Tia Monroe was smart, sassy and successful. Sure, she could get a little crazy at times¿life around Tia was never boring¿but that was part of her appeal. And while she didn¿t see herself as `classically beautiful¿, she had no shortage of options in the boyfriend department. She just hadn¿t found one who held her interest. Until she laid eyes on Eric Larsson, and then it was lust at first … sight.He packed the perfect mix of smoldering sexy and unapologetic cool into his blond-haired, blue-eyed, ridiculously hot six-foot-four frame. One smile from him was enough to twist her insides, making her girlie bits tingle in the most delicious way. But it wasn¿t just his looks, he was smart and funny¿charming in the most a-dork-able way. The only problem was . . . Tia had never actually met him.
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I read #1 Crush as an ARC before T Gephart published it, and I knew it would be a blockbuster. Totally and completely *not* based on T’s massive real crush on a certain tall, blond, ripped movie star where *things* may or may not have happened, this romantic fantasy begins with a fan crashing her #1 Crush’s movie premiere, the book devolves from there into a rip-roaring screwball comedy of errors with a lovely happy ending. #1 in my book!
You guys, I laughed my arse off reading this book. It’s a great start to a great series.
This is my first T Gephart novel. And let me tell you it’s quickly became one of my favorite. It’s fun and quirky. And relatable. It’s not meant to be profound novel and yet it hits certain buttons that some “fun” novels never seem to do.
This book is right up there with That Guy (Kim Jones) which is one of my all time favorite book.
Eric is That Guy. He’s an actor. Hot and swoon worthy. But also a great character. Even though he has his deviant side. He’s a good example of a good guy book boyfriend.
Tia is well a walking disaster. But in a good way. She’s a bit out there but not exactly totally insane. She’s not a pushover, which what I loved.
It’s worth a try. I plan on reading the entire series.
Wow oh Wow!
A mix between dying of laughter and heart melting, I couldn’t contain myself.
6 out of 5 Stars AMAZING!
I read along with the audiobook, they are both great separate but together just complimented each other so much. Yes I wish as with all audiobooks that was duet narrators but this narrator did a great job and captured the characters’ personalities perfectly.
Tia is the crazy best friend I have always wanted. I swear this girl is fearless, quick witted, completely brilliant yet absolutely certifiably crazy.
This book will take you on a WILD ride with the insanity of it all!
I have no clue how one person (the author) can create such a perfect romance comedy.
There was not one character that I didn’t completely fall in love with. Ahh I can’t tell you how much I just absolutely loved this book, I am overwhelmed with feelings.
A MUST READ! I can’t believe I waited this long to start reading.
#1 Crush is the best romantic comedy I’ve read in months. It is so hilarious and I laughed so hard that I had to stop reading several times because I had tears in my eyes. The plot, the characters are and the banter are that funny!
T. Gephart’s writing is brilliant and effortless. The book flows seamlessly and the story is unexpected from start to finish. I can’t recommend this book enough. The perfect start to an addictive series. Let the binge read begin.
This book was great. it had me laughing out loud! I definitely will read more by this author.
#1 crush is a fun, witty, east to read rom-com.
Capturing the heart of New York while living in LA. She did it her way…
Eric is an actor whose just a simple easy going guy. Tia is a nobody from Brooklyn with a crush on Eric. Play it cool Tia wanted to meet her #1 crush so she flew to LA where the famous Eric worked.
Her adventure didn’t end with just a quick handshake. That’s not Tia’s style. This sassy, smart, quick witted New Yorker gave Eric a run for his money.
Overall:
This is my first T. Gephart book/audiobook. I’m enjoying her sense of humor and writing style. Rarely do I find a rom-com that I like. I’m a hard critic when it comes to reading a rom/com because most authors/writers just don’t have the talent to pull off comedic dialogue.
The inner commentary from Tia’s head was LOL. The laughter never ended. It was continuous stream of witty dialogue and scenes.
The writing was superb which allowed for a top notch performance. When an author/writer can team up with a good narrator it’s genius.
Narrator:
Grace Grant narrated #1 Crush in its entirety. She’s a first for me in the audiobook world, but she scored high marks from me. A perfect performance meeting all my criteria of perfect tone, sound, and pitch.
The audiobook was high quality with no outside disturbances. The scenes were read word perfectly. I know this because I followed along with my ebook while listening to the audiobook.
The solo narration performance exceeded my expectations. I’m sad for it to be over. In fact, I’m going to look into Grace Grant’s work and find another audiobook narrated by her. I’m even going to look into T. Gephard as well. Her writing skills impressed me.
OK I’ll say it, Tia Monroe is Bonkers, absolutely out of her tree.
Who flies from New York to L.A, fakes an invite, sneaks her way into a premier to meet her crush just to prove he’s not all she built him up to be, to prove he’s just not all that and hopefully be rid of her obsession? Tia Monroe of course. And did it work?….. Nah
Tia meets her movie star crush Eric Larsson and her plan backfires when he asks her out and from here on out Tia’s adventure begins.
