Happy Friday, all! Today I am super excited to share my review of another book I group read, The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory! Publishing on October 30, 2018 by Berkley.
My Thoughts:
Nikole is dating an actor, and they are on a date like any other with his buddies tagging along, except this time they are a Dodgers game. In front of a stadium filled with cheering fans, he proposes after only five months together.
And Nikole wants and needs to say no. In front of everyone.
Thank goodness for Carlos Ibarra who whisks her away from the cameras and supports her when she takes a few hits on social media . Carlos becomes Nik’s “just for fun” rebound relationship, but will they ever become more?
The Proposal is not one of my typical reads, but I read it at just the right time. I needed a feel-good, engaging, fun read, and this was most definitely it. Jasmine Guillory has an easy writing style, and I enjoyed Nikole’s story. One of the best parts is the cast of characters are diverse. We need more diverse (in every sense!) reads! Now I need to read The Wedding Date to see where these characters make cameos!
Thanks to Berkley for the complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
The author of The Wedding Date serves up a novel about what happens when a public proposal doesn’t turn into a happy ending, thanks to a woman who knows exactly how to make one on her own…
When someone asks you to spend your life with him, it shouldn’t come as a surprise–or happen in front of 45,000 people.
When freelance writer Nikole Paterson goes to a Dodgers game with her actor boyfriend, his man bun, and his bros, the last thing she expects is a scoreboard proposal. Saying no isn’t the hard part–they’ve only been dating for five months, and he can’t even spell her name correctly. The hard part is having to face a stadium full of disappointed fans…
At the game with his sister, Carlos Ibarra comes to Nik’s rescue and rushes her away from a camera crew. He’s even there for her when the video goes viral and Nik’s social media blows up–in a bad way. Nik knows that in the wilds of LA, a handsome doctor like Carlos can’t be looking for anything serious, so she embarks on an epic rebound with him, filled with food, fun, and fantastic sex. But when their glorified hookups start breaking the rules, one of them has to be smart enough to put on the brakes…
Check out these reviews by the other Book Besties:
Berit at Audio Killed the Bookmark
Holly at Dressed to Read
Kendall at Goodreads
Mackenzie at PhDiva
This book is so cute! I love the way you capture the book! Everything seems so cute in this post!
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Thank you, Celine! It is definitely a cute read! ♥️
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The cover is beautiful 😍😍😍😍
I want to read it soon
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I hope you get a chance to read it, Priyasha! ♥️
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I love the cover and it sounds like a cute read. I love it when books fulfill exactly what we need at that given time! Awesome. ❤😘 xoxo
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Thanks, favorite M! It was a cute little read! I enjoyed it as a nice respite! Happy weekend, my friend! Xoxo ♥️
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I read this after a darker book and it was perfect! Love the review Jenni! ❤
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Thanks, Holls! I’m glad it was a good fit and good timing with you, too! 💗
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Not my usual read either, but it does sound good. Happy you ladies enjoyed it.
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Thanks, Marialyce! It’s nice to have a palate cleanser once in a while for sure.
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I’m immediately picturing a few viral videos where I’ve seen similar things happen! 🙈 This sounds like a light, fun read!
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It was, LP! Just an easy, breezy read. Those videos- eek!
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Happy Friday. Great review. I have not read this one. My favorite fall read is every Breath by Nicholas Sparks.
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Thank you, Virginia! Every Breath sounds like a fantastic read! Happy weekend! ♥️
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Sounds cute! Although, I think it’s sunny that Nik gets whisked off and taken care of, but what about the poor actor who got shot down?? 😂😂
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That’s true! But you wouldn’t have liked him, Nicole! He couldn’t even spell NiKole’s name correctly! 😂
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… Well, I WAS going to say something about that… 😂😂
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Yay excellent review Jennifer! This was such an overall cute read! Love that cover too!
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Thanks so much, Kendall! Loved reading this cute book with you!
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Oh, I’m so glad to see you review this book! I have The Wedding Date but haven’t listened to it yet and was pondering this one. Think I’ll go for it thanks to your great review.
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Thank you, Jonetta! I need to read The Wedding Date myself! I hop you enjoy this one!
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Sounds like something I would enjoy! Great review!
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Thank you! It’s perfect for a sweet, easy read!
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I’m glad you liked this! 😄 I actually started this a few days ago but unfortunately, it wasn’t for me so I didn’t finish it. 😔 So many people liked this though and I feel like the odd one out. 😂
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That’s ok, Marie! I understand! All books can’t work for everybody, and sometimes it’s the timing. What matters most is that you are reading a book you love! ♥️
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I agree. I will probably pick it up again someday. 😄
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Lovely review! I’m glad it was perfect timing I thought it was very cute as well, I’ve always wondered about the scoreboard proposals!💕
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Thanks, Berit! Me, too! I personally would not like that type of proposal in front of everyone like that… ♥️
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Glad it came at the right time and you enjoyed it! It’s always fun to mix things up a bit, especially when you realize, yeah, that’s what I needed right now.
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So true, Darinda! It’s the best when the timing works out like that!
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I always think those oh-so-public proposals are particularly cheesy – especially if said proposal is a genuine surprise.
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Yes, and you always wonder- what if the other person isn’t into it? I don’t think I’d like it at all.
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There’s a clip on You-Tube where the girl slaps the guy around the face and runs away… I think that would be my reaction, to be honest.
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Oh now this one sounds like something I would love! Awesome review Jen!! Happy Friday girlfriend!!🤩💖🎃
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Thanks, Sus! You absolutely would! It was fun and sweet. Happy Friday to you, too! 💗 xoxo
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Sounds like a great light-hearted read! Also, I know that I’ve said this many times before but I just love your photos – they are so beautiful and portray each book perfectly!
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Thank you, Darina! I really appreciate your thoughtful compliments. The photos take a little time, and it makes me ecstatic when someone likes one or notices, so really THANK YOU. ♥️ I hope you have a lovely weekend!
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Yes! Yes! To diversity in books and movies and life!! Loved that aspect! This was a complete feel-good read 💕 So glad we got to read this together!
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Yes, and we all need that type of read once in a while! Just easy! ♥️ I’m happy we read together too!
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Sounds like a great beach read! Easy and fun!
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It was a fun, easy read, Reeca! ♥️
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Haha – every time I see one of these public proposals I wonder what would happen if the girl said no! Sounds like an entertaining read – great review, as ever! 😀
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Thanks, FF! It does make you wonder, doesn’t it?! 😊
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The Wedding Date was such a witty, fun read, and I’ve been looking forward to this one! Carlos was a great character so I can’t wait to read more about him! Loved your review…one more book I resisted this month, lol. ❤ Hope you're having a great weekend!! xoxo
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Thanks, Steph! I need to read The Wedding Date now to learn Carlos’ backstory! I’m happy to know you enjoyed it. I hope your week went well. I know there were some stressful things and I was thinking about you. My weekend has been a great one so far. ♥️ xoxo
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Wonderful review,this sounds like quite a fun, light read. Glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer 🙂
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Thanks, Diana! Yes, it was an easy, fun read, which was nice for a change of pace!
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