This book is about the authors experience of losing her only child and her journey to live life again. On August 2, 2007 around 2:45 a.m., she received a phone call from her son’s job informing her that he had was killed in a trucking accident. Cynthia screamed from the depth of her soul while slowly going to the floor in disbelief. In one unexpected moment, her life was in a whirlwind. She kept … kept saying,”This is unbelievable” ” This is crazy.” Little did Cynthia know that she would be saying this phrase over and over again for many reasons and for many years. She was desperately seeking help in her shattered world of grief and loss. She knew her search for understanding was the key to healing. Her healing process began when she joined a grief support group. She was tired of pretending, of wearing a mask of normalcy. She realized she had only blocked the experience out of her mind, which had prolonged her healing process. Cynthia confronted the loss and began an active pursuit to heal in a healthy way. During this pursuit, she realized loss comes in many forms (e.g. divorce/ relationship, job, homes, death, etc.), but the stages of the grief process are the same.
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What starts out as a drunken tweet ends up being the start of a great relationship. I loved this! Zara and Evan are wonderful characters, he’s the perfect gentleman and she’s a sassy spitfire. Together they explode and give us a very sexy and fun read.
I love sports romances and this is the best one I’ve read in a while. It has comedy, lust and is absolutely beautiful. This is the first in the series and I can’t wait to see where we go from her. I’m so excited for the next book! Loved it!
What starts out as a drunken tweet ends up being the start of a great relationship. I loved this! Zara and Evan are wonderful characters, he’s the perfect gentleman and she’s a sassy spitfire. Together they explode and give us a very sexy and fun read.
I love sports romances and this is the best one I’ve read in a while. It has comedy, lust and is absolutely beautiful. This is the first in the series and I can’t wait to see where we go from her. I’m so excited for the next book! Loved it!
*Review by Michelle
4.5 stars! Book 1 of the “This Is” series which is a spinoff of the “Something So” series. It’s a great continuation of the characters we all loved in the first series as well as some pretty awesome new characters that are easy to love! Definitely recommend! Can’t wait to read book 2!
No one and I mean NO ONE can capture me the second I open a book quite the way Natasha Madison does with her writing. I always go in expecting greatness and always end up totally blown away. You’d think I’d learn my lesson, but no here I am once again nursing the biggest of book hangovers after finishing This is Crazy. This book is a swoon fest full of scorching heat bits and bits of humor. I adored Zara from the first page and Evan? Ooooooh yeah, that man is book boyfriend of the year.
I freaking LOVED, no love isn’t even a big enough word, what’s bigger than love? Whatever that is that’s how I felt about Evan. He knew right from that first tweet he was a goner and he embraced it with open arms. Not really instalove, but something better than that for how true to life his feelings were even if they seemed crazy. *sigh* it was perfect. I think I turned into a big pile of swoony mush every time he said “sweet Zara”.
Between Evan sweeping me off my feet entirely and Zara being sassy, funny and genuinely sweet every moment of this book had me loving it!
This is Crazy is most definitely my favorite Natasha Madison book to date! Zara and Evan were an absolute force to be reconned with. Their chemistry was ON POINT from day one and the slow burn between the two was amazing. I enjoyed every moment of their story, from the ups to the downs and everything in between! I love it when a man just knows what he wants and I’ll tell you Evan was that man! This sweet and sexy story pulled me in from the first page and I’ll honestly be thinking of Zara and Evan for a long time to come!
Who would have thought a simple text message that started off as a joke, would turn both Zara and Evan’s world upside down???
This is Crazy is a spin off of the Something So Series, but can totally be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel. This is Crazy follows the story of Zara & Evan. Zara thought she met the man of her dreams. They seemed headed for a bright future, but instead of getting engaged, Zara finds herself dumped. Zara is devastated and can’t believe the direction her life has taken. Three months later, her world will be tipped on its axis once again. Thanks to a post on Instagram, she finds out that her ex is engaged. That one post set Zara’s life in a direction she never saw coming…..
This is Crazy is the kind of story that just hooks you instantly. The characters are fun and super entertaining. I loved getting to know Zara and her twin sister Zoe. Their connection and banter was a joy to see in action. I loved the way they just got one another and always had each other’s back, no matter what.
