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As lawyers on opposing sides of a messy divorce case, Paige Hart and Ross Bennett ought to have kept matters purely professional, yet Paige and Ross came to loathe each other with an intensity that was strictly
personal. The bad blood between them takes on an unexpected new dimension when the infuriated pair is forced to share a hospital room, when they're quarantined after being exposed to the rare and highly contagious Tibetan Concupiscence Virus that's reputed to shift sensual desire into high gear. When symptoms (which a nonmedical person might mistake for pure and simple lust) start showing up way ahead of schedule, the lawyers' objections to each other are overruled -- and they enjoy every minute of it. But, after the doctors declare that the disease has run its course, Paige and Ross are still feverish with a longing for one another that they hope will never be cured. When the verdict comes in, will they be sentenced to life -- in love?
personal. The bad blood between them takes on an unexpected new dimension when the infuriated pair is forced to share a hospital room, when they're quarantined after being exposed to the rare and highly contagious Tibetan Concupiscence Virus that's reputed to shift sensual desire into high gear. When symptoms (which a nonmedical person might mistake for pure and simple lust) start showing up way ahead of schedule, the lawyers' objections to each other are overruled -- and they enjoy every minute of it. But, after the doctors declare that the disease has run its course, Paige and Ross are still feverish with a longing for one another that they hope will never be cured. When the verdict comes in, will they be sentenced to life -- in love?
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April 11, 2012
Could be the worst novel I've ever read. The only reason I kept on reading was so I could get finished and write a review. How sophomoric? The dialogue was more than tedious, and how many pages does the author have to devote to telling us how "hot" Rachel is? How amazing beautiful and sexy Paige is? How incredibly masculine, and sexy Ross is? Give me a freakin' break. Nauseating!! And the idea that a virus could actually cause all of this hormone-induced lust is beyond preposterous. I especially enjoyed all the "legal" jargon taking placed during the throes of passion between Paige and Ross. How realistic. Gag me. Ok, enough of this before I accuse myself of being repetitious.
I paid zero for this book, and feel I was overcharged.
I paid zero for this book, and feel I was overcharged.
March 11, 2012
This had been previously published back in 2001 but has been updated/revised and republished.
This is a story about two opposing lawyers who end up being exposed to the contagious disease 'Tibetan Concupiscence Virus' and had to be quarantined together for two weeks. The symptoms of this disease are increased and uncontrollable libido. This wouldn't have been so bad if Paige and Ross actually liked each other but they didn't and were in the middle of a divorce and doggie custody battle.
It was an ok sort of read but to be honest I did get a little bored in places. Paige was supposed to be in her early 30's but to be honest it felt like they were a couple of teenagers and were constantly bickering and for a good half of the book Paige was really bitchy. There was however a second romance going on and for me this was the saving grace and kept me reading as I wanted to find out how Nick (Paige's brother) and Rachel (The hospital doctor) got on - it was a sweet story and I wish that was the main focus instead of being in the background. I rated this book with 3/5 stars but without Rachel & Nick's story it would have got 2/5.
ARC provided by Bell Bridge Books via Netgalley
This is a story about two opposing lawyers who end up being exposed to the contagious disease 'Tibetan Concupiscence Virus' and had to be quarantined together for two weeks. The symptoms of this disease are increased and uncontrollable libido. This wouldn't have been so bad if Paige and Ross actually liked each other but they didn't and were in the middle of a divorce and doggie custody battle.
It was an ok sort of read but to be honest I did get a little bored in places. Paige was supposed to be in her early 30's but to be honest it felt like they were a couple of teenagers and were constantly bickering and for a good half of the book Paige was really bitchy. There was however a second romance going on and for me this was the saving grace and kept me reading as I wanted to find out how Nick (Paige's brother) and Rachel (The hospital doctor) got on - it was a sweet story and I wish that was the main focus instead of being in the background. I rated this book with 3/5 stars but without Rachel & Nick's story it would have got 2/5.
ARC provided by Bell Bridge Books via Netgalley
February 8, 2012
If you are looking for something with characters you’ll love—secondary as well as primary—that will also leave you smiling not only as you read but after you’ve put the book away, I highly recommend this book. One caveat: you must be willing to suspend disbelief.
Paige Hart and Ross Bennett are opposing lawyers on a divorce case. Their law degrees and a mutual dislike are about the only things they have in common when a bombing and a contaminated ambulance leave them quarantined in a single hospital room. They have been exposed to TCV—Tibetan Concupiscent Virus, also known as Horny Monk Disease. The primary symptom of the disease is uncontrollable lust. Paige and Ross must be infected because they can’t keep their hands off one another, a real problem since (a) they don’t like each other and (b) they are literally under observation by hospital staff and by Paige’s large and eccentric family who are in constant need of her legal services, quarantine or no.
Despite the absurdity of the premise, Paige and Ross are a terrific couple, and it’s fun watching them get to know the person behind their preconceptions. Paige particularly has some major revelations in store concerning the kind of person Ross is. Paige’s brother Nick and the doctor on the case supply a strong secondary romance.
Stuck with You offers laughter, witty exchanges, genuine sweetness, and sufficient steam. I recommend this one to readers who enjoy a fun, lighthearted read.
I received a free eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
Paige Hart and Ross Bennett are opposing lawyers on a divorce case. Their law degrees and a mutual dislike are about the only things they have in common when a bombing and a contaminated ambulance leave them quarantined in a single hospital room. They have been exposed to TCV—Tibetan Concupiscent Virus, also known as Horny Monk Disease. The primary symptom of the disease is uncontrollable lust. Paige and Ross must be infected because they can’t keep their hands off one another, a real problem since (a) they don’t like each other and (b) they are literally under observation by hospital staff and by Paige’s large and eccentric family who are in constant need of her legal services, quarantine or no.
Despite the absurdity of the premise, Paige and Ross are a terrific couple, and it’s fun watching them get to know the person behind their preconceptions. Paige particularly has some major revelations in store concerning the kind of person Ross is. Paige’s brother Nick and the doctor on the case supply a strong secondary romance.
Stuck with You offers laughter, witty exchanges, genuine sweetness, and sufficient steam. I recommend this one to readers who enjoy a fun, lighthearted read.
I received a free eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
November 21, 2018
It was ok.
January 29, 2012
Deutsche Rezension: http://buechertruhe.blogspot.com/2012...
What I think:
Overall I liked the book very much. I do not regret having read it. It is entertaining, funny and veeeery romantic. However, I there were some points that were too shallow and superficial. The only reason I cannot add this book to my favorites.
Let's start with the story: A virus, two hating people, quarantine and suddenly they’re forced to deal with each other. A good base. Not very original but with plenty of possibilities for a good novel. Unfortunately, Trish Jensen has not used the options to full capacity – rather she actually strengthened the stereotype. Paige and Ross hate each other and through this they get to know and they discover that they have a soft spot for each other - of course they blame it on the virus.
Besides, there are also “sub-stories”: Paige's brother and the doctor and the clients of Paige and Ross. These stories are so unimportant that it was nice to have them but it was not necessary. I’d rather liked to have more background info about Paige and Ross and the whole story. The virus, the explosion. You could make a thriller out of this story! (Which was not the case.)
The main characters serve nearly every cliché: Good-looking and successful lawyers, pointed tongues and amusing war of words. They are at eye level and are stubborn. People like the two are found in numerous novels, television series and films. What is NOT bad: I adored them both. It was SO entertaining to observing the two during their quarantine.
There is a tension developed between Paige and Ross. The time in the hospital for both very intensive, Trish Jensen presented it very well! I particularly enjoyed the time after the hospital. There the story was very convincing. The feelings, the emotions... sweeeeet!
I liked the ending. I cannot complain at any point. It has a positive aftertaste and I can recommend the book. If there were less clichés and if it the reader would get to learn more about the people (and their weaknesses), the book certainly would have been an insider tip.
The cover is an eye-catcher! Also, I loved the title "Stuck With You"! It works very well together. Too bad that I have it only as an eBook version, because I would would look great in my bookshelf.
All in all:
A funny and romantic novel, which is perfect for cold winter days. But it could not convince me completely. The characters were too stereotypical and the story could have been more sophisticated.
What I think:
Overall I liked the book very much. I do not regret having read it. It is entertaining, funny and veeeery romantic. However, I there were some points that were too shallow and superficial. The only reason I cannot add this book to my favorites.
