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Romeo, Romeo
"A sparkling new voice! If you love witty dialogue, great characters and a lot of fun in your books, this is the writer for you!"
- Maureen Child, USA Today bestselling author Rosalie Ronaldi doesn't have a domestic bone in her body ... All she cares about is her career, so she survives on take-out and dirty martinis, keeps her shoes under the dining room table, her bras on the shower curtain rod, and her clothes on the couch ... Nick Romeo is every woman's fantasy - tall, dark, handsome, rich, really good in bed, AND he loves to cook and clean ... He says he wants an independent woman, but when he meets Rosalie, all he wants to do is take care of her. Before too long, he's cleaned up her apartment, stocked her refrigerator, and adopted her dog ... So what's the problem? Just a little matter of mistaken identity, corporate theft, a hidden past in juvenile detention and one big nosy Italian family too close for comfort ...
- Maureen Child, USA Today bestselling author Rosalie Ronaldi doesn't have a domestic bone in her body ... All she cares about is her career, so she survives on take-out and dirty martinis, keeps her shoes under the dining room table, her bras on the shower curtain rod, and her clothes on the couch ... Nick Romeo is every woman's fantasy - tall, dark, handsome, rich, really good in bed, AND he loves to cook and clean ... He says he wants an independent woman, but when he meets Rosalie, all he wants to do is take care of her. Before too long, he's cleaned up her apartment, stocked her refrigerator, and adopted her dog ... So what's the problem? Just a little matter of mistaken identity, corporate theft, a hidden past in juvenile detention and one big nosy Italian family too close for comfort ...
400 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
About the author
Robin Kaye
18 books597 followersRobin Kaye was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge next door to her Sicilian grandparents. Living with an extended family that’s a cross between Gilligan’s Island and The Sopranos, minus the desert isle and illegal activities, explains both her comedic timing and the cast of quirky characters in her books.
She’s lived in half a dozen states from Idaho to Florida, but the romance of Brooklyn has never left her heart. She currently resides in Maryland with her husband, three children, two dogs, and a three-legged cat with attitude.
She’s lived in half a dozen states from Idaho to Florida, but the romance of Brooklyn has never left her heart. She currently resides in Maryland with her husband, three children, two dogs, and a three-legged cat with attitude.
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November 8, 2012
Warning: This is going to be a rant.
I always feel a little guilty reviewing books I didn't manage to finish, so I tried, oh how I tried, to continue with the book even after it engaged my gag reflex, but there's only so much masochism a person can subject themselves to in a day.
I was looking for something light and fun to read, and someone on some forum recommended Robin Kaye as a good alternative to Kristan Higgins. They lied. Within the first two pages, I knew I was going to hate this book, and things only went further downhill from there!
This book should stand on a street corner with a begging bowl asking passing editors for some charity. The writing was awkward and forced and had a serious case of trying too hard to be funny. Both protagonists were seriously unlikeable and needed some one-on-one lessons on relationships. I've hated a lot of characters over the years, sometimes because they were TSTL, sometimes because they didn't do what I personally wanted them to do, sometimes simply because the writing was bad. But rarely have I developed full-blown, outright disgust for a couple of fictional people within five minutes of being introduced to them. Let me show you why:
This is how Rosalie, our lovely heroine, thinks of her boyfriend, for example:
She was in a relationship — one of convenience, but still, it was enough. Joey seemed content to let things go on the way they were. She fed him several times a week; they had occasional, albeit boring, missionary-position sex; and they both had a significant other to take to family functions. It also helped that his mother no longer questioned his sexuality. For a while there, he'd said, Mrs. Manetti would ask if he'd like to bring a boyfriend or girlfriend to dinner. She'd said that a boyfriend wouldn't upset her, although she'd looked relieved the first time Rosalie joined them for a meal.
Rosalie, I hate to break it to you, but you're a douchebag.
Her significant other is not much better. (Which, I suppose, is a good sign that this romance is going to work...)
After getting a good look at her, Nick decided sanity was way overrated. Miss Loco was every guy's wet dream. Nick liked his women curvy and built. None of those bony women who looked more like a boy than a girl for him. Tonya was always trying to lose weight, and it drove him nuts. Her ass was so small, there was almost nothing to hold. Psycho had an ass like you read about. Damn, he should ask her out for her ass alone. And she was beautiful, even without makeup. He'd never seen Tonya without makeup, not even after sweaty sex, but he'd bet she wouldn't look so good. La Donna Pazza wasn't drop-dead gorgeous like Tonya, but he'd lay odds she didn't get Botox injections and collagen implants—and didn't have breasts you were afraid to squeeze for fear they'd pop. Hers looked like one hundred percent natural 36Ds.
As if that wasn't appealing enough, the guy goes on to prove that he's a veritable prince in the relationship stakes.
Nick had forgotten the thrill of the chase. For the last several years, he hadn't had to dog women. He had to beat them off with a stick, and he'd taken full advantage of the veritable sexual smorgasbord. Nick couldn't remember when he'd lost the taste for it, but for the last year or so, he'd had a hard time telling the difference between girlfriends.
This book is sexist. It is insulting to men and women and just people everywhere. It's books like this that make people look down their noses at romance novels and talk about how they're tripe. It tries too hard to be funny (but fails) to be contemporary (but fails) and to be entertaining (FAIL!).
Stick a fork in me, I'm done.
I always feel a little guilty reviewing books I didn't manage to finish, so I tried, oh how I tried, to continue with the book even after it engaged my gag reflex, but there's only so much masochism a person can subject themselves to in a day.
I was looking for something light and fun to read, and someone on some forum recommended Robin Kaye as a good alternative to Kristan Higgins. They lied. Within the first two pages, I knew I was going to hate this book, and things only went further downhill from there!
This book should stand on a street corner with a begging bowl asking passing editors for some charity. The writing was awkward and forced and had a serious case of trying too hard to be funny. Both protagonists were seriously unlikeable and needed some one-on-one lessons on relationships. I've hated a lot of characters over the years, sometimes because they were TSTL, sometimes because they didn't do what I personally wanted them to do, sometimes simply because the writing was bad. But rarely have I developed full-blown, outright disgust for a couple of fictional people within five minutes of being introduced to them. Let me show you why:
This is how Rosalie, our lovely heroine, thinks of her boyfriend, for example:
She was in a relationship — one of convenience, but still, it was enough. Joey seemed content to let things go on the way they were. She fed him several times a week; they had occasional, albeit boring, missionary-position sex; and they both had a significant other to take to family functions. It also helped that his mother no longer questioned his sexuality. For a while there, he'd said, Mrs. Manetti would ask if he'd like to bring a boyfriend or girlfriend to dinner. She'd said that a boyfriend wouldn't upset her, although she'd looked relieved the first time Rosalie joined them for a meal.
Rosalie, I hate to break it to you, but you're a douchebag.
Her significant other is not much better. (Which, I suppose, is a good sign that this romance is going to work...)
