Not Like the Movies

De: Kerry Winfrey

Narrado por: Reba Buhr

What happens when your life is a rom-com . . . but you don’t even believe in true love?

Chloe Sanderson is an optimist, and not because her life is easy. As the sole caregiver for her father, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s, she’s pretty much responsible for everything. She has no time—or interest—in getting swept up in some dazzling romance. Not like her best friend, Annie, who literally wrote a rom-com that’s about to premiere in theaters across America . . . and happens to be inspired by Chloe and her cute but no-nonsense boss, Nick Velez.

As the buzz for the movie grows, Chloe reads one too many listicles about why Nick is the perfect man, and now she can’t see him as anything but Reason #4: The scruffy-bearded hunk who’s always there when you need him. But unlike the romance Annie has written for them, Chloe isn’t so sure her own story will end in a happily-ever-after.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Winfrey excels at upending typical romantic comedy tropes, and Chloe is a complicated, realistic, believable character. Sitcoms, movies, and music are all heavily referenced in the story; fans of the TV series New Girl will no doubt love this book. A quirky novel perfect for rom-com fans and readers looking for a little sweet escapism.”—Kirkus Reviews

"Humor and love abound in Winfrey’s delightfully meta rom-com...This is a winner."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The sparkling dialog and hilarious banter in this second in Winfrey’s series (after Waiting for Tom Hanks) will dazzle readers craving a self-aware rom-com. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Nora Ephron."—Library Journal

“Kerry Winfrey follows up last summer’s delicious Waiting for Tom Hanks with this deliriously lovely rom-com…Hopeful, heartfelt, and poignantly tender, Not Like the Movies is the ideal title for late summer, a simultaneously warm and bittersweet package that feels just like this time of year.”—Entertainment Weekly

"Winfrey has built in all of the charming things that make rom-coms addictive: richly developed characters, a deep pool of supportive friends, awkward situations, goofy reactions, missed opportunities, big misunderstandings and grand gestures. This romance is slow building, but the journey is a delight."—BookPage

"Those who enjoy fast-paced, sparring banter will find much to savor in this sexy story where love may—or may not—conquer all."—Shelf Awareness

Feel good book

Great follow up to Waiting for Tom Hanks. If you are a fan of RomComs you will enjoy this book! I loved it!!

Very cute

This was a very typical Rom Com. Very hallmark material Rom com. It was a good pallet cleanser.

good sequel

this book is not as good as Waiting For Tom Hanks but its still a cute rom com story! if you enjoyed the first one you'll enjoy this one

Pretty cute

Pretty solid 4/5. Thought it was cute and liked the backstory, there could have been a little more to some of the other characters. Overall really cute and the narrator did a pretty good job.

4 🌟

Really enjoyed this spin-off to Waiting For Tom Hanks diving into the world of Chloe and Nick a little more closely. I feel for Chloe and find that I am a bit like her in some aspects, such as, feeling like I have to do it all including that for others, not having believed in there being a really true love cuz life isn't a Rom Com. In trying to figure it all out, Chloe was true to get stubborn self and felt it was a little too "woe is me" and was a bit perturbed by her constant denial and self pity. As if she's the only one in the world going through things. She went as far as insulting and using Nick with how much she pushed him away when he has always, always been there for her.

Aside from that, I really enjoyed the overall story and how it played out. Like it would in real life discussing "pigs in a blanket" instead of a typical cliche Rom Com ending. Because even in a Rom Com, people's problems don't always go away, they just become easier to deal with because they allow love in no longer having to deal with anything alone. Thanks Kerry for that love life lesson!

A happy, real life ending

This is a good read - but I found myself frustrated with the main character’s treatment of the love interest, Nick. Chloe is all “positivity” in the beginning of the book & then whines about her, albeit unfortunate, circumstance the whole second half. I’ve been a caregiver for family, so it hit close to home for me. I did love the ending 🩷

Another good rom com --sequel to Waiting For Tom Hanks

Love that we learned more about Chloe, Annie and the gang in the sequel to waiting for Tom Hanks. Nevertheless, I did think Chloe and Nick's relationship dragged a little bit at times as I was waiting for the inevitable romcom ending. If Annie were around
a little more, I don't think it would've taken so long for Chloe to see the light! Still enjoyed it and wondering if there is a third Romcom in this series?

Not bad at all

The other reviews made me apprehensive as I read them after having purchased the book but honestly, I thought it was pretty good. The main character has the relatable perspective of “it’s up to me” and pauper pleasing that plague many of us. But I like their “voices”, their conversations in addition to the “will they/won’t they”. Chloe has some great lines and Reba Buhr had great delivery of them.

Solid as a stand alone

This book is a walking contradiction for me. I actively disliked our main character, but I really enjoyed the rest of the cast, and appreciated as she worked towards her own growth . It was super easy to read, but I didn’t feel super motivated to pick it for a long time. Once I got a couple chapters in the rest of the book sped by. Maybe this was in part to be not knowing it was part of a series. I can say though, as a stand alone and it’s pretty excellent. I didn’t feel as though I missed anything by not reading the first. That being said I will be reading the first one .

crass

I really liked the first book, but I remember it being much cleaner. This one was depressing (all woe is me) and so much more crude. I was really looking forward to this book, but I am not a fan, unfortunately.