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Nominee for Best Romance (2017)If anyone ever said being an adult was easy, they hadn't been one long enough.
Diana Casillas can admit it: she doesn't know what the hell she's doing half the time. How she's made it through the last two years of her life without killing anyone is nothing short of a miracle. Being a grown-up wasn’t supposed to be so hard.
With a new house, two little boys she inherited the most painful possible way, a giant dog, a job she usually loves, more than enough family, and friends, she has almost everything she could ever ask for.
Except for a boyfriend.
Or a husband.
But who needs either one of those?
Diana Casillas can admit it: she doesn't know what the hell she's doing half the time. How she's made it through the last two years of her life without killing anyone is nothing short of a miracle. Being a grown-up wasn’t supposed to be so hard.
With a new house, two little boys she inherited the most painful possible way, a giant dog, a job she usually loves, more than enough family, and friends, she has almost everything she could ever ask for.
Except for a boyfriend.
Or a husband.
But who needs either one of those?
418 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2016
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January 4, 2024
Second time: I already need to reread
First time reading it: !! I SWEAR MARIANA just does it for me. I have yet to be disappointed by a book. Idk what it is about her writing that just sucks me into the freaking story. This is definitely up there on my top MZ books.
First time reading it: !! I SWEAR MARIANA just does it for me. I have yet to be disappointed by a book. Idk what it is about her writing that just sucks me into the freaking story. This is definitely up there on my top MZ books.
December 14, 2016
Low 4 Stars
So.
I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today.
Shocking, I know.
What can I say.
***Tangent Alert***
At our last house, I had a door mat that said "GO AWAY."
But Sir Handyman convinced me to lessen the mean and get one that says the ever cliche "Wipe Your Paws" at our new digs.
But anyway.
As I said, I am not feeling the Christmas spirit today.
Or the review spirit, for that matter.
So I have no actual idea what I am about to write here.
But, fuck it, let's wing it.
I liked this book.
But, I must say...
It was no Winnipeg.
For me, at least.
I can't put my finger on the WHY...
But, I can supply the WHAT.
The WHAT being that I just didn't feel connection between Diana and Dallas that I felt between Van & Aiden and Sal & Kulti.
I didn't feel the palpable, magnetic pull between them that I did with the other couples.
And, overall, the story just didn't draw me in the way the those other two books did.
This one felt a LOT slower moving.
Believe me, I know this is an unpopular opinion to have.
But, that's how I feel.
And ***spoilers*** maybe I'm a trashy whore...
Okay - revise! - BECAUSE I'm a trashy whore...
Dallas' non-marriage felt like a super flimsy hurdle on their road to relationshipville, in my opinion.
Call me crazy, but being that he and his non-wife got married for....administrative reasons, were barely actually together, and had been separated for years?
I just didn't understand the hold up.
As I said, it just felt a little flimsy to me.
But whatevs.
I don't know if I was just expecting another Winnipeg, thus leaving this book feeling like less in comparison, or what.
Probably, actually.
But what can I say, I'm human.
Mostly.
That said, I did enjoy this book.
It has the slow burn build that we have come to expect from Ms. Zapata.
And the characters of Josh and Louie were to die for.
Sooooo cute.
Thus, overall this was a super solid read - and I did enjoy it - and I look forward to her next release.
Find me at:
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Putting everything else aside for this.
So.
I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today.
Shocking, I know.
What can I say.
***Tangent Alert***
At our last house, I had a door mat that said "GO AWAY."
But Sir Handyman convinced me to lessen the mean and get one that says the ever cliche "Wipe Your Paws" at our new digs.
But anyway.
As I said, I am not feeling the Christmas spirit today.
Or the review spirit, for that matter.
So I have no actual idea what I am about to write here.
But, fuck it, let's wing it.
I liked this book.
But, I must say...
It was no Winnipeg.
For me, at least.
I can't put my finger on the WHY...
But, I can supply the WHAT.
The WHAT being that I just didn't feel connection between Diana and Dallas that I felt between Van & Aiden and Sal & Kulti.
I didn't feel the palpable, magnetic pull between them that I did with the other couples.
And, overall, the story just didn't draw me in the way the those other two books did.
This one felt a LOT slower moving.
Believe me, I know this is an unpopular opinion to have.
But, that's how I feel.
And ***spoilers*** maybe I'm a trashy whore...
Okay - revise! - BECAUSE I'm a trashy whore...
