam? 4mo
Amor4Libros @AileenRR I felt that he was made the “comic relief” part of the story. I don‘t mind funny, but there were 3 MC‘s, and it seemed like all the “funny” parts of the story happened to him. 4mo
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Amor4Libros
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Finished this audiobook in less than 24 hours because I loved this story so much I could not stop listening. I‘d forgotten how TJR‘s writing just sucks you in.

LOVED how Emma‘s relationship with her sister, Marie, evolved in the story. Her parents‘ support after the loss of Jesse was so touching.

This has become one of my top favorites from this author.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Amor4Libros Found the movie on Prime! 🙌🏽 4mo
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Amor4Libros
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Current audiobook…One of my best friends recommended this one ages ago.

Love the NE vibes and pop culture references, so far.

Julsmarshall I loved this one! Made me really think! 4mo
TheBookHippie Oh I like this one. I read it during my insomnia reading spree. 4mo
Amor4Libros @Julsmarshall @TheBookHippie I‘m at 45% and I can‘t stop listening and have cried once already! OMGGG! ❤️ 4mo
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AileenRR And there‘s a movie now, too! 4mo
Amor4Libros @AileenRR WHAT?!…*starts Googling*… 4mo
AileenRR @Amor4Libros @TheBookHippie It‘s on Hulu. It‘s decent (edited) 4mo
Amor4Libros @AileenRR No Hulu in DR, but I‘ll find it. 4mo
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MsLeah8417
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️

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jamield1911
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Emma tragically lost her husband, Jesse, when the helicopter he was in goes missing. Years later, Emma has worked through her grief and found love again with her fiancé, Sam. One evening, during a family celebration, she receives a call that changes everything. A call from Jesse.

TJR smashes it, as usual. Beautifully written and packed with emotion and depth. Stunning.

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘ve heard great things about this one! ❤️ 8mo
Eggs I never tire of TJR 🤗 8mo
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Eggs
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Love‘s course is seldom smooth - it often takes an unpredictable path. Can one‘s heart survive the journey…

#Valentine

#LuckyInLove

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🩷🩷🩷 9mo
Eggs It‘s a great one 👌🏼♥️ 🙌🏻 9mo
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BittersweetBooks
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I had predicated my life on the idea that I wanted to see everywhere extraordinary, but I‘d come to realize that extraordinary was everywhere 💫

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Shaaaannnn
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I adored this book sm!! My only complaint is the title- I hate it. But CUUUUUUTE ending. 💕💕

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DaniJ
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I read this in 5 hours. TJR does it again with a love story that is so devourable I couldn‘t put it down! Unique plot with a fine ending.

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Loved it! Emma has to pick up the pieces of her life when her husband, Jesse, goes down in a helicopter crash over the Pacific Ocean one day before their 1st wedding anniversary. 3.5 years later, Emma has built a new life and is newly engaged to be married, when Jesse is found alive and is rescued. He wants to rebuild their marriage, but Emma is torn. An excellent love triangle story!
#bookspinbingo
#RushAThon

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 13mo
DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 13mo
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AlysonCB
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Number one of my summer holiday beach reads. As we all know TJR is my fave contemporary author so decided to give one of her early books a go. Great beach read - easy going romance but prefer her newer stuff 😊 (even got my husband reading Carrie Soto this holiday!)

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AileenRR
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Good, simple, and straightforward love story. All the twists are in the book blurb so no surprises 👍🏽

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fredthemoose
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⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 The story (husband disappears in a helicopter crash at their first anniversary and then is found 3.5 years later, but wife engaged to someone else) was compelling and I whipped through it, but 😖 to all of the boundary crossing. Also some distracting plot holes. If he was lost near Alaska, wouldn‘t he have died of cold exposure? All of the emotional processing and decision making happened in less than a week after his return?? Soft pick.

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fredthemoose
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I‘m maybe 3/4 through this and Jesse is making my skin crawl. I just want her to get the hell out of there. I think some of it is the dopey dude voice that Julia Whelan sometimes uses for male characters but, ugh, I do not like him at all. 😖

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Tera0707
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I took this pic on Lazy Sunday, and the coffee mug does not go along with the book… however, these are three of my favorite things: coffee, my dog, and a really good book. This was a quick read and I loved it.

BookmarkTavern Looks perfect! 💕 1y
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mtippett
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7/10
This book finally brought me out of my reading rut! Although it is not my favorite TJR book, it is definitely worth the read as it was easy to be consumed by the storyline and become consumed with Emma‘s feelings as your own. However, I would say it was a tad predictable as to who she would choose in the end. But still, beautifully and heartbrokenly written, TJR once again impressed!