After getting a good look at her, Nick decided sanity was way overrated. Miss Loco was every guy's wet dream. Nick liked his women curvy and built. None of those bony women who looked more like a boy than a girl for him. Tonya was always trying to lose weight, and it drove him nuts. Her ass was so small, there was almost nothing to hold. Psycho had an ass like you read about. Damn, he should ask her out for her ass alone. And she was beautiful, even without makeup. He'd never seen Tonya without makeup, not even after sweaty sex, but he'd bet she wouldn't look so good. La Donna Pazza wasn't drop-dead gorgeous like Tonya, but he'd lay odds she didn't get Botox injections and collagen implants—and didn't have breasts you were afraid to squeeze for fear they'd pop. Hers looked like one hundred percent natural 36Ds.
As if that wasn't appealing enough, the guy goes on to prove that he's a veritable prince in the relationship stakes.
Nick had forgotten the thrill of the chase. For the last several years, he hadn't had to dog women. He had to beat them off with a stick, and he'd taken full advantage of the veritable sexual smorgasbord. Nick couldn't remember when he'd lost the taste for it, but for the last year or so, he'd had a hard time telling the difference between girlfriends.
This book is sexist. It is insulting to men and women and just people everywhere. It's books like this that make people look down their noses at romance novels and talk about how they're tripe. It tries too hard to be funny (but fails) to be contemporary (but fails) and to be entertaining (FAIL!).
Stick a fork in me, I'm done.
January 23, 2019
This is what I needed after my dark read yesterday. Yes, I read it before a few years ago but could not really remember it.
Funny, sweet, LOL moments.
To think she used to drool over the pond scene in Pride and Prejudice. Even Colin Firth, with his soulful eyes, sexy voice, and to die for English accent, had nothing on a sweaty Nick.
Oh, god, she was going to turn into on of those old women with sixty cats and she’s live here until the SPCA came to take the cats and Social Services put her in a home for crazy, old people.
I think I will stay on the “light” side for a while now… maybe until the next Signal Bend book!
January 23, 2019
Read this for the second (maybe third) time. I enjoyed it ... again. Nice, lighthearted read. Nick was sexy and Rosalie was too ... plus independent and fun.
Italian food, a dog ... good combination.
Italian food, a dog ... good combination.
October 12, 2008
Reviewed for queuemyreview.com ARC book release Nov. 08
Listen up ladies! This is a book out of every woman’s fantasies. A man who cooks, cleans, takes care of you (and your dog), AND has lots of money! I know what your saying “Its too good to be true” right? Nope. It’s Romeo Romeo by Robin Kaye. This is a little escape into just about every woman’s dream.
Rosalie Ronaldi is a high-powered career woman. She earns good money, is independent, and thinks she’s pretty decent looking, even if her behind is just a little big. On her way home from work one evening, she gets a flat tire. When she’s done cursing in Italian and Spanish (she thought she should be thorough) she notices a really hot man in a tow truck has pulled up to rescue her. Little does she know, he might just rescue her from her life too!
Nick Romeo is a self made millionaire who also happens to be Brooklyn’s most sought after bachelor. When he leaves the car dealership he owns in the tow truck so he doesn’t get his Viper dirty, he sees a gorgeous woman on the side of the road kicking a flat tire! He offers to help, and manages to coax a date from Rosalie without her ever realizing who he is.
When Nick and Rosalie begin dating, it all starts very casually, no strings attached. But when Rosalie gets pneumonia and Nick rushes her to the hospital, he realizes how much he actually cares for her. He takes care of everything for her including cooking, cleaning, organizing, and walking her dog. Now, Nick is in over his head. He is getting serious with her and she still doesn’t know who he is. Oh, and he forgot to tell her about his history with her younger brother… Will they ever be honest with each other so they can be together, or will their stubbornness keep them apart?
When I starting reading this book, I had no idea how much I would enjoy it! Robin Kaye is a wonderful author who has a fabulous writing style that sucks you in right from the beginning. Romeo Romeo is a delightfully fun and romantic read that would have you wishing for a little Romeo in your life.
xo
Listen up ladies! This is a book out of every woman’s fantasies. A man who cooks, cleans, takes care of you (and your dog), AND has lots of money! I know what your saying “Its too good to be true” right? Nope. It’s Romeo Romeo by Robin Kaye. This is a little escape into just about every woman’s dream.
Rosalie Ronaldi is a high-powered career woman. She earns good money, is independent, and thinks she’s pretty decent looking, even if her behind is just a little big. On her way home from work one evening, she gets a flat tire. When she’s done cursing in Italian and Spanish (she thought she should be thorough) she notices a really hot man in a tow truck has pulled up to rescue her. Little does she know, he might just rescue her from her life too!
Nick Romeo is a self made millionaire who also happens to be Brooklyn’s most sought after bachelor. When he leaves the car dealership he owns in the tow truck so he doesn’t get his Viper dirty, he sees a gorgeous woman on the side of the road kicking a flat tire! He offers to help, and manages to coax a date from Rosalie without her ever realizing who he is.
When Nick and Rosalie begin dating, it all starts very casually, no strings attached. But when Rosalie gets pneumonia and Nick rushes her to the hospital, he realizes how much he actually cares for her. He takes care of everything for her including cooking, cleaning, organizing, and walking her dog. Now, Nick is in over his head. He is getting serious with her and she still doesn’t know who he is. Oh, and he forgot to tell her about his history with her younger brother… Will they ever be honest with each other so they can be together, or will their stubbornness keep them apart?
When I starting reading this book, I had no idea how much I would enjoy it! Robin Kaye is a wonderful author who has a fabulous writing style that sucks you in right from the beginning. Romeo Romeo is a delightfully fun and romantic read that would have you wishing for a little Romeo in your life.
xo
November 27, 2008
I absolutely loved this one! It was fresh, fun and made me feel as if I were right there myself and that it was me Nick was cooking for, cleaning up for...and other things. Sure, it got to a point both Nick and Lee needed a kick up their asses but I still devoured every page, every line. And me - I'm not one of those readers who feel they have to finish every book they start if will dump one if the first chapter sucks.
I loved Nick. Right from the start and right to the end. Lee could get a bit annoying but I still loved her, anyway - the way her friend and assistant, Gina, loved her and want to kick her ass at the same time. I did not mind all that Italian thing going on but then, I love these Italian-themed romances with the whole noisy, nosy, crazy, smothering family dramas.
I hope Robin Kaye writes more of these Italian romances. I'd gobble them up like those canolis. Romeo, Romeo isn't an erotic romance so no explicit sex scenes. I didn't mind one bit. In fact, I didn't even notice because Nick was sexy and delicious just by being there. I think this is the first romance I've read that I can say I wish I wouldn't mind being the heroine. It's got a sweet, sappy HEA and did I mention how sexy Nick is?
I loved Nick. Right from the start and right to the end. Lee could get a bit annoying but I still loved her, anyway - the way her friend and assistant, Gina, loved her and want to kick her ass at the same time. I did not mind all that Italian thing going on but then, I love these Italian-themed romances with the whole noisy, nosy, crazy, smothering family dramas.