Dallas' non-marriage felt like a super flimsy hurdle on their road to relationshipville, in my opinion.
Call me crazy, but being that he and his non-wife got married for....administrative reasons, were barely actually together, and had been separated for years?
I just didn't understand the hold up.
As I said, it just felt a little flimsy to me.
But whatevs.
I don't know if I was just expecting another Winnipeg, thus leaving this book feeling like less in comparison, or what.
Probably, actually.
But what can I say, I'm human.
Mostly.
That said, I did enjoy this book.
It has the slow burn build that we have come to expect from Ms. Zapata.
And the characters of Josh and Louie were to die for.
Sooooo cute.
Thus, overall this was a super solid read - and I did enjoy it - and I look forward to her next release.
Find me at:
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Putting everything else aside for this.
February 15, 2023
5 stars!!!
After finishing Wait for It, I cried a bit. Why you ask? This is the last Mariana Zapata book I had to read, and it made me sad. Her books are so fantastic, and I’ve always looked forward to having a new one to read or listen to. I guess thank goodness there are always re-reads! I’m sure I’ll be re-reading many in my future! Wait for It had so much I love in a book. It had Zapata’s signature slow burn romance, it had a strong heroine, a hero with a heart of gold, and some awesome kids to top it off.
Diana Casillas went from awesome aunt to single mom almost overnight. She loves her nephews more than anything and would do anything for them, but the transition has not been easy for her. It’s been two years though, and she finally feels settled to some extent. She bought a home and has a good job. And now she has new neighbors… one of them being Dallas Walker.
I loved the connection Dallas and Diana had. At first things between them were rocky. Then, they became close friends. Then… it spiraled from there. Gah! I loved their love story so much. Diana was selfless and amazing and Dallas was such a stand-up guy. I couldn't have loved these two more!
Also, lovers of Zapata’s other works will be happy to see some fabulous cameos. Diana Casillas happens to be Sal Casillas cousin (Kulti) and Vanessa’s best friend (Wall of Winnipeg and Me). Overall, this was a fantastic read. I love Zapata’s writing so much and this book was another win!
“You can’t always wait for someone else to do the right thing when you can do it yourself.”
After finishing Wait for It, I cried a bit. Why you ask? This is the last Mariana Zapata book I had to read, and it made me sad. Her books are so fantastic, and I’ve always looked forward to having a new one to read or listen to. I guess thank goodness there are always re-reads! I’m sure I’ll be re-reading many in my future! Wait for It had so much I love in a book. It had Zapata’s signature slow burn romance, it had a strong heroine, a hero with a heart of gold, and some awesome kids to top it off.
Diana Casillas went from awesome aunt to single mom almost overnight. She loves her nephews more than anything and would do anything for them, but the transition has not been easy for her. It’s been two years though, and she finally feels settled to some extent. She bought a home and has a good job. And now she has new neighbors… one of them being Dallas Walker.
I loved the connection Dallas and Diana had. At first things between them were rocky. Then, they became close friends. Then… it spiraled from there. Gah! I loved their love story so much. Diana was selfless and amazing and Dallas was such a stand-up guy. I couldn't have loved these two more!
Real love was gritty. The real kind of love never quit. Someone who loved you would do what’s best for you; they’d stand up for you and sacrifice. Someone who loved you would face any inconvenience willingly. You didn’t know what love was until someone was willing to give up what they loved the most for you. But it was also never letting them make that choice, either.
Also, lovers of Zapata’s other works will be happy to see some fabulous cameos. Diana Casillas happens to be Sal Casillas cousin (Kulti) and Vanessa’s best friend (Wall of Winnipeg and Me). Overall, this was a fantastic read. I love Zapata’s writing so much and this book was another win!
“What do you want from me?”
“Everything.”
May 6, 2023
➸ 4.75 stars
IF THERE IS ONE THING MZ KNOWS HOW TO DO, IT IS TO GET ME OUT OF THE BIGGEST BOOK SLUMP IVE BEEN IN FOR MONTHS!!!
— i was craving a good slow burn, so of course i had to turn to miss mz to give me just that, and i am so glad i did. THIS BOOK, THIS. FUCKING. BOOK. IS EVERYTHING TO ME AND IT IS NOW EQUAL TOP 1 WITH KULTI!! the way it had me crying, laughing, swooning and biting my nails the entire read, it is an emotional roller-coaster but truly heartwarming. this book was definitely more emotionally heavy compared to other mz books i’ve read, this story is going to stick with me for a long time.