Let's start with the story: A virus, two hating people, quarantine and suddenly they’re forced to deal with each other. A good base. Not very original but with plenty of possibilities for a good novel. Unfortunately, Trish Jensen has not used the options to full capacity – rather she actually strengthened the stereotype. Paige and Ross hate each other and through this they get to know and they discover that they have a soft spot for each other - of course they blame it on the virus.
Besides, there are also “sub-stories”: Paige's brother and the doctor and the clients of Paige and Ross. These stories are so unimportant that it was nice to have them but it was not necessary. I’d rather liked to have more background info about Paige and Ross and the whole story. The virus, the explosion. You could make a thriller out of this story! (Which was not the case.)
The main characters serve nearly every cliché: Good-looking and successful lawyers, pointed tongues and amusing war of words. They are at eye level and are stubborn. People like the two are found in numerous novels, television series and films. What is NOT bad: I adored them both. It was SO entertaining to observing the two during their quarantine.
There is a tension developed between Paige and Ross. The time in the hospital for both very intensive, Trish Jensen presented it very well! I particularly enjoyed the time after the hospital. There the story was very convincing. The feelings, the emotions... sweeeeet!
I liked the ending. I cannot complain at any point. It has a positive aftertaste and I can recommend the book. If there were less clichés and if it the reader would get to learn more about the people (and their weaknesses), the book certainly would have been an insider tip.
The cover is an eye-catcher! Also, I loved the title "Stuck With You"! It works very well together. Too bad that I have it only as an eBook version, because I would would look great in my bookshelf.
All in all:
A funny and romantic novel, which is perfect for cold winter days. But it could not convince me completely. The characters were too stereotypical and the story could have been more sophisticated.
January 7, 2012
My Review:
If you like fun contemporary romances, then this is a book that you will probably enjoy. This is the story of two lawyers that are on opposite sides of a divorce. As they leave the courthouse, arguing, they are caught up in a bomb blast. Then on their way to the hospital, they are caught up in a bizarre ambulance accident where they are exposed to a virus. A virus that forces them to be quarantined for two weeks. A virus which manifests itself through sexual arousal. Because of the large blast that occurred at the courthouse, all the hospitals are full of injured and these two lawyers are quarantined together because of space issues. Can you see how fun this is already?
The basic story line of this book is HIGHLY unlikely and more than a little unbelievable, but you all know, I read for entertainment. If you can ignore that issue, you will completely enjoy this book because it really is fun. The sexual tension is through the roof for these two people who honestly don't even like each other...at first. Their injuries from the initial blast are minor so you have a story where two people that are sexually drawn to each other are trapped in one little room 24 hours a day for 2 weeks. The scrabble game had me laughing completely out loud...that and their daily questionnaire about their symptoms with their doctor. Seriously funny! They get to know each other really well, but even with that, there are some surprises for them once they get out.
Both of these characters were completely like-able. They have their reasons for what they do. They just can't see that yet. I loved Paige's huge family of characters and Ross' envy of them. The additional sub-romance between their doctor and Paige's brother Nick was brilliant. I absolutely LOVED their story and thought that it added so much depth to the story.
Honestly, this is just a book that was fabulous and fun. If you are looking for a read for a mental escape, this is the perfect read. It was highly entertaining and I loved it!
If you like fun contemporary romances, then this is a book that you will probably enjoy. This is the story of two lawyers that are on opposite sides of a divorce. As they leave the courthouse, arguing, they are caught up in a bomb blast. Then on their way to the hospital, they are caught up in a bizarre ambulance accident where they are exposed to a virus. A virus that forces them to be quarantined for two weeks. A virus which manifests itself through sexual arousal. Because of the large blast that occurred at the courthouse, all the hospitals are full of injured and these two lawyers are quarantined together because of space issues. Can you see how fun this is already?
The basic story line of this book is HIGHLY unlikely and more than a little unbelievable, but you all know, I read for entertainment. If you can ignore that issue, you will completely enjoy this book because it really is fun. The sexual tension is through the roof for these two people who honestly don't even like each other...at first. Their injuries from the initial blast are minor so you have a story where two people that are sexually drawn to each other are trapped in one little room 24 hours a day for 2 weeks. The scrabble game had me laughing completely out loud...that and their daily questionnaire about their symptoms with their doctor. Seriously funny! They get to know each other really well, but even with that, there are some surprises for them once they get out.
Both of these characters were completely like-able. They have their reasons for what they do. They just can't see that yet. I loved Paige's huge family of characters and Ross' envy of them. The additional sub-romance between their doctor and Paige's brother Nick was brilliant. I absolutely LOVED their story and thought that it added so much depth to the story.
Honestly, this is just a book that was fabulous and fun. If you are looking for a read for a mental escape, this is the perfect read. It was highly entertaining and I loved it!
February 23, 2012
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STUCK WITH YOU
By Trish Jensen
The Shrew and The Shark.
Lawyer Paige Hart hates no one more than Ross Bennett, the divorce lawyer against whom she is battling in court. Unfortunately a bombing sends them both to the hospital where they are forced to share a room as they are believed to have caught the new virus called Tibetan Concupiscence Virus, more commonly known as the Horny Monk disease. In quarantine both find their attraction for each other growing. The question is, is it the virus or is it true love?
Paige is the ideal lawyer who fights tooth and nail for her client, especially if her client is a relative…. which it always is. A tiger in court, she is otherwise naïve out of it. Having been burned in college by a former boyfriend (who turned out to be a Married boyfriend), she has never been with anyone seriously since, believing that men in general can not be trusted, especially Divorce lawyers like Ross. But forced together in quarantine, she couldn’t be more surprised to find that Ross is the complete opposite of the pompous jerk she always thought him to be. Instead she finds him irresistible in his gentleness, thoughtfulness, kindness and philanthropy. she blames the horny monk disease for her slow change of heart and eventually gives in to her very strong physical attraction to Ross.
These two characters sizzle in their hate, lust and love for each other. Added bonus is the sarcasm full of humor and bite. From the very first page you know they would end up in bed, many times over at that. Apart from these two there’s also the supporting characters that gave the book its extra ooommph, specifically Paige’s brother Nick and their (Ross’ and Paige’s) doctor Rachel. Theirs is about unrequited love, missed opportunity, delayed closure and hopeful continuation. A thrilling extra story within the main story.
Overall a fun book I would recommend to adult readers.
THANKS AND HAPPY READING!
STUCK WITH YOU
By Trish Jensen
The Shrew and The Shark.
Lawyer Paige Hart hates no one more than Ross Bennett, the divorce lawyer against whom she is battling in court. Unfortunately a bombing sends them both to the hospital where they are forced to share a room as they are believed to have caught the new virus called Tibetan Concupiscence Virus, more commonly known as the Horny Monk disease. In quarantine both find their attraction for each other growing. The question is, is it the virus or is it true love?
Paige is the ideal lawyer who fights tooth and nail for her client, especially if her client is a relative…. which it always is. A tiger in court, she is otherwise naïve out of it. Having been burned in college by a former boyfriend (who turned out to be a Married boyfriend), she has never been with anyone seriously since, believing that men in general can not be trusted, especially Divorce lawyers like Ross. But forced together in quarantine, she couldn’t be more surprised to find that Ross is the complete opposite of the pompous jerk she always thought him to be. Instead she finds him irresistible in his gentleness, thoughtfulness, kindness and philanthropy. she blames the horny monk disease for her slow change of heart and eventually gives in to her very strong physical attraction to Ross.
These two characters sizzle in their hate, lust and love for each other. Added bonus is the sarcasm full of humor and bite. From the very first page you know they would end up in bed, many times over at that. Apart from these two there’s also the supporting characters that gave the book its extra ooommph, specifically Paige’s brother Nick and their (Ross’ and Paige’s) doctor Rachel. Theirs is about unrequited love, missed opportunity, delayed closure and hopeful continuation. A thrilling extra story within the main story.
Overall a fun book I would recommend to adult readers.
January 11, 2012
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I got a copy of this from Netgalley, I requested it because it sounded really lighthearted and a nice romance story which I feel I have lacked in my reading lately. Boy, this book did not disappoint, what I didn't expect was it to be so witty. I have to commend Jenson on her idea of a disease which gives people heightened sexual awareness and for a hospital to have to stick two people of opposite sexes in the same room as the hospital was full of people injured in a bomb explosion.