And then we have sweet Evan. Evan is a force to be reckoned with. He’s on top of his game and could have anyone he wanted. So, when Zara sends out her tweet, he couldn’t help but take her up on it. It should be just fun and games, but the chemistry between these two quickly turned this game into something more. I loved seeing Evan pursue Zara. Even though their story started off with an insta-love vibe, Evan was the perfect gentleman and wasn’t afraid to woo Zara. Evan was the absolute perfect blend of sweet, alpha and man. Zara didn’t stand a chance and had no choice but to just go along for the ride.
This is Crazy was a fun read from beginning to end. I loved all the hockey moments that made this story more than just a romance. I loved getting to spend time with Zara & Evan’s families. They were good people who made me laugh, but had their kids backs when it was needed the most.
This is Crazy is swoon worthy and sweet with just the right amount of sexiness. I loved the chemistry and tension between Evan & Zara. I couldn’t get enough of the dirty talk, sexy times and moments that just made me sigh. Yes, there was some drama. But, the drama that was there was perfectly placed and was just what the story needed.
Overall, I found this book to be a really enjoyable read. I couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters and the plot. I enjoyed getting lost in Zara & Evan and couldn’t help but devour their story. The ending was just right and the epilogue sets up the next story in this series perfectly. I for one can not wait to see what this series will have in store for us next!
I honestly need more than 5 stars for this one.
It was brilliant. I loved the instant connection the characters had. And their chemistry was amazing. The story itself was brilliantly written. We couldn’t ask for more in a story. Absolutely fantastic.
I absolutely loved reading This Is Crazy by Natasha Madison, the first book in her new This Is series and it was a great start!. Zara Stone grew up surrounded by hockey. Her father is a legend and her brother and brother-in-law are currently professional players. She wanted something different and thought her non-hockey playing long-time boyfriend was getting ready to possibly propose. Instead he breaks up with her and a short three months later is engaged, to someone else!
What is a girl to do? Tweet her ex’s favorite hockey player, who plays for a different team, in a different state, and ask him to be her date to crash her ex’s wedding of course. What can go wrong? Instead Zara finds a man who rocks her world. I loved Zara, she was strong, independent and beautiful. Evan never expected Zara but once they meet their connection and chemistry is undeniable. I fell for Evan hard. He was charming, sexy, determined and one hot possessive alpha. I loved everything about him!
I truly enjoyed reading This Is Crazy by Natasha Madison. The story was charming, fun, steamy and had some great characters. I loved Zara’s family. They were crazy, nosy and the best support for she needed. We all need family and friends like that. This is a must read and I am so excited to see what’s to come in this series.
Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
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This story! The way that Zara and Evan’s feelings are described when they meet, and as they build their intense, you can almost feel the butterflies..and eventually the intense burn that happens between these two characters. This is the first of the next series, and previous characters and family loyalty are woven into this tale to make it even more enjoyable. The way that Zara and Evan meet is unconventional, and their romance goes warp speed. Evan is absolutely the best book boyfriend. End of.
Zara is strong and successful, and she compliments Evan’s alpha ways.
The roadblocks in their relationship lead to a couple that has great communication….and I LOVE that.
Great read and start to the series!
Once again, Natasha Madison blows me away!
This Is Crazy is absolute Sports Rom-Com PERFECTION! I swear I read this entire story with a smile on my face. This authors words made my day. Evan & Zara filled my angst loving heart to the brim. I felt ALL the feels. Anticipation. Loads of laughter. Desire. Pany soaking lust. Geniune, sweet love. So much joy.
I call dibs on Evan – he is delicious in every conceivable way! He is just the perfect amount of possessive and alpha yet vulnerable, sweet, a very considerate lover (wink wink) and chivalrous! Hardly any hero is written this way – or at least I haven’t read very many. I read a lot. A lot a lot. So when I say Evan is magnificent…I truly mean it. I could just lick him all over. If I could pull a weird science moment and create him I would. My hubs may not like that idea – but my girly bits would rejoice no doubt.
Zara, sweet Zara! She is an amazing heroine. She is strong, independent, driven, gorgeous yet humble and super funny. She comes from a big family. When they are interact the level of hilarious, witty banter between all the characters is off the charts.
