Stumbled upon this short story series while I was prepping to get my butt outside to start staining our deck. I downloaded all 8 of these short stories from Audible. What is fun about these is that you can read or listen to them all out of order. They don't tie into each other. These are about 8 different women.
Narrator: Samara Naeymi
Title: Candace
Genre: Chick Lit, Short Stories, & Humor
Published: February 14th 2019
Summary:
Review:
Is there any chance of a second date? That all depends on what a woman and a man are willing to invest in the first, in this quick-witted short story of a perfectly equitable modern romance.
After ten years of bad blind dates, Candace is having a hard time believing Patrick is so spot-on. He’s sharp, handsome, and kind—her mind can’t help racing to where it all will lead. Then the check arrives. It’s time to get real.
The first story is about Candace. She has been on more blind dates than one can count over the years so she has been having a hard time believing that Patrick is so perfect AND then the check arrives.
This was fun. I wasn't sure what was going to happen when that check arrived and Patrick opened his mouth. Kuddos to Candace! That was certainly clever. 5 stars.
Narrator: Samara Naeymi
Title: Meredith
Genre: Chick Lit, Short Stories, & Humor
Published: February 14th 2019
Summary:
Review:
A frustrated lawyer finds release where she least expects it—and where she needs it most—in this exhilarating, sexy romp through the finest gluten-free indulgences in a New York City grocery store. After another long workday, the only thing Meredith wants is a nice big bowl of paleo maple-pecan coconola. But the hour-long checkout line at 7:00 p.m. at an all-organic supermarket stands between her and satisfaction, and the yupster mob is working her last nerve. Then, out of nowhere, a spontaneous flirtation with a stranger shows her there’s a lot more than coconola waiting for her in the bulk-food aisle.
This one follows Meredith. She is a frustrated lawyer looking for release and finds it where she least expects it....at the gluten-free indulgences in a New York City grocery store.
This one took a huge turn and that escalated quickly. I was just waiting for the cops or security guard to be called over on her and that guy. Like WOWZERS.
Honestly - I think I wanted more of this...I would've liked to see what happened next. It sort of just...ended. Yes, yes, it's a short story but still. It felt....*thinks of word*....incomplete. 3 stars overall from me.
Narrator: Samara Naeymi
Title: Alicia
Genre: Chick Lit, Short Stories, & Humor
Published: February 14th 2019
Summary:
Review:
An aspiring artist gets a seven-figure offer that could change her life forever in this provocative and surprising short story of a woman torn between saying yes and saying no.
Alicia could do a lot with a million dollars. But what’s she willing to do for it? Her top client, a billionaire hedge fund manager, has made a very intimate business proposal. In the world of finance, it’s just another transaction, right? An efficient supply-demand exchange. At least that’s what Alicia tries to tell herself. But as the deadline for her decision closes in, it becomes clear that things are a lot more complicated than that.
Now we have Alicia. She is an aspiring artist who is given a seven-figure offer that could change her life and let her dreams come true. However....can she get herself to do it? Her top client, a good-looking billionaire hedge manager, has offered to pay for sex one time.
We mainly get to see Alicia struggling with this decision and waiting at the hotel.
I found this one really intriguing. Easy answer....heck yes. BUT the ramifications can be bad. And that guy doesn't seem bad...even though what a creepy offer.
This short really showed that people and situations are never black and white. I'll give this one a 5 as well.
Narrator: Samara Naeymi
Title: Meredith
Genre: Chick Lit, Short Stories, & Humor
Published: February 14th 2019
Summary:
Review:
For an imaginative screenwriter, the best way to explain Wall Street is to strip the men of their suits in this flirty and provocative short story of sex, romance, and capitalism.
Heidi is writing a script to explain the financial industry, based on how the men within it approach romance. Her clueless heroine is looking for a Wall Street husband, but who’s the best option? The Trader? The Investment Banker? The Venture Capitalist? Scene by sizzling scene, Heidi considers their assets. What she wants for certain is a happy ending—but when she hits a dead end, it might take a real-life finance guy to show her what a long-term investment really looks like.
We have Heidi now. She is writing a script that explains the financial industry based on how the men within it approach to romance. Her poor clueless heroine is looking for a Wall Street husband...but who is the best option? Scene by scene, Heidi and her heroine consider their assets and their flaws. Heidi hits a roadblock though...how can she make this a happily ever after for her character.
I think I was most excited about this one. What a weird and different way to tell a story.
I felt like Heidi got the short stick. This should've been named after Heidi's heroine instead because we got to see Heidi only for like 5% of the story. I would've loved to have some glimpses of Heidi as she is typing the story or something.
But yes - I did enjoy this and it had me laughing...but I really felt like Heidi's heroine took center stage too much. I'll give this 3 stars though.
Challenge(s):
- #52, 53, 54, & 55 for Audiobook challenge
- #52, 53, 54, & 55 for Audiobook challenge
What an interesting collection. Is each story a separate book? How long is each?
ReplyDeleteOhh shorts, I could do with some of those
ReplyDeleteJen, all different stories and ladies. I think the longest one was an hour listen?
ReplyDeleteB, yesss this was much needed while I was working outside.