LaraReads Totally agree! Love TJR, and this was so good. Not as much depth as some of the others, but it was a really well written story about a heartbreaking situation! ❤️ 1y
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Did anyone else feel like the movie took all the emotion out of the book?! I was so disappointed with the movie after TJR wrote such beautiful descriptions of how to deal with grief and moving on and then the movie just took these characters, their personality, and feelings and just flattened them into these boring personas. Also.. Anyone who is #TeamJesse, you‘re WRONG. He‘s a freaking walking red flag. 3.5/5 stars

LeeRHarry I haven‘t watched the movie and it sounds like I should give it a miss. Thought the book was great. 😊 (edited) 1y
BooksNBowls @LeeRHarry you might like it idk I just thought they tried way too hard to turn it into a rom com and it‘s NOT a rom com lol and there‘s so much GREAT dialogue from the book they completely erased for some mediocre lines 🙄 1y
BooksNBowls @LeeRHarry I enjoyed the book as well! Glad I read first, as always lol 😁 1y
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Eggs
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A love triangle that raises questions - Emma and Jesse are madly in love but a few years after they‘re wed he is reported dead when a helicopter goes down in the Alaska mountains. Three years later, she falls in love with an old friend/crush; then the unthinkable happens…

#Pantone2023 @Clwojick

TheSpineView Loved this one ❤️ 1y
Eggs @TheSpineView 🩵💚 1y
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ashleyn
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My initial reaction to this is, it's such a nice story. I think my favorite relationships were Emma with her parents and sister.

5/2023

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Coleen
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I‘m gradually making my way through Taylor Jenkins Reid‘s books and this is the first of her older, lesser-knowns that I‘ve read. I think she has matured & expanded in her writing since this one, but I still love her writing style. A little sappy near the end, but still a good story.

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4/5 🌟

Sometimes you just need a light and easy book to escape and find solace in. Yes, it was predictable but I was in the right mood for it.

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Arvena
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Overall, it was an OK book. I was curious to see what decision Emma would make. Interesting premise but execution not impressive...

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JamieArc
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I quite loved this one. I loved that it wasn‘t about which man to choose, but about choosing yourself. Who do you want to be? It had me doing some good reflecting on my own life: pre-marriage travel, living in cool places having fantastic experiences, and post-marriage wanting simplicity and contentment in small things. My only gripe is WHO loves daylight savings, TJR?!? Couldn‘t suspend disbelief for that fact 😂😂

TheSpineView Great book! ❤️ 2y
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I was lucky enough to get a screener of the adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid‘s book One True Loves and it was wonderful. If you‘ve read the book, you will be happy with this film. Simu Liu is a treasure as Sam. Are you Team Sam or Team Jesse? I‘m Team Sam!

JamieArc This audiobook just came through for me. I‘m excited to listen and then watch the film! 2y
Bookzombie Team Sam!! 2y
Kristy_K This is the only TJR book I haven‘t read. I hesitate b/c I‘m not a fan of love triangles. Is it worth the read still? 2y
Sara_Planz @Kristy_K it‘s kind of a different take on the love triangle and really it‘s about following what is best for your heart 2y
Kristy_K @Sara_Planz thank you! 2y
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TamTracy
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This was a unique story and was written in a way that had me all the way invested and wondering what I would do if I were in all the characters places. Really examine how I feel like I would handle it. I was also very satisfied with the ending. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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My newfound hobby is baking while listening to audiobooks and this book was the perfect fit. Cute, made me cry, made me cringe, had the Taylor Jenkins Reid feel I always love. Plus everyone said my cookies tasted better than they normally do 😂

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MaggieCarr
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Throughout the whole book I kept thinking what would I do? TJR breaks the mold with her tropes: it's a love triangle but it's more than that, it's friends to lovers but also a journey of healing. It is a second chance romance but also a blessing/curse. No matter how you think about it there is no right or wrong way to go through such an experience.

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willaful
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Kind of an excruciating but lovely read. I was expecting the end, but not how beautifully the author would pull it off.

March #ISpyBingo, cover with a beach on it.

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PurpleyPumpkin
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😬 I‘m a bit late with my review for this book (it was my #authoramonth February pick). This is the first book I've read by TJR. I'm not sure what I was expecting, a mystery or something nefarious. But this wasn't any of that. It was a love story of sorts. There's no right or wrong here, just a review of relationships, how they change over time as people change. 3/5⭐️
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MemoirsForMe It‘s fascinating how all of her books are so different. But I‘ve loved the two I read. And I know I‘ll read more. 2y
PurpleyPumpkin @UwannaPublishme I definitely want to read more of her books. I enjoyed this one but kept wondering if one of the characters was up to something. It kind of threw me off. 🤷🏽‍♀️ (edited) 2y
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Question: Do you ever skip forward to the ends of your books? Take a peek at how things resolve??

