Two best friends, four weeks, eight steps to ALPHA.Elliot Prescott has one question for his ultra-nerdy roommate and best friend, Fe Porto. Why can’t he get the girl?And she has an answer for him. Or maybe eight. With five years of best-friend hood under their belt, they’re about to embark on the project of a lifetime. To make Elliot alpha. The only catch? They have just four weeks to turn the …
The only catch? They have just four weeks to turn the video game loving Elliot, into a cocky, sexy, tattoo clad beast Fe has read about in her romance novels.
Can they do it? Or will the flitter of love that’s been brewing under the surface finally get the kindling it’s been longing for?
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Eight Steps, by Taylor Sullivan, is a friends to lovers romance. This coming of age/contemporary romance is an engaging story featuring two roommates that are also best friends. The unexpected occurs in this story and their dynamic begins to change. Elliot and Fe are magnetic in their friendship and the story flows at a reasonable pace. I found Fe’s character charming and willing to go that extra step for her best friend to turn his life around. Elliot was cute, I found him to be endearing and just wanted to hug him! The characters were fun, the story line was fulfilling and you could feel the chemistry where it needed to be. Overall, this was a solid story that was great to read!
I wanted to like this book, I mean look at that cover, but it fell flat in a number of spots. I don’t really want to read about some chick sitting on a toilet, for one. Also, the editing is rough, like first draft rough.
That said, the premise is good and there are some entertaining scenes that saved the story for me.
Another few passes before publishing could have made this a must read!
Love this book. I am a sucker for the friends turned into romance stories. I just think they are so cute and happily ever after ish. Elliot and Fe were a cute friendship that she was tryingdg to help him get a girl and of course what happens? She’s like oh damn, he’s actually really hot and awesome. Damn! I’m in love with him!! The story was intriguing and kept me wanting to read till the very end. First book by Taylor. Won’t be the last.
Eight Steps by Taylor Sullivan is Book 1 in the Nerdy by Nature Series, and a friends to lovers romance. These are some of my favorite stories, the friends to lovers never grow old to me, because you get to watch the relationship blossom. These characters were like friends you were sad to leave, when the book was over. This is the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed the character development and the story line. I would definitely read more books by this author, and I give this book a solid 4 stars.
The first chapter had me hooked and wanting to keep reading more. As I continued reading I did not want to put the book down. All throughout the book it kept my interest and never got boring. The book was incredible to say the least. I would suggest this book to anyone. It was detailed and entertaining. Eight steps by Taylor Sullivan is a book that I would read over and over again.
Eight Steps by Taylor Sullivan is not a difficult book to predict. You know how it’s going to end (that’s one reason why I picked it) but that doesn’t ruin the joy of the journey. It’s books like this that make me remember why the romance genre is much needed in my world. I love to sit back and escape my life for a little while and this book helped me accomplish that easily. I was swept away by the easy flow of the writing, the story line that made me smile more times than I ever could have imagined and the characters, Elliot and Fe who actually made me cry a little. Being somewhat of a nerd myself, I could relate to these two and I appreciated that. This book is perfect if you want to recharge for a bit, if you want to change genres for a while or are just looking for something to brighten up your day.
Eight Steps is a quirky, funny friends to lovers story which definitely deserves 5 stars in my opinion. This book had me hooked from the very beginning and I laughed so much when reading it.
Best friends and room-mates Elliot Prescott and Fe Porto are both super nerdy and have a friendship that everyone would be jealous of. When Elliot confesses that he likes a woman at work who doesn’t notice him, Fe comes up with a plan to turn him into a hot alpha male in 4 weeks – An eight step plan.
Reading the antics of Fe trying to turn, super sweet but super nerdy Elliot into an alpha male will have you in stitches. Not giving any spoilers but I will say that the dressing room scene when she tries to update his wardrobe is hilarious.
The story flows really well and you will fall more and more in love with these two as the book progresses. There is also a great deal of angst as Elliot and Fe start to see each other in a different light as the plan unfolds. This just makes the story more enjoyable.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it.