I hope Robin Kaye writes more of these Italian romances. I'd gobble them up like those canolis. Romeo, Romeo isn't an erotic romance so no explicit sex scenes. I didn't mind one bit. In fact, I didn't even notice because Nick was sexy and delicious just by being there. I think this is the first romance I've read that I can say I wish I wouldn't mind being the heroine. It's got a sweet, sappy HEA and did I mention how sexy Nick is?
January 24, 2009
"Romeo, Romeo" is a fun feel-good romance about two people who aren't looking for love. He's the man of every woman's dream--rich, handsome, sexy, and a caretaker. She's successful, hardworking, and for a change, uninterested in anything more than sex. Reading about Nick's 'fall' was almost as good as chocolate and entertaining to boot! Author Robin Kaye is either a man in disguise or had one on hand for research since she 'pegged' all the ridiculous things men do and say to avoid thinking about their feelings. And Nick's mental gymnastics and secrets while digging himself deeper into the relationship were almost another character on their own. Humor, hot sex, and a happy ending. How can you pass that up?
October 10, 2010
I must say that Nick is has got to be every woman’s fantasy man. He’s handsome—dark hair, blue eyes, successful, sweet, romantic, and a domestic God.
He’s a notorious playboy known all around NYC. When he meets Rosalie, he is so taken with her that he neglects to tell her who he really is, since she doesn’t seem recognize him. He lets her think he is a service manager for a car dealership, when his actually the owner of several. Rosalie is a very independent woman, who has never been successful with relationships. She is immediately attracted to Nick, but is very wary of him.
In a short period, he’s practically moved in with her and nursing her while she is laid up with pneumonia. He cleans, cooks, shops, and takes care of loveable dog, Dave. Rosalie is resistant, but can deny that she is falling for this mystery man.
They both keep secrets from each other, which of course leads up to the inevitable break up before the HEA. This is a cute story. It is perfect for those needing a feel-good romance.
He’s a notorious playboy known all around NYC. When he meets Rosalie, he is so taken with her that he neglects to tell her who he really is, since she doesn’t seem recognize him. He lets her think he is a service manager for a car dealership, when his actually the owner of several. Rosalie is a very independent woman, who has never been successful with relationships. She is immediately attracted to Nick, but is very wary of him.
In a short period, he’s practically moved in with her and nursing her while she is laid up with pneumonia. He cleans, cooks, shops, and takes care of loveable dog, Dave. Rosalie is resistant, but can deny that she is falling for this mystery man.
They both keep secrets from each other, which of course leads up to the inevitable break up before the HEA. This is a cute story. It is perfect for those needing a feel-good romance.
November 11, 2008
Cute light romance romp. Started off with a bang and a lot of laugh-out-loud moments, but I personally got a bit tired of the repetative, stereotype Italian cliches -- including all the complaining. About halfway the story lacked the humor and energy, and I finally found myself skimming the last 100 pages just to finish it. I think this book is geared toward a young audience who doesn't like stories with much depth or realism. The steam was only so-so too. A few quick hot scenes with only moderate chemistry between H/h. I know this book has been a big hit, but I personally thought it over rated.
September 27, 2010
The first ¾ was excellent. The last ¼ was a little disappointing and too conveniently wrapped up.
STORY BRIEF:
Rosalie is a successful business executive. She does not want to get married and believes most men cheat on their wives. She is a messy housekeeper and does not cook. Nick is a wealthy bachelor who has had many girlfriends but none for more than a month. He is used to women wanting him only for his money. When Rosalie first meets Nick, she thinks he’s a car mechanic. Nick enjoys that she thinks of him that way. They have a date, and he doesn’t correct her view of him. Later Rosalie learns his real name, but she doesn’t care because she’s not planning on a long term relationship anyway. He doesn’t tell her who he really is, and she doesn’t tell him that she knows. It’s like they don’t care, or they don’t need to know, or they just never get around to it. They do agree from the start that neither one wants to get married, and that they will be together until one of them doesn’t enjoy it anymore. Along the way, Rosalie’s mother is nagging her about getting married and having babies. The mother doesn’t like Nick and wants Rosalie to marry someone else.
REVIEWER’S OPINION:
I enjoyed much during the first ¾ of the book. I laughed a few times and chuckled many times. I enjoyed Rosalie’s wit and conversations. It was fun seeing her messy housekeeping and Nick’s neatness. He would wash and put away her clothes, and then she could never find things because they were put into drawers and closets instead of being strewn around the floor. He vacuumed, cleaned, shopped, and cooked for her. It was fun to see. Then Rosalie did something that I had a hard time going along with, which caused their separation. Most romance novels include a fight or separation. I think that’s the hardest part for the author to come up with. In this case, I was disappointed in how the author chose to separate them. I did not enjoy the last fourth of this book partly because I didn’t buy the separation. Also, there was no more communication between the couple and no more witty conversation. The ending felt bland, like the author just needed to wrap things up.
DATA:
Story length: 383 pages. Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: moderate. Number of sex scenes: 3. Total number of sex scene pages: 14. Setting: current day New York City area. Copyright: 2008. Genre: contemporary romance.
OTHER BOOKS:
To date, I’ve read one other book by Robin Kaye. My 3 star review of “Too Hot to Handle” was posted 6/01/09.
CAUTION SPOILER:
The author used the following to separate the couple which disappointed me. Rosalie stayed out until 3 am one night and didn’t return Nick’s phone calls. He was frantic with worry that something bad had happened to her. When she arrived home, he saw that she was ok, and then he walked out, which had the effect of breaking up with her with no discussion. She was wrong to let him think something bad might have happened to her. He was inconsiderate by not having a talk with her at that moment or the next day. That was it. They were now broken up. I wanted something a little more substantive than this. A better scenario might be for him to admit his lies and have her break up with him over that, but that would be too predictable. I wish the author would have come up with something better than anything I could think of.
STORY BRIEF:
Rosalie is a successful business executive. She does not want to get married and believes most men cheat on their wives. She is a messy housekeeper and does not cook. Nick is a wealthy bachelor who has had many girlfriends but none for more than a month. He is used to women wanting him only for his money. When Rosalie first meets Nick, she thinks he’s a car mechanic. Nick enjoys that she thinks of him that way. They have a date, and he doesn’t correct her view of him. Later Rosalie learns his real name, but she doesn’t care because she’s not planning on a long term relationship anyway. He doesn’t tell her who he really is, and she doesn’t tell him that she knows. It’s like they don’t care, or they don’t need to know, or they just never get around to it. They do agree from the start that neither one wants to get married, and that they will be together until one of them doesn’t enjoy it anymore. Along the way, Rosalie’s mother is nagging her about getting married and having babies. The mother doesn’t like Nick and wants Rosalie to marry someone else.
REVIEWER’S OPINION:
I enjoyed much during the first ¾ of the book. I laughed a few times and chuckled many times. I enjoyed Rosalie’s wit and conversations. It was fun seeing her messy housekeeping and Nick’s neatness. He would wash and put away her clothes, and then she could never find things because they were put into drawers and closets instead of being strewn around the floor. He vacuumed, cleaned, shopped, and cooked for her. It was fun to see. Then Rosalie did something that I had a hard time going along with, which caused their separation. Most romance novels include a fight or separation. I think that’s the hardest part for the author to come up with. In this case, I was disappointed in how the author chose to separate them. I did not enjoy the last fourth of this book partly because I didn’t buy the separation. Also, there was no more communication between the couple and no more witty conversation. The ending felt bland, like the author just needed to wrap things up.
