If you want an author who can really bring romance stories to life, then you want to read a book by renee carlino. Renee carlino is a screenwriter and the bestselling author of sweet thing, nowhere but here, after the rain, before we were strangers, swear on this life, and wish you were here. Published august 20th 20 by atria books first published march 17th 20. She meets a wonderful, funny musician on the plane, will, who later becomes her roommate. We watch our characters rise up and grow and are left feeling a little lighter and optimistic. Sweet thing is the first book in the sweet thing series by renee carlino. Shes an ivy league graduate, a classically trained pianist, and the beloved daughter of a sensible mother and offbeat father. She has an amazing way of expressing so much emotion in her plots and characters. However, just like we choose the people in our lives to forge friendships with, we bond and connect with fictional characters the same way, subjectively and instinctively, and we experience books that way too. A usa today bestselling contemporary romance about the complexities of love and selfdiscovery in the early postcollege years. From his candid and sometimes neurotic point of view, will tells all in this musical and sexy followup novella to renee carlinos usa today bestseller. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read swear on this life. Allodoxophobia this is a story that has continued to stay on my mind, and my appreciation has continued to grow. Shes beautiful, sassy, and the best thing thats ever happened to him.
Sweet thing is such a great book that you are guaranteed a book hangover after you finish it. I loved that it was a slow build rather than a quick fall in love\lust like so many there books in this genre. Sometimesout of all the books you readyou come across one that stands out amongst all the other titles. Like sweet thing, i could feel renee carlinos passion for her characters and their story in every word. Im the author of sweet thing, sweet little thing, nowhere but here, after the rain, before we were strangers, swear on this life, lucian divine, wish you were here, shopping for love and upcoming blind kiss. Books by renee carlino authors like renee carlino what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. An allconsuming read that totally captures your senses and puts them into over drivebut in the best possible way. Sweet thing book by renee carlino half price books. Hallo do you guys know any book that is similar to sweet thing. Goodreads members who liked sweet little thing swe.
When shes not at the beach with her boys or working on her next book, she likes to spend her time reading, going to concerts, and eating dark chocolate. You have to teach your heart and mind how to sing togetherthen youll hear the sound of your soul. Ever wonder what happened after the final pages of sweet thing. If you liked sweet thing i recommend how to kill a rockstar by tiffanie debartolo. Sweet thing a usa today bestselling contemporary romance about the complexities of love and selfdiscovery in the early postcollege years. I love the complex characters, the long time spans in which the stories develop.
We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when i moved my stuff into the nyu dorm room next to yours at senior house. Renee carlino lives in southern california with her husband, two sons, and their sweet dog, june. Her novels are the perfect combination of heartwarming, witty, and emotional, so make sure you keep a box of tissues handy. Shes an ivy league graduate, a classically trained pianist, and the. Needless to say, will is so awesome and he develops feelings for mia. Lovers of books ending with everything tied up in a bow may like the ending, but to me it was too much. I loved the nyc backdrop, the music woven throughout and of course will. Mia kelly has come to new york to settle her fathers estate and work in his cafe.
From his candid and sometimes neurotic point of view, will tells all in this musical and sexy followup novella to renee carlino s usa today bestseller. My thoughts sweet, heartfelt and completely captivating. Jan 16, 2014 for me, that book was renee carlino s sweet thing. Jan 29, 2019 if you liked sweet thing i recommend how to kill a rockstar by tiffanie debartolo. Author renee carlinos complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Tucker, and katja millay, nowhere but here is a stirring and satisfying romance that you wont want to put down. First, i am not a fan of wishy washy characters like mia, i mean come on you either want to be with him or you dont. About renee carlino renee carlino is a screenwriter and bestselling author of contemporary womens novels and new adult fiction. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Before we were strangers book by renee carlino official. They have a puppy, a loft in brooklyn, and a new music studio on the rise. Aug 18, 2015 renee carlino is a screenwriter and the bestselling author of sweet thing, nowhere but here, after the rain, before we were strangers, swear on this life, and wish you were here. We must have told each other a million times that what we had was casual, but it didnt. Wish you were here isnt simply a girl meets boy love story. Most of the book is in wills pov and he has a great sense of humour and yes i do recommend it if you read sweet thing.