Eight Steps by Taylor Sullivan is my first book that I have read by Taylor Sullivan and I was not disappointed. Eight steps is a friendship that turns into a love story between two friends Elliot and Fe Porto. Elliot and Fe have been friends and roommates for years . Fe only has a few weeks to turn Elliot into this hot macho guy and has these eight steps for him to follow to make him this way. Along this journey they learn more about each other and fall into love. This book will keep you hooked and you will not be disappointed. Elliot Is such a awesome guy we all hope to fall for and Fe is your girl next door best friend the characters in this book were relatable and really fun to read about. I would love to read more about these duo. I will defiantly read more books by Taylor Sullivan. This book is a must to add to your TBR Pile 🙂
Im a LEGIT sucker for these kind of books!
Give me the nerds and the best friends and I’ll be instantly hooked!
There was nothing about this book I didn’t like and I’m legit dying for more from Miss. Sullivan!
I feel like Elliot is a Clark Kent. The nerd that no one looks at. He works out and is good looking but everyone oversees him. He has in mind the woman he wants to snag and she’ll be out of town for a month so he wants to be different when she gets back so he enlists his BFF and roommate Fe for help. She designs a program to help him out (an 8 step program) but it all goes to hell when one kiss happens and everything is up in the air.
This was the light hearted, funny, nerdy read I needed. This was the perfect weekend – escape – from – life – read everyone needs!
Eight Steps, A Friends To Lovers Romance, by Taylor Sullivan
5-stars
Eight Steps by Taylor Sullivan was a sweet romance where main characters Elliot and Fe form a plan to help Elliot become an Alpha Male and catch the eye of his gorgeous boss Mary. They didn’t expect to fall for each other in the process and discover so many different secrets in the process. I loved how nerdy the two were and how they also embraced learning new things to help Elliot become alpha. Elliot cleaned up well and the hot hunk underneath came out. At times I wanted to beat Fe with a stick for some of her decisions but it definitely made for a good story.
Eight Steps: A friends to Lovers Romance by Taylor Sullivan. This is the first book I’ve read by Taylor Sullivan but it will not be my last. It was such a fun story about Elliot Prescott and Fe Porto. They have been best friends for 5 years but Fe is just like one of the boys, nerdy and goofy. Elliot wants to know why he can’t find a girl so Fe sets out to help him. She thinks he needs to be just like the guys in her romance novels. She wants him to become an alpha male with tattoos, abs and sexiness. Elliot is not so sure and all the while this is going on they share a couple of kisses along the way and can’t stop thinking about each other. Will Elliot finally realize that what he wants is right in front of his eyes and can he convince Fe that she really does want a relationship. Read Eight Steps to find out!
Eight Steps is a novel by Taylor Sullivan. This is my first novel by this author.
Best friends Elliot and Fe have been friends for five years. Elliot is considered a nerd who loves video games.
What happened when Elliot asks Fe to help him get a girl? Will sparks fly?
I really enjoyed this novel. It was a fun and cute story and very refreshing from the other novels in this genre.
I usually read the lead female having the makeover and it was a change for the male lead to be having the makeover.
I loved the progression from friends to realizing there might be something more between them.
For anyone looking for a cute fast read, I recommended this novel.
Eight Steps: A Friend to Lovers Romance
By Taylor Sullivan
I enjoyed this friends to lovers read, I thought it was fun and had great characters. Elliot and Fe are roommates and best friends and Elliot is a nice guy and a bit nerdy. Fe has decided that they are going to make him an alpha male in eight steps, and it’s a lot of fun to read about all the banter these two have. I had to keep reading to find out if these two were ever going to admit their feelings for each other or is Elliot going to get the girl that he wants to notice him? This book was fun and entertaining I recommend this romantic story.
Eight Steps to Alpha is book 1 in the Nerdy by Nature series by Taylor Sullivan and a first for me by this author. Elliot wants to get a girl in his office to notice him so he goes to his best friend Fe for help. Fe takes on the task of changing Elliot from a nice nerdy guy into a hot alpha male. But will the plan backfire on them and spark something between Fe and Elliot?
This was hilarious sweet friends to loves book. I laugh from the beginning to the end of this book; Fe and Elliott were sweet and lovable. I can’t wait to see if there is going to be more books in this series. If you’re looking for a good romantic comedy, you need to pick up this book.
