SHE’S GOT THREE MONTHS TO MAKE HIM A BETTER MAN . . . BUT WHAT IF HE’S PERFECT ALREADY?
Jessica Jinks has got it made—as the face of her online fitness brand, her business is going from strength to strength. Especially if she can transform Ant Monticello, comedian and co-host of an evening current affairs show, from unfit to ripped in three months.
Ant knows he’s not Jess’s type. Not surprising … type. Not surprising when he considers cardio exercise is walking down the street to pick up fast food. But he does make her laugh, and he’s determined to turn himself into the man she wants.
With the whole country watching, Jess knows Ant is strictly off limits and the success of her business relies on keeping things professional. Even if he makes her pulse race in the best way possible . . .
But when Ant starts to change—and not in a good way—Jess finds herself questioning not only her business, but her heart, too. Was Ant perfect just the way he was, even if he didn’t think so?
A fresh new series set in beachside Sydney featuring high-achieving women and men who aren’t afraid to be challenged, from the author of the City Love books.
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Self Made by Belinda Williams is the second book in the Freshwater series. This book can be read as a standalone. The characters and their chemistry are what make this book entirely. They have a great connection that you can feel from the moment they meet and it carries on throughout the whole book.
The overall story is fun and entertaining as well. You find yourself easily becoming engaged with the storyline and wanting to see how it is all going to end. Belinda Williams isn’t an author I am overly familiar with but she is someone that I definitely want to read more of. I enjoyed her writing style, the whole book has a great pace to it and the words just seemed to flow really well. It didn’t take much to get into this book right from the start and the whole thing was really enjoyable. I would definitely recommend giving this book a try!
As soon as I saw there was a second Freshwater book from Belinda Williams available, I one-clicked without a second thought. This one was just as gripping and fabulous as the first and I am so happy I dove in head first. In Self Made we get the story of Ant and Jessica, two characters that I instantly fell in love with and was cheering for to find that happily ever after. Jessica is on top of the world and making her gym business soar. The challenge that Ant presents to her is one she feels she will overwhelmingly win at but is met with much more of a challenger than she anticipated. Ant is fun and light hearted and in love with his fast food. His comedian side keeps the book lighthearted and one that elicits lots of laughter as you read. I especially loved the premise of what if he was perfect from the get go? Does the body have to match the personality? I can’t wait to check out the rest of the series!
5 stars!!
Such a wonderful book! The story really pulled me in, I could not put this book down. The characters were all really well written. The chemistry between the 2 main characters, Anthony and Jess was off the charts. I love how Jess was into Anthony no matter what he looked like. I can understand why Anthony wouldn’t want to commit to Jess in the form of marriage and children due to his childhood and his father, BUT I also was so mad that he couldn’t see he wasn’t like his dad, and he would be perfect for her. When he decided to date the annoying Alicia, my heart broke for Jess, and then there was that one night that almost ruined everything for them. I was very pleased with the ending, but could have really done with an epilogue! I want to see how Jess and Ant ended up, but I am holding out hope I will see them in the next book. This is book 2 in the series, but it can be read as a standalone.
Self Made (Freshwater BOOK 2)
By Belinda Williams
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Self Made (Freshwater BOOK 2) by Belinda Williams. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and I was hooked. I love the characters of Jessica Jinks and Ant Monticello. Jessica is a woman who has an online fitness brand. She is smart, independent, and determined to be successful. She is the perfect one to help transform Ant. She doesn’t expect the feelings that she begins having for him. Ant is a man who has a comedic comeback for anything. He can make you laugh. His makeover has changed Ant. Is there a future for Ant and Jessica? Read this book to find out what happens. I grew to care about Jessica and Ant with each chapter that I read. I enjoyed the bantering that goes back and forth between them. I couldn’t help but wish for them to be successful and happy. I also enjoyed reading about the additional characters that interacted with Jessica and Ant. Each one has a part to play in the story. The author does an amazing job of making both the storyline and the characters come alive on the pages. I found myself lost in the book. Don’t miss out on an entertaining and exciting story. I highly recommend reading it.
4 Stars
Self Made is the superb second instalment in the Freshwater series by Belinda Williams. It was such a fun read- with just the right amount of tension, drama, and spice to keep my interest elevated.
As with the first book, it is a contemporary romance- with endearing, relatable, and interesting characters- and a wonderful and fun storyline.
Having read the first book and enjoyed it a lot- I was really happy to dive into Self Made. This is Jessica and Ant’s story, meeting both as support characters back in book one. I was quite intrigued by them in the first instalment in this series- so it was great that they got their own book. Their story kept me entertained from beginning to end- And I love the humour, emotion, tension, and chemistry that Ms. William’s instils into each of her stories- it really makes for a wonderful read.
Thank you, Belinda Williams!
An easy book to read. The characters are again well written. It’s a steamy read, and who wouldn’t dream of Australia?! I mean come on. Great book overall.
Belinda Williams has authored another entertaining novel with Self Made, the second book from her Freshwater series. It is a nicely written read, replete with an engaging plot, well-conceived characters, and a fun-loving romance. This story takes place on the coast of Australia, where the ocean provides a calming tranquility.
Jessica Jinks is a fitness guru. Thanks to social media, her realistic outlook about exercise has earned her a bit of fame and fortune. Ant Monticello is a comedian and the co-host of a lifestyle TV show. He agrees to let Jess transform his out-of-shape body into something more. Jess has three months to get Ant into shape. Their respective fans are watching, and both of them succeeding will boost their careers into the stratosphere. Overtime, they fall into lust and love.
Jess and Ant share an immediate spark, which they explore in a hotel room after Ant wins a prestigious award.
This is a quick read that I truly enjoyed. However, I must mention that I found the name Ant, short for Antony, to be a bit irritating. If you are in the mood for a sexy romance with a strong heroine and a comedic hero with a lot of heart, then spend sometime in Australia with Self Made.
Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
I enjoyed this book. This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed just as much if not more than the first book. This is a sweet romance story that pulled me in right from the beginning. The characters are well developed and I had no problem connecting with them as they brought the story to life. Jessica is the face of her fitness business that is going strong. When Ant comes into her life, she is faced with a challenge to make him ripped in just a few months. She is attracted to him right from the start, will she lose her heart to him? Ant makes the changes but are they good? Now she starts questioning herself, business and if he was perfect before she changed him. What happens next you will have to read but you won’t want to miss it. I enjoyed their chemistry and watching their relationship grow. They made great characters, they certainly made the story easy to read. I highly recommend this book and this author.
I found this book rather enjoyable, especially watching the character, Ant, transform from being the cute and funny guy but into a hottie right before her eyes. Jessica is also trying to remain professional as she helps transform him into more than meets the eye but all good things aren’t made of gold as his whole personality transforms. This story was a classic movie turned book for me because it’s an interesting dynamic that makes for an incredible read.