The Proposal: Reese's Book Club
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick
“There is so much to relate to and throughout the novel, there is a sharp feminist edge. Loved this one, and you will too.”—New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay
The New York Times bestselling 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...
A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick
“There is so much to relate to and throughout the novel, there is a sharp feminist edge. Loved this one, and you will too.”—New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay
The New York Times bestselling 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...
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Read this a few months ago and from what I remember I hated every part of this book, especially Carlos. Both of the main characters were so self-absorbed and on top of that were always judging other people - here are a few instances:
·Nik judges Fisher's friends that she actually hasn't ever had conversations with
·She judges her female boxing coach upon first eyesight of her
·Nik gets mad when Carlos' pregnant and sick cousin calls him and interrupts their first kiss
·Carlos initially thinks that Nik and her friends are bougie because of their restaurant of choice
·Carlos rolls his eyes at his best friend being in love with the women he is literally engaged to and has been dating for years and calls them "one of those couples"
Both Nik and Carlos need to grow up and fix their attitudes.
Additionally, they both assume that the other knows that they are casual, not a serious relationship, without even discussing it with each other. At one point Nik literally thinks, "Did she need to have an actual conversation with him about this? She hated having conversations like that." Please act like the adult that you are. Then, when they do have that conversation and agree to it being just sex, one of them, Carlos, inevitably catches feelings and the way it is handled completely ruined the rest of the novel for me. Carlos is portrayed as some feminist hero who rescues Nik from Fisher but all of his words and actions since that initial hero act show he is actually the worst.
When Carlos confesses his feelings to Nik, she actually acts like an adult and tries to explain to him why she cannot initially return those feelings or act upon them. And even though they agreed to no strings attached, he literally blows up at her. He literally thinks, "What is wrong with her?" Ah yes, of course something must be wrong with a woman if she doesn't want to be in a relationship. He then accuses Nik of collecting men and not caring about anyone or their feelings, only her own. And when she tries to further articulate how she feels to him, he calls her feelings bullshit.
·Nik judges Fisher's friends that she actually hasn't ever had conversations with
·She judges her female boxing coach upon first eyesight of her
·Nik gets mad when Carlos' pregnant and sick cousin calls him and interrupts their first kiss
·Carlos initially thinks that Nik and her friends are bougie because of their restaurant of choice
·Carlos rolls his eyes at his best friend being in love with the women he is literally engaged to and has been dating for years and calls them "one of those couples"
Both Nik and Carlos need to grow up and fix their attitudes.
Additionally, they both assume that the other knows that they are casual, not a serious relationship, without even discussing it with each other. At one point Nik literally thinks, "Did she need to have an actual conversation with him about this? She hated having conversations like that." Please act like the adult that you are. Then, when they do have that conversation and agree to it being just sex, one of them, Carlos, inevitably catches feelings and the way it is handled completely ruined the rest of the novel for me. Carlos is portrayed as some feminist hero who rescues Nik from Fisher but all of his words and actions since that initial hero act show he is actually the worst.
When Carlos confesses his feelings to Nik, she actually acts like an adult and tries to explain to him why she cannot initially return those feelings or act upon them. And even though they agreed to no strings attached, he literally blows up at her. He literally thinks, "What is wrong with her?" Ah yes, of course something must be wrong with a woman if she doesn't want to be in a relationship. He then accuses Nik of collecting men and not caring about anyone or their feelings, only her own. And when she tries to further articulate how she feels to him, he calls her feelings bullshit.
What happens when you get a proposal from a guy youâve dated for no more than 5 months? Heâs good looking but empty upstairs. Worse yet, when he takes you to a baseball game (which you could care less about), with his buddies, and then have it on jumbotron asking you to marry him...that maybe sweet but a) he spelled your name wrong b) you and he were not serious c) he is a screaming divo when you turn him down?! To make matters worse, his buddies and he leaves you stranded there, and the camera crew is going in for the close up to put you in-depth and up close and personal on the jumbotron. Meet Nik, the girl who got proposed to by her air-headed, actor boyfriend, Fisher. Angie and Carlos, who happen to be a few rows up witness the whole thing. Without knowing her, they gallantly rescue Nik (short for Nikole) from that embarrassment.
They then realize she has no ride and offer to give her a lift to the bar where she is meeting her girlfriends to pour every ounce of detail with them. By way of thanking them for rescuing her, she invites them to the bar where her friends await. Over beer, cocktails, and pizza, Carlos and Nik enjoy each other's company. She felt indebted to Carlos more so when after they had left, he had paid for Nik and her friendsâ bar tab. She goes on the internet and searches online for him and finds him and invites him out to a friendly eatery to pay him back for all he and his sister have done for Nik.
After dinner, Carlos and Nik talk about the camera crew, her social media blowing up, and whether or not her ex-actor boyfriend is stable enough not to harass her. Nik gets spooked and askes Carlos if he wouldnât mind walking her home and then checking her place out, just to be on the safe side. This is so unlike Nik but with the hater from social media, one never knows.