In Quarantine both Ross and Paige find themselves feeling this 'heightened sexual awareness' only for them to try and distract themselves any way possible. One of my particular favourite moments in the novel had to be the Scrabble game. Paige trying to keep things professional just plays Scrabble normally but Ross sees sex in everything, Paige's innocent word ROB is turned into an entirely other word by adding TH at the beginning! As you can imagine there are many words which Ross manages to change to his advantage. At this point in the novel we are not sure whether as Paige thinks he is a scoundrel divorce lawyer or he is actually a nice guy. Only fourteen days of quarantine can help right?
I loved Ross' character in the novel, it is amazing how many ways he could provoke sex into almost everything. This made him quite lovable yet the reader was left unsure about his true nature towards Paige. When it is revealed of the various things he does it makes him all the more lovable and sexy! Well I can say I wouldn't mind a man like that!
With witty elements all the way through Jenson gives a thoroughly pleasing novel which in places is a little naughty, sexual awareness becomes apparent through the playing of baseball and other interesting sports in order to 'spice' things up. I have to say I really enjoyed this novel and found myself reading it very quickly due to it's lightheartedness and good plotline.
I got a copy of this from Netgalley, I requested it because it sounded really lighthearted and a nice romance story which I feel I have lacked in my reading lately. Boy, this book did not disappoint, what I didn't expect was it to be so witty. I have to commend Jenson on her idea of a disease which gives people heightened sexual awareness and for a hospital to have to stick two people of opposite sexes in the same room as the hospital was full of people injured in a bomb explosion.
In Quarantine both Ross and Paige find themselves feeling this 'heightened sexual awareness' only for them to try and distract themselves any way possible. One of my particular favourite moments in the novel had to be the Scrabble game. Paige trying to keep things professional just plays Scrabble normally but Ross sees sex in everything, Paige's innocent word ROB is turned into an entirely other word by adding TH at the beginning! As you can imagine there are many words which Ross manages to change to his advantage. At this point in the novel we are not sure whether as Paige thinks he is a scoundrel divorce lawyer or he is actually a nice guy. Only fourteen days of quarantine can help right?
I loved Ross' character in the novel, it is amazing how many ways he could provoke sex into almost everything. This made him quite lovable yet the reader was left unsure about his true nature towards Paige. When it is revealed of the various things he does it makes him all the more lovable and sexy! Well I can say I wouldn't mind a man like that!
With witty elements all the way through Jenson gives a thoroughly pleasing novel which in places is a little naughty, sexual awareness becomes apparent through the playing of baseball and other interesting sports in order to 'spice' things up. I have to say I really enjoyed this novel and found myself reading it very quickly due to it's lightheartedness and good plotline.
December 30, 2011
Stuck With You was a humorous contemporary romance. It was both cute and silly, as well as fun to read. I liked the two main characters, Paige Hart and Ross Bennett, and enjoyed their antics together. The storyline was light and funny, while still having touching moments between the two main characters. There were also several entertaining secondary characters in the story. I am glad to have had the opporunity to read this ARC through Netgalley.
Tax attorney Paige Hart ends up in a hospital quarantined with divorce attorney Ross Bennett after the two are exposed to a "love bug" type virus. Paige has a strong dislike of divorce attorneys, and considers Bennett nothing more than a snake. She is dismayed when almost immediately after being forced together as hospital roomies, she starts to find Ross irresistibly attractive. Ross is feeling the same appeal for Paige, and they soon begin to explore the attraction between them. Paige remains convinced that the mutual attraction is the result of the virus, but when they are proclaimed free of the bug and released from the hospital, the pull between them doesn't diminish. Paige begins to see Ross in a new light as she learns more about him, but he wonders if she will ever see that the feeligns between them are due to more than exposure to a virus.
I enjoyed this book, and appreciated the laughs it provided. It made for a very pleasant reading experience. There humor was sometimes silly, but not so over the top that it kept me from liking the book. I'm going to be looking for more by this author.
Tax attorney Paige Hart ends up in a hospital quarantined with divorce attorney Ross Bennett after the two are exposed to a "love bug" type virus. Paige has a strong dislike of divorce attorneys, and considers Bennett nothing more than a snake. She is dismayed when almost immediately after being forced together as hospital roomies, she starts to find Ross irresistibly attractive. Ross is feeling the same appeal for Paige, and they soon begin to explore the attraction between them. Paige remains convinced that the mutual attraction is the result of the virus, but when they are proclaimed free of the bug and released from the hospital, the pull between them doesn't diminish. Paige begins to see Ross in a new light as she learns more about him, but he wonders if she will ever see that the feeligns between them are due to more than exposure to a virus.
I enjoyed this book, and appreciated the laughs it provided. It made for a very pleasant reading experience. There humor was sometimes silly, but not so over the top that it kept me from liking the book. I'm going to be looking for more by this author.
April 15, 2012
Paige Hart is a tax attorney who hates divorce lawyers. She's smart, witty, and a bombshell. She handles all of the legal work of the large Hart Clan across all fields of law. Paige is asked by a cousin to help her with her divorce, bring her into contact with the handsome Ross Bennett, the divorce lawyer for her soon to be cousins-ex-husband. The two continually exchange verbal barbs and are trying to one up each other. They can't stand to be in each other's company. And then the unthinkable happens. The two are quarantined together for two weeks! Will their animosity continue, or will it turn into something else?
This book is really enjoyable. Ms.Jensen does a great job at describing medical protocol regarding quarantine. I loved the romantic tension between not only Paige and Ross, but Nick, Paige's older brother, and Dr.Rachel Turner, the doctor in charge. The book was well written and funny, especially all the sports euphemisms. It's not very long, but is able to pack in quite a bit of heat, without being vulgar.
Trish Jensen has written ten books, and contributed to two anthologies. She didn't initially start off with the dreams of being a writer, but after deciding the corporate world was not for her, took to writing. She lives on a mountain in the Amish country of Pennsylvania and is an animal lover.
This book is really enjoyable. Ms.Jensen does a great job at describing medical protocol regarding quarantine. I loved the romantic tension between not only Paige and Ross, but Nick, Paige's older brother, and Dr.Rachel Turner, the doctor in charge. The book was well written and funny, especially all the sports euphemisms. It's not very long, but is able to pack in quite a bit of heat, without being vulgar.
Trish Jensen has written ten books, and contributed to two anthologies. She didn't initially start off with the dreams of being a writer, but after deciding the corporate world was not for her, took to writing. She lives on a mountain in the Amish country of Pennsylvania and is an animal lover.
January 4, 2012
Review: Stuck With You by Trish Jensen
3 STARS
Stuck with you is part romance, comedy, corny and legal jargan all mixed up together. A lot of sexual flirting, language and sex scenes thrown in too.
Paige is a tax-lawyer and is handling her cousin's divorce. Ross is the divorce lawyer who is handling the other side. As they are leaving the court and arguing a bomb goes off. Throwing Paige into Ross knocking her out. They are taken by ambulance that gets in a wreck where they are infected or at high risk to a dease that causes lust. They are quarantine in thea same room together.
Paige and Ross are thinking they must be infected because they are having lots of sexual thoughts about each other.
Paige has a big extended family who all come to her with their legal troubles of anykind. Even though she is just a tax lawyer.
Paige's big brother in collage had a one night stand with her now Dr. who he did not reconized at the hospital.
Its all over the top and hard to believe any of it and get lost in the story. But if you want to just be entertained by romantic comedy it works.
I was given this ebook to read in exchange for honest review from Netgalley.
01/01/2012 PUB Bell Bridge Books
3 STARS
Stuck with you is part romance, comedy, corny and legal jargan all mixed up together. A lot of sexual flirting, language and sex scenes thrown in too.
Paige is a tax-lawyer and is handling her cousin's divorce. Ross is the divorce lawyer who is handling the other side. As they are leaving the court and arguing a bomb goes off. Throwing Paige into Ross knocking her out. They are taken by ambulance that gets in a wreck where they are infected or at high risk to a dease that causes lust. They are quarantine in thea same room together.
Paige and Ross are thinking they must be infected because they are having lots of sexual thoughts about each other.
Paige has a big extended family who all come to her with their legal troubles of anykind. Even though she is just a tax lawyer.
Paige's big brother in collage had a one night stand with her now Dr. who he did not reconized at the hospital.
