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In Other Words, Love

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Excellent book. Who knew that Kate would have a second chance at romance with her latest “ghost writing” contract. It didn’t work in university would it work now that Trent is the CEO of his outdoor adventure apparel company?

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This was a darling book. Kate is a ghost writer and has been hired to write Trent's memoirs. Trent the boy she fell in love with in college and who broke her heart. Both Kate and Trent second guess themselves. Trying to keep things professional. Always making excuses for why they shouldn't become involved. The characters are sweet. The story moves along. You do know what is going to happen, but it is pure delight.

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In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump is such a cute book! I'd recommend this for fans of Kristan Higgins and Susan Mallery. I enjoyed the peek inside ghostwriting especially. I liked Kate's gentle personality, too. Trent was respectful and kind. If you're looking for a second-chance, wholesome romance this one is for you!

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Actual rating: 3.5/5

Hallmark always does a good job with providing a cute, clean and sweet romance. This one for me was a nice and easy read - nothing particularly spectacular but not bad either. It was okay. And, hey, we've got lots of time to read at the moment.

With regards to characterisation and the plot - I just didn't really connect with either of the characters. I did like their easy nature together and the references to Trent's family and Kate's writing, but again - 'eh'. It was (spoiler) really touching when Trent re-connected with his family and that was very well written. Kate's ghostwriting was intriguing to me as well, although I did feel as though the conflict that occurs with reference to that ghostwriting could have been expanded upon a touch more.

Don't get me wrong - the writing was clean, not overtly cliched and pretty comfortable to read, but for me - this was just a case of my not connecting with the characters. Their relationship was sweet and full of nostalgia but a little bit more chemistry could have been built up, in my opinion.

Overall - a nice and chilled read - nothing that blew my mind, but still a comfortable and warm romance.
Note: I was very generously gifted an ARC of this novel by the publisher and the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

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I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
You can purchase your copy from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Words-Love-Hallmark-Publishing/dp/B084NYJ1SF/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=In+Other+Words%2C+Love+Shirley+Jump&qid=1585356853&sr=8-1
You can purchase it as of April 21, 2020.
Ok, I have to be honest, this is the first Hallmark book that I did not read in an entire day. This one wasn’t as good as all of the others. I liked it, but…maybe it is my state of mind, maybe I was too busy cleaning and scrubbing, who knows?
We begin the book with Kate and her reconstructing memories from her past and how she had always dreamed of being a writer, even before she knew how to write, she dreamt of stories in her head. Kate had gotten to ghost-write an autobiography for an Indy 500 winner. Despite him being a nightmare and demanding revision after revision, she kept with it, despite her wanting to quit. Kate is fortunate, or is she? She runs into a “friend” while in the bookstore who is a best-selling author doing a book signing for her latest book, meaning there were others. Meanwhile, her book that she ghost wrote for is on clearance 40% off. A slap in the face, perhaps?
We then move to Trent, an owner of an outdoor company who now spends most of his life as a desk jockey. His social media seems to show something else, but then again, most social media is smoke and mirrors anyway, isn’t it? Trent’s company is about to go IPO (Initial Public Offering, basically this means the company is about to o public for all those who don’t speak Corporate Jargon) and the bottom line is down because the winter had been abnormally warm and the line of winter gear did not do as well as they would have hoped. Trent has a book deadline quickly approaching. Not only is there a book deadline, but there is book tour scheduled with venues already rented. He is then offered a ghost writer option. He thinks that it is quite ironic since the title of the book, “Be True to Your Nature”.
We are then taken on the journey of the ghost writing of his book and some drama and well some fun. All in all, it was a good book, just took me a minute to get to the good part! I hope you enjoy it!

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A perfect story for this bleak times. It's heartwarming, entertaining and engrossing. It made smile and root for the characters.
I liked the plot, the characters and the setting.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

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This was a great second-chance romance about a ghost-writer who is barely making it. She gets the contract to write the autobiography of a sportswear mogul who just happened to be her first love, except he ditched her because he thought they wanted different things in life. Now he’s wealthy and needs to get his book out in a hurry before his country floats an IPO.