I NEVER DO! But I am having such a hard time with self control on this one! I was listening to the audio which makes that impossible, but then my print copy came in & I have found my restraint very lacking!! Only about 70 pages to go. I can do it!! 🙌🏻😅

IndoorDame I did sometimes as a kid, but in the last 10 or 15 years I only remember doing so once - when I was too annoyed with a book to actually read the second half, but too interested in the plot to just abandon it. 2y
Ruthiella I do sometimes when I am afraid something really bad will happen. I have to find out the worst of it and then I can go back and read what leads up to it. 😬 2y
LaraReads @IndoorDame that makes perfect sense! You might as well get a little payoff on your investment. @Ruthiella good point. Sometimes it‘s good to have a little assurance of the end so you can fully enjoy the ride! I‘m really glad I didn‘t with this one. That way all the feels I felt were authentic as she was going through them! 2y
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marleed I don‘t but often wish I‘d read author‘s notes first. Also, I often finish a book and the immediately reread the first 3-4 chapters because they do often read differently now that I know the ending. With the tagged, I got to the end and immediately reread the whole book because - that ending. 2y
LaraReads @marleed yes! That ending! Are you going to/watching the series? I haven‘t started yet, but plan to. 2y
marleed @LaraReads Squeeeee! I binged the first 3 episodes Friday night and loved it. Can‘t wait for the next drop! 2y
LaraReads @marleed yay! I‘m so glad to hear you loved it! Hoping to start it tonight. I‘m excited now! 2y
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LaraReads
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Nothing like waking up to tears on a Saturday morning. I‘m halfway through and I have no idea how this impossible situation could ever resolve into a happy ending. Heartbreaking! 💔

Crazeedi Adding!! 2y
marleed If only they could be a thruple! 2y
JamieArc @marleed This was my thought too! 😂😂 2y
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Sara_Planz
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With this book being adapted into a film, of course I wanted to read the book before it hits theaters. This heartbreaking novel will give the reader faith that true loves does exist. It also causes the reader to ask themselves what they would do in this situation. How could you decide between two people that mean everything to you? TJR has the ability to put you into her characters' shoes which is why she is so immensely popular.

MyNamesParadise I just saw this book in a bookstore with the label that it was soon to be a movie! I actually have the book lol but would love to read it before the movie comes out. I‘ll have to look the movie up! 2y
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Bluebird
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OMG! Talk about an awful situation! Woman marries the love of her life. One year later his helicopter crashes over the Pacific Ocean and he is presumed dead. After two years she moves on with her life, falls in love and becomes engaged to be married to another. Then her husband is found alive, rescued and brought home. 😳😱. What to do???? Surprisingly, I loved this! Well done! Looking forward to more of TJR. #authoramonth

LeeRHarry I‘m aiming to read this next month - it reminds me of the Doris Day/James Garner movie Move Over, Darling 😊💕 2y
Bluebird @LeeRHarry I had forgotten about that movie! Lol! Yes, the premise is the same. I wonder if TJR got the idea from it.🤔 (edited) 2y
LeeRHarry @Bluebird mmm maybe…🤔😊 2y
AvidReader25 Such an impossible situation but she made it into a great story! 2y
Bluebird @AvidReader25 Yes! As crazy as the story is, she pulled it off well. Realistic and an emotional rollercoaster. 2y
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NikkiKey94
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This book was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad because I couldn‘t stop listening to it! This is the third TJR book I‘ve read and I have to read her others ASAP! I just could not get enough of this book and I think it‘s my favorite so far! Also, Julia Whelan is an amazing narrator and I have to listen to more of her work!

JamieArc I recently listened to Forever, Interrupted. It was her first book but that didn‘t make it any less good. 2y
NikkiKey94 @JamieArc I haven‘t read that one yet! I need to bump it up on my TBR! 2y
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Happy Sunday Night, folks.

TheBookHippie 😍😍😍 2y
marleed Ahhhh! 2y
charl08 So cute! 2y
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This was another winner for me. Although, I did rant about it to my husband several times and think about throwing my phone across the room if it went a certain way. But all is well, because I found the ending very satisfying. #authoramonth

I‘m excited for the movie. I was picturing Sam Clafin as Jesse until I watched the trailer, but I think it‘s just a thing for him as I‘m picturing him in another read now. #Booked2023 #featuresalovetriangle

Reggie Finnick was a hottie! 2y
Bookzombie @Reggie Yes! Lol 2y
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Last night of vacation ☹️ but I had to post as this one was such a good read I could not put it down!! 😭 💔 Imagine your husband leaves on a work trip and never returns home. Years pass, you fall in love again and your husband is found. This was my first TJR book, but definitely not my last. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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kstadt929
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It has been a busy, fun filled day today - relaxing a little before dinner and bedtime for little man ❤️ Starting a new read tonight!! 📖

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Andrew65
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My first book finished for #ValentinesDayReadathon. @DieaReader @Ghabi4Roses
At first wasn‘t enjoying this as much as her other books but really picked up in the second half and had all the emotional feels you expect. Story of a woman whose husband ‘died‘ in a helicopter crash, and eventually got engaged again. Only for her husband to reappear after a few years away on a remote island. What does she do? Felt this was very well written.