Its all over the top and hard to believe any of it and get lost in the story. But if you want to just be entertained by romantic comedy it works.
I was given this ebook to read in exchange for honest review from Netgalley.
01/01/2012 PUB Bell Bridge Books
February 12, 2012
First up, let me just say i was and still am a little bit confused... now i understood that this book was originally released in 2001, BUT the word iPad was mentioned, which made me think that the book had been revised, but nowhere do i see that this version is any different to the original version!
Confusion aside, this was a humourous book filled with some steamy moments. And you not only got the story of Paige and Ross, but you also got the story of Paige's brother, Nick and Rachel (Paige and Ross's doctor while they were in quarantine)! A cute and throughly enjoyable read, my only beef with it was the sport's metaphors that Ross and Paige used to describe what they were doing when they were doing "it". I mean at first it was funny, then i got confused (because i have no clue about baseball), then it got irratating. BUT, i came away from reading this book with sappy smile on my face as well as an interest in checking out Ms. Jensen's other books!
The copy that i reviewed was an ARC that was provided by Netgalley.
Confusion aside, this was a humourous book filled with some steamy moments. And you not only got the story of Paige and Ross, but you also got the story of Paige's brother, Nick and Rachel (Paige and Ross's doctor while they were in quarantine)! A cute and throughly enjoyable read, my only beef with it was the sport's metaphors that Ross and Paige used to describe what they were doing when they were doing "it". I mean at first it was funny, then i got confused (because i have no clue about baseball), then it got irratating. BUT, i came away from reading this book with sappy smile on my face as well as an interest in checking out Ms. Jensen's other books!
The copy that i reviewed was an ARC that was provided by Netgalley.
March 15, 2012
Stuck with you was your typical contemporary romance novel. To put it bluntly it was entertaining and interesting at some points, but also very predictable and just like so many others.
Paige and Ross are lawyers on the same case, but they are on opposing sides. They are both trying to help their client win in the case of an extremely messy divorce. At first they hate each other, but then they get quarantined in a hospital room together and their feelings soon start to change.
Personally when I read the synopsis for this book I was genuinely interested. The plot sounded original and fun. After reading it I just thought it was okay. I did like that the story brought some laugh out loud humor. I also thought the characters were well done and loveable, also very sexy. This book was simply a light-hearted, quick read.
3/5 stars.
Paige and Ross are lawyers on the same case, but they are on opposing sides. They are both trying to help their client win in the case of an extremely messy divorce. At first they hate each other, but then they get quarantined in a hospital room together and their feelings soon start to change.
Personally when I read the synopsis for this book I was genuinely interested. The plot sounded original and fun. After reading it I just thought it was okay. I did like that the story brought some laugh out loud humor. I also thought the characters were well done and loveable, also very sexy. This book was simply a light-hearted, quick read.
3/5 stars.
March 16, 2016
Cute premise, cheesy execution
I was hoping this would be a funny, light read. It was light, just not all that funny and the characters were a bit too cutesy for me. I didn't understand the need for antiquated terms and analogies, and am a little floored that an attorney could ever be so clueless as the heroine comes across at times. The writing itself was okay, but I never really fell for the characters. I think I'm simply not the target audience for this romance.
I was hoping this would be a funny, light read. It was light, just not all that funny and the characters were a bit too cutesy for me. I didn't understand the need for antiquated terms and analogies, and am a little floored that an attorney could ever be so clueless as the heroine comes across at times. The writing itself was okay, but I never really fell for the characters. I think I'm simply not the target audience for this romance.
August 19, 2009
Very good book with lots of humor!
January 13, 2012
This is an oldie I read a long time ago. Fun read.
Note: I'm trying to get all my reads posted on Goodreads. It's a bit of a chore.
Note: I'm trying to get all my reads posted on Goodreads. It's a bit of a chore.
April 24, 2013
This was good & had some humor throughout.
July 29, 2020
The only reason I kept on reading was so I could get finished and write a review. How sophomoric? The dialogue was more than tedious, and how many pages does the author have to devote to telling us how "hot" Rachel is? How amazing beautiful and sexy Paige is? How incredibly masculine, and sexy Ross is? Give me a freakin' break. Nauseating!! And the idea that a virus could actually cause all of this hormone-induced lust is beyond preposterous. I especially enjoyed all the "legal" jargon taking placed during the throes of passion between Paige and Ross. How realistic.
October 26, 2020
I read this waaaay back when it was first published and didn't remember much except the two main characters are placed into quarantine together in a hospital and that I liked it at the time.
With the start of COVID-19 quarantine, I decided to haul it back out. It did NOT hold up well. AT ALL. My only defense for liking it was that I was very young when I read it. I hate leaving poor reviews, but it was pretty bad.
With the start of COVID-19 quarantine, I decided to haul it back out. It did NOT hold up well. AT ALL. My only defense for liking it was that I was very young when I read it. I hate leaving poor reviews, but it was pretty bad.
April 14, 2019
Fun book to read
The story is light, funny with just the right amount of frustration to keep you reading. And it makes me want to read more of her stories.
The story is light, funny with just the right amount of frustration to keep you reading. And it makes me want to read more of her stories.
June 25, 2019
Trashy Summer Read
Such drivel. Predictable romance novel soft porn. But it held my interest enough to finish, much to my embarrassment. Well, the swearing was minimal.
Such drivel. Predictable romance novel soft porn. But it held my interest enough to finish, much to my embarrassment. Well, the swearing was minimal.
June 5, 2022
Cute and funny fluff reading. I also liked that the story was set in Atlanta.
February 26, 2012
Perché ho richiesto “Stuck with you” è un mistero che rimarrà irrisolto per lungo tempo, fatto sta che non mi sono pentita minimamente, è stata una bella romance rinfrescante, con happy end assicurato dopo tutto il dramma di alcuni libri che ho letto ultimamente. So here I go.
Paige Hart e Ross Bennett sono due avvocati che vivono ad Atlanta, che si trovano costretti a vivere per due settimane in quarantena dopo essere stati esposti ad un virus molto particolare Tibetan Concupiscence Virus, TCV i cui sintomi sono difficili da resistere. Ma una volta usciti dall’ospedale, Paige e Ross sono ancora presi dalla morsa della malattia. Nonostante i loro sforzi una strana forza li spinge l’uno nelle braccia dell’altra. Che cosa c’è davvero tra di loro?
I preamboli sono inutili, Trish Jensen scrive commedie romantiche, e le scrive benissimo indeed. Ha un talento raro per creare una situazione particolare, immergerci due personaggi che sembrerebbe non hanno niente in comune e eccoli che tra di loro scoppia la pressione. Quando ho iniziato a leggere non ero molto impressionata, ricordavo vagamente che si trattava di una romance, ma la mia memoria aveva completamente rimosso la trama. Quando ho capito che si trattava di due avvocati stavo per rinunciare alla lettura, credendo che ci fosse di mezzo anche un caso poliziesco. E invece niente di tutto ciò, ho proseguito e mi sono innamorata dei personaggi. Anche per lo stile narrativo della Jensen. L’uso della terza persona e dei punti di vista multipli è molto azzeccato e ben riuscito e paradossalmente ho apprezzato molto di più quelli di Ross. Forse perché inevitabilmente la parte di Paige sembrava già scritta, mentre la parte di Ross è in qualche modo meno esplorata e posso affermare che è molto riuscita.
Ross rimane il bachelor più sexy, capace, smart, umanitario che ci sia ed è perfettamente naturale innamorarsi di lui. Con il suo fisico atletico e perfetto, le sue risposte sagaci, gli occhi grigi che si illuminano maliziosamente appena fa un commento piccante, il suo essere assolutamente adorabile lo rendono indimenticabile anche se Paige continua a sostenere che è un serpente. Ma che serpente, uno di quelli che ti incantano prima di morderti e forse è proprio questo che più da fastidio alla donna, il suo non esserne immune. Ma come si fa dico io? Quando poi si prodiga per un associazione che si occupa di bambini, aiuta donne maltrattate, continua a chiudere un occhio a tutti gli insulti che Paige gli rivolge, quell’uomo è un santo. Con il potere di far sciogliere la Groenlandia.
Ma anche Paige ha il suo bel caratterino forgiato da delusioni passate, che contribuiscono a renderla una donna indipendente che non si vuole impegnare per non soffrire, classico errore che si commette per proteggersi, quando in realtà ci si dovrebbe buttare a prescindere, altrimenti ci si nega la possibilità di essere ancora felici. Ed è proprio questo che rende Ross così irresistibile…il fatto che rappresenti una seconda chance.