As the two find the smallest excuses to see each other, Nikâs two best girlfriends, Courtney and Dana, suggest Carlos be her rebound and booty-call. We see how badly both Nik and Carlos have the hots for each other and we are in for a fun and sweet ride as we see the sparks fly. Talk about a fourth of July chemistry.
Everything is all sweet and fun and in the background, the story of Carlosâ cousin, Alexa is pregnant and she has a problem her doctor is keeping an eye on but nothing to stress about. For all those who are thinking, wait, Alexa as in Alexa and Drew from âThe Wedding Date,â Ms. Jasmine Guilloryâs first book? The one and same couple!
Along with the read, we find Nik, Courtney, and Dana sign up for self-defense classes called, âHow to Fight Like a Girl.â Before anyone should pass judgment, girls can kick arse, just so you know. The class is run by a lady who you swear is a powderpuff, sweet cupcake with pink frosting...or so you initially thought because as soon as you sign up after committing to her full course, you find she is extremely empowering and more complex than meets the eye. She is encouraging and even wins the tough as nails Dana with regards to hardcore work out. This class taught Nik how to react when she comes home to find Fisher, waiting at her door.
No story would be complete without an arc ⦠Nik and Carlos breaking up. Seems Nik freaked out when Carlos suddenly realized he was in love with her and told her. She tries to press into him that itâs because of the helios night at the hospital with Alexaâs complications of her baby and delivering early. Now it is only a matter of time before Nik realizes sheâs in love with Carlos, right? Or maybe not⦠Because of this revelation, they break up with Carlos slamming the door as he leaves his home. The two go through the actions of their daily lives and without each other. With all good rom-com, betcha dying to know if they get back together? Well with most chick-lit books, Iâll say, youâll have to read it to find out the ending. Be forewarned, as you are reading, a smile may be on your face as people might ask, âhoney, what are you reading?â
A solid three because while it does make you smile, it took about 77% of the book before you get to the arc. It's a light and fluffy read so don't expect it to be riveting. It is a fun read.
They then realize she has no ride and offer to give her a lift to the bar where she is meeting her girlfriends to pour every ounce of detail with them. By way of thanking them for rescuing her, she invites them to the bar where her friends await. Over beer, cocktails, and pizza, Carlos and Nik enjoy each other's company. She felt indebted to Carlos more so when after they had left, he had paid for Nik and her friendsâ bar tab. She goes on the internet and searches online for him and finds him and invites him out to a friendly eatery to pay him back for all he and his sister have done for Nik.
After dinner, Carlos and Nik talk about the camera crew, her social media blowing up, and whether or not her ex-actor boyfriend is stable enough not to harass her. Nik gets spooked and askes Carlos if he wouldnât mind walking her home and then checking her place out, just to be on the safe side. This is so unlike Nik but with the hater from social media, one never knows.
As the two find the smallest excuses to see each other, Nikâs two best girlfriends, Courtney and Dana, suggest Carlos be her rebound and booty-call. We see how badly both Nik and Carlos have the hots for each other and we are in for a fun and sweet ride as we see the sparks fly. Talk about a fourth of July chemistry.
Everything is all sweet and fun and in the background, the story of Carlosâ cousin, Alexa is pregnant and she has a problem her doctor is keeping an eye on but nothing to stress about. For all those who are thinking, wait, Alexa as in Alexa and Drew from âThe Wedding Date,â Ms. Jasmine Guilloryâs first book? The one and same couple!
Along with the read, we find Nik, Courtney, and Dana sign up for self-defense classes called, âHow to Fight Like a Girl.â Before anyone should pass judgment, girls can kick arse, just so you know. The class is run by a lady who you swear is a powderpuff, sweet cupcake with pink frosting...or so you initially thought because as soon as you sign up after committing to her full course, you find she is extremely empowering and more complex than meets the eye. She is encouraging and even wins the tough as nails Dana with regards to hardcore work out. This class taught Nik how to react when she comes home to find Fisher, waiting at her door.
No story would be complete without an arc ⦠Nik and Carlos breaking up. Seems Nik freaked out when Carlos suddenly realized he was in love with her and told her. She tries to press into him that itâs because of the helios night at the hospital with Alexaâs complications of her baby and delivering early. Now it is only a matter of time before Nik realizes sheâs in love with Carlos, right? Or maybe not⦠Because of this revelation, they break up with Carlos slamming the door as he leaves his home. The two go through the actions of their daily lives and without each other. With all good rom-com, betcha dying to know if they get back together? Well with most chick-lit books, Iâll say, youâll have to read it to find out the ending. Be forewarned, as you are reading, a smile may be on your face as people might ask, âhoney, what are you reading?â
A solid three because while it does make you smile, it took about 77% of the book before you get to the arc. It's a light and fluffy read so don't expect it to be riveting. It is a fun read.
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