Her books have been featured in national publications, including usa today, huffington post, latina magazine, and publishers weekly. Renee carlino is a screenwriter and the bestselling author of sweet thing, nowhere but here, after the rain, before we were. I thought id suggest a book i just finished sweet thing by renee carlino. Sweet thing by renee carlino published by simon and schuster on january 7th 2014 genres. Buy sweet thing by renee carlino from waterstones today. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
This story is sure to tug on your heart strings and touch your soul. And because i made it my lifes mission to read all renee carlino books, i immediately followed swear on this life by sweet thing. Id like to read the followup novella, sweet little thing, to spend a little more time with this wonderful couple. Carlino is officially on my autobuy list, and id wager that if you check her out, shell be on yours too. Sweet thing has a complex and troubled woman named mia. May 29, 2016 id like to read the followup novella, sweet little thing, to spend a little more time with this wonderful couple. Books to read if you like renee carlino newinbooks.
Sweet thing is a romantic new adult contemporary that examines a young womans coming of age while dealing with the death of her father. From his candid and sometimes neurotic point of view, will tells all in this musical and sexy followup novella to renee carlinos usa today. A novel by renee carlino from amazons fiction books store. Read this hear that sweet thing is such a great book that you are guaranteed a book hangover after you finish it. Having enjoyed reading renee carlinos book sweet thing, i knew i would enjoy this novella novellas are generally not my choice of read, but this was great fun. She grew up in southern california and lives in the san diego area with her husband and two sons. Sweet thing has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I understood that sweet thing was one of her earlier works, but i could not help but compare.
See all books authored by renee carlino, including swear on this life, and sweet thing, and more on thriftbooks. Having enjoyed reading renee carlino s book sweet thing, i knew i would enjoy this novella novellas are generally not my choice of read, but this was great fun. Sassy and sweet, sweet thing melts in your mouth and goes. Fiction, general, fiction, romance, contemporary, new adult, contemporary women pages. Theres just nothing better than the completely sated feeling you get from reading it. I loved the characters, the story, and i loved watching them grow. Jun, 20 sweet thing is a romantic new adult contemporary that examines a young womans coming of age while dealing with the death of her father. Her writing style was so much better in swear on this life. Sweet thing was a sweet, heartbreaking and romantic story that kept me up reading all night. Trust me, you want sweet thing to be a part of your personal library. I never thought id live to see a day where a book could have pushed all my buttons like thoughtless did and to go through a heroine as frustrating as kiera all over again. Not sure if youve read sweet thing by renee carlino, but i absolutely loved it the book is about a girl, mia, who is trying to find herself after the death of her father.
Books to read if you like renee carlino newinbooksnewinbooks. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Sep 29, 2016 and because i made it my lifes mission to read all renee carlino books, i immediately followed swear on this life by sweet thing. Whos the hotter book boyfriend in renee carlinos books.
If you were to judge this story by its pretty cover and adorable title, you might expect a sweet and tender love storybut what youre given is substantially more. Colleen hoover alexandra adornetto vi keeland james patterson. Sweet thing 20 read online free book by renee carlino in. Sweet thing book by renee carlino official publisher page. Books by renee carlino authors like renee carlino what.
What i loved most about this book was its incredible depth. You will cry as your heart breaks, but even through the sadness, there is beauty and hope. She lives in southern california with her husband, two sons, and their sweet. From the usa today bestselling author of sweet thing and nowhere but here comes a love story about a craigslist missed connection post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in new york city. Its also a story of connection, understanding, friendship, growth, death, timing, and of truly living. Not sure if youve read sweet thing by renee carlino, but i. Sweet thing by renee carlino reading frenzy book blog. A lovely romance that began with happenstance, but was destined to be real.
557 477 1418 437 641 712 1563 285 991 1078 794 631 36 437 1025 1277 795 1414 844 1564 1491 1278 1365 1209 1545 1314 1121 464 1440 579 962 477 213 456 401 1546 1107 894 1180 489 1447 695 1081 1033 370 1104 410