Claire
When it comes to relationships, I’m a magnet for attracting all the wrong men.
I need a date—desperately—when I find out my lying, cheating ex is going to my best friend’s wedding.
Trusting the stars, my meddlesome Grams places a personal ad in the paper for me with one stipulation:
Leos need not apply.
While taking care of her, an all too familiar pediatric nurse with startling blue eyes … with startling blue eyes asks me on a date.
But he’s a Leo. Not only by name, but by birth date.
This patient, caring, determined man wants me, but my heart has paid the ultimate price in the past.
Will he be the one to mend my heart or will I pay the price once again?
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Oh, Leo is just the sweetest and I loved Claire’s grandma. There’s some mystery and suspense thrown into here but it’s lighthearted and funny that I found myself smiling. Their family and friends also made me smile.
Sometimes you meet the person you’re meant to be with early in life and only until you can appreciate their love may you be together. This story was sweet with your dose of astrology to guide you along the way. I couldn’t get enough.
I received an ARC for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I don’t know what it is about these bomb authors writing these bad ass grandmothers. Erica Marselas is no different, she wrote one bad ass grandma.
There is nothing more I love than meddling grandma’s and this book was just what I needed.
Claire Malone hasn’t picked the best guys to date. Now that her best friend is getting married and her ex left her for someone, she thought was her friend but turned out to be a snake. She has to scramble to find a new plus one. However, grandma has something up her sleeve.
“You would have been safer just putting my picture on Tinder.” Claire
“I couldn’t figure out how to work the app.” Grandma
“Jesus Grams” Claire
Leo Price had just finished up his nursing shift when he ran into his stepbrother’s ex-girlfriend Claire. Little did Leo know, but he would end his night with not only a date with Claire, but a temporary girlfriend/wedding date. Leo hates how his stepbrother treated Claire and wants nothing more than to show her how she deserves to be treated or will secrets come out and exes’ step back in?
“I wish you would stop thinking I have some hidden agenda.” Leo
Oh, Leo, I rooted for you all the way. There is nothing sexier than a male peds nurse. I loved this book. Leo was everything you want in a patient, loving, caring, hot in the sheets man. Claire is the perfect girl who has been burned bad, I mean the worst burning you could ever imagine. It takes real guts to get back out there and let your guard down and Claire was written beautifully.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a sweet quick afternoon read.
Ladies Love Leo!! He’s MINE Though! Leo Price OWNS my heart! Put a fork in me I’m done y’all, I’m all gooey and soft inside. I didn’t think it was possible to love Leo Price and Claire anymore than I already did. But clearly I’m obsessed with them and their story. I keep going back and re-reading some of my favorite parts and realize I somehow managed to fall harder in love with them each and every time I do this. ( it’s so good and I don’t want to let him and Claire go just yet) This novella is part of the Written in the Stars Stars Series and it is phenomenal!
I love Claire. She burrowed into my heart from page one. This beautiful woman hasn’t had an easy road. But like the rest of us, she just wants someone to love her, and in the past that quest to find someone has only left her heartbroken and shattered from the inside out. She has a fantastic support system. Her hilarious grams and some pretty fantastic friends have supported her through everything, picked her up when she was devastated and broken. But now they are pushing for her to get back out there and find someone who will love her for who she is, imperfections and all. They have no problems intervening to ensure the stars align and she meets her soulmate either. Claire is sweet and has so much to offer. She’s a loving granddaughter, fantastic friend, and an extremely forgiving person. She has the biggest heart, y’all. She just needs the right person to make her realize all of that. That man IS Leo Price, step brother to the last asshole that left her broken-hearted.
Leo Price is LIFE y’all! He’s a deliciously sweet and swoony love bug. He is gorgeous and funny. As a pediatric nurse, He dedicates his life to taking care of others. He’s known Claire for a while and he’s always wanted her, but unfortunately it wasn’t in the cards, or the stars for them at that time. When he sees his opportunity now, he knows he will not lose his chances to win her heart this time. He knows that Claire’s heart is fragile. I love, love, love how unselfish he is. He handles her delicately when he needs to, but at the same time, is also pushing her in a way that’s healing to the broken parts of her, and it’s beautiful to read, I totally cried y’all. The passion between these two is crazy freakin hot and they have witty banter for days. Leo continued to do things over and over and I was like “ HE IS PERFECT.”