L’unica cosa che non ho capito è stato il bisogno di creare una storia collaterale per Rachel e Nick, il fratello di Paige, senza poi darle reale respiro nella narrazione. Sembrava quasi che fosse una storia basata su un quadrato, ci sono dei momenti molto funzionali, ma invece le parti non reggono al confronto, e la vicenda sembra quasi sprecata. Oddio il libro non è particolarmente lungo, ma in effetti la storia collaterale sembra quasi scritta di corsa e questo mi fa pensare se non fosse il caso di darle meno attenzione. Visto che quella fornita non si rivela sufficiente.
Il particolare da ricordare? Il baseball è lo sport americano per eccellenza… e che sport! Mai giocato?
La Jensen ce la mette tutta e riesce a creare una storia romantica, divertente e assolutamente perfetta, considerando che tutto quello che voleva era trovare un lavoro che le consentisse di indossare flanella e cotone tutti i giorni. Il suo obiettivo è far ridere e far sospirare alla fine del racconto e che ci crediate o no è quello che è successo a me. Io adoro le storie romantiche e arrivata alla fine ho davvero rilasciato un sospiro.
So Buona lettura!
Io intanto ringrazio Netgalley e Bell Bridge Books per avermi concesso il piacere di leggere questo libro in cambio della mia onesta opinione.
Paige Hart e Ross Bennett sono due avvocati che vivono ad Atlanta, che si trovano costretti a vivere per due settimane in quarantena dopo essere stati esposti ad un virus molto particolare Tibetan Concupiscence Virus, TCV i cui sintomi sono difficili da resistere. Ma una volta usciti dall’ospedale, Paige e Ross sono ancora presi dalla morsa della malattia. Nonostante i loro sforzi una strana forza li spinge l’uno nelle braccia dell’altra. Che cosa c’è davvero tra di loro?
I preamboli sono inutili, Trish Jensen scrive commedie romantiche, e le scrive benissimo indeed. Ha un talento raro per creare una situazione particolare, immergerci due personaggi che sembrerebbe non hanno niente in comune e eccoli che tra di loro scoppia la pressione. Quando ho iniziato a leggere non ero molto impressionata, ricordavo vagamente che si trattava di una romance, ma la mia memoria aveva completamente rimosso la trama. Quando ho capito che si trattava di due avvocati stavo per rinunciare alla lettura, credendo che ci fosse di mezzo anche un caso poliziesco. E invece niente di tutto ciò, ho proseguito e mi sono innamorata dei personaggi. Anche per lo stile narrativo della Jensen. L’uso della terza persona e dei punti di vista multipli è molto azzeccato e ben riuscito e paradossalmente ho apprezzato molto di più quelli di Ross. Forse perché inevitabilmente la parte di Paige sembrava già scritta, mentre la parte di Ross è in qualche modo meno esplorata e posso affermare che è molto riuscita.
Ross rimane il bachelor più sexy, capace, smart, umanitario che ci sia ed è perfettamente naturale innamorarsi di lui. Con il suo fisico atletico e perfetto, le sue risposte sagaci, gli occhi grigi che si illuminano maliziosamente appena fa un commento piccante, il suo essere assolutamente adorabile lo rendono indimenticabile anche se Paige continua a sostenere che è un serpente. Ma che serpente, uno di quelli che ti incantano prima di morderti e forse è proprio questo che più da fastidio alla donna, il suo non esserne immune. Ma come si fa dico io? Quando poi si prodiga per un associazione che si occupa di bambini, aiuta donne maltrattate, continua a chiudere un occhio a tutti gli insulti che Paige gli rivolge, quell’uomo è un santo. Con il potere di far sciogliere la Groenlandia.
Ma anche Paige ha il suo bel caratterino forgiato da delusioni passate, che contribuiscono a renderla una donna indipendente che non si vuole impegnare per non soffrire, classico errore che si commette per proteggersi, quando in realtà ci si dovrebbe buttare a prescindere, altrimenti ci si nega la possibilità di essere ancora felici. Ed è proprio questo che rende Ross così irresistibile…il fatto che rappresenti una seconda chance.
L’unica cosa che non ho capito è stato il bisogno di creare una storia collaterale per Rachel e Nick, il fratello di Paige, senza poi darle reale respiro nella narrazione. Sembrava quasi che fosse una storia basata su un quadrato, ci sono dei momenti molto funzionali, ma invece le parti non reggono al confronto, e la vicenda sembra quasi sprecata. Oddio il libro non è particolarmente lungo, ma in effetti la storia collaterale sembra quasi scritta di corsa e questo mi fa pensare se non fosse il caso di darle meno attenzione. Visto che quella fornita non si rivela sufficiente.
Il particolare da ricordare? Il baseball è lo sport americano per eccellenza… e che sport! Mai giocato?
La Jensen ce la mette tutta e riesce a creare una storia romantica, divertente e assolutamente perfetta, considerando che tutto quello che voleva era trovare un lavoro che le consentisse di indossare flanella e cotone tutti i giorni. Il suo obiettivo è far ridere e far sospirare alla fine del racconto e che ci crediate o no è quello che è successo a me. Io adoro le storie romantiche e arrivata alla fine ho davvero rilasciato un sospiro.
So Buona lettura!
Io intanto ringrazio Netgalley e Bell Bridge Books per avermi concesso il piacere di leggere questo libro in cambio della mia onesta opinione.
April 18, 2012
The version I read was a repub this year Original Post: FANGS, WANDS and FAIRY DUST 4/18/2012
STUCK WITH YOU
Trish Jensen
Bellbridge Books
Kindle January 3, 2012 560 KB 216 pages
Paperback January 2, 2012 230 pages
Originally published by LoveSpell Publishing
Blogger Purchase in February 2012 as a Kindle Freebie
I really enjoyed reading this funny, insouciant tale of two lawyers, a brother, a doctor and a disease. Now while normally I would try to say his is about love and there is nothing more magical. But here is is really about the power of belief. And, if that doesn't relate to the paranormal I don't know what does. Having something like a disease on which you can base behaviors is the basis for a lot of "magic." And, a lot of medicine. The mind is the most powerful source of magic.
It's interesting that a person who is a lawyer could be so prejudiced against an other kind of lawyer based on assumptions such as all divorce lawyers are snakes. And, that the snake in question has the patience to help her come around.
The plot is surprisingly complex for a lighthearted romp through the hospital bed sheets. The voice is snarky but not obnoxious. The characters fall out of type. The writing is good, with a few typos, but the sex is well written. I liked the many small details Jensen uses to make the characters and situations human or somewhat believable, like using sports as metaphors for sex, and watching to Three Stooges between visits from members of Paige's family.
This is a a fun and unusual story and I would even buy it if I hadn't downloaded the promo.
A solid recommend!
STUCK WITH YOU
Trish Jensen
Bellbridge Books
Kindle January 3, 2012 560 KB 216 pages
Paperback January 2, 2012 230 pages
Originally published by LoveSpell Publishing
Blogger Purchase in February 2012 as a Kindle Freebie
Two feuding divorce lawyers.
One infectious "love bug" virus.
The symptoms are hard to resist . . .
Paige Hart is blessed and cursed with a large, loving and. . .colorful Southern family. As the only lawyer in the clan, she can't say no when her cousin needs her help in a messy, no-holds-barred divorce. Tax attorney Paige squares off with Ross "the Snake" Bennett-one of the slickest divorce lawyers in the county. The case is going as well as an acrimonious, zinger-filled, wrangle of epic proportions can go until exposure to an infectious bug with an unusual side effect lands both lawyers in quarantine together.
The doctor was blunt. "There's a slight chance that the two of you came into contact with infectious materials when you were transported in that ambulance."
"A virus?" Paige squealed.
"What virus?" Ross demanded.
"The CDC believes it's a new strain of Tibetan Concupiscence Virus. Or TCV. The symptoms appear to be-somewhat unusual. Elevated heart rate, a warmth radiating under the skin, and heightened sexual awareness."
"Oh . . . my . . . God," Paige said faintly.
Ross crossed his arms. "I've never actually considered heightened sexual awareness a problem."
"That's it!" Paige said, pointing at Ross accusingly.
