tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post765119464886069260..comments2023-10-24T08:22:53.161-07:00Comments on The Bookish Babe: REVIEW: THREE BROKEN PROMISES by MONICA MURPHYAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-18039663021233827442014-01-04T15:02:36.383-08:002014-01-04T15:02:36.383-08:00I had pretty much the same thoughts on this one. I...I had pretty much the same thoughts on this one. I liked it, but I didn't connect with Jen and Colin like I have with D+F. Wordsmith Publicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897614941710495406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-10017610625434921652014-01-02T17:28:24.019-08:002014-01-02T17:28:24.019-08:00I just reviewed this one on the blog today and I h...I just reviewed this one on the blog today and I have to say I'm with you. This just wasn't as good as the Drew+Fable books to me. One of my biggest problems was how naive and really dumb Jen could be. Some of the things she did were baffling honestly. Also, did you feel like their relationship lacked that emotional intensity that Drew and Fable had? I thought Jen and Colin's relationship focused too much on the physical aspect than the emotional one. <br />Anyways, I'm still glad you enjoyed this overall, Andrea. Lovely review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-63953413296768170392014-01-02T15:56:42.241-08:002014-01-02T15:56:42.241-08:00damn it another series I am apparently missing out...damn it another series I am apparently missing out on, got to stop that ugh. I know what you mean about frustration when it feels like the character being frustrating the age you feel they should have it together. Either way, glad that you at least enjoyed it! sorry it wasn't as good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-92109398195850055792014-01-01T20:07:34.454-08:002014-01-01T20:07:34.454-08:00I saw Iraq and I immediately think of heartbreakin...I saw Iraq and I immediately think of heartbreaking army stories that I like. Too bad it fell short of your expectations. Hopefully the next one will be better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113033902410883148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-53484214833170963892014-01-01T08:51:27.768-08:002014-01-01T08:51:27.768-08:00I keep hearing that this one doesn't quite liv...I keep hearing that this one doesn't quite live up to the Drew/Fable hype, but I am glad you were able to still enjoy it for the most part. That stinks that you didn't quite feel that connection between Jen and Colin, but I am glad to know this going in, as I plan on reading it in the next week or two myself. You did a great job of breaking it down for us and explaining what it is you didn't care for. Thanks Andrea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11599076698656920058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-17727249754004917352013-12-31T11:47:23.495-08:002013-12-31T11:47:23.495-08:00While this wasn't your favorite you have pique...While this wasn't your favorite you have piqued my interest in the series and I actually have book one on my wishlist. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-21375288059207957422013-12-31T10:17:25.664-08:002013-12-31T10:17:25.664-08:00Great Review friend! I just posted my review on t...Great Review friend! I just posted my review on this one, and Monica did an awesome guest post! I hope you'll check it out :) I agree that OWG was amazing, and TBP wasn't as good. I enjoyed Colin and Jen's story, but the back and forth with Colin, and Jen's stupid decision making did get frustrating at times. However, I did enjoy the story, how real the characters were, and how they overcame their obstacles.<br /><br />Happy New Year!!!!!Lindy Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037195934272974300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-86356403979076492112013-12-31T10:06:04.710-08:002013-12-31T10:06:04.710-08:00The characters in this definitely sound frustratin...The characters in this definitely sound frustrating! I don't know that I could handle that aspect but it's goo to know the previous books are great, I'll still plan to hopefully pick them up!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-49820548752133979602013-12-31T09:57:40.254-08:002013-12-31T09:57:40.254-08:00Hm, sounds like a series worth reading even if you...Hm, sounds like a series worth reading even if you had some quibbles with this one. Thanks for the rec, Andrea!<br /><br />Also, I see you launched a tour service? That's awesome! Kate and I are launching a spinoff adult romance blog sometime early next year, so we may have to chat. :)<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/12/favorite-books-2013.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-84308197197657906182013-12-31T08:05:07.024-08:002013-12-31T08:05:07.024-08:00Even though this didn't blow you away as much ...Even though this didn't blow you away as much as the first two, I'm glad you still enjoyed it overall. I hope the next book lives up to your expectations. Great review as always. :) Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-44955071558127874252013-12-31T06:56:38.466-08:002013-12-31T06:56:38.466-08:00I haven't read this author yet, but I am curio...I haven't read this author yet, but I am curious about this series. Great review.