DATA:
Story length: 383 pages. Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: moderate. Number of sex scenes: 3. Total number of sex scene pages: 14. Setting: current day New York City area. Copyright: 2008. Genre: contemporary romance.
OTHER BOOKS:
To date, I’ve read one other book by Robin Kaye. My 3 star review of “Too Hot to Handle” was posted 6/01/09.
CAUTION SPOILER:
The author used the following to separate the couple which disappointed me. Rosalie stayed out until 3 am one night and didn’t return Nick’s phone calls. He was frantic with worry that something bad had happened to her. When she arrived home, he saw that she was ok, and then he walked out, which had the effect of breaking up with her with no discussion. She was wrong to let him think something bad might have happened to her. He was inconsiderate by not having a talk with her at that moment or the next day. That was it. They were now broken up. I wanted something a little more substantive than this. A better scenario might be for him to admit his lies and have her break up with him over that, but that would be too predictable. I wish the author would have come up with something better than anything I could think of.
November 1, 2008
Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye is deliciously decedent. Sizzling hot, funny, romantic and like the best cannoli you've ever had, you lick your fingers sensually grasping each and every last morsel. This book is just like that cannoli, you can't help but lick those fingers and turn those pages wondering not if but when the descriptions of this really hot Italian Stallion are going to make you explode in ecstasy.
Rosalie Ronaldi is tall, full bodied with supple shapes that can drive a man wild. Dark curly hair and olive skin give her that Mediterranean look that most Italian women have. Unlike the tall, skinny, mindless playboy pin-ups that most men would love to use and throw away, Rosalie has what a man can hold onto and enjoy for the rest of his life. Intelligence and independence are a large part of her and her need for control with no strings attached makes her all that much more enticing.
Nick Romeo is the hottest thing to come along since apple pie. Tall, dark and handsome seems to be an understatement where he is concerned and the ladies flock to him like honey bees to a hive. Not only does he have the Italian good looks but he's got more money than he could ever expect to spend in one lifetime.
Nick and Rosalie meet under unusual circumstances and sparks start to fly from the very first moment. Unfortunately for Romeo, Rosalie is not free for the taking. Not yet anyway!
What starts out as an innocent meeting quickly turns into a heart pounding, lip smacking, make me howl sizzling romance.
Talk about love at first sight. They say it happens but what are the odds and why is it that everyone around you can see what's happening but you? Also they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and you really don't know what you've had until you've lost it. How much of this is true especially in a story that will curl your toes and melt your soul. Guess we'll just have to ask Nick and Rosalie.
This author has given us a touch of old world romance, mind blowing, heart pounding, howl like a coyote sizzling sex, along with family honor and ideals that take you back to the old country life style. This is a story that you can sink your teeth into and feel like you're really a part of the story. It's a story of a chance meeting that could really happen to any one of us. It's a story of possibilities and probabilities that will rock your world like a 9.0 magnitude earthquake leaving you shaken, stunned, off balance, scared, and flat on your ass. A story of two souls meeting and melting into one.
Rosalie Ronaldi is tall, full bodied with supple shapes that can drive a man wild. Dark curly hair and olive skin give her that Mediterranean look that most Italian women have. Unlike the tall, skinny, mindless playboy pin-ups that most men would love to use and throw away, Rosalie has what a man can hold onto and enjoy for the rest of his life. Intelligence and independence are a large part of her and her need for control with no strings attached makes her all that much more enticing.
Nick Romeo is the hottest thing to come along since apple pie. Tall, dark and handsome seems to be an understatement where he is concerned and the ladies flock to him like honey bees to a hive. Not only does he have the Italian good looks but he's got more money than he could ever expect to spend in one lifetime.
Nick and Rosalie meet under unusual circumstances and sparks start to fly from the very first moment. Unfortunately for Romeo, Rosalie is not free for the taking. Not yet anyway!
What starts out as an innocent meeting quickly turns into a heart pounding, lip smacking, make me howl sizzling romance.
Talk about love at first sight. They say it happens but what are the odds and why is it that everyone around you can see what's happening but you? Also they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and you really don't know what you've had until you've lost it. How much of this is true especially in a story that will curl your toes and melt your soul. Guess we'll just have to ask Nick and Rosalie.
This author has given us a touch of old world romance, mind blowing, heart pounding, howl like a coyote sizzling sex, along with family honor and ideals that take you back to the old country life style. This is a story that you can sink your teeth into and feel like you're really a part of the story. It's a story of a chance meeting that could really happen to any one of us. It's a story of possibilities and probabilities that will rock your world like a 9.0 magnitude earthquake leaving you shaken, stunned, off balance, scared, and flat on your ass. A story of two souls meeting and melting into one.
March 5, 2015
ummm...im kinna lost right now....
i mean, initaly when i started it, i was hoping for a book as good as
,but in that regard, i was left kinna disappointed,sad and sour...(LOL....ok maybe i'm being over dramatic ;)
anyway,the book started out fine..but that hilarity and wit that i had come across in robin's initial book seemed to be missing in this one.....
by halfway the story was literly dragging ,that at one point,with soo many secondary characters coming in,with there own personal problems and need to interfer in everybody's life ,i was left wondering who the leads actually were....
i couldn't even relate to the female lead in this one,she was too stubborn and layed back to actually be called independent while the hero remain bored and humorless thought the beginning.
the only reason this book got 2 stars were for the dialogues and fun ending...
i dont really recommended it as such but if you do come across it, don't worry its not THAT bad ,just kinda slow, and predictable.
i mean, initaly when i started it, i was hoping for a book as good as
,but in that regard, i was left kinna disappointed,sad and sour...(LOL....ok maybe i'm being over dramatic ;) anyway,the book started out fine..but that hilarity and wit that i had come across in robin's initial book seemed to be missing in this one.....
by halfway the story was literly dragging ,that at one point,with soo many secondary characters coming in,with there own personal problems and need to interfer in everybody's life ,i was left wondering who the leads actually were....
i couldn't even relate to the female lead in this one,she was too stubborn and layed back to actually be called independent while the hero remain bored and humorless thought the beginning.
the only reason this book got 2 stars were for the dialogues and fun ending...
i dont really recommended it as such but if you do come across it, don't worry its not THAT bad ,just kinda slow, and predictable.
July 29, 2011
Playboy Nick Romeo is not sure what to make of the fiery tempered Rosalie Ronaldi when he stops to help her fix a flat tire, she swears in different languages, doesn't seem to sway at his dimples, and has no idea that he is the owner of Romeo car dealerships and rich. Nick decides she is perfect for him at least until he gets her out of his system, but the tables are turned on the playboy when Rosalie informs him that they can date, but only if it is no strings attached, she doesn't want marriage, commitment, or anything to do with happily ever after.