"That's what?" he and the doctor asked at the same time.
"The reason I was-was-never mind," Paige said, feeling her cheeks heat up. Like she'd ever admit she'd been making silent, non-lawyerly observations about the snake. Hospital gowns weren't supposed to look that good. Or deliciously skimpy.(AMAZON)
I really enjoyed reading this funny, insouciant tale of two lawyers, a brother, a doctor and a disease. Now while normally I would try to say his is about love and there is nothing more magical. But here is is really about the power of belief. And, if that doesn't relate to the paranormal I don't know what does. Having something like a disease on which you can base behaviors is the basis for a lot of "magic." And, a lot of medicine. The mind is the most powerful source of magic.
It's interesting that a person who is a lawyer could be so prejudiced against an other kind of lawyer based on assumptions such as all divorce lawyers are snakes. And, that the snake in question has the patience to help her come around.
The plot is surprisingly complex for a lighthearted romp through the hospital bed sheets. The voice is snarky but not obnoxious. The characters fall out of type. The writing is good, with a few typos, but the sex is well written. I liked the many small details Jensen uses to make the characters and situations human or somewhat believable, like using sports as metaphors for sex, and watching to Three Stooges between visits from members of Paige's family.
This is a a fun and unusual story and I would even buy it if I hadn't downloaded the promo.
A solid recommend!
June 25, 2013
You'll laugh out loud at the love-bug lovers!
Thirty-two-year-old, happily single Paige Hart of Macon, Georgia, is the only lawyer in her huge extended family, including six brothers, two sisters, a retired Army-master-sergeant father, housewife mother, and "way too many aunts, uncles and cousins." In the eight years since she passed the bar exam, Paige's colorful relatives have foisted endless legal problems on her--almost none of which have anything to do with her actual training as a tax attorney. The latest example is the extremely messy divorce of her cousin Jasmine, whose wealthy, soon-to-be-ex husband is represented by Ross "the Snake" Bennett.
As far as Paige is concerned, all divorce attorneys are snakes. And it doesn't sway her opinion a bit that Ross is an extremely smart and handsome snake. But when the sexy, opposing counselor flashes a come-hither grin and matches Paige zinger for well-placed zinger, she succumbs to grudging admiration--and an unsettling rush of exhilaration.
Ross has tried hard to ignore the gorgeous looks of honey-blond, cat-eyed Paige since their first meeting, when she strode into his office like an avenging angel and blasted him with her lightning tongue. He can't afford to be distracted in this case. Paige is one sharp cookie, and some of the strongest legal competition he's ever faced.
Page and Ross gleefully haggle and brangle, until the morning mobster Boom Boom Carbone sets off an explosion at the courthouse. Though Paige is flung on top of Ross, knocking them both down, their injuries are so minor, they might have gone home with a Band-Aid and an aspirin, if not for the accident--the ambulance transporting them to the ER bangs into a car, and vials slated for the Center for Disease Control splatter their contents in the patient compartment.
Paige is horrified when she's forced into two-week quarantine in the same room with The Snake. Even worse than that is the reason for it: they've been exposed to the highly contagious Tibetan Concupiscence Virus (AKA Horny Monk's Disease). Its chief feature is heightened sexual arousal, and she's already feeling an upsurge of symptoms!
Ross has never in his life wanted a woman as much as he wants Paige, and he's positive it's not because he's sick. He's never felt better in his life! But if Paige wants to believe they're infected with a love bug, who is he to argue? He can't think of a better plan on earth than ministering to each other in their hour of need.
When he kisses her senseless and entices her with promises of slow, sweet lovemaking, Paige is sorely afraid that the fever burning in her can never be put out by anyone but Ross. It is only a matter of time before she finds him impossible to resist, and all hell breaks loose as they seek heaven in each other's arms.
This is one of the best comic romances I've read. Jensen's wild tale takes off running from the first page and never lets up. The dialogue is snappy, the subcharacters wacky, and the sexual chemistry between the hero and heroine as combustible as the mob-boss bomb that hurls them together.
Don't miss the fun!
I rate this book as follows:
Heroine: 5 stars
Hero: 5 stars
Subcharacters: 5 stars
Romance Plot: 5 stars
Writing: 5 stars
Overall: 5 stars
Thirty-two-year-old, happily single Paige Hart of Macon, Georgia, is the only lawyer in her huge extended family, including six brothers, two sisters, a retired Army-master-sergeant father, housewife mother, and "way too many aunts, uncles and cousins." In the eight years since she passed the bar exam, Paige's colorful relatives have foisted endless legal problems on her--almost none of which have anything to do with her actual training as a tax attorney. The latest example is the extremely messy divorce of her cousin Jasmine, whose wealthy, soon-to-be-ex husband is represented by Ross "the Snake" Bennett.
As far as Paige is concerned, all divorce attorneys are snakes. And it doesn't sway her opinion a bit that Ross is an extremely smart and handsome snake. But when the sexy, opposing counselor flashes a come-hither grin and matches Paige zinger for well-placed zinger, she succumbs to grudging admiration--and an unsettling rush of exhilaration.
Ross has tried hard to ignore the gorgeous looks of honey-blond, cat-eyed Paige since their first meeting, when she strode into his office like an avenging angel and blasted him with her lightning tongue. He can't afford to be distracted in this case. Paige is one sharp cookie, and some of the strongest legal competition he's ever faced.
Page and Ross gleefully haggle and brangle, until the morning mobster Boom Boom Carbone sets off an explosion at the courthouse. Though Paige is flung on top of Ross, knocking them both down, their injuries are so minor, they might have gone home with a Band-Aid and an aspirin, if not for the accident--the ambulance transporting them to the ER bangs into a car, and vials slated for the Center for Disease Control splatter their contents in the patient compartment.
Paige is horrified when she's forced into two-week quarantine in the same room with The Snake. Even worse than that is the reason for it: they've been exposed to the highly contagious Tibetan Concupiscence Virus (AKA Horny Monk's Disease). Its chief feature is heightened sexual arousal, and she's already feeling an upsurge of symptoms!
Ross has never in his life wanted a woman as much as he wants Paige, and he's positive it's not because he's sick. He's never felt better in his life! But if Paige wants to believe they're infected with a love bug, who is he to argue? He can't think of a better plan on earth than ministering to each other in their hour of need.
When he kisses her senseless and entices her with promises of slow, sweet lovemaking, Paige is sorely afraid that the fever burning in her can never be put out by anyone but Ross. It is only a matter of time before she finds him impossible to resist, and all hell breaks loose as they seek heaven in each other's arms.
This is one of the best comic romances I've read. Jensen's wild tale takes off running from the first page and never lets up. The dialogue is snappy, the subcharacters wacky, and the sexual chemistry between the hero and heroine as combustible as the mob-boss bomb that hurls them together.
Don't miss the fun!
I rate this book as follows:
Heroine: 5 stars
Hero: 5 stars
Subcharacters: 5 stars
Romance Plot: 5 stars
Writing: 5 stars
Overall: 5 stars
January 19, 2012
Posted on Book Chelle.
3.5 stars
Looking for a quick and cute romance to read for the weekend? Look no further. Trish Jensen’s Stuck With You is a fun a quirky romance between two lawyers. I have read a lot of heavy fiction lately, and I needed something filled with love and butterflies. I found it with Stuck With You.
Paige Hart is a tax attorney who finds herself in a divorce settlement hearing for her cousin. Like the rest of her family, her cousin doesn’t exactly understand that she isn’t a divorce lawyer. But for Paige, she’s family, and will do anything to get what her cousin deserves.
Ross Bennett is a divorce lawyer, whom Paige cannot stand. She feels that he is the most ignorant and most sleazy lawyer out there. Of course, that is far from the truth, but it will take a while for Paige to see that. She can’t deny that he is attractive, and in my opinion, that just adds fuel to the fire.
After a bomb explosion and a CDC virus has forced Paige and Ross into quarantine. Can you believe an air-borne virus has infected them? And to add to Paige’s nightmare, she has to stay in the same quarantine room as Ross. Will she find another layer to his personality, or will she end up killing him?
Jensen delivered exactly what I was looking for. Stuck With You is a fun contemporary romance, perfect for my weekend. She delivered quirky banter, heated moments, and down right attraction. While Jensen touches on a few emotional subjects, the Stuck With You had a light-hearted theme throughout the story.