This book is one you will want to devour in one sitting. It’s sexy and swoony and sweet. But it’s also funny and all the secondary characters are hilarious. It’s like this smorgasbord of genres because it’s got a little bit of everything you could possibly want. It’s got the perfect ratio of sex mixed in to this great storytelling. Erica weaves together this amazing story that is so engaging I felt like a part of it. I want to hang out with grams and watch her tv shows. Lol
This Story flows perfectly. You will laugh, cry, fan yourself, be on the edge of your seat for a minute, chuck your panties and your kindle.( because there are a few moments of sheer frustration) I love that about Erica’s writing, she always writes these stories that make you feel like you fell down the feelings tree and hit every branch on the way down. Lol
This book is that good! You need to read it.
Point blank. Period! GAH! Leo and Claire are ultimate couple goals. They are just EVERYTHING!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book!
My Cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up for this book!
– I love Erica Marselas. Her writing always grabs my attention page one and doesn’t let me go until the last word of the epilogue. I know that with any book of hers I read I am going to get everything I want and more. I’m gonna get something that’s full of witty banter, heat, emotions and some fantastically frustrating moments as well. Leo Price gets all my stars!
-Boy do I ever love the way Erica’s characters throw down in pound town! Leo Price was the perfect lover! Beyond Hawt!!
Cliffhanger Warning-No Cliffhanger!! #HappyEnding!
Claire and Leo are smoking hot!! Lana~White Hot Reads
I loved how Leo has always had a thing for Claire but needed a little push from her friends. He shows her that she is special by doing things for her and showing her he cares. She hasn’t always had men show her she matters. Leo and Claire have an intense connection and they sexy times are off the charts. I really enjoyed this book.
Erica Marselas is a new to me author and after reading this story I will definitely be checking out some more of her books. I was completely sucked into Claire and Leo’s story from the very beginning.
Claire doesn’t have the best of luck when it comes to relationships. Leo is a pediatric nurse, who just so happens to work at the same hospital that Claire’s grandmother is in. He is also the step-brother of Claire’s most recent ex. They run into each other at the hospital and start talking one day and things quickly progress from there.
They have some great chemistry. I loved how effortless and easy-going their entire relationship was from the start. Leo is super sweet and romantic. Who wouldn’t love a guy who surprises you with your favorite snacks?! Of course, things aren’t smooth sailing and there is some drama that occurs.
I loved Claire’s grandmother and her best friends. They were amazing secondary characters that added so much to the overall story. I loved Claire and Leo’s entire relationship. Their story was truly written in the stars from the very first moment they met.
This author was new to me and I absolutely loved this book, it was pretty fun , sexy, inspiring.
The couple was off the charts, love second chance stories, sometimes they get a little annoying but the author didn’t make it like that, it was pretty good.
Loved Leo since the first page he was in, just loved the couple of Claire and Leo.
Thank you for this great story!
Loved it !!!
Claire and Leo were explosive together, I adored their chemistry,and flirting and banter I fell in love with the characters in this story Claire’s grandmother and best friend are a hoot I loved their meddling..and her grandmother was a complete believer in horoscopes and the predictions she often had for Claire.
Erica’s writing was brilliant, witty,funny,sexy and emotional and I really enjoyed this story it was a pleasure to read this book .
Highly recommend it.
By Cat W
This is the first novel I have read by Erica Marsales and I can say with confidence that it will not be the last. I consumed this novella in one day! I know some of you are thinking “Big deal! I do that all the time,” but this is a huge deal for me as I rarely get the time to read that I want that fast! So, that should tell you how amazing this story is!. This book is part of the Written in the Stars Series. This series is 12 zodiac signs, 12 authors, and 12 sexy, deeply romantic novellas. Marselas’ book is the zodiac sign Taurus.
Price of Love follows the story of Claire and Leo. Claire is recently out of a bad relationship and has had the worst luck with relationships in the past. She’s had the worst of relationships you can have, beyond toxic. Leo is a pediatric nurse and the step-brother to Claire’s most recent cheating ex. This story has all the goods: a tarot reading, meddling grandmother, concerned and caring best friends, an asshole ex-boyfriend, a damaged but sweet heroine and a sexy, sweet hero. You are going to want to read this whole story in one night to find out what happens to these two star-crossed lovers! Marselas gives us an epilogue that goes two years into the future. This allows you to get a peek at these two after the story ends to see if it is a happily-ever-after.
It had my attention from the very beginning, the characters were realistic, the story-line had good substance. Love scenes we good. not to graphic.
I absolutely love the way this story was written. It has everything that you want from a romance with the bonus of a very entertaining twist.
