I couldn’t have scripted a more perfect night.For one fantastic evening, at a masquerade party in the heart of Manhattan, I’m not the millionaire everyone wants a piece of. Fine–multimillionaire. But who’s counting all those commas? Not me, and not the most intriguing woman I’ve ever met, who happens to like dancing, witty banter, and passionate up-against-the-wall sex as much as I do.There’s no … do.
There’s no need for names or business cards. And that’s why I’m eager to get to know her more, since my mystery woman seems to like me for me, rather than for my huge…bank account.
Everything’s coming up aces. Until the next day when things get a little complicated. (Newsflash — a lot complicated.)
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He’s charming, brilliant, an incredible lover, and right now I want to stab fate in the eyeballs.
I’ve had one goal I’ve been working toward, and lo and behold, my mystery man is the very person who stands between me and my dream job. A job I desperately need since my hard-knock life has nothing in common with his star-kissed one.
But it’s time to put that fairytale night behind me, and focus on learning what makes him tick. Too bad it turns out his quirks are my quirks, and his love affair with New York matches mine.
And as we spend our days together, I discover something else that feels like a cruel twist of fate — I’m falling for this modern-day naughty prince charming, and that’s not an ending I can write to our story.
A standalone contemporary romance!*
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Witty Rom com that will have you ready to come as you are.. <3 see what I did there? Check it out, Lauren NEVER disappoints!
Lauren never fails to deliver the laughs and swoons! I loved this fun, sexy romantic comedy!
I’m not even sure if Lauren /can/ disappoint me. I dont think that’s possible. Plus, that cover got me thirsty. Lol
A fun and sexy rom-com!!
The queen of romantic, steamy, feel-good HEAs strikes again. Lout out loud. Love out loud!
Lauren Blakely makes me laugh, swoon, and fan my face every time! Come as you Are is feel-good sexy rom com at its best!!
Gah, I love everything Lauren Blakeley writes. Romantic and fun, I couldn’t put this down!
Lauren’s sexy rom coms are always a win-win for me. And how can anyone resist that cover?!
I always love Lauren Blakely books! And who can resist that cover! He’s freaking perfect!
The lovely and talented Lauren Blakely is one of my one-click authors! She totally inspires me. Her latest book, Come As You Are, once again demonstrates why she is the Queen of Romantic Comedy. I adored Flynn and Sabrina’s charming love story. Highly recommend!
As sexy as the come-hither look on its cover! Another fun and steamy romance from Lauren Blakely.
The perfect light and funny rom-com! I always love Lauren Blakely’s writing, this book was no exception.
Love this sexy and fun rom-com!
COME AS YOU ARE contained many of the elements I enjoy in a romance including a hero and heroine who behave like adults and honor their responsibilities. The hero has an ego, sure, but he has a lot of good qualities to back it up and doesn’t use his money and reputation as an excuse to nail every woman who comes along. Despite blistering chemistry and realistic conflicts, they acknowledge and discuss their problems. Great dialogue, a unique view of NYC. If I have any issues with the book, it’s that the H&H don’t meet until several chapters in. The chapters establishing the hero’s character worked better for me than the heroine’s, but once they met, I had no further complaints. Highly enjoyable.
“With me, you always have an invitation to come as you are.”
Come As You Are… because even behind the masks, you just can’t hide who you truly are.
Do you like fairy tales? How about dirty fairy tales? A dirty prince charming and a naughty Cinderella. How about a little historical romance where the Duke meets a fair lady and swoops her off her feet?
Better yet, what about nerds? A sexy mathematician nerd with a sultry grammatical one. Yes? Then brace yourself, because Flynn and Sabrina will have you laughing, exploring, and learning. Their chemistry is nothing like what Lauren Blakely has ever written before. It’s refreshing. It’s adventurous. But what I loved the most, it was charming. A modern day fairy tale mixed with actual history and heart.
When Flynn was first introduced in The Knocked up Plan I was craving his story, and let me tell you, he was so worth the wait. I love Flynn. I love how the relationship blossoms between him and Sabrina. I love that their story doesn’t fall under a expect romantic trope, because what they see and share is truly heart warming.
I highly recommend Come As You Are, not just because it’s an amazing story, but because this has a very special Blakely signature. Whether it’s New York, Paris, or any destination Ms. Blakely chooses, her stories transport you to the place the story is being told from. Her words make you feel as if you are there. Her stories give you the escapade you seek when you want to lose yourself in a book.
A pineapple, empty potato chip bags, Monopoly money, and a mascarade party with a hidden library… You may think you have come across a strange scavenger hunt list, however, these words combined with the masterful mind of Lauren Blakely and you have an off the charts romance!
This book was incredible and it left me with a feeling of deep yearning for the type of connection that our main characters, Sabrina and Flynn, share with one another.
From the beginning Sabrina and Flynn shared a spark for one another like neither of them had ever experienced before.
Each time they meet up, they enjoy the time of old New York. As they share their time exploring the old landmarks of New York City, the city neither of them can get enough of, they are simultaneously creating the foundation for a possible future with one another. There is just one catch. One of these great characters has much more to lose if true feelings are revealed and acted upon.
Come along to find out if leading with their hearts will pay off in the end.
I absolutely loved this fun, sexy Rom Com from Lauren Blakely! Another hit from a talented author whose writing style is easy to fall in love with. Highly recommended.
Usually you’d find me here gushing about the newest #BlakelyBoy that I’ve fallen in love with, but today I’m all about the girl! Sabrina Granger is who I’d want to be, if I was just starting out in my adult life! She’s a little bit quirky, incredibly devoted, strong, independent, and determined. I love the relationship she has with her brother, how committed she is to making sure he has everything he needs to realize his dream, even if it means putting herself second. Pretty sure she is my favorite of Ms. Blakely’s heroines, she really is quite awesome.
Now, this is not to say that I wasn’t totally head over heels for Flynn Parker, because I was. I really was. He’s charming and adorable, extremely loyal (I want to be one of his employees), and always has time to listen, which I found totally endearing.
Together, Sabrina and Flynn are just delightful! From their very first meeting, to the “Another Epilogue”, Come As You Are is everything that is good and right when it comes to a Lauren Blakely romcom. It was sexy and sweet, and there was a playfulness between the characters that I just loved.
I adore how Ms. Blakely incorporates the locations into her stories and leaves me wanting to hop on a plane to visit all the unique places she mentions. And this book was no exception- I even found myself Googling some of them, to see if they really existed! It was fun to visit them alongside Sabrina and Flynn, it was such an entertaining way for them to get to know each other.
Come As You Are is sweet and sexy, with just the right amount of humor and heart. Ms. Blakely truly is the queen of the contemporary romcom. I don’t know how she does it, but as long as she keeps writing characters and stories as enjoyable as this one, I’ll keep coming back for me!
awesome
Yes, please! My review is for the audiobook version, and all I can say is: smoking, freaking HOT. This is one book you don’t want to pass up. As always, LB has an all-star narration team, and my goodness, it’s freaking amazing! She’s one of my one-click buys each and every time. Joe Arden? Um, more, please. And of course, the amazingly talented Ande Arndt.
If you’re new to her books, now is the time to pick them up and enjoy each and every sizzling word.
Five-plus stars!