You Complicate Me

I hands down adore You Complicate Me! Right from the start I latched onto the characters of Nick and Grace! I loved how the story unfolded. Grace was absolutely terrified of flying, so, in her attempts to help her through the journey she accidentally became inebriated and that led to disastrous results. If being taken into custody by a sexy air marshal was not enough to embarrass Grace then the fact that Nick was to be her future brother-in-law was almost too much to handle.

Once Grace sobered up she figured that yes, she humiliated herself, but now she was going to show Nick that she was a serious adult and not at all like the first impression she gave him of herself. Only things did not work out so well for her because it seemed as if the humiliating moments just kept coming. Nick for his part like seeing this side of Grace, she was nothing like what he had pictured her to be when he first met her. He liked what he saw of Grace but knew that the last thing he wanted was to even consider having a “thing” with his soon to be sister-in-law (yes, I know that sounds yucky BUT you have to read the story to see that it was handled very well).

Grace felt that Nick was all sorts of fifty shades of sexy but she was not interested in a relationship at all, despite how sexy he was, as she had just come out of a divorce. Both of them armed with their reasons for not following the desire of their hearts and loins were taken for a loop when they finally reached the wedding destination, as Grace’s past showed up in the form of her ex. Something about seeing Grace’s ex set off an alpha male “mine” instinct in Nick and all bets about not pursuing what was building between them was called right off. With a passion burning between them, a wedding that they both agreed should not be happening, and family members that put the “dys” in dysfunctional, Grace and Nick will find that “complicated” may be exactly what they need.

I am such a fan of author Isabel Jordan’s writing! The scenes between the characters of Nick and Grace are wonderfully written. They are comedic but not to outlandish that it seems unrealistic. The chemistry between the characters is easily felt and Nick’s character really brings the swoon. He is an alpha male character but at the same time he almost has this boyish charm working for him. There are scenes in this book that bring on the heart palpitations as well. I also want to mention that the supporting characters are nicely fleshed out and memorable as well. I am hoping that as the series continues that they will play a part in those stories because I just can’t get enough. One thing that I wish the story would have incorporated would have been an epilogue. I want to see where things ended up but really it was just that I wanted the story to continue because it was just AH-MAZING! Give me more!! I highly recommend You Complicate Me to readers everywhere!

This review is based on a complimentary book I received from Author, Isabel Jordan. It is an honest and voluntary review. The complimentary receipt of it in no way affected my review or rating.

Isabel Jordan continues to write stories that are hilarious, lighthearted and spark the reader’s interest from start to finish. This time though, she does it venturing into the contemporary romance genre.

When Grace Montgomery decided to get over her fear of flying to stop her little brother’s wedding, she never imagined the uber sexy, testosterone oozing douche canoe sitting next to her on the plane was not only an air marshal, but also her future brother-in-law.

Nick O’Connor has had a complicated life. He doesn’t need or want complicated anymore. But when he’s forced to spend time with a witty, smart and lovely lawyer during a week of pre-wedding events with their crazy dysfunctional families, their banter and pull turn into much more.

Even when opposites attract, can they survive their families, the wedding, Grace’s ex-husband, long distance and find a way to turn complicated into happily ever after?

I fell in love with both characters as quickly as they fell for each other. Even with his doubts, fears, and initial cockiness, Nick is a magnetic leading man with lots of potential. He’s a typical alpha male, rough on the outside, kind, considerate, thoughtful on the inside and once he’s made up his mind, he’ll do just about anything to be with Grace. While she’s charming with a lively presence whose inner monologue has you laughing like a loon. She’s a smart and ambitious career woman who’s been there and done that, she doesn’t need a man but wants Nick.

Their relationship was both hot and romantic. But the most amusing parts in the story are in the interactions with the meddling, bat shit crazy family, particularly the two older ladies who aren’t afraid to speak their mind, and of course the food poisoning incident!

I was laughing, snorting, and snickering with delight throughout the story. Jordan writes a delightfully irresistible contemporary debut novel.

You Complicate Me is a standalone contemporary romance by author Isabel Jordan. Told from both points of view with a happy ending.

I loved Nick & Grace’s chemistry and who doesn’t love a good Rom-com?

This is the first book I have read by this author and it definitely won’t be my last. I’ve become super choosy about reading new authors but something about this book just caught my attention. I was hooked from the very first page. Nick and Grace were hilarious. From the get go with Grace being terrified of flying and that whole scene had me in tears from laughing so hard. I must say Nick just grabbed my heart. He is super swoon worthy and had me rooting for him to win Grace’s heart. I read this book in one sitting and simply can not wait to read the next one. So glad I took a chance on a “new for me” author.

A fun read with relatable characters. I enjoyed it very much!

Isabel Jordan is my brand new go-to author and auto-buy. If you haven’t tried her books yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? This series and her paranormal series are just wonderful, page-turning reads. Snarky dialogue, and even snarkier inner monologues, make for fun roller coaster reads with a heaping side of steamy thrown in for good measure. Wish there were more than 5 stars to give this brilliant author.

I one-clicked this one solely because I found the cover pretty. (I do that often.)

Before this read, I was unfamiliar with this author; they have some skills and I’m not open to more of their work.
This is definitely an instalove story which lacks originality, but it’s cute, not a bad listen for while working, doing housework, etc.

3 stars.

Note:
I listened to the audiobook—great performance! The narrator has a very smooth voice, inserts appropriate emotions as called for, and perfect pronunciation. 5-star performance.

Loved it. So I read the next two. So good

I loved the sarcasm of the aunt and the interaction of the characters

New to me author. Interesting blurb. Me=1 click!
The blurb was correct. It is a Rom-Com and it was exactly what I needed this week. It had me laughing out loud so many times. There were some serious moments or times I wanted to grab some shoulders and shake the person, but for the most part I was laughing smiling or oooooohhhhhh!
I’m thinking I need to check out the next book: You Wrecked Me!