<br /><br />Happy New Year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-33580402617632655732013-12-30T21:05:48.868-08:002013-12-30T21:05:48.868-08:00I'm glad it wasn't a total bust, Andrea. I...I'm glad it wasn't a total bust, Andrea. I know how much you like Drew + Fable, so you're right...this one did have awfully big shoes to fill. I know I was excited about the story when you did the cover reveal (?). Thanks for sharing your thoughts - lovely review, as always! :)Bookworm Brandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834408515209743135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-40131099755681845722013-12-30T18:18:49.050-08:002013-12-30T18:18:49.050-08:00I loved the Drew + Fable stories, too, Andrea, but...I loved the Drew + Fable stories, too, Andrea, but I've been hesitant to pick this one up because I've heard similar things that you bring up here and it sounds frustrating. The back and forth is what worries me the most. Excellent review, Andrea. I just will have to speed read through the annoying stuff. Lol. :)Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-72961171701565554552013-12-30T18:01:29.119-08:002013-12-30T18:01:29.119-08:00I just finished OWG and I'm curious about how ...I just finished OWG and I'm curious about how the next one goes. I'll come back and read you review when I do! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997866115949705542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-63335269515213031612013-12-30T15:58:31.911-08:002013-12-30T15:58:31.911-08:00I have been wanting to start this series for a whi...I have been wanting to start this series for a while now. It sounds so good! hate it when a sequel doesn't live up to expectations but I'm glad you were still able to enjoy this one. Great reviewTeresa Mary Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573535131010947664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-21664919806085702332013-12-30T15:31:38.957-08:002013-12-30T15:31:38.957-08:00I agree. I wanted to like it so much more and it ...I agree. I wanted to like it so much more and it was Jen that frustrated me. Great review. I still can't wait for Owen's story!!!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649532121775064262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-69540881340460202462013-12-30T11:34:18.034-08:002013-12-30T11:34:18.034-08:00I was planning on starting this tonight. I have t...I was planning on starting this tonight. I have the first two books, which I haven't read yet, so I'll be reading it out of sequence. I appreciate your honest review. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803450317156356529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-70690843353437202072013-12-30T11:15:21.980-08:002013-12-30T11:15:21.980-08:00Sorry this one wasn't as interesting as the fi...Sorry this one wasn't as interesting as the first two, but that's great you still really like the series and want to continue! Contemporary stories like these often do need great characters!Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-91061899224560820902013-12-30T11:11:56.556-08:002013-12-30T11:11:56.556-08:00Oh shit. The girl MC. I can deal with a little bit...Oh shit. The girl MC. I can deal with a little bit naive, but as naive as you describe her? Oh, lord have mercy, I say. I'd be very frustrated. "Per typical for Monica Murphy's books, I enjoyed the writing. Her style always seems to suit my taste. But, as much as I enjoy the writing, I didn't feel as if I was reading anything new. "--I agree, Ms. Murphy has a great, flowing, smooth and very likable writing style, but I guess it can be hard to greate something original all the time. That's why I'm so tired of NA right now. Like.. most of them at least. As you said, big shoes to fill--I know how much you adore Drew and Fable and I'm glad that this book managed to entertain you to some lengths, but I'm sorry it wasn't all what you expected it to be. Better luck next time, I hope!Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-3989547302467146272013-12-30T09:50:59.703-08:002013-12-30T09:50:59.703-08:00I enjoyed this book. Granted, I have yet to read t...I enjoyed this book. Granted, I have yet to read the first two books (I know!) so I cannot compare. I enjoyed the two main characters and their relationship, as well as the glimpses of Fable and Drew, so I will be going back and reading One Week Girlfriend and the sequel. Thanks for the review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612418845488620365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-31810303979910016522013-12-30T06:40:07.838-08:002013-12-30T06:40:07.838-08:00The slower introspective pace sounds good, and I n...The slower introspective pace sounds good, and I need to read about the first charactersbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-43241794957219587512013-12-30T03:13:24.421-08:002013-12-30T03:13:24.421-08:00This series is new to me. I'm so glad you were...This series is new to me. I'm so glad you were able to enjoy this book and too bad you didn't love it as much as previous ones. Great review, Andrea :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.com