TheSpineView I enjoyed this one too.💙📖 2y
DieAReader Intriguing🤓💜 Great job! 2y
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Andrew65
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This quote from my current read seems perfect for #InQuotes today. #Heart

@Eggs @AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

Eggs Beautiful and soulful 💗💗💗 2y
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I might be a #SappyCindy right now but THIS was super satisfying and the perfect book for my Valentines Day💕💗💕💗
I‘m LOVING all the awesome mugs and I‘m waiting very patiently for my mom to wake up so she can open my box from @Bklover 😘special shoutout to the BEST SWAP co- host for making it all come together so seamlessly 🫖📚and BIG thank you to all the amazing participants ♥️ SO MUCH kindness and generosity 🥰

squirrelbrain Yes, it was a bit sappy but the perfect book for today I think! ❤️ 2y
TrishB I‘m dreading trying to find something for this prompt!! 2y
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LaraReads Yay! Glad to see your review on this! I‘ve been on the fence about it, but you may have tipped me over! 2y
Cinfhen This was surprisingly good @LaraReads @TrishB @squirrelbrain a bit more depth than I initially anticipated 😁#GoForIt 2y
BarbaraBB Very convincing while I am not a fan of the author…. 🤔 2y
Bklover OMG I FORGOT! Have to go open now!!! And by the way, I loved this book too! 2y
CarolynM I've just vommented elsewhere I might have to reconsider Taylor Jenkins Reid. You're giving me more reason to. @TrishB Have you read this one? Literary and quite short. I liked it. 2y
Megabooks Happy Valentine‘s Day! You and @TheKidUpstairs did a fantastic job! 2y
CarolynM Oh dear, just seen the terrible typo 😵‍💫 I meant commented, obviously. 2y
Cinfhen @CarolynM 😛😂😂😂😂I love that you chose to leave it!!!!! 2y
Cinfhen Thanks so much @Megabooks Hope you had a lovely day 🥰 2y
Megabooks I did! I got an Amazon gift card from family and Dad bought my current Apple Watch so I get a new one!! (He lost his. 😔 He let it die so we can‘t ping it.) Did M get you anything fun?? 2y
Cinfhen Ohhhhh, that‘s wonderful @Megabooks - M doesn‘t “believe” in Valentines Day 🙄he thinks it‘s a Hallmark marketing ploy ( whatever) he spoils me all the time. Im glad your parents acknowledged you xxx 2y
TrishB @CarolynM love the typo 😁 taken note of the title for future reference! 2y
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Cinfhen
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I can‘t!!!! #TeamJesse #TeamSam
What will Emma do???!!?!
Did anyone have a clear favorite ?
So this is how I‘m spending my Valentines Day and I‘m not one bit disappointed 😂😂

#AAM

IndoorDame I had a clear favorite before too long, but I get the feeling that telling you which will mar the reading experience for you 🤫🤐 2y
Cinfhen I appreciate that @IndoorDame so I‘ll get back to you when I finish this book 😘 2y
Gissy Sam? Or Jesse? It‘s complicated. ☺️But you will understand Emma‘s choice. I will spend a my day doing the same thing, reading but...today is allow to eat all the chocolate 🍫 I want🙌
Tomorrow I will deal with the calories☺️
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Cinfhen Yesssssss today we eat chocolate and I worry about Emma and her decision!!! Tomorrow I can worry about all the extra calories @Gissy 2y
marleed Oh did you see the casting. I can‘t wait to watch Phillipa Soo from Hamilton play Emma! 2y
Cinfhen I didn‘t know it‘s being adapted @marleed THATS FANTASTIC 2y
Cinfhen @IndoorDame @Gissy I totally get Emma‘s choice 🫶🏼 2y
IndoorDame @Cinfhen I knew going into it there was always going to be a bittersweet note, but I was happy with how it all played out 🫶 2y
Megabooks Team Sam!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 2y
Bookzombie I‘m 52% in and I was Team Sam before they were even out of high school, lol. Jesse has only been back a couple of hours and he has already said something that really irritated me.🙄 2y
Cinfhen @Bookzombie 😂😂😂😂 2y
Cinfhen ADORABLE @marleed Thanks for sharing the trailer!!!! 2y
Cinfhen I KNEW you‘d be #TeamSam @Megabooks 😘😘😘😘 2y
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