I loved Ross and Paige. Perfect example of why opposites attract as well as how many layers to a person. It wasn’t until midway that I found them both endearing. The relationship was believable, and if that actually happened, I could picture it happening the same way. They each had their own flaws, and at times Paige was a little over the top. There was a moment or two that I started to dislike her, but I think that was the purpose of her development. Jensen writes about perceptions, and graciously weaves in a life lesson here and there.
I wasn’t a huge fan of Rachel and Nick, but it’s only because I couldn’t relate to them. I liked their story and who they were individually and together, but I felt that it took a lot of focus away from Ross and Paige. They were who I wanted to know about after all.
Jensen’s Stuck With You is the perfect book to read when you just want to get away. This contemporary romance is filled with funny one-liners and steamy moments of passion.
3.5 stars
Looking for a quick and cute romance to read for the weekend? Look no further. Trish Jensen’s Stuck With You is a fun a quirky romance between two lawyers. I have read a lot of heavy fiction lately, and I needed something filled with love and butterflies. I found it with Stuck With You.
Paige Hart is a tax attorney who finds herself in a divorce settlement hearing for her cousin. Like the rest of her family, her cousin doesn’t exactly understand that she isn’t a divorce lawyer. But for Paige, she’s family, and will do anything to get what her cousin deserves.
Ross Bennett is a divorce lawyer, whom Paige cannot stand. She feels that he is the most ignorant and most sleazy lawyer out there. Of course, that is far from the truth, but it will take a while for Paige to see that. She can’t deny that he is attractive, and in my opinion, that just adds fuel to the fire.
After a bomb explosion and a CDC virus has forced Paige and Ross into quarantine. Can you believe an air-borne virus has infected them? And to add to Paige’s nightmare, she has to stay in the same quarantine room as Ross. Will she find another layer to his personality, or will she end up killing him?
Jensen delivered exactly what I was looking for. Stuck With You is a fun contemporary romance, perfect for my weekend. She delivered quirky banter, heated moments, and down right attraction. While Jensen touches on a few emotional subjects, the Stuck With You had a light-hearted theme throughout the story.
I loved Ross and Paige. Perfect example of why opposites attract as well as how many layers to a person. It wasn’t until midway that I found them both endearing. The relationship was believable, and if that actually happened, I could picture it happening the same way. They each had their own flaws, and at times Paige was a little over the top. There was a moment or two that I started to dislike her, but I think that was the purpose of her development. Jensen writes about perceptions, and graciously weaves in a life lesson here and there.
I wasn’t a huge fan of Rachel and Nick, but it’s only because I couldn’t relate to them. I liked their story and who they were individually and together, but I felt that it took a lot of focus away from Ross and Paige. They were who I wanted to know about after all.
Jensen’s Stuck With You is the perfect book to read when you just want to get away. This contemporary romance is filled with funny one-liners and steamy moments of passion.
May 16, 2012
A fun witty romantic comedy. I love Trish Jensen's romantic and humorous approach with the two couples in this book. She has such a great sense of humor and creates very lovable characters (oh and the men are HOT!) that it brings you that much more into the story.
Paige is a tax attorney that loves her family. All infinite amount of them. She loves them so much she's taken it upon herself to give them her services in other fields of law. It's not a pleasant situation in any case for her. But she does it because she loves and respects them. One day she is in court helping a cousin with a divorce. She's walking through the courts speaking with the opposing attorney and is suddenly knocked out by debris from an explosion. She wakes up to find herself in quarantine with no one other than her least favorite divorce lawyer on the planet Ross the shark.
Ross is shocked to see the bare bottom of Paige through her hospital gown as she is trying to make her way to the bathroom of their shared hospital room. He cannot help but to look. He always did find her attractive. Just unapproachable. He cannot believe the opinion she has of him without knowing him, but keeps his lips zipped to avoid any more conflict than necessary. That is until he finds it's quite fun to be outspoken with her and get her cheeks a flame with embarrassment.
Nick Is Paige's brother and a well known architect. He gets notified about the courthouse explosion and immediately heads to find his little sister. He finds her in quarantine with a male room mate and a very beautiful doctor attending to them.
Rachael is the attending physician to Paige and Ross. She is unaware of the fact that Paige's brother is.. Paige's brother, until he shows up to visit Paige. Rachael recognizes him instantly and cannot believe that he does not recognize her. She's livid! They attended college together many years ago and have a past. She is far from ready to confront him on why he's never contacted her and just disappeared. She also is not going to volunteer information.. Like who she is.
Both pairs try to repair the relationships they have once had or desire to have. It's mainly the males that have their work cut out for them. I love the spunk both females have and the fact they are both fearless (with the males). It's a fun, romantic and satisfying experience as all unfolds and the truth comes out for all.
Paige is a tax attorney that loves her family. All infinite amount of them. She loves them so much she's taken it upon herself to give them her services in other fields of law. It's not a pleasant situation in any case for her. But she does it because she loves and respects them. One day she is in court helping a cousin with a divorce. She's walking through the courts speaking with the opposing attorney and is suddenly knocked out by debris from an explosion. She wakes up to find herself in quarantine with no one other than her least favorite divorce lawyer on the planet Ross the shark.
Ross is shocked to see the bare bottom of Paige through her hospital gown as she is trying to make her way to the bathroom of their shared hospital room. He cannot help but to look. He always did find her attractive. Just unapproachable. He cannot believe the opinion she has of him without knowing him, but keeps his lips zipped to avoid any more conflict than necessary. That is until he finds it's quite fun to be outspoken with her and get her cheeks a flame with embarrassment.
Nick Is Paige's brother and a well known architect. He gets notified about the courthouse explosion and immediately heads to find his little sister. He finds her in quarantine with a male room mate and a very beautiful doctor attending to them.
Rachael is the attending physician to Paige and Ross. She is unaware of the fact that Paige's brother is.. Paige's brother, until he shows up to visit Paige. Rachael recognizes him instantly and cannot believe that he does not recognize her. She's livid! They attended college together many years ago and have a past. She is far from ready to confront him on why he's never contacted her and just disappeared. She also is not going to volunteer information.. Like who she is.
Both pairs try to repair the relationships they have once had or desire to have. It's mainly the males that have their work cut out for them. I love the spunk both females have and the fact they are both fearless (with the males). It's a fun, romantic and satisfying experience as all unfolds and the truth comes out for all.
March 3, 2012
What happens when the Snake meets the Shrew? An explosion for starters. This is an extremely cute story perfect for a lazy day afternoon or a beach read. Paige Hart and Ross Bennett have intense sexual tension between each other from the beginning which only gets stronger due to a combination of being quarantined together and the possibility of contracting the Tibetan Concupiscence Virus.
This book contains many clichés and it’s characters conform to stereotypes but that doesn’t detract from the story. I admit at times I did get a little frustrated with all the legal terms and lawyer speak that Paige and Ross inserted into conversation whilst they were flirting but I still enjoyed their banter. Paige was a little too shrill and I could picture her stomping her foot when things didn’t go her way. As for Mr Bennett? He was a little too perfect in my eyes. Too handsome, too caring, too everything. I just wanted him to have some flaws. Him being as perfect as he was started to get on my nerves. He needed something to be less than perfect so that he would appeal to me a little more. However, as a match for Paige, I really liked them together.
This book also contained a love story between Paige’s brother, Nick, and her doctor, Rachel. I enjoy reading about characters who have a complicated history together and these two definitely had that. I would have liked to have seen a little more of the two of them. For me they were the more interesting relationship and they had a lot more to sort out together however they were given a lot less face time with the audience. I felt like their story was wrapped up a little too quickly and a little too neatly all things considered.
This book was first published ten years ago and with it’s re-release you can tell that some things have been updated – like Nick’s use of an iPad. There were other things that I felt should have been changed too (like Nick calling the restaurant from Rachel’s home phone instead of a cell/mobile phone). The TV shows that were referenced in the story were all rather old but I found myself liking that. I knew the exact episode of Friends they were watching!
Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and learning new sports euphemisms. It’s a book that was fairly predictable but one where it’s not the destination but rather the journey that’s important.