Utter brilliance. Every aspect of this storyline is perfectly timed and executed. So impeccably written as always. I can’t recommend this book enough. I first found Natasha when Tempt the Boss released. I read it with a smile on my face and thought to myself this author is legit the best. I’ve continued to read and listen to her audios and they are some of my all time favorites. So talented. I just can’t get enough.
I can’t wait to see where the next book takes us. The epilogue hints at Viktor and Zoe meeting so maybe they are next? Who knows. What I know for sure is it’s bound to be another funny, sexy story that entertains me from cover to cover!
When you’ve read a series of books, there are times when it’s a secondary character’s turn center stage and you wonder if you’ll like them. That was Zara Stone (and her sister Zoe) for me – after meeting them in the previous “something so” books, I just wasn’t sure how I would feel about her being a romantic lead.
Ms Madison surprised me by creating a character that I not only liked, but enjoyed and found myself rooting for. Evan may be the sweetest of of the hockey bad boys since the original Cooper.
From an interesting meet cute, to a slight slow burn, and a couple of mini crisis, this was a fun and entertaining read. I liked Zara and Evan together and appreciated how the extended Grant/Stone family was woven in as a strong secondary cast. This is a book that would be a stronger read if read as part of the Something So series, but could be read as a stand-alone as well.
After a few hints being dropped, I am curious to see Zoe’s story next.
I really enjoyed This is crazy by Natasha Madison who is also one of my favorite authors she has written some amazing stories including this one . Liked the story line it held my attention through out the book and still had me thinking about when I reached the end so can ‘t wait for more of the this is series . Zara and Evan had off the charts chemistry the banter they had just drew me into the story even more love couples that share a strong passion for one another and that is what they did complimented one another really well . Can’t wait to read more by the author in the future excited to see what’s to come in the series .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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hero=10 heroine=10 secondary characters=10
Chemistry=10 steam=9 romance=9
humor=7 darkness level= 3 action= 2 mystery=2
enjoyment=10 angst= 3 story line= 10 Story ending=10
character development=10 pacing= 10
cover=10 Blurb =10 Stars = 5
Is this part of a series =yes
Can it be read as a standalone = yes
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book= yes
would I read future books by this author= yes
4.5 swoon-worthy stars
Natasha Madison is bringing chivalry back with the protective alpha, Evan Richards. Hold on to your panties dolls, the NHL super star will have you swooning for days. This story starts out with a sassy tweet calling out this sexy hockey player to crash a wedding. Turning the story upside down, Zara and Evan start a love story that had me smiling the whole way through.
A story of instant connection, insta-lust, insta-meant-to-be, Evan and Zara are an unexpected perfect match. Zara’s sass, spunk and fierce independence shoots straight to Evan’s heart as the girl he’s been looking for. While both are quite family orientated, Zara’s family will strike fear into the most secure men. Her father and brothers are rival hockey players that ramp up the humor and banter ten fold.
I loved every page of Zara and Evan’s story. This man is your new book boyfriend, he’s the thing that prince charmings are made of. I can’t wait for more of the series to keep the fire burning strong.
Hot for hockey player!!! Evan Richards is the definition of a true gentleman!!! Evan and Zara’s chemistry is off the charts!!!
What a freakin amazing story by this talented author!!! OMG I loved everything about it. It was love at first tweet (lol) for Zara and Evan. Zara is nursing a broken heart and decides to send out a tweet to her ex’s favorite player as a way to get a dig in. What she never expected was for Evan to tweet back to her. What neither of them anticipated was a love so strong. so sweet, so insanely hot to develop….all because of one innocent tweet sent. I loved their story so much…I laughed, cried, swooned, fanned myself during the hot moments (sorry Mad Max…Evan is my new man)! Their love story was so sweet and quite honestly beautiful to watch. I am a huge fan of the Something So series and to see the second generation getting their stories….is the best thing that could ever happen and I am super excited to see where the next book in this series is going to go. I can’t wait!!! I highly recommend this book to all and I can’t wait to read more from this talented author…well done!!!!