What starts out as a perfect dating companion quickly becomes more complicated as Nick continues to hide who he is from her, he forms a strange attachment with her dog, and he is practically living with her and cleaning house. Both are torn with their new found feelings for one another, equally stubborn it is going to become a matter of who is willing to take the next step if they want any sort of a future.
Great read, a ton of fun. Loved Nick, he is a domestic god for sure, I wish he could come to my house.
What starts out as a perfect dating companion quickly becomes more complicated as Nick continues to hide who he is from her, he forms a strange attachment with her dog, and he is practically living with her and cleaning house. Both are torn with their new found feelings for one another, equally stubborn it is going to become a matter of who is willing to take the next step if they want any sort of a future.
Great read, a ton of fun. Loved Nick, he is a domestic god for sure, I wish he could come to my house.
January 31, 2011
I picked up Romeo,Romeo at B&N because on shelves overflowing with vampire & shapeshifter romances...the cover caught my eye. It was pretty, fresh, different....something I needed because I needed a break from the vampire romances(don't get me wrong I have some favorite vampire series). I stayed up late to finish Romeo,Romeo. I looked up Robin Kaye and found there were 2 more books out and bought them the next day.
Robin's books have ladies that are not weak and simpering and tough guys that aren't scared to do the "girl" chores around the house and show their sensitive sides.
I will impatiently be waiting for her future books.
Robin's books have ladies that are not weak and simpering and tough guys that aren't scared to do the "girl" chores around the house and show their sensitive sides.
I will impatiently be waiting for her future books.
January 10, 2011
I enjoyed this story. I loved the italian families and could hear their accents in my head as I read them.
The hidden identity thing was silly as was the reason for their break up. I understood why the hidden identity didn't bother Rosalie at first. But then it got silly. She's practically living with a man and they don't discuss his last name? That got annoying.
The whole lack of communication thing gets to me. It's amazing what a conversation will do. But then the author would lose 100 pages or so of work.
That aside, this was a fun story. I loved Nick. He was sweet and sexy. And I loved Rosalie's spunk. She was sexy and fun and strong and knew it.
The hidden identity thing was silly as was the reason for their break up. I understood why the hidden identity didn't bother Rosalie at first. But then it got silly. She's practically living with a man and they don't discuss his last name? That got annoying.
The whole lack of communication thing gets to me. It's amazing what a conversation will do. But then the author would lose 100 pages or so of work.
That aside, this was a fun story. I loved Nick. He was sweet and sexy. And I loved Rosalie's spunk. She was sexy and fun and strong and knew it.
June 18, 2019
Rosalie acaba de recibir una propuesta de matrimonio, la más patética que ha recibido. Pero después del día que ha tenido ya era lo último que podía pasarle. Pinchar una rueda, no tener de recambio, ser recogida por un mecánico egocéntrico pero atractivo que cree que podrá tener una cita con ella solo con chasquear los dedos, ha sido un poco de lo que le ha tocado.
Nick Romeo nunca ha sido tan feliz de que una mujer lo confunda con un simple mecánico. Pero aunque no es mentir, ocultarle la verdad durante mucho tiempo será fácil, su trato es de corta duración... Verdad?
La mitad del libro simplemente es súper pesado. Entiendo que quieras hacer un personaje femenino que no necesita un hombre que la rescate. Pero una cosa es eso y otra cosa es hacer un puñetero cactus por persona. Rosalie es una puta borde, que se cree muy independiente y guay pero en realidad es una desorganizada y un puto desastre con patas. El libro hasta entonces me sacaba de quicio y estaba a punto de abandonarlo. Hasta que ella se pone enferma y entonces es cuando empieza lo bueno. Ella sigue siendo igual de tonta y jodida independiente incluso cuando se está medio muriendo. Pero se va viendo que ya hay sentimientos. El drama de la historia es un poco lioso porque ya no sabes de qué parte ponerte, quien debería estar enfadado de verdad y quién no. Y en cuanto al final, demasiado rápido para mí gusto. La familia de Rosalie me pone negra, sobre todo su madre que no hace más que llamarla puta por no estar casada. Señora si la pillo delante que bofetones le doy para meterle algo de sentido en la cabeza 🙄
La verdad? No estoy por recomendaros la lectura. Le doy un 5 raspado porque ya os digo la segunda mitad del libro es la que vale para algo pero aún así... No me parece tan buena historia. Decepcionante, porque tenía buena pinta.
Nick Romeo nunca ha sido tan feliz de que una mujer lo confunda con un simple mecánico. Pero aunque no es mentir, ocultarle la verdad durante mucho tiempo será fácil, su trato es de corta duración... Verdad?
La mitad del libro simplemente es súper pesado. Entiendo que quieras hacer un personaje femenino que no necesita un hombre que la rescate. Pero una cosa es eso y otra cosa es hacer un puñetero cactus por persona. Rosalie es una puta borde, que se cree muy independiente y guay pero en realidad es una desorganizada y un puto desastre con patas. El libro hasta entonces me sacaba de quicio y estaba a punto de abandonarlo. Hasta que ella se pone enferma y entonces es cuando empieza lo bueno. Ella sigue siendo igual de tonta y jodida independiente incluso cuando se está medio muriendo. Pero se va viendo que ya hay sentimientos. El drama de la historia es un poco lioso porque ya no sabes de qué parte ponerte, quien debería estar enfadado de verdad y quién no. Y en cuanto al final, demasiado rápido para mí gusto. La familia de Rosalie me pone negra, sobre todo su madre que no hace más que llamarla puta por no estar casada. Señora si la pillo delante que bofetones le doy para meterle algo de sentido en la cabeza 🙄
La verdad? No estoy por recomendaros la lectura. Le doy un 5 raspado porque ya os digo la segunda mitad del libro es la que vale para algo pero aún así... No me parece tan buena historia. Decepcionante, porque tenía buena pinta.
April 23, 2010
What a great book. Romeo, Romeo is a light and funny read with characters you fall in love with from the very start. Nick Romeo is every girls fantasy. A sexy playboy, who is rich, loves to clean and knows how to cook. Rosalie is one independent women and doesn't need a man to tie her down. Both of these two play by their own rules and never plan to marry... that is until they cross paths.
I sped through this book so fast and couldn't put it down. Nick spent his whole life dumping women who pushed their relationship to the next level. So why does he find himself wanting to take care of Rosalie?? And why does it bother him that Rosalie doesn't go gaga over him like every other women? I'm just a sucker for romantic gestures so I thought that everything Nick did was so romantic. Cliche I know! These two totally reminded me of me and my husband so that's probably why I enjoyed it so much. What a great story. Two people who vowed to never fall in love are brought to the test. And in the end two completely opposites find their happily ever after.
Oh I forgot to mention Dave. I just love that dog!
I sped through this book so fast and couldn't put it down. Nick spent his whole life dumping women who pushed their relationship to the next level. So why does he find himself wanting to take care of Rosalie?? And why does it bother him that Rosalie doesn't go gaga over him like every other women? I'm just a sucker for romantic gestures so I thought that everything Nick did was so romantic. Cliche I know! These two totally reminded me of me and my husband so that's probably why I enjoyed it so much. What a great story. Two people who vowed to never fall in love are brought to the test. And in the end two completely opposites find their happily ever after.
