'I freakin' love this author' reader review 'I will forever read everything Mariana writes she is amazing' reader review 'This book was EVERYTHING!' reader review THAT is why Mariana has become my new favorite contemporary romance author.From Lukov with Love is the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree! Why? Well, because it is the definition of a book that shows me, rather than tells me.

For this reader, I would much rather a friendship develop first, even for the majority of the book, before the “I’m in love with you” talk. I saw where everything was headed early on, and I couldn’t wait to get there. (Or has been in love, on some occasions.) I can read between the lines of subtle interaction. I don’t need blatant overtures in order to recognize a character is falling in love. Jas hated that it was her legacy, but she refused to change.Īnd the romance… well, it was absolutely perfect for me. If she’d been born male she would have been called “empowered”. I especially loved how Jasmine was aware that the only reason her celebrity status of a “bitch” was because she was female. The line is if their bite back is deserved, and Jas only gave the smackdown to anyone who deserved it. I love heroines who aren’t afraid to shut someone down. Jasmine’s family actually called her “Grumpy” as a nickname, which was really cute. Those characteristics can only be applied to our heroine this time, and I loved it!

None of that equates to “Grumpy and Brooding”. He had to be able to shoot back at whatever Jasmine Santos was dishing out.

In fact, I would never describe Ivan Lukov as grumpy. The more I read the more I realize how untrue it was. I know I said previously that her heroes were all brooding and grumpy, but I’m actually retracting that statement today. If you’re a romance reader, she’s a must-read.įrom Lukov, With Love was great. Despite their length, I finish them in around 24-48 hours simply because I refuse to stop reading unless I have to. I know, when I pick up one of her books, I’m guaranteed a story I won’t want to put down. Birdie’s back with another Mariana Zapata review, and I’m warning you now, there will be more.

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