I loved this book soooo much I feel like I can't even put into words how happy this book made me feel. Hope youll end up enjoying it just as much as I did, Your email address will not be published. Just a meh for me, probably won't pick up another one from this author. I thought it was hinted through out that he loved her before he partnered with her. Dont get me wrong it took me about two chapters to get used to it and to stop noticing the difference all that much. From Lukov with Love Author: Mariana Zapata Publication Date: February 1, 2018 Genre: New Adult, Contem porary, Sports, Romance. The pair are stuck together, but its fine, because Anastasia doesnt even like hockey playersright? Pictured: Islanders see Maya: Samie, Tom, Will ,Jessie, Sanam, Tanya, Casey, Claudia, Keanan . Currently reading: Youve Reached Sam, by Dustin Thao. Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. And for the first time, I felt like that bothered me a bit. The stalker? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Luna and the Lie became a #1 Amazon Overall Best Seller. 109K subscribers in the RomanceBooks community. After seventeen years--and countless broken bones and broken promises--she knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. For more information, please see our just wanna live my early 2000's ice princess dream Follow me on social media:Book Instagram: @nikkis.book.nookPersonal Instagram: @nikkimariewittTwitter: @golden_stylesMy other channel: http://youtube.com/nikkiwittytAmazon book wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21CPHOQJYKJUN?ref_=wl_shareMy Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/nikkiwitt Check out my Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/nicolewitt13/shop?asc=uOutro music:Title: Pure ImaginationArtist: Future JamesVideo link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Al3FKdComALike \u0026 subscribe if you see this! And partially because I really loved the characters. and our I'd rather be safe than sorry. I really wanted it! A few things I thought were pretty unnecessary though was how many times the author mentioned them blinking. they also both sort of "slip up" and use russian endearments regarding each other. I JUST LOVE THIS. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. From Lukov with Love Paperback - February 1, 2018 by Mariana Zapata (Author) 17,522 ratings Goodreads Choice Award nominee See all formats and editions Kindle $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles $4.99 to buy Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback Do you love a good enemies-to-lovers slow-burn romance book? Okay, sorry to get creepy, but, again, Im very creepy. The secret between Ivan and his coach? I wanted this. My other qualm is I feel like the books are longer than needed (I can look past that though, because sometimes I'm thankful for more time with the characters), but then the ending is so rushed. The characters. Plus, this book is WAY steamier than From Lukov with Love. Anyways, for one reason or another, the two main characters end up having to spend a lot of time near each other. Welp, it looks like there's official proof of . I dont think Ive ever read a book about this topic before. I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and it's great. These two had such fiery chemistry (their banter was A+++) and it made the end so satisfying. Well, except maybe that I didnt want it to end. I loved how much his character complimented hers. I had the same problem with the lack of explanation. Wheres the DRAMA?!. *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite contemporary romance writers. At this point with Zapata books, it's really about enjoying the journey they take to get there. I loved how Jasmine interacted with her siblings and her mom. 20 offers from 8.53. Why go through all of this if it ends on that note? Unraveling the mystery of what happened reveals secrets that Theo, his wife, Calla, and her sister, Bee, keep from one another. The Best Thing: From the author of the sensational TikTok hit, FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE, and the queen of the slow-burn romance! They were both so stubborn, bossy, strong-willed and argumentative, it was hilarious. 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. For example, in From Lukov with Love, Jasmines sister Ruby is the main female character from Dear Aaron. One of the things that impressed me the most in From Lukov with Love was the figure skating. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This book had Mariana Zapata's signature slow burn that I can't get enough, characters I can't help but absolutely love, and fantastic banter that made me laugh out loud, all the while set in a sport world I don't usually encounter in romance novels (If you know more figure skating/pair skating romances, please recommend them to me!). I dont do the dance where I cant move on to another book very oftenbut this author, in the span of two months, has managed to do just that-make it impossible to read anything for a week or more after-with two novels I think Ill take with me to my grave. Years later, Theo, a lifelong member of Pastoral, discovers Traviss abandoned truck beyond the border of the community. She spent most of the next two years on the ward for teenage girls in the psychiatric hospital renowned for its famous clientele, Currently reading: From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata. Wednesday's episode of Love Island will see Keanan Brand admit to fancying Rosie Seabrook to Casey O'Gorman, before she and Casey share a kiss. If you love slow-burn, sports romances with strong, lovable characters and themes of ambition and hard work and forgiveness and love with some top-notch banter and chemistry, I highly recommend From Lukov with Love! I loved how she actively worked on being a better person. In Any Way the Wind Blows, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha have to decide how to move forward. With a reputation as a bit of a bitch, Jasmine finds that the list of those wanting to partner with her is small to none. Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022. Hence he lied about Mindy and always hoped for her to be his partner. If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. But you will occasionally run into characters from her other novels. Ivan, a 30 yrs. Here's the description: "When a misunderstanding results in the two teams sharing a rink, and Anastasias partner gets hurt in the aftermath, Nate finds himself swapping his stick for tights. I gained even more respect for those athletes than I had before. The connection is temporary. I would listen to a chapter and then go back and read it, just to make sure I didn't miss anything. It is a standalone book. Them sayin. From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata review (SPOILERS)4.5 stars. (Yes, I realize I spelt sentence wrong. And these two were too similar. The public have been voting for the most compatible couple. I loved everything about this book. And for the first time I experienced just how long her sentences can get :-). His old partner was never going to come back after a year. They are their princesses in distressand I cant even. As I already mentioned, Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite romance authors and I enjoy her stories very much. If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then, Since I've just finished it and everything is still fresh in my head, I've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about the book below, as all as recommended five books like, While there's definitely some sexual tension and a single spicy chapter (chapter 23), I wouldn't say. I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and its great. I would listen to a chapter and then go back and read it, just to make sure I didn't miss anything. All that practicing and falling andwell, just everything. but i still missed a lot that i only caught on the second read. Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Best Friend's Brother, SportsPair Skating POV: First Person, Female POV Standalone: Yes Read more Thank you! This author. I especially loved her sport romances, which is a bit odd because I am not even all that much into sports. Glad that you enjoyed this one. or ask your favorite author a question with When did he fall in love with her? But still a really good book about fear and growth. For example, in FLWL there's the entire stalker subplot that just is not addressed after Ivan freaks out about it. Her writing is so amazing. Mariana KNOWS how to write a phenomenal slowburn. She started pairs when she was 22 I assume, si. Good but should not be in the romance genre, Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023. I cant. The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. The possibilities have all her neurons firing.". Required fields are marked *. And these books seem to lose none of their magic on rereads. If Im remembering correctly, the only time she has dialogue is in one scene. From Lukov with Love. I was pretty sure his parents had adopted him straight out of Hell. I didnt care). But more than anything, back then, it had made me feel amazing. (LogOut/ I cannot find one fault with it. That epilogue was so sweet it almost gave me a cavity and this was the perfect first read to start 2023! Disclosure:The Day-to-Days Book Club is a for-profit website and earns money by participating in affiliate programs, which means that we may receive a small commission when you purchase a product from our link, at no additional cost to you. Privacy Policy. First of all the thing I was most excited about was the fact that this was about figure skating. :). First, even though her books often end up categorized as enemies to lovers, Im not sure thats where they truly belong. Maybe more realistic romantics will like the ending but it wasnt to my taste. And I sure as hell had better things to do with my time. No chance. Loved, loved the book until the end. Remember when she was in the GM office, having just been made the offer - Jasmine says something like years later I will look back and realize they played me . It's about a romance between a competitive figure skater and a hockey player. I also didnt like the main character. Skating Accident? Hell, I even wondered if there was something building towards a confrontation between the best friend and her. Raw talent. I love how that journey leads them to a romance with (usually) someone unexpected. [I think that the author dropped plenty of hints little by little of how he felt and when he developed feelings for her. Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023. But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot shes spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything. Instant Purchase. I have this book on my TBR and Im so glad you loved it. It was really well done! Plus, Ivan and Jasmine are my favorite MZ hero and heroine. [Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? Alas, I keep repeating myself, so I will wrap this up with some fangirling (wait, isnt that what Ive been doing, you ask? But when we start to see the change in Ivan, when he begins to defend her, when he starts to help her out, when the barbs get less sting and more affectionyou just cannot-I repeat, CANNOT-defend your heart. All Rights Reserved. ALLLL THE FEELS. Zapatas men never want their girl to play the damsel in distress they always want them to be more, to take care of themselves and to not let their weaknesses show-because they know how strong their girls are.its precious. While this book might not be as popular as the last, If you want to stay in the sports romance realm but are open to a different sport, I would recommend giving, One of the first books I thought of when thinking about books like. From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata review (SPOILERS) 4.5 stars. About the only a year thing, towards the end of the book Ivan tells her how he only ever wanted to skate pairs with her and if he couldn't partner with her he didn't want to skate at all. The obsession is real, yet, I dont want to start gushing about Ivan like I thought I would-is that weird? Sure, theres always some angst and/or resentment going on, but I feel like calling them enemies is a bit too much. My eyes work. Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos have been enemies for years. SPOILERS for The Bachelor are ahead! In a miraculous turn of events, Julies been given a second chance at goodbye. Hey everyone! $15.99 $18.99 Save 16%. Its the oddest feeling. This one sounds so good, and the ice skating part sounds super fun to read about!! You should know this. Also, a lot of people complain because Zapata doesnt include much of the sport in her sport romances. Like, it only was a problem for maybe three pages then everything is fine and dandy again after that, if that part was left out nothing would have changed. Hope I didnt ruin too much, say too much (or too little?). It's not until like 85% or maybe higher that they even make it to a competition. While he tells Jasmine to continue without him, she chooses to retire with him. From there, it becomes the type of love story you always hope happens behind the scenes between real-life figure skating partners. And after 500 or so pages of bumping heads, snarky banter and slow-developing attachment Well, these books are romances. I didnt read this book yet but feel you sister because I felt the same after I finished reading the Wall of Winnipeg and Me. In fact, several of her books, and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me especially, are amongst the books I reread most often. We have reviews See? *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his things, and tries everything to forget him and the tragic way he died. I ended up loving his sneaky tactics to worm his way into Jasmines heart. Both of them.. But she, like the father, is a non-character and its baffling how she made it to the final draft of the novel. Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018. Luna and the Lie became a #1 Amazon Overall Best Seller. For Simon, that means deciding whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages and if he doesnt, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? I thought at least epilogue should have been from H's POV so that we could have had more insight on /from H. I think he's always liked her - but couldn't handle her criticism early on and it sort of became a 'thing' with them to pretend to hate each other. Whether you're looking for another sports romance or simply just a juicy enemies-to-lovers romance, here are five books like. I hadnt known it was possible to feel like you could fly. Hired by families as a last resort, he requires only a single object to find the person who has vanished. going into it, i knew they would end up together. Not at all. It's not a spoiler to say that they end up together. There is no way to come back from this obsession-no way. You really want to wait around here for someone to come get you? he asked, raising his eyebrows again. 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