Oh I forgot to mention Dave. I just love that dog!
January 10, 2011
Ugh. We have a heroine who hates all other women. We have a hero who hides his identity from the heroine EVEN THOUGH HE'S LIVING WITH HER!! We have a whole lot of clichéd secondary characters (loyal dog, badly-written and one dimensional gay neighbours, overbearing Italian families, matronly secretary).
I can't get into a supposed romance when the two leads are such nasty people. Rosalie thought she was so much better than everyone else and was downright mean to other women for no reason whatsoever. It seems we were supposed to think she was cute and quirky. She wasn't. Nick was painfully over the top with the romance - I like romance but this was embarrassing overkill and he was just too perfect.
I can't get into a supposed romance when the two leads are such nasty people. Rosalie thought she was so much better than everyone else and was downright mean to other women for no reason whatsoever. It seems we were supposed to think she was cute and quirky. She wasn't. Nick was painfully over the top with the romance - I like romance but this was embarrassing overkill and he was just too perfect.
August 7, 2012
Actual stars: 3.5 stars
Yep, he's a man whom every woman want. He's definitely a domestic God. Pinter masak, bersih-bersih rumah, tajir, protektif, dan tentunya hot di ranjang =P
Tapi menurutku nih bukunya ketebelan, ceritanya sedikit kepanjangan, jadi 1/4 buku agak merasa sedikit bosan.
Overall, ceritanya menyenangkan sih, suka sama cara Nick memperlakukan Lee (panggilan sayang Rosalie nih.. co cweet..)
Gak sabar baca buku ke-2nya tentang Anabelle (adik Lee) dan Mike (dokter pulmonologi, temen Nick).
Yep, he's a man whom every woman want. He's definitely a domestic God. Pinter masak, bersih-bersih rumah, tajir, protektif, dan tentunya hot di ranjang =P
Tapi menurutku nih bukunya ketebelan, ceritanya sedikit kepanjangan, jadi 1/4 buku agak merasa sedikit bosan.
Overall, ceritanya menyenangkan sih, suka sama cara Nick memperlakukan Lee (panggilan sayang Rosalie nih.. co cweet..)
Gak sabar baca buku ke-2nya tentang Anabelle (adik Lee) dan Mike (dokter pulmonologi, temen Nick).
January 7, 2010
My first Robin Kaye, and it will not be the last! She is great!
January 11, 2011
I LOVE THIS BOOK. I can't seem to grasp the right words for this. Just that i love love love love love it! This book is forever burned into my head.. i will always compare this to my next books.. ^_^
Shelved as 'dnf'
January 26, 2014Started this more than a year ago, stopped reading it and never felt like picking it back up. I think it's a sign I should just let it go.
DNF
DNF
March 7, 2022
This book started strong, but dipped off. It can be difficult to write independent characters, it's very easy for them to simply be contrary. Rosalie went way off the rails into contrary...reckless, stupid and irrational. It made me question the value of her independence.
I absolutely hated the nickname "Lee" to the point where I wished Kaye had just given Rosalie a different, more palatable, nickname. Additionally, I HATED Rosalie's best friend and family, and for the most part our main characters seemed to agree. While I understand there are cultural differences, I'm not seeing any lovable qualities from her family, and Gina, her best friend, seemed to repeatedly violate Rosalie's privacy simply to manipulate her and get a juicy scoop, rather than for any real concern for her friend. I'm not sure I'll be able to enjoy the other romances in this series, which feature the sister and best friend.
I did love Dave, though I was confused on where he'd end up, and the dialogue was strong, witty and charming, and I found myself smiling along with (most) of the conversations. The blip of action felt more strange than exciting, and I was glad it didn't distract too much from the overall narrative. The gay neighbors were blatant stereotypes. I wish Kaye had either truly included them as characters or simply left them out, they seemed to be added stereotypes to be more inclusive, it didn't work.
I can't really recommend this book, but it's so similar, and therefore tolerable, compared to other romances in the genre, this one won't be any more disappointing than the others. If you already have this book, or this is part of a limited selection, don't be expected to be blown away, but you probably also won't regret the distraction this book affords.
I absolutely hated the nickname "Lee" to the point where I wished Kaye had just given Rosalie a different, more palatable, nickname. Additionally, I HATED Rosalie's best friend and family, and for the most part our main characters seemed to agree. While I understand there are cultural differences, I'm not seeing any lovable qualities from her family, and Gina, her best friend, seemed to repeatedly violate Rosalie's privacy simply to manipulate her and get a juicy scoop, rather than for any real concern for her friend. I'm not sure I'll be able to enjoy the other romances in this series, which feature the sister and best friend.
I did love Dave, though I was confused on where he'd end up, and the dialogue was strong, witty and charming, and I found myself smiling along with (most) of the conversations. The blip of action felt more strange than exciting, and I was glad it didn't distract too much from the overall narrative. The gay neighbors were blatant stereotypes. I wish Kaye had either truly included them as characters or simply left them out, they seemed to be added stereotypes to be more inclusive, it didn't work.
I can't really recommend this book, but it's so similar, and therefore tolerable, compared to other romances in the genre, this one won't be any more disappointing than the others. If you already have this book, or this is part of a limited selection, don't be expected to be blown away, but you probably also won't regret the distraction this book affords.
October 24, 2015
This was really cute. There's often the character who has sworn of marriage, but rarely do *both* of them swear off marriage. In this case, Nick Romeo, the owner of several car dealerships, happens to be driving one of his wreckers home (his Viper is in the shop) and comes across Rosalie, who is swearing up a storm, because she has a flat tire and her brother didn't buy her a spare as she'd asked. Rosalie makes a joke about him being Dominick Romeo, the most eligible bachelor in NYC, and he thinks she'll be like any other woman who is after him for his money. When she moves on, assuming he's just Nick the mechanic, he's intrigued. He asks her out, but Rosalie is dating someone, so she initially says no. Next day, Rosalie's boyfriend is asking her to marry him, so she breaks up with him, lol. They've had a fairly boring relationship for two years... she used him to keep her family off her back about getting married, and for a while, it was the same for him. But apparently, his mother decided it was time for them to get married, so he asked (in a really horrible way, lol). So now she's free to go to dinner with Nick, and sparks fly. Plus, she gets drunk, so he has to take her home. It warrants mention that Rosalie has a huge dog who hated her ex-boyfriend and lunged at him on sight. Dave, the dog, immediately takes to Nick. There's that saying about not trusting people who don't like dogs, but always trusting when a dog doesn't like a person. Hmmm...
Anyway, Nick stays the night on the couch to make sure she's OK. In the morning, he's expecting clingy, but all she wants is for him to leave, lol. Nick's so confused. When they go out again, she gives him the talk about not wanting marriage, etc., and Nick thinks she's just saying what she thinks he wants to hear. After all, every woman has wanted to marry Nick! But it becomes clear that she's not kidding, which throws Nick totally off his game. About this time, she gets really sick, and Nick does a great job of caring for her. During this time, they get a lot closer, but more stuff gets in the way of them.
