She’s been hired to ghostwrite a CEO’s autobiography…
Yep, that CEO. The one who broke her heart.
When Kate’s agent gets her the job of writing Trent’s autobiography, she almost balks. The charismatic founder of his own outdoor clothing company dumped her when they were in college. But she needs the money.
Trent’s been so busy lately, he completely forgot he was supposed to be writing a book, … writing a book, and the draft is due soon. He wants Kate as the ghostwriter: she’s experienced, and she was always smart and hard-working. They can keep things professional, right?
In funny and touching ways, the project gives them a fresh perspective on the past, even prompting a road trip to Trent’s hometown that uncovers forgotten feelings. But will they both have the courage to start a new chapter in life?
This second chance romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Guacamole Grilled Chicken Club Sandwiches.
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Who does not need a second chance?
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Shirley Jump presents “In Other Words, Love. A Second Chance Romance from Hallmark Publishing”. Kate Winslow works as a ghost writer for others when she runs in her nemesis Loretta Wildwood, a New York Times best-selling author, and has to confess that her books don’t carry her name. Trent MacMillian is far too busy to write the manuscript for his book which is overdue. Kate’s agent gets her the contract as his ghostwriter but the problem is that he is her former boyfriend. What will happen when they get together? And what will happen to Kate’s manuscript that is collecting dust in a drawer? Will Kate and Trent be able to overcome the hurt of their past?
This was the third book by Shirley Jump which I read and I really appreciated it since I enjoy second chance novels. I also appreciated its believable, strong and charming characters. It is a funny, heartwarming story, a clean romance and a relaxing and enjoyable read but also contains an amount of tension in the story. I highly recommend it to all readers who love romances with a wedding topic and who love second chances. Once again, Hallmark Publishing included one of their special recipes, this time the one for Guacamole Grilled Chicken Club sandwich.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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I’ve read a handful of Hallmark Publishing novels and this one doesn’t disappoint, in fact, it might be one of my more favorite ones (although they’ve all been 5 stars worthy). The story follows Kate and Trent, and let’s not forget about Grandma and her love of soup. This is my first Shirley Jump book and I do so love her writing. This storyline is heavy on reliving memories, so if you like stories within stories this is the book for you. I’d love to see them make a Hallmark movie from this novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This was a good book and I did enjoy it. As it was an ARC, there were a few grammatical errors but I did not deduct the star for them.
These characters were supposed to be close to 40 but there were times that I felt they were much younger. This was the case I felt with Trent especially. His relationship with his father is such the case. He never tried to see his father’s point of view in their disagreement. Sections where the characters looked back into their college days didn’t paint Trent in a favorable light either in my opinion.
My heart bled for Kate on the other hand. She is a ghostwriter for “autobiographies”. She needs an assignment or two, as royalties are down, to fix her apartment’s leaky roof and her grandma’s furnace. Out of the blue her agent calls. There is a request for a quick turn-around and the money offered is substantial. The drawback, it is to write her ex-boyfriend’s book. He is the highly successful owner of an outdoor clothing manufacturing company. He dropped her out of the blue right after she graduated.
This book is written in a dual POV format. I always appreciate this as it helps me to identify with the characters. I really needed it here.
Again Trent posed a problem for me. I did enjoy the story and just because I had some problems with that character doesn’t mean that others won’t. Plus, I don’t really expect to identify with characters all the time. There are some that take some time for them to grow on me. Trent was that character here. He did redeem himself as it was true that it does they weren’t ready for “true love” at that early of age.
This is a clean second chance romance book. There is nothing that should offend anyone.
Kate and Trent are a second chance love story that has the underlying realization that they hove both matured and grown up whereby their earlier mishaps in the college years had to do with immaturity. Trent, the successful business man and Kate the contracted ghost writer share previous experiences and have trust and respect on their side. Very enjoyable, no disgusting sex scenes ( I prefer these stories that give me a more realistic feeling of building the attraction). Loved it all!