She shows up to help him and he starts to realize what a bad mistake he made when he walked out on her. She has to decide whether she can forgive him.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

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What a delightful book! "In Other Words, Love," tells the story of ghost writer Kim who is hired to write her former boyfriend's autobiography. As Kim and Trent reconnect after 15 years of being apart, sparks fly. Each one learns and works to overcome their own personal insecurities while also learning to trust their instincts. This book is an easy read, but it is not fluff. It is full of real-life situations, written in an absolutely delightful style. Well worth the time to read!

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A very well written sweet second chance romance. Believable characters and well developed plot. I highly recommend this book. I received an arc from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

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Don’t we all love the idea of a second chance romance, also referred to as a reunion romance? Realizing that even though life moves on, we can still hope to rekindle lost love? This sweet and uplifting romance is everything a Hallmark book should be.

The story is set in Seattle and the city and surrounding natural wonders- trails, rivers, mountains, forest- are lushly described. Kate Winslow is our darling heroine. She is a thirty-ish, writer, who lives with her cat and she visits her elderly grandmother almost every day for yummy cookies and a good chat.

Trent, our hero, is a business success story. He left his small-town life after college and started his own eco-friendly sports apparel company that is popping and soon to be a publicly held company. His advisors decided that he should have a memoir of his life published to help with PR. He learns that writing a book is hard work, so his company hires a ghost writer for him. Guess who that is?

Yes, it’s Kate. She’s a successful ghost writer, specializing in memoirs. And she also has a past with Trent. What happens when these two meet again and start working closely together? It’s been fifteen years since they broke up in college. Can this outgoing, adventure loving guy win back his pretty, shy flower? Can he also reconnect with his family?

Well, it is a Hallmark romance. A well-written and charming romance, with some lovely and cute descriptions. Snuggle up and enjoy! Thanks to NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for an advace review copy. This is my honest review.

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Kate is a ghostwriter, who hopes to someday see her own books in a bookstore. Trent is the CEO of the company True To You and an adventure seeker. When he realizes he needs to have his memoir written and turned into a publisher, he asks Kate if she will write it. The two haven’t seen each other in 15 years, and their last memory together wasn’t good. Will spending time together rekindle what they once had in college or will fear of the future keep apart?
In Other Words, Love will have you cheering for both characters and make you want to seek adventures.

I graciously received an advance e-copy from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

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This is a short sweet story about second chance romance. It is well written and holds your attention. It has a great sounding recipe at the end. If you are looking for a clean heartwarming story, grab this book. Thank you Hallmark Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Ghostwriter Kate and CEO Trent have a tumultuous history. Actually, he broke her heart, and she never fully recovered. Unfortunately, Kate has been assigned to write Trent's autobiography/history of the outdoors company. In desperate need of income, she reluctantly takes the job while attempting to protect her heart. Floored by her reappearance, Trent is also in defensive mode.

Forced to spend hours upon hours together, both realize their perspectives of each other and their past relationship may not be accurate. Maybe there's a small chance to change the past and work out differences despite the obstacles.

Shirley Jump's likeable yet flawed characters are witty, realistic and well worth your time.

Special bonus: Guacamole Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich recipe

I received a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy of the book without obligation. This review is my opinion.

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A second chance romance.

Kate is a ghostwriter, and her new assignment is writing the book for Trent. He was her ex, who dumped her years ago. Will they have a chance together this time or will he hurt her again?

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This story was sweet and heartwarming. I loved Kate and Trent and the way they found the way back to each other and to their happy ending was the cutest thing.

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This novel was short and sweet.
I’m not surprised that it’s published by Hallmark Publishing because it was like watching a Hallmark movie.
“In Other Words, Love” is a second chance romance.


I loved the main characters in this book and how well they connected even after years of not seeing each other.
I loved the way it all wrapped up.

If you need a short read I suggest you give this a try!

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This book was such a good read, I couldn't put it down! The story and the characters were so well written it felt as if you were actually in the story!

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