I really enjoyed watching Nick be so confused about Rosalie. At times, I think she was a little harsh, but I'm guessing she needed to be blunt to really get her point across. And at times the story dragged... just get on with it already! I was happy with how the story ended up, though there was a bit of heartbreak in the meantime.
Anyway, Nick stays the night on the couch to make sure she's OK. In the morning, he's expecting clingy, but all she wants is for him to leave, lol. Nick's so confused. When they go out again, she gives him the talk about not wanting marriage, etc., and Nick thinks she's just saying what she thinks he wants to hear. After all, every woman has wanted to marry Nick! But it becomes clear that she's not kidding, which throws Nick totally off his game. About this time, she gets really sick, and Nick does a great job of caring for her. During this time, they get a lot closer, but more stuff gets in the way of them.
I really enjoyed watching Nick be so confused about Rosalie. At times, I think she was a little harsh, but I'm guessing she needed to be blunt to really get her point across. And at times the story dragged... just get on with it already! I was happy with how the story ended up, though there was a bit of heartbreak in the meantime.
May 5, 2012
Romeo, Romeo was a pretty tropey contemporary romance, yet I totally enjoyed the hell out of it. I'm also fairly certain the whole Italian New Yorker shtick had to be at least annoying to someone out there. Still liked it. Also, I read this while trying to drag my way through Fifty Shades of Grey, so I'm almost positive that cast my impressions of this book in a rosier light. Eh - it is what it is.
The thing is, even though it's tropey and stereotyping, Ms. Kaye still writes it well. This whole book could have drifted into caricature-land and sank to the bottom of the Hudson with concrete shoes, but somehow it didn't.
I'll admit that I get a little sick of the overly-sassy-heroine that shows up in contemporaries and pararoms nowadays. There's such a thing as too much snark, then it just gets boring and sloppy. Rosalie could very well have wandered into that zone, yet I really liked her voice. There were things about her personality that I loved and which rang very honest (she calls her apartment to talk to her dog over the answering machine! come on, I know I'm not the only person who's done that...). I thought her body image issues were well-portrayed, not over-the-top, but realistic. Someone upthread went on about how she evidently hated on "barbie-types," which confuses me, considering her bff and assistant is a knock-out. If anyone was hating on barbie-types, I recall it was the hero.
Ahh, Nick. Maybe part of my favor for this book was that I immediately had a picture in my head of David Gandy as Nick, and just...
...
...
...Oh, sorry about that. Got distracted.
Anyway.
Yeah. Yummy hero. Did I mention the tropes? And how they were actually well-written for being tropes? That's the other thing - the whole story was well-written. Robin Kaye can write a kiss like nobody's business. I totally bow to her. The sex was hot and steamy, but the relationship was also great. I loved how she built this powerhouse sex thing, on top of a comfortable acceptance and familiarity. I really felt like the author was looking at relationships that work for the long haul, and building a "how we met" story from there on up. It - worked for me. Might not work for you, because like I said - tropey. Maybe read something really, really awful before or while reading this (50 Shades...). Either way, looking forward to the rest of the series!
The thing is, even though it's tropey and stereotyping, Ms. Kaye still writes it well. This whole book could have drifted into caricature-land and sank to the bottom of the Hudson with concrete shoes, but somehow it didn't.
I'll admit that I get a little sick of the overly-sassy-heroine that shows up in contemporaries and pararoms nowadays. There's such a thing as too much snark, then it just gets boring and sloppy. Rosalie could very well have wandered into that zone, yet I really liked her voice. There were things about her personality that I loved and which rang very honest (she calls her apartment to talk to her dog over the answering machine! come on, I know I'm not the only person who's done that...). I thought her body image issues were well-portrayed, not over-the-top, but realistic. Someone upthread went on about how she evidently hated on "barbie-types," which confuses me, considering her bff and assistant is a knock-out. If anyone was hating on barbie-types, I recall it was the hero.
Ahh, Nick. Maybe part of my favor for this book was that I immediately had a picture in my head of David Gandy as Nick, and just...
...
...
...Oh, sorry about that. Got distracted.
Anyway.
Yeah. Yummy hero. Did I mention the tropes? And how they were actually well-written for being tropes? That's the other thing - the whole story was well-written. Robin Kaye can write a kiss like nobody's business. I totally bow to her. The sex was hot and steamy, but the relationship was also great. I loved how she built this powerhouse sex thing, on top of a comfortable acceptance and familiarity. I really felt like the author was looking at relationships that work for the long haul, and building a "how we met" story from there on up. It - worked for me. Might not work for you, because like I said - tropey. Maybe read something really, really awful before or while reading this (50 Shades...). Either way, looking forward to the rest of the series!
June 26, 2011
I really liked this story but I don't think a lot of readers will this might be why. The author has built a world or planet were the men are very dominating, I don't mind reading books with dominating males or some bondage. Tolcar was very much so dominating when he realized Shelley is mated to him, shelley becomes so resistant to his ways, culture and dominance even though she seems to really like his dominating side she is a freak and doesn't know it hehehe. Anyway what brought her to Tolcar's planet she is looking for her best friend who she thinks is missing Marissa, in order to have a better understanding of this book I think you should read the first book in the series "mastering Marissa", then "Linking Shelley". As I was saying the whole plot of the book is this tug of war between the main characters, there is also a little mini story in the book between Jared and Pella, Jared is Shelley's friend and Pella use to be Tolcars's friend aka they were dating. As I have said it isn't bad, I just don't know how many readers will like it if you have tolerance for this type of sci fi romance then go ahead, you might say you felt Shelley didn't have a choice but based on the planet and Tolcar's culture you might have more of an understanding. As for the sex they did a lot of things through out the book but they didn't really make the full contact because that was the finale stage of there bonding as mates but believe me they did a lot more..
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January 2, 2011
5+ stars Contemporary romance
Oh goodness, this book was awesome! Not what I expected at all. Going by the title, the cover, and that it’s free on Amazon; I anticipated this book to be super cheesy, short, with no story to it. I can’t be anymore wrong. This is a full length, 400 pages, sizzling hot love story, with great writing, witty dialogue, laugh out loud moments, and a lots of hotness (the h/h first kiss alone will make you fan yourself, and there will be a lot of fanning, prefect for those freezing winter nights).
I can tell you about the story but I rather talk about Nick Romeo. First, the title of this book should be The World Prefect Man because that is what Nick Romeo is. This man can cook, he clean, he knows how of vacuum, does your laundry, take care of your horse of a dog when you're out of town, he slam the door in your annoying, nagging mother's face, nurse you back to health when you got pneumonia. He is also great in bed, a great kisser, hot, rich, successful, he likes a girl with something extra-extra to grab on, and I don't know this for sure, but I think he knows how to put the toilet seat down when he's done using it, oh yea, like I say, The World Prefect Man . What more can I girl ask for?
We just had a blizzard here in New England and nothing helps melt the snow better then a hot read. So ladies, do yourself a favor, go to Amazon to download a free copy of Romeo, Romeo (gosh I hate this title)and get yourself acquainted with Nick and Dave, the horse of dog.