4.3 stars
This is the fourth book in the Written in the Stars series and the one I was most looking forward to as it is the story of Claire, a Taurus. Claire has not had the best luck when it comes to finding love and choosing the right man. However, trying to help her along is her interfering grandmother who shares her horoscope in the hope that Claire will pay it some mind and act accordingly. Coming up shortly is Claire’s best friend’s wedding where she must find a date to accompany her so she will not have to deal with her ex and his new girlfriend. In order to help Claire find a date, her grandmother and her friends decide to post a personal ad in the local paper. Leo is the sexy male nurse who works in pediatrics when he happens to see Claire and rekindles their friendship. Leo is everything Claire could want in a boyfriend. However, the one fly in the ointment is that he is the stepbrother of her ex. Can these two find their happily ever after? This is a new author to me and the storyline is enjoyable. It started out slow but as the story progressed, about the halfway point, it began flowing faster and was more engaging. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
Who are Jolene Barker and Nathan North? What is getting ready to happen and where? Who are Colt and Tim? How does Claire know them? I really liked Leo. Okay, I have to say, I felt like I was Claire at times and I think I fell in love with Leo myself. If Claire doesn’t snatch him up, I may just have to. I really like Jolene’s responses about Leo, it makes me think maybe she’s the leak. I smiled when I saw Monica wizened up. Took her long enough! I loved the ending! I want more!
RECEIVED THIS BOOK AS A GIFT FOR A FAIR/HONEST REVIEW and REVIEWER FOR Bloggin’ With M. Brennan.
Love this written in the stars series. Leo and Claire are just two stars waiting for themselves to be ready for each other in the end it’s a happily ever after
This is one of those stories that just makes you so happy and that is something I need in this crazy time. This series has been one of my favorites and I will forever be grateful for these authors for making life easier. This is a quick read that is easy to get lost in and I just loved it. Leo and Claire are what you want to be one day. Leo is so swoon worthy and Claire is the girl you want as a BFF. I just loved this book from beginning to end!
I absolutely loved this book. Claire and Leo were off the charts in this second chance at love story and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you so much for another wonderfully written story.
Price of Love – Book 4!
Price of Love is Book 4 in the Written in the Stars series. As with previous books, the concept of the stars and astrology signs aligning to make relationships that work is interwoven in this book. Claire has had a really bad run with men. Her ex, Tim, was the latest in a bad pick. When she found out he was cheating on her with someone she thought was her friend, that relationship ended (as it should!). Now she’s found out her ex is going to attend her best friend’s wedding with her ex-friend, she needs to find someone to go to the wedding with her! Enter her meddling grandmother and friends. They post an ad in the paper for a date, and specify no Leo’s need apply!
Of course, on the sidelines is Leo! Not only is he a Leo but his star sign is Leo! Double whammy? And Leo is Tim’s half-brother to boot! But he’s not been happy with how Tim treated Claire, and he has been waiting for a chance to date her himself and prove to her good men do exist! Add to it, he’s a male pediatric nurse! He is absolutely swoon-worthy!
The two embark on a fake-relationship and with the chemistry and the fun from her grandmother and her best friends, learn they are perfect for each other. This is a fun read and I’m thoroughly enjoying meeting a whole bunch of new-to-me authors via this series. I can’t wait for the next book!
I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily reviewing it. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.
This book is amazing. So far this series has been amazing and I look forward to more. This is a new author for me and I loved her and will read more. The writing, the character and the story is well developed. A must read. I voluntarily read this as an advanced readers copy.
Another new to me hits a very high note with me! This is so exciting you guys. I am having the best reading year I have had in a long time! I’m reaching outside my comfort go-to authors and having the greatest time doing it! Don’t get me wrong, I’m still reading my go-to, but it makes me happy that so many new to me authors have hit 4 and 5 stars this year from me! I’m just giddy with it all!!
I not only really liked the storyline but also the characters, leading and secondary! Claire and Leo made me happy. That’s really the only phrase I can think of for them. I was in a state of bliss reading their story and them. Leo was super swoon-worthy and Claire was so easy to like as well! She had a rough history with men but Leo swooped in and saved the day and it was just *happy sigh* glorious!!
I wasn’t really sure what to expect when reading this book as I have never read this author before but I wasn’t disappointed with it at all. The storyline was interesting and enjoyable to read as were the characters. The few twists in the story were well written. Overall a very enjoyable and easy read.
This forth installment of the Written in the Stars series, Price of Love by Erica Marselas was truly spectacular. This author has a gift for telling a witty, emotional and addictive story. The characters Claire and Leo are so amazing together that I was truly hooked on both the characters from the start. Claire finds out her ex is going to be at the same wedding as her and decides she cannot go alone. She places an add for a date and ends up with the sweetest, swoon worthy man of all. Leo is like a dream come true and his chemistry with Claire is so fun. I really enjoyed this story from start to finish and the supporting characters made it that much better. Highly recommend.