Eight Steps is a deliciously intense love story by Taylor Sullivan. A story that just left me breathless and desperate for more. As far as friends to lovers romances go, this was one of the best I have read. So riveting was these words, I read it in one go. These characters were so endearing, so charismatic, it was hard to put their story down.
Elliott and Fe were best friends. Dorky Elliott was thrust into Fe’s hands to give him a new look. The almost non existent flame of arousal, passion and realisation was slow moving, the tension was so palpable, it was felt long after the book ended. So intense, every muscle in my body was pulled taut, ready to snap at any moment. If you love slow intensity love stories, then this story is one you must read. NOW. A riveting, emotional tale of exquisite discovery and soul deep feelings of love. 5 stars.
Eight Steps by Taylor Sullivan a five-star read that will help you get your nerd on. This is the first novel in the Nerdy by Nature series and the next needs to be here. This should come with a warning, do not drink while reading as you are likely to spit it out, I laughed so hard I wore my drink. I got my copy after the re-edit and it was great, it showed us how bad editing can ruin a great book after reading some of the other earlier reviews. I knew I wanted to read this as I adored another book by this author, and I am glad I did as it was so much better. Elliot was great, he had a great charm about him and when you get to know him, he will clearly become a fave new book boyfriend.
A romantic comedy for the win! Eight Steps to Alpha is A Friends to Lovers Romance by Taylor Sullivan. This book was so cute I couldn’t put it down! Fe (the element for iron) is a science teacher’s assistant. Elliot is her roommate of 4 years and best friend of 5 years. There has never been any romantic chemistry between them. That is…until now. Elliot is enamored by a co-worker, Mary and want to get her to notice him. Fe devises a plan so that in 8 simple steps, Mary will be putty at his feet. What Fe didn’t plan is that during this process, Elliot and she would become closer than they ever have. With the push of their family and friends, things shift for these two and what ends up happening is magical. I will be a bit of spoiler and say that this is a happy ever after book. But, it’s the journey that makes this book so great! I loved this story and the way that this author writes is really awesome. The words flowed like they should, which caused me not to be able to put the book down. There were so many funny parts, frustrating parts and a few sexy scenes that were smoking hot. I loved the banter between the two main characters and then the interaction of the secondary characters made me fall in love with the book even more. This is a definite recommendation and I cannot wait to read more books from this author!
Eight Steps to Alpha was a fun 4 star read.
This is a good friends to lovers romance.
Elli wants a certain someone to notice him, so he asks his best friend Fe to help him. He wants to be just like the men in the books Fe reads, an alpha. They have a month to get him ready, will they be successful? Can he get the girl he wants?
I’m tired of being the nice guy. I want to be that guy. The guy they have fantasies about. Just once. Elli
Fe creates a list of steps for Elli to complete. I had so many LOL moments as these two went through the steps. Something else starts to happen as well, they are starting to feel a connection that is drawing them even closer. Will they realize the connection before it’s too late?
Overall I really enjoyed this book. I really liked both Elli and Fe, the secondary characters were good also. Taylor Sullivan does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. Watching the friendship grow through the story was great, you felt like you were right there with them. I look forward to reading more from Taylor.
My first book by Taylor Sullivan couldn’t have had a better start! Eight Steps to Alpha is predictable in the way you would expect a friends to lovers story to be. However, the actual plot, turning a “nerd” into an “alpha” is something you don’t read about every day. I believe Elliot and most men have a little bit of nerd and a little bit of alpha already in them. Sullivan just had Fe show Elliot how he could be all that he was meant to be.
This story was easy and fun to read. I look forward to reading more from Sullivan.
Eight Steps to Alpha- Taylor Sullivan
5-stars
“All I’m afraid of right now, is that some other guy will get to be your John Wayne before I do.”
My Heart! Oh, My goodness my heart! I can’t get rid of this smile on my face! Eight Steps to Alpha is the first book in Taylor Sullivan’s Nerdy by Nature series and it’s one incredible start. This is not my first book by this author, but it certainly is my favorite. This is one of the best friends to lover’s romance reads I’ve ever read, even though I knew what was going to happen I still felt so invested in their story and had me strongly rooting for them.
I honestly loved everything about this book, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for their next romance read, it’s one that should not be missed. I can’t wait to read more from this phenomenal author as soon as possible!