I loved the premise of this book. I loved the back story and the conflict. But the execution of it didn’t really live up to it. It was a shame that the bones were so good for this story, but it just feel flat to me. It was a nice story but it could have really been something which is were the disappointment lies.
In Other Words, Love is a standalone title and gives us a second chance romance for Kate and Trent – through rather unusual circumstances.
I love the various types of Second Chance Romance tropes that are “out there”, and yes, there are several types. Yet, the ones I enjoy the most usually have a longer amount of time before that reunion, time for the characters to have grown a bit, experienced a bit more of life, and even a different outlook at times. And that is exactly what In Other Words, Love delivers.
While Kate and Trent didn’t survive their college romance with hearts intact, they did each move on to other life goals. Trent took his idea for a business and expanded it far beyond his family’s expectations. But along the way, he’s lost something as well. It was not only his business sense, but his love of being outdoors that lead to his success, and that has been left behind in his drive to build his business into the international company that it is today. Not only does he not have time to get out in the great outdoors he also has let the plans for writing a “how I became successful” book fall behind. He’s committed to doing this but now he’s going to need help – and that help will come in an unlikely person. One he knew well, and one who he hurt badly once upon a time.
Kate’s life hasn’t turned out quite as she’d anticipated. Oh, she’s happy, for the most part, she’s writing… but not books with her own name on the covers. She’s a professional ghostwriter now and those dreams of her own books have fallen to the side due to reality and financial considerations. A unique opportunity has just been offered at a very unexpected price, both financially and personally. She can ghostwrite Trent’s book but at what cost to a heart that remembers the pain caused by their breakup.
I liked Trent and Kate, they are believable characters who have indeed grown up, changed a bit, and perhaps can now find that happiness that eluded them back in college. The journey to rediscovering their love for each other is full of fun moments, times remembering and forgiving, and a trip that will help pull them back in the right direction.
In Other Words, Love drew me in, gave me characters to enjoy and a story to love. The writing is smooth and easy flowing, the plot interesting, and the characters realistic throughout the years together and apart. It’s always a treat for me to see people who fit but not perfect at the time come back together a bit wiser to discover that the fit was just fine all along, it simply wasn’t the right time.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from Hallmark Publishing via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
A fun heart warming second chance romance of college sweethearts. Trent is the CEO of a multi million corporation and has hired a ghost writer to write his memoir. His ex girlfriend, Kate takes on the job with second thoughts but they both soon wonder why their relationship ended. Trent is very outdoorsy where Kate is very book oriented, but soon Trent will see Kate in a new light.
This is a very sweet romance that I had a hard time putting down. Loved how they worked together to get this book done. Loved Kate, a wonderful relationship with her grandma. Kate also encouraged Trent to have a better relationship with his family. This was a perfect read in these trying times.
Ghostwriters have the opportunity to write about the lives of a variety of interesting people but do not have the satisfaction of seeing their names on the cover of the resulting book. It’s a common practice. Katie Winslow has made a career of ghostwriting memoirs for a famous people who either don’t have the time or the skill to write their own. But when her agent gives her the name of the latest celebrity who needs a book written, she’s not sure she wants the job, even if she needs the money. It’s a lot of money and she has a lot of bills, so she agrees to the contract to write the story of her college sweetheart, Trent MacMillan, founder and president of Get Outdoors apparel. What she doesn’t agree to is dealing with her feelings for him.
The author has written a book about writing a book and done a great job of showing how much work is involved, particularly when writing about a real person. The tension between Katie and Trent is at the center of the story, but other characters, particularly Katie’s grandmother and Trent’s father add substance to the story. After reading this book, I know I don’t have what it takes to be a writer, but it was interesting following Katie’s process, particularly while she was dealing with her feelings for Trent.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher and NetGalley, but the opinion is my own.
Hallmark Publishing is a publishing company that I’m starting to lean towards for a good wholesome read. This story was one that captured my interest.