“Wow, it’s almost midnight.”
“Do you turn into a pumpkin at midnight?” His lips twisted in amusement, a waft of his cologne assaulting my nose.
Do not sniff him, I reminded myself. That would be bad.
I listened to this In audio and for once had to slow it down, I could tell with the narrator that Tia was the type of person who talked a mile a minute, it suited her character, putting foot to mouth that sort of thing but sometimes I couldn’t tell if it was Tia talking to herself or to someone else, she talked to herself a lot working out her thoughts, like I said Bonkers.
Crush is refreshing, funny, hot, with swoon-worthy moments and I loved it!
If you’re looking for a rom-com that hits all the right spots then this is it. I am looking forward to reading Eric’s friend Ryan’s story next.
Four and a half stars!
Inspired, I’m sure, by her ‘love ‘ of Skarsgarrd and red lipstick, #1 Crush could almost be the autobiography of Tina Gephart herself!
This whole book is all the fs. Fun, flirty, fabulous, fast-paced and laugh out loud funny, I’m only sorry that it’s been on my tbr pile for so long.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! I loved it all the way from beginning until end. I laughed, cried and got emotional reading it. That’s just the way I like a story that just makes you feel. I definitely felt what the author was trying to do in this book; really loved Tia and Eric.
Tia always had a crush on Eric Larsson. And although she has never met him, she’ll do whatever it takes to just get a glimpse of him. Only one problem, he is a big movie star and lives in another city. But of course that doesn’t stop her and with some planning, she’ll finally have a dream come true and maybe, just maybe, finally can get over her crush. But will it stop there? Will she have something more in the end than just a fantasy about the man of her dreams?
Find out in this funny, romantic read that will leave you wanting more…
This book was so great! Hilarious and crazy and I loved ever minute
Recipe for an outstanding Contemporary Romantic Comedy:
Add one strong determined slightly crazy female lead;
Mix with one HOT movie star with a generous dose of down to earth sensitivity;
Add a good helping angst and sizzling chemistry;
And bake in the brain of T Gephart!!! And voila, you have a delicious read!!
I loved these characters, Tia Monroe is the perfect mix successful independent career woman with a vulnerable yet slightly certifiable side that drives her obsession with all things Eric Larsson, that has you screaming at her to stop!! Eric’s easy charm, humility and passion between the sheets had me seriously contemplating stalking some famous!!
And is it just me, or did everyone picture Alexander Skarsgard as Eric??!!
Clear 5 star read for me!! Couldn’t put it down!
I’m looking forward to #1 Player now, bring it on Ms T!!!
4.5 Stars!
If you are looking for a light-hearted, totally hilarious and entertaining rom-com……this is the book for you!! Tia is such an entertaining character, completely over the top at times, but I adored her. She made me laugh so many times I lost count. And Eric…..definitely not your typical movie star character. Love that his best friend Ryan was always there to help him from letting his ego get out of control. (And while I’m mentioning Ryan, can I just say he probably was my favorite character in the story). While not everything in the story was completely plausible, it was a good, fun, easy read that I truly enjoyed! Looking forward to more in this series
5 SEXY CRUSH STARS!! Wow, this story had me in tears laughing, silly smile on my face and swooning. I absolutely loved Tia and Eric’s story, it is a fairy tale type of story. When you need to escape a bad day, this is your book. T. Gephart had gained a reader for life, I love her writing style and I know you will too.
Absolutely hilarious! There are so many moments when Tia’s special brand of crazy made me laugh loudly and I know I grinned like a loon through most of it! Right up until the climax at 80%. The emotion conveyed by Tina Gephart is so real my heart hurt for Tia. I was so mad at Eric – even if the whole thing could have been avoided if Tia had been honest earlier.
A terrific read, for sure!
I had to stay up later than normal to finish this one! Again I was laughing throughout this one and know who my go to will be when I am having a bad day.
Tina writes amazing funny stories that will get you out of a book funk at any time. I am enjoying reading this series and have read them out of order but have loved the first 2 so far.
Eric and Tia story was great to read and I was glad to have gotten to them. Now on to the next one which I am sure I will also love!
Another fantastic read from T. Gephart! I absolutely fell in love with these characters from the first page. Tia has that strong, fighter attitude that I’ve fallen head over heals for. Eric has the perfect personality to balance them perfectly. The two of them together are what happiness is made of.
This one had me laughing through the entire story. There was a touch a drama, but it blended with the story so well. I absolutely recommend this book!!!
This book had me laughing out loud, then I swooned, then I wanted to slap someone over the head, then I laughed some more. #1 Crush is such a well written story with an amazing array of characters and I found myself unable to put it down. Can definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys a well done romcom.