I have read a few other books from this author. This book is a spin off from one of her series. It is a stand-alone though it is full of characters from other books. I have read a few of those books but not all. I did fine following but I did want one of those family tree graphs that gives a visual to the connections of everyone. Haha.
I continue to fall in love with this author. She take me back to the feelings I had reading romances from yesteryear. Okay maybe not completely since these are a tad bit spicier but then so am I (wink). This story makes my heart happy.
Zara and Evan are deliciously wonderful together. The hockey background with the instalove feel to it is intriguing and sweet. Zara and her twin crack me up and when you add the alpha males from their family into the mix, well I had several laugh out loud moments.
I LOVE Evan and how romantic and interested he was right away. His pursuit of Zara was hot, hot, hot right from the start. Great simple, afternoon read and I look forward to future books. Happy Reading Everyone!
I always love going back to this group of characters!!!! They always make me laugh and feel good. Evan and Zara were fabulous together. I loved the whole premise of them getting together. It starts out as a joke, but it was ironic how the joke wound up being on them lol….
I loved the slow burn between Zara and Evan, the story was paced just right. I loved how Evan takes his time with her. I think he definitely realized he was in love before she did and just takes it in stride and really treasures what they have stumbled upon. Zara was a little more clueless to her feelings, but then when it hits her, it really hits her lol.
I adored the story line between Zara and Zoe, they were hysterical and yet so fierce about their love for each other at the same time. I totally love the whole family and can’t wait for Zoe’s story.
Crazy Fun!!! This Is Crazy, is an exciting new book in the This Is series by Natasha Madison. Zara has just suffered through a bad breakup. On impulse she decides to tweet a super sexy hockey player named Evan Richards. He responds back and sexy mischief ensues. Zara and Evan are almost the complete opposite of each other. She’s focused and determined, while he is go with the flow and laid back. Some how it manages to work for this duo. With all the flirting and dating back and forward, these two manage to fall in love. Can they get past hang ups and obstacles that lie ahead and go the distance? This was another fantastic book from Natasha Madison. It was sweet, sensual, funny, romantic and beautiful. This is the 1st book in the spin off to the Something series, so characters from there will pop up here. I simply adored Zara and Evan’s story. I was invested in it from beginning to end. If you are in the mood for romance, I highly recommend This Is Crazy. i promise you won’t be sorry. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
This Is Crazy is beyond amazing and it’s a PERFECT way to start this spin off from the Something So series. It can definitely be read as a stand-alone and I highly recommend reading this book. I’ve been eagerly anticipating Zara’s story and Ms. Madison certainly did not disappoint me. This is such a funny, sexy and romantic story with easy to love characters.
The plot is engaging with a unique twist that captured me immediately!! After Zara’s boyfriend dumps her, she finds out he’s getting married and she comes up with a genius plan to crash his wedding. Zara also decided to tweet famous hockey player, Evan Richards asking him to accompany her to crash the wedding. What could go wrong right?!! Between Zara’s fiery personality and Evan’s alpha behavior, they were an explosive match made it heaven. These two had me in hysterics and their chemistry was off the charts scorching. I can always count on Ms. Madison to deliver the most hottest sex scenes that have me panting and squirming in my seat.
This Is Crazy’s secondary characters were fantastic and it was wonderful revisiting the Stone, Grant and Horton crew since I missed them so much. I’m seriously cannot wait to read Zoe’s book.
Natasha gives us a sweet, sexy, funny, swoony hockey beast, Evan, that is impossible not to love. Her heroine, Zara, is feisty, sassy, smart and a force to be reckoned with. This combination works
The initial meeting between Zara and Evan is nothing short of hilarious. I loved the way they both took an over the top gesture and ran with it. Sometimes the craziest things in life turn out to be our best decisions. Sometimes you have to throw caution to the wind and just take a chance. Zara and Evan did all of these things and it turned into an adventure of a lifetime!
I loved the journey between Zara and Evan. Their honesty and vulnerability with each other was so refreshing. Not a lot of drama, not a lot of push and pull, just honest to goodness a mutual love and attraction that works.
I would totally miss the boat if I didn’t mention the whole hockey gang is back! Cooper, Parker, M&M and their wives. There is no shortage of excellent banter with this family. Trust me when I day you’ll want to meet them!