Kate is a writer, but she’s a ghostwriter, and has been given a job that she can’t refuse. She’s always wanted to be a writer of her books, but ended up writing for other people under their names for money. With this new job, it pretty much sets her up financially. There’s a problem though, as always, there is a problem. The person with whom she is to ghostwrite for, is an ex-boyfriend who broke up with her many, many years ago.
Trent’s a successful entrepreneur of an outdoor clothing company and has been encouraged to write a book. Unfortunately, he procrastinated about it and now Kate has been hired to help him out. Needless to say, I think we can guess what’s going to happen here.
Despite knowing that they will probably get together, it’s just as much fun reading how they didn’t, or did they get together.
Great read and I enjoyed it!
I enjoyed this book immensely. When I started reading, I thought the story was pleasant and was glad the characters weren’t 20-somethings. I thought it would be an enjoyable read, but the further I got into the story, the more I became emotionally engaged, probably because it also involved families. It was so much more than a pleasant read. The story of these two people and how they had a second chance after doing some growing up, adapting to life, understanding each other, and handling situations like adults made me laugh and cry. I was cheering for them by the end and was worried for just a slight bit they wouldn’t have a happily-ever-after. But love, understanding, and moral fortitude prevailed.
I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book received from Hallmark Publishing for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Repost of my original review at Amazon.com.
When the ghost writer turns out to be your ex, all bets are off. A fun, flirty road trip romance that ends in a guaranteed HEA.
A great book that is well written and fun to read. This second chance romance has a wonderful storyline that will draw you in from the first chapter and keep you reading until the end. Shirley Jump is a new to me author and I enjoyed this book so much that I look forward to reading more from her.
I enjoyed this “second chance at love” story. I especially liked Kate. She’s a sweet, talented, and funny girl. I loved her devotion to her grandmother, who gives her some wise advice as they do some gardening together. But Kate’s in a place in her life where she feels stuck in her writing career and her personal life revolves around taking care of her cat. Then she gets the opportunity of a lifetime…and has a tough choice to make.
I loved the sparks and the tension between Trent and Kate as she begins to ghostwrite his autobiography. As they talk about common memories, Trent begins to see his past in a new light and wonders if Kate might have a place in his future. This story is filled with sweet, and sometimes funny, moments as Trent and Kate realize that she’s not only writing Trent’s life story, they are together writing their own new love story. This is a clean, sweet romance that will touch your heart and make you smile.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
What an inspirational, second chance, love story written about two, heartfelt characters. Kate and Trent dated in college until Trent broke up with her. How strange it must have been for these two to meet up and have to work together fifteen years later.
I really enjoyed all the wisdom Kate’s grandmother bestowed upon her while tending her garden. Her wisdom of “patience, care, and attention” applied not only to the plants but to people as well. I also liked how Kate was able to get Trent to reconnect with his family and mend bridges with his dad.
I really liked Trent’s childhood stories and how they created the man he was today. The ending to their story was perfect too. What an inspiration of love and second chance. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
I was offered an advanced copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This was a sweet and enjoyable clean read. It involves a second chance romance that took 15 years to figure out.
Trent broke up with Kate at the end of college, 15 years later, Trent needs some help with writing his autobiography. His PR person at his multimillion dollar company suggests he use a ghost writer to help him meet his impending deadline. Well, it just so happens that Kate is a ghost writer. You can pretty much figure out how it goes from there.
The author does a great job weaving their lives back together and then of course there’s the impending doom! It’s worth taking a chance on. It will definitely become a Hallmark movie.
Shirley Jump is an author whose books I have always enjoy reading. In Other Words, Love is no different. The writing flows and carries the reader along as the characters meet again, years after college has ended.