— what can i say about this book?! i don’t have the words to convey how beautiful this was, it deserves all the love and praise in the entire world. this story is so raw, emotional and beautiful, i loved every second of it. mz always knows how to gradually build-up the friendship and chemistry in a way that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go to the very end. diana and dallas’ relationship was so beautifully written, it felt incredibly realistic. i’m just going to say the slow burn and build-up was every bit of perfect! 🤌🏼
↳ diana is an astonishing heroine. she is incredibly strong, hard-working, determined, committed and selfless. she was sympathetically portrayed as a great protective force who stuck to her brand of morals. since the death of her brother she has taken on such a huge responsibility in raising her two nephews, she had to grow up fast when she became their guardian, she changed her life and made a home for the two young kids putting their needs first. she had many moments of self doubt and is often worried about not living up to other people’s expectations, but let me just say she will do absolutely anything for those kids and she treats them as if they were her own. she would frustrate me at times with her reluctance to accept help from dallas due to her stubbornness, but he made her feel it was always okay to ask for help and accept it.
↳ josh and louie are possibly the best book kids ever written. they are so cute and had me laughing constantly. they brought so much fun, comic relief and light-hearted moments to an already beautiful story. i love how protective josh was over diana and tries to keep all men away from her and how louie thinks she is everything, he fr looks up to her like she hung the moon and stars, he is just a little ray of sunshine. 🥹❤️🩹
↳ now, let’s talk about dallas mf walker. idk how mz does it but she never fails to write a perfect mmc, i swear i ALWAYS end up falling head over heels in love with with them all. i was swooning so hard over dallas, he loves diana and her boys so fiercely and wants nothing more than to take care of them. where can i find a man as loyal and respectful as him?! HE WAS EVERYTHING AND MORE, HE FR KNITTED HER A HAT AND THEN HE BEATS UP HER ABUSIVE EX?!? he is the blueprint. dallas walker is the best mz man, argue with the wall. can’t believe i’m simping over a man who wears cargo shorts, but who tf cares. the relationship he developed with josh & louie was pure, i can’t even explain it.
— i would space out a lot during the inner monologues, but i got used to it since it’s a reoccurring factor in mz’s books, but i didn’t even care abt it bc i just love this book sm!! i was fr reading this book slowly just to savour it all, i didnt want it to end 😭
*small note - if you've read mariana's books kulti and the wall of winnipeg and me, you will recognise diana as sal's cousin and vanessa's best friend. both of them even make small appearances in this book. 🫶🏼
i feel like i still have a lot more to say about this book bc i could go on foreverrr, but I'll leave it at that. i’m off now to enjoy this incredible book hangover!!
”i always thought you looked like mine, but you sure do fucking feel like you’re mine, too”
IF THERE IS ONE THING MZ KNOWS HOW TO DO, IT IS TO GET ME OUT OF THE BIGGEST BOOK SLUMP IVE BEEN IN FOR MONTHS!!!
— i was craving a good slow burn, so of course i had to turn to miss mz to give me just that, and i am so glad i did. THIS BOOK, THIS. FUCKING. BOOK. IS EVERYTHING TO ME AND IT IS NOW EQUAL TOP 1 WITH KULTI!! the way it had me crying, laughing, swooning and biting my nails the entire read, it is an emotional roller-coaster but truly heartwarming. this book was definitely more emotionally heavy compared to other mz books i’ve read, this story is going to stick with me for a long time.
— what can i say about this book?! i don’t have the words to convey how beautiful this was, it deserves all the love and praise in the entire world. this story is so raw, emotional and beautiful, i loved every second of it. mz always knows how to gradually build-up the friendship and chemistry in a way that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go to the very end. diana and dallas’ relationship was so beautifully written, it felt incredibly realistic. i’m just going to say the slow burn and build-up was every bit of perfect! 🤌🏼
”how can i miss you so much when
i just saw you yesterday?”
↳ diana is an astonishing heroine. she is incredibly strong, hard-working, determined, committed and selfless. she was sympathetically portrayed as a great protective force who stuck to her brand of morals. since the death of her brother she has taken on such a huge responsibility in raising her two nephews, she had to grow up fast when she became their guardian, she changed her life and made a home for the two young kids putting their needs first. she had many moments of self doubt and is often worried about not living up to other people’s expectations, but let me just say she will do absolutely anything for those kids and she treats them as if they were her own. she would frustrate me at times with her reluctance to accept help from dallas due to her stubbornness, but he made her feel it was always okay to ask for help and accept it.
