Member Reviews
This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
While the idea of being trapped in a lift fills me with terror (hello, claustrophobia), in her new book Carla Burgess has some how managed to make it seem a little less frightening – possibly even ever so slightly appealing.
Stuck With You sees Elena come face to face with her unrequited teenage love, Daniel, for the first time in years, in just this situation.
After getting over the initial shock and embarrassment, they spend the time waiting to be rescued getting reacquainted and it’s clear she still has feelings for him (and it’s not all one sided).
Carla has hit the nostalgia jackpot with this book, which had me laughing out loud – and slightly cringing – at times because it sailed so close to some of my own experiences of unrequited young lust.
It is oh-so-romantic in places and makes me believe in second chances and true love.
Here's the blurb:
One lift. Two strangers. Anything could happen!
Elena thought that today would be just like any other day…until the supermarket lift jams and she realises she’s stuck.
And not just stuck in the lift. Stuck with her childhood crush, Daniel Moore, who unfortunately seems to be just as gorgeous as she remembered…
While I might not have saved any chewed pen lids or written poetry about my teenage crush (I did walk by his house several (million) times), I totally remember moping about just the way she describes because he failed to acknowledge my existence.
When you read a story like this, it's hard not to think 'what if?' and that made me smile long after the book was finished.
I so wanted it to work out for Elena and Daniel even though, like Elena's best friend Rachel, I did wonder whether he was too good to be true.
I think this one is even better than Carla's first book, Marry Me Tomorrow, which I also loved (and I was delighted to see Sam and Emily make a brief appearance in her second novel).
Carla has such a warm, easy to read style that I didn't really want this book to end while at the same time I was desperate to know if it all worked out.
On those occasions when I can’t avoid a lift, I’m going to think about this story and hope it takes my mind off things.
Format: Kindle.
Price: £1.99.
My rating: Five stars.
My thanks to HQ Digital for the ARC in return for my honest opinion.
Back in sixth form Elena was the shy girl who played the cello, oh and she had the biggest crush ever, on a boy named Daniel who played in a band. Now her school days are a long way behind her but memories come rushing back when she gets stuck in a lift - with Daniel! This is a twist of fate that will change both of their lives.
As with her debut I was grabbed by the idea of this, (Carla Burgess has fun and interesting hooks) and quickly sucked into the story that is warm and real with a chatty writing style that bounces along. Easy and light-hearted reading that is relatable for anyone who has ever had a teenage crush and wonders what if? The romance is very much the focus and characters likeable with a great chemistry although became a bit too graphic by the end for my taste which is a shame if you prefer your romance very clean & sweet. A happy and light romantic read.
After reading marry me tomorrow by Carla last year I was super excited to see this one pop up and it didn't disappoint! A fantastic heartwarmingly beautiful story. Can't wait to see more books from Carla.
Stuck with You is a really lovely light hearted romance.
I loved the story behind this and how fate brought two people that were clearly destined to be together back together again so they could finally get their chance at love.