This book contains many clichés and it’s characters conform to stereotypes but that doesn’t detract from the story. I admit at times I did get a little frustrated with all the legal terms and lawyer speak that Paige and Ross inserted into conversation whilst they were flirting but I still enjoyed their banter. Paige was a little too shrill and I could picture her stomping her foot when things didn’t go her way. As for Mr Bennett? He was a little too perfect in my eyes. Too handsome, too caring, too everything. I just wanted him to have some flaws. Him being as perfect as he was started to get on my nerves. He needed something to be less than perfect so that he would appeal to me a little more. However, as a match for Paige, I really liked them together.
This book also contained a love story between Paige’s brother, Nick, and her doctor, Rachel. I enjoy reading about characters who have a complicated history together and these two definitely had that. I would have liked to have seen a little more of the two of them. For me they were the more interesting relationship and they had a lot more to sort out together however they were given a lot less face time with the audience. I felt like their story was wrapped up a little too quickly and a little too neatly all things considered.
This book was first published ten years ago and with it’s re-release you can tell that some things have been updated – like Nick’s use of an iPad. There were other things that I felt should have been changed too (like Nick calling the restaurant from Rachel’s home phone instead of a cell/mobile phone). The TV shows that were referenced in the story were all rather old but I found myself liking that. I knew the exact episode of Friends they were watching!
Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and learning new sports euphemisms. It’s a book that was fairly predictable but one where it’s not the destination but rather the journey that’s important.
July 29, 2012
I received this book from Netgalley a while back I started it but had a hard time getting into it so I put it aside to try again, and I was pleasantly surprised this time. The book is mainly about Paige and Ross however we do get a little of the relationship between Paige's brother Nick Hart and his former scorn love Rachel Turner. Paige and Ross are both successful lawyers who are on opposite sides of a case involving Paige's cousins messy divorce. Paige has even nicknamed Ross the Snake, because she dislikes him so much. As luck would have it the pair is in a bombing and rushed to the emergency room in a ambulance that happened to have a exotic virus the duo might have contracted while on the way.
They wake up in the hospital quarantined in beds next to each other for the next fourteen days to see if they have Tibetan Concupiscence Virus. The virus makes people lust after one another, Ross and Paige are no exception to this either they are both instantly feeling the attractions to one another. However Dr. Rachel Turner informs both of them that it's to early to be feeling symptoms. Over the next fourteen days the pair makes a contract to avoid any kind of lustful behavior that could cause them to do the unspeakable.
Nick is dead set on fixing what happened back in college with the woman he loved, but she's resistant thinking all those years ago he had left her after she helped him pass his biology test. After Nick's persisting she agree's to a date and learns that he didn't ditch her after the test that he'd returned home to help his sister out and when he returned to school and she was gone he was heartbroken.
This is a cute story a little heavy on the lusty parts for my taste but the romance of it was cute. I like that we get both sides of the story not just her side. Plus I love the little relationship of Nick and Rachel, everyone needs a little romance in there lives. This book at first was a little hard to get into because of the action right away but the more I got to know the characters the more I wanted to know what happens. It's a good story with a cute ending. This book is filled with humor, that keeps you smiling through most of the book. I think the characters are well written and you get a good idea who they are. Even though her story was short I loved Rachel over Paige because she was just so sweet.
They wake up in the hospital quarantined in beds next to each other for the next fourteen days to see if they have Tibetan Concupiscence Virus. The virus makes people lust after one another, Ross and Paige are no exception to this either they are both instantly feeling the attractions to one another. However Dr. Rachel Turner informs both of them that it's to early to be feeling symptoms. Over the next fourteen days the pair makes a contract to avoid any kind of lustful behavior that could cause them to do the unspeakable.
Nick is dead set on fixing what happened back in college with the woman he loved, but she's resistant thinking all those years ago he had left her after she helped him pass his biology test. After Nick's persisting she agree's to a date and learns that he didn't ditch her after the test that he'd returned home to help his sister out and when he returned to school and she was gone he was heartbroken.
This is a cute story a little heavy on the lusty parts for my taste but the romance of it was cute. I like that we get both sides of the story not just her side. Plus I love the little relationship of Nick and Rachel, everyone needs a little romance in there lives. This book at first was a little hard to get into because of the action right away but the more I got to know the characters the more I wanted to know what happens. It's a good story with a cute ending. This book is filled with humor, that keeps you smiling through most of the book. I think the characters are well written and you get a good idea who they are. Even though her story was short I loved Rachel over Paige because she was just so sweet.
February 1, 2012
Paige Hart è l'unico avvocato di una famiglia molto numerosa e questo la "obbliga" a prendersi cura di tutti gli aspetti legali dei suoi multiproblematici consanguinei. Mentre si trova a discutere la causa di divorzio della cugina con il divorzista Ross "serpente" Bennett, vengono coinvolti nell'esplosione del tribunale e costretti a condividere una camera in ospedale. Messi in quarantena perchè sospettati di essere entrati in contatto con un virus riusciranno a capire quanto dell'attrazione è dovuta ai loro sentimenti e quanta al virus?
Cominciamo a descrivere il personaggio di Paige che è sarcastico e molto divertente, gli scambi acidi tra i due personaggi sono sicuramente il cavallo di battaglia di questo libro che mi ha fatto passare un paio d'ore di sano divertimento.
Ross piano piano si scopre non essere il serpente che pensava Paige, e mentre lo scopre lei lo scopriamo anche noi a piccoli passi. In tutto questo c'è la storia d'amore bonus, quella cioè che parallelamente si svolge tra Rachel, la dottoressa di Ross e Paige e Nick, fratello di Paige che aveva "sedotto e abbandonato" Rachel ai tempi del college per cause di forza maggiore. Un altro punto in più per questo libro, non è da tutti riuscire a sviluppare due trame in contemporanea e l'autrice c'è riuscita sufficientemente bene secondo me.
Per quanto riguarda il lati non soddisfacenti del romanzo, la faccenda del virus è tirata veramente troppo per le lunghe, all'ennesima esclamazione di Paige rispetto al fatto che sicuramente l'attrazione selvaggia che provava per Ross era causa del virus tibetano l'avrei presa virtualmente a schiaffi, e sì che per come li descrive l'autrice non è che Ross e Nick abbiano niente da invidiare a qualsiasi modello delle copertine di GQ, quindi perchè l'attrazione non poteva avere altra spiegaizione? Non si sà, ma va bè...
Tra una lasciata e una presa alla fine, ovviamente, sia Paige e Ross che Rachel e Nick convolano a giuste nozze e tra una battutina sarcastica e una rispostina salace tutto è bene quel che finisce bene.
Plauso alla copertina che è veramente carina, anche perchè soltanto il virus sarebbe stato meglio, ma come ce lo metti un virus tibetano in copertina?
Si ringraziano Netgalley e Bell Bridge Book per la preview
Cominciamo a descrivere il personaggio di Paige che è sarcastico e molto divertente, gli scambi acidi tra i due personaggi sono sicuramente il cavallo di battaglia di questo libro che mi ha fatto passare un paio d'ore di sano divertimento.
Ross piano piano si scopre non essere il serpente che pensava Paige, e mentre lo scopre lei lo scopriamo anche noi a piccoli passi. In tutto questo c'è la storia d'amore bonus, quella cioè che parallelamente si svolge tra Rachel, la dottoressa di Ross e Paige e Nick, fratello di Paige che aveva "sedotto e abbandonato" Rachel ai tempi del college per cause di forza maggiore. Un altro punto in più per questo libro, non è da tutti riuscire a sviluppare due trame in contemporanea e l'autrice c'è riuscita sufficientemente bene secondo me.
Per quanto riguarda il lati non soddisfacenti del romanzo, la faccenda del virus è tirata veramente troppo per le lunghe, all'ennesima esclamazione di Paige rispetto al fatto che sicuramente l'attrazione selvaggia che provava per Ross era causa del virus tibetano l'avrei presa virtualmente a schiaffi, e sì che per come li descrive l'autrice non è che Ross e Nick abbiano niente da invidiare a qualsiasi modello delle copertine di GQ, quindi perchè l'attrazione non poteva avere altra spiegaizione? Non si sà, ma va bè...
Tra una lasciata e una presa alla fine, ovviamente, sia Paige e Ross che Rachel e Nick convolano a giuste nozze e tra una battutina sarcastica e una rispostina salace tutto è bene quel che finisce bene.
Plauso alla copertina che è veramente carina, anche perchè soltanto il virus sarebbe stato meglio, ma come ce lo metti un virus tibetano in copertina?
Si ringraziano Netgalley e Bell Bridge Book per la preview
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