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Oh goodness, this book was awesome! Not what I expected at all. Going by the title, the cover, and that it’s free on Amazon; I anticipated this book to be super cheesy, short, with no story to it. I can’t be anymore wrong. This is a full length, 400 pages, sizzling hot love story, with great writing, witty dialogue, laugh out loud moments, and a lots of hotness (the h/h first kiss alone will make you fan yourself, and there will be a lot of fanning, prefect for those freezing winter nights).
I can tell you about the story but I rather talk about Nick Romeo. First, the title of this book should be The World Prefect Man because that is what Nick Romeo is. This man can cook, he clean, he knows how of vacuum, does your laundry, take care of your horse of a dog when you're out of town, he slam the door in your annoying, nagging mother's face, nurse you back to health when you got pneumonia. He is also great in bed, a great kisser, hot, rich, successful, he likes a girl with something extra-extra to grab on, and I don't know this for sure, but I think he knows how to put the toilet seat down when he's done using it, oh yea, like I say, The World Prefect Man . What more can I girl ask for?
We just had a blizzard here in New England and nothing helps melt the snow better then a hot read. So ladies, do yourself a favor, go to Amazon to download a free copy of Romeo, Romeo (gosh I hate this title)and get yourself acquainted with Nick and Dave, the horse of dog.
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December 1, 2008
Rosalie Ronaldi is a very career-driven, independent woman. She doesn’t really have time for men, much less her dog, Dave. You could tell this by the way Rosalie’s house looked when you stepped inside. Rosalie believed that if you ate over the sink than you didn’t have to contend with dirtying a dish.
Nick Romeo is not your typical guy but when he meets Rosalie, he is dressed as a mechanic. He decides to let Rosalie go on believing he is a mechanic. Rosalie never thought it would happen that she would fall for guy that she doesn’t mind having around. Before Rosalie can comprehend what is going on; Nick has moved in. Rosalie has started seeing the benefits o having Nick around. He has cleaned her house and is even bring her breakfast in bed!
Robin Kaye has a winner on her hands with Romeo, Romeo. Mrs. Kaye infused this book with tons of laughs, romance, and plain old goodness. Every once in a while women need a guy to take care of them like Nick. Nick is a great man to have around. He is tall, dark, and Italian. One of the stars of this story was Dave. He acted just like a person. This is one author you will want to keep your eyes on for a long time to come. I can’t wait to read more of Mrs. Kaye’s sense of humor in more of her books.
Nick Romeo is not your typical guy but when he meets Rosalie, he is dressed as a mechanic. He decides to let Rosalie go on believing he is a mechanic. Rosalie never thought it would happen that she would fall for guy that she doesn’t mind having around. Before Rosalie can comprehend what is going on; Nick has moved in. Rosalie has started seeing the benefits o having Nick around. He has cleaned her house and is even bring her breakfast in bed!
Robin Kaye has a winner on her hands with Romeo, Romeo. Mrs. Kaye infused this book with tons of laughs, romance, and plain old goodness. Every once in a while women need a guy to take care of them like Nick. Nick is a great man to have around. He is tall, dark, and Italian. One of the stars of this story was Dave. He acted just like a person. This is one author you will want to keep your eyes on for a long time to come. I can’t wait to read more of Mrs. Kaye’s sense of humor in more of her books.
May 9, 2015
To be fair, even though I would LOVE to have a man like Nick..well he was just a bit too, to freaking perfect. I mean he cleaned her place, he cooks, takes care of her. Gods, if I would not have to do that and read instead, sigh, happy times. Still...to perfect. I must have issues when I would love to have a man like that but at the same time not. But maybe it was more his macho I will take care of you ways. Clean, just do not be too bossy. Yes, that would work.
Oh, I should talk about the story too? But I was thinking of my dream man! Never mind.
Rosalie is a workaholic with a boyfriend she feels meh about.
Nick is one of NYs most eligible bachelors and loves them, and leaves them.
They meet, have fun, suddenly they are always together, but still refuses to believe either of them could fall in love, truly fall in love. Oh you idiots. Of course you will fall in love and live happily ever after.
Cute and fun.
Oh, I should talk about the story too? But I was thinking of my dream man! Never mind.
Rosalie is a workaholic with a boyfriend she feels meh about.
Nick is one of NYs most eligible bachelors and loves them, and leaves them.
They meet, have fun, suddenly they are always together, but still refuses to believe either of them could fall in love, truly fall in love. Oh you idiots. Of course you will fall in love and live happily ever after.
Cute and fun.
July 16, 2009
Romeo, Romeo
Written By: Robin Kaye
Published By: Sourcebooks Casablanca, an imprint of Sourcebooks Inc., 2008, First Edition, 384 pages, paperback
ISBN 978-1402213397
Romeo, Romeo is a fantastic book that I really enjoyed reading! This novel has an entertaining storyline that has a smooth momentum and a few, fun plot twists; the conclusion of the story has a neat little twist that surprised me in a good way. Nick’s wealth didn’t evoke the usual resentment or dislike and independent Rosalie has a quick wit and a sharp tongue that’s just ”a part of her charm”. The chemistry between Nick and Rosalie is flaming-hot and virtually sizzles off the page! The sex scenes are...
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Written By: Robin Kaye
Published By: Sourcebooks Casablanca, an imprint of Sourcebooks Inc., 2008, First Edition, 384 pages, paperback
ISBN 978-1402213397
Romeo, Romeo is a fantastic book that I really enjoyed reading! This novel has an entertaining storyline that has a smooth momentum and a few, fun plot twists; the conclusion of the story has a neat little twist that surprised me in a good way. Nick’s wealth didn’t evoke the usual resentment or dislike and independent Rosalie has a quick wit and a sharp tongue that’s just ”a part of her charm”. The chemistry between Nick and Rosalie is flaming-hot and virtually sizzles off the page! The sex scenes are...
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March 12, 2010
3.5*
The only real problem with this book is that's it's all been done before, and sometimes done better. Mt personal reasons for not rating the book higher have to do with plot devices I'm really tired of, like overbearing Italian mothers/grandmothers, pushy interfering friends, curvy women thinking they're too fat and not attractive (duh! men love curves), hidden identities, lying by omission, problems that could be solved with some honest communication. I've read too many stories where the protagonists decide up front the "rules" for the relationship (like no long term involvement), then make themselves miserable trying to stick to the rules.
So, overall not a bad book, just not original. If you want a well-written light read to pass the time, this book would fit the bill.
The only real problem with this book is that's it's all been done before, and sometimes done better. Mt personal reasons for not rating the book higher have to do with plot devices I'm really tired of, like overbearing Italian mothers/grandmothers, pushy interfering friends, curvy women thinking they're too fat and not attractive (duh! men love curves), hidden identities, lying by omission, problems that could be solved with some honest communication. I've read too many stories where the protagonists decide up front the "rules" for the relationship (like no long term involvement), then make themselves miserable trying to stick to the rules.
So, overall not a bad book, just not original. If you want a well-written light read to pass the time, this book would fit the bill.
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