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This is one of those books that feels tailored made for the big screen- and I mean that in the best way possible. The pacing was perfect, the relationship development deliciously drawn out without being torturous. And there was just enough jealously fueled sexual tension and missed opportunities to keep me on the edge of my seat.

Nearly all the characters were likeable (eventually, at least) but none more so than the two leads- Scott and Jamie. Their age difference, while considerable, never seemed insurmountable and I liked how their friendship was completely genuine, and not just a thinly veiled "get in his pants" maneuver (although the chemistry was undeniable).

"Designs on You" is an enjoyable, easy read with a deeper vein of depth lying underneath, and while those themes aren't really explored, it doesn't take away from the real emotions of their love story.

Worth the read, if but a tad overpriced at nearly $7 (and less than 200 pgs.!!!). My wallet cries at my m/m romance addiction. Het romance is relatively affordable but I guess two sexy male leads bumps up the price...sigh.


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Designs on You Carrie Pack 9781941530047 Books Reviews

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Jamie has the perfect face and attitude to be a model for the One West line but he's too short to pass their six feet two requirement. Scott comes in as a graphic designer to touch up on his photos so that Jamie looks taller. Scott loves Jamie's photos and tries to guess his personality through them since he has never seen Jamie in person. His chance comes when the art director of the photo shoot gets sick and he's the substitute. Unfortunately for his fantasies, Jamie is an ice queen and gives him lots of mixed signals.

I really like how much Scott's capabilities shows through. He's a great graphic designer and through his abilities, he rises to be an art director. He's also a very capable photographer. However, he's not over his ex at the beginning of the story. When he declares he's ready to start dating again, he's unconsciously hesitant. That makes him seem wishy-washy but also very realistic in that regard. He changes a lot by the end of the story and wins Jamie by being loyal and persistent.

Jamie gives me mixed impressions. Jamie is insecure even though he's perfect. He uses a cold and bitchy attitude to cover up his feelings and prevent himself from getting hurt. Most of the difficulties in their relationship are caused by him. Scott survives and gets close to Jamie by calling their relationship friendship-only. That gets old when everyone knows they should just go out together but they themselves keep saying they are "just friends." That drags out the story a little bit.

Overall, this is a very enjoyable book that builds up the romance between the two MCs. A lot of detail is given to guide the readers through the photo shoot process and how Jamie and Scott interact in different settings. Scott seems to have made the most effort to get their relationship to work and sacrificed the most, but their individual back stories explained their actions. All of Scott's hard work paid off in the end and their love is worth it. I definitely recommend this for those who want a quick read with a great romance.

*review copy received in exchange for an honest review*
Scott Parker is an ordinary guy who leads an ordinary life. He has friends who care about him and a job that he usually loves, but sometimes hates. Spending most of his evenings at home doesn't lead to many chances for love, but he's mostly happy with his life. Then one day he is assigned to work on pictures of a new model, Jamie Donovan. Warned by his friends that Jamie is a snob with the face of an angel, Scott can't help but fall in lust with the man with such beautiful eyes, and his infatuation begins.

The day Scott meets Jamie face to face for the first time, it would seem that his friend's assessment of Jamie's personality is correct, but Scott thinks he sees more behind the carefully constructed walls that Jamie uses to protect himself. As the two slowly become friends and those walls begin to crumble, what started as lust turns into love, but Jamie is haunted by his past, and Scott's own insecurities may not allow him to be the man Jamie needs him to be.

A story of lust, love and friendship, Designs on You is a well written and paced romance with comedy, sensuality and heart. It's novella length makes it the perfect read for a lazy day and has a happy ending that left me feeling a romance reader's high. It's strong underlying story of self discovery is as easy to read as chocolate covered cherries are to eat. I loved every moment of Designs on You!

My OFFICIAL REVIEW written for Carly's Book Reviews
The romance that could have been in this story gets lost in the angst and denial that rises between Jamie and Scott. The more I read, the less I was interested in the final outcome. Scott is written as totally clueless in emotional or romantic situations and it was painful to watch him stumbling around ignoring the possibilities. There was no logical reason that Scott is so clueless and there is no character development to explain it. By the end of the book, I just didn't care.
A cute story of bumbling love and misunderstandings.
The story is captivating, and you can't help but cheer for Scott and Jamie's friendship -- even more so for them to stop being idiots !!!!
Scott and Jamie were such a fun pair dancing around each other as they progressed from adversaries to tentative friends to best friends to hopelessly in love idiots. It was a path with lots of ups and downs, but watching their story unfold and sharing in the ridiculousness of these two hopeless men was certainly part of the fun. I thoroughly enjoyed watching them get themselves together and coming to one another in such a lovely way. A really fun read.
This is one of those books that feels tailored made for the big screen- and I mean that in the best way possible. The pacing was perfect, the relationship development deliciously drawn out without being torturous. And there was just enough jealously fueled sexual tension and missed opportunities to keep me on the edge of my seat.

Nearly all the characters were likeable (eventually, at least) but none more so than the two leads- Scott and Jamie. Their age difference, while considerable, never seemed insurmountable and I liked how their friendship was completely genuine, and not just a thinly veiled "get in his pants" maneuver (although the chemistry was undeniable).

"Designs on You" is an enjoyable, easy read with a deeper vein of depth lying underneath, and while those themes aren't really explored, it doesn't take away from the real emotions of their love story.

Worth the read, if but a tad overpriced at nearly $7 (and less than 200 pgs.!!!). My wallet cries at my m/m romance addiction. Het romance is relatively affordable but I guess two sexy male leads bumps up the price...sigh.