Set in Seattle I could see the area and the surrounding landscape through the eyes of the characters. Speaking of characters, Kate Winslow is a sweetheart and my favorite of the two main ones. Hardworking, good to older family members and smart. Trent is a good guy but he does put his company and his dreams first in his life. As these two are throw back together after fifteen years, perspectives change and so do dreams for the future. Heartwarming, sweet with just enough drama and conflict to keep it interesting. Hallmark would do well to make this book into a movie.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Kate is a ghost writer and finds herself back in the path of her first love Trent when he needs a ghost writer for his book. You’ll fall in love with these characters and their second chance at romance!
Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy of In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump for the purpose of reading and reviewing. A contemporary Romance and a stand-alone novel. My opinions are my own and no one has influenced them.
In Other Words, Love is a lovely romance with engaging characters and a unique plot. The troupe is a second chance romance, which is a favorite of mine. The writing is smooth and flows, making the pacing perfect, keeping me engaged from the beginning to the end.
Kate’s character is real with her own insecurities. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her. While she wants to write her own books, she ends up as a ghostwriter. She’s an introvert and enjoys being alone more than with crowds. Her parents spent a lot of her childhood away, so she spent most of her time with her grandmother. That may have influenced her risk adverse attitude toward life.
Trent’s a great hero with his own set of issues. He never believed his father saw him as a success, even though Trent has formed a successful international company. When Kate enters his life again—they dated for a year during college)—the attraction is immediate. I enjoyed getting to know him and his insecurities.
The romance between Kate and Trent is sweet and the deep friendship they had in college fosters it. I loved watching their romance flourish and wanted to see them find their happy ending.
If you enjoy contemporary romance with intriguing characters and a compelling plot, then you will want to read In Other Words, Love. This is the first book I’ve read by Ms. Jump, but it will not be the last. Happy reading!
In Other Words, Love is the first book I have read by author Shirley Jump and I absolutely loved it. Well written and kept me turning the pages past my bedtime! I am certainly looking into reading more books written by her. I loved the idea of a second chance at love for Kate and Trent. They were college sweethearts (que broken heart) who meet again, under hilarious circumstances, 15 years later. I enjoyed the bantering between the characters, the conversations were excellent. Heartfelt where they needed to be but also playful, very well written. For me the relationship between Kate and her grandmother Wanda was very special, it made me wish I had a grandmother Wanda in my life. In contrast, Trent and his dad had a difficult relationship where they butted heads often and it put a wedge in between them until circumstances arise that make Trent reach out and try harder to understand his father’s reaction to his life choices. This is a book put out by Hallmark Publishing that I hope they make into a movie.
“In Other Words, Love: A Second Chance Romance from Hallmark Publishing”, by author Shirley Jump, is a sweet contemporary love story that proves you can run from love, but you just can’t hide–the heart will have its way. As a young girl, Kate Winslow had always imagined her life as a writer, not knowing that in her case, that would mean “ghostwriter”. Now, in her late thirties, she had long grown weary of never seeing her own name on the books she wrote, and her finances were also on the wane. An offer of a lucrative new ghostwriting contract will definitely boost her bank account, and she can pay her bills and help out her beloved Grandma Wanda. However, the deal turns out to be a shock to the system when the subject of the book–a successful outdoors apparel and equipment company CEO–is the man who broke her heart, Trent MacMillan. College sweethearts, Kate and Trent had been a true “opposites attract’ romance–she was the studious bookworm, and he was the outdoors-loving sports guy. He had graduated first, and on the day of her own graduation, he had devastated her by ending their relationship because they wanted very different futures. Fifteen years later, their first meeting to discuss the book proved that the attraction–and the hurt–was still there. Trent has worked hard over the years–so hard that he no longer has much time for the things that he enjoys most. Kate has labored as a writer, but her dream of becoming a published author–with her own name on the cover–has eluded her. Is there a second chance for these two former college sweethearts, both looking forty in the eye, to finally learn that compromise in matters of the heart means gaining more than you lose? I really enjoyed the characterizations that created for “In Other Words, Love”, and I rooted for them to find their happily-ever-after.
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