Welcome to Flirt University's Back to School celebration! It's time for the Three R's, Flirt style—Reading, (W)Riting, and Romancing! In the spirit of getting to know one another on the first day of school, Flirt, Random House's New Adult imprint, has set up a New Adult blog hop so you can discover other blogs that love the hottest new romance genre.
As part of the hop, Flirt is giving away its signature "I <3 New Adult" tote (for carrying books, ereaders, and other fun things), and its signature "I <3 New Adult" mug (perfect for that morning coffee pick-me-up)! Just check out the Rafflecopter below—stop by each blog for more chances to win, and to meet awesome New Adult fans and reviewers!
Head back to Romance at Random on Tuesday, September 3 to find out if you won (we'll email winners, too!), and don't miss your first Flirt University "lecture" from one of Flirt's esteemed New Adult Author Professors! They'll be sharing their thoughts on everything New Adult!
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In addition, I have NetGalley review copy of Isn't She Lovely by Lauren Layne to give away!
The rules are clear—until they’re broken. Lauren Layne puts a New Adult spin on Pygmalion, also the inspiration for Pretty Woman, and gives the classic love story its edgiest twist yet.
“Who knew that pretending you’re not falling for someone would be so much more difficult than pretending that you are?”
Stephanie Kendrick gave up her whole summer to ace her NYU film school screenwriting course, so she’s pissed to be stuck with a preppy, spoiled frat boy as her writing partner. Then again, with her piercings, black-rimmed eyes, and Goth wardrobe, Stephanie isn’t exactly Ethan Price’s type, either. He’s probably got his eye on some leggy blonde with a trust fund . . . or does he?
As the summer scene kicks off in the Hamptons, Ethan is desperate to make his snobbish mother forget the pedigreed girl who broke his heart. While Stephanie’s a stretch as a decoy, the right makeover and a pastel cardigan just might do the trick. She may not love the idea of playing Ethan’s brainless Barbie girlfriend, but the free rent and luxurious digs make a tempting offer. So does the promise of a ready-made screenplay idea inspired by their charade.
But when Stephanie steps into Ethan’s privileged world, the “acting” begins to feel all too real. The kissing and touching that were intended to fool the Hamptons crowd wind up manipulating them. And Stephanie faces a question she’s too afraid to ask: Is Ethan falling for the real her or for the dolled-up princess he wants to see?
“Who knew that pretending you’re not falling for someone would be so much more difficult than pretending that you are?”
Stephanie Kendrick gave up her whole summer to ace her NYU film school screenwriting course, so she’s pissed to be stuck with a preppy, spoiled frat boy as her writing partner. Then again, with her piercings, black-rimmed eyes, and Goth wardrobe, Stephanie isn’t exactly Ethan Price’s type, either. He’s probably got his eye on some leggy blonde with a trust fund . . . or does he?
As the summer scene kicks off in the Hamptons, Ethan is desperate to make his snobbish mother forget the pedigreed girl who broke his heart. While Stephanie’s a stretch as a decoy, the right makeover and a pastel cardigan just might do the trick. She may not love the idea of playing Ethan’s brainless Barbie girlfriend, but the free rent and luxurious digs make a tempting offer. So does the promise of a ready-made screenplay idea inspired by their charade.
But when Stephanie steps into Ethan’s privileged world, the “acting” begins to feel all too real. The kissing and touching that were intended to fool the Hamptons crowd wind up manipulating them. And Stephanie faces a question she’s too afraid to ask: Is Ethan falling for the real her or for the dolled-up princess he wants to see?
About Lauren Layne
Lauren Layne graduated from Santa Clara University with a B.S. in political science that she has yet to put to good use. After dabbling in an e-commerce career in Seattle and Southern California, Layne moved to New York City, where she now writes full-time. She lives with her husband and their plus-size pomeranian in a tiny Manhattan studio.
To win this review copy, just leave a comment telling me why you love New Adult or why you would like to try reading New Adult. Make sure to leave me a way to contact you.
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I like New Adult because it takes me out of my comfort zone. It's something different than what I usually read.
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DeleteIt's more like reality and tells us how to cope with life. It also portrays how the life changes after steping out of teenage years. This is the reason I like NA. :)
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I love New Adult books because they're easy to relate to. Plus, I think that age is such a pivotal point in a persons life. So much to be learned. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's more like reality and tells us how to cope with life. It also portrays how the life changes after steping out of teenage years. This is the reason I like NA.
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I love new adult because it is the perfect balance of YA and adult. Young enough to usually not have kids LOL but older than the usual high school stories. A lot of college settings which I love or just finding yourself after college. No one has everything figured out in their twenties. Also allows for hotter scenes and more mature topics.
ReplyDeleteI love new adult for it's realness in the stories! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI love New Adult for both its stories and unforgettable characters. The very good ones stay with you even after reading it.
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I Love New Adult for how it borders the line between adult and ya books
ReplyDeleteI love reading New Adult because it's a great blend of something young and fresh, but at the same time it's comfortable for me since it's where I am at in my life. And even when I am not at this stage I know New Adult will help me look on this time in my life fondly both the good and the bad.
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That tote and mug are so cute!! I love New Adult because I like that it's still a lot of firsts, but a little more mature. I love reading about the characters really trying to find themselves and discover who they are. It also makes me feel less weird being obsessed with fictional boys when they are older lol!!
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I love new adult because it combines romance and steamy scenes while staying classy, not trashy
ReplyDeleteI love new adult because of the romance. joehawkshaw@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteI love NA because it's a lot like YA but with more mature scenes! OH, it's one of my favorite genres! That and dystopian!
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I love New Adult because most of the characters are my age and it feels like something that would happen in my life!
ReplyDeleteI really love reading New Adult because the stories are a little steamier than YA, and I feel like I can relate to the characters more easily. It's quickly become one of my favorite genres!
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because they are amazing & always good.
ReplyDeleteThe stories seem like they could be real life stories.
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