↳ josh and louie are possibly the best book kids ever written. they are so cute and had me laughing constantly. they brought so much fun, comic relief and light-hearted moments to an already beautiful story. i love how protective josh was over diana and tries to keep all men away from her and how louie thinks she is everything, he fr looks up to her like she hung the moon and stars, he is just a little ray of sunshine. 🥹❤️🩹
↳ now, let’s talk about dallas mf walker. idk how mz does it but she never fails to write a perfect mmc, i swear i ALWAYS end up falling head over heels in love with with them all. i was swooning so hard over dallas, he loves diana and her boys so fiercely and wants nothing more than to take care of them. where can i find a man as loyal and respectful as him?! HE WAS EVERYTHING AND MORE, HE FR KNITTED HER A HAT AND THEN HE BEATS UP HER ABUSIVE EX?!? he is the blueprint. dallas walker is the best mz man, argue with the wall. can’t believe i’m simping over a man who wears cargo shorts, but who tf cares. the relationship he developed with josh & louie was pure, i can’t even explain it.
”she wouldn’t be my first, but she’d be the only one who ever mattered. i think she could wait for the time to be right, i’d make sure she never regretted it.”
— i would space out a lot during the inner monologues, but i got used to it since it’s a reoccurring factor in mz’s books, but i didn’t even care abt it bc i just love this book sm!! i was fr reading this book slowly just to savour it all, i didnt want it to end 😭
*small note - if you've read mariana's books kulti and the wall of winnipeg and me, you will recognise diana as sal's cousin and vanessa's best friend. both of them even make small appearances in this book. 🫶🏼
i feel like i still have a lot more to say about this book bc i could go on foreverrr, but I'll leave it at that. i’m off now to enjoy this incredible book hangover!!
November 13, 2021
5 STARS
Mariana Zapata surprises readers with the release of this story. I think her strengths are always found in her ability to write day-to-day scenes in her stories while building the excitement of the couple actually connecting. It’s written in the same vein as her others as she takes you day to day with her characters building up the tension until the very end.
Since her brother's death, Diana Casillas has been raising her two young nephews for the past two years. Her last name may ring a bell with some fans of this author as she is the cousin of the soccer star and heroine of the book Kulti, Sal Casillas. She also happens to be Van from The Wall of Winnipeg and Me best friend! In the author’s authentic writing style she delivers yet another SLOW BURN story.
Diana and her two nephews, Josh and Louie (who were written so realistically) move to a new neighborhood. Coincidentally, one of their neighbors turns out to be the coach for Josh’s new 11U travel baseball team. I must mention here that I so got the travel baseball scenes since my 11 year old plays travel softball and it was a hoot to read about some of the things I have encountered as well.
"She's just mad her kid is in right field."
The hero’s name is Dallas Walker and though there doesn’t seem to be a wife around he is married ladies.
Have no fear because Diana can’t figure out if he likes her or not but eventually the two do become friends and perhaps more?
The story was simply a pleasure to read. It could be that I connected to the characters. Or that I have two children, one plays ball, and I too have battled the awful L word in my house. Or simply it's the ease of the writing added with the fact that I simply adored everything about Diana!
”It’s like you’re purposely trying to get me to love you, Dallas. I swear to God. You don’t even want me to stick my hand down your pants. You want me to want it all.”
As only this author can deliver the slow burn does reap its reward for Diana and Dallas and oh how sweet it is!
”I gave it to you a long time ago, Diana. In little pieces and then bigger pieces, and the next thing I knew, I didn’t have anything left in me, so I hope it’s enough.”
There were also two other very interesting characters in the story; Trip and Jackson. I would love for them to get their own stories and hope the author has at least two more surprises up her sleeve!
Mariana Zapata surprises readers with the release of this story. I think her strengths are always found in her ability to write day-to-day scenes in her stories while building the excitement of the couple actually connecting. It’s written in the same vein as her others as she takes you day to day with her characters building up the tension until the very end.
Since her brother's death, Diana Casillas has been raising her two young nephews for the past two years. Her last name may ring a bell with some fans of this author as she is the cousin of the soccer star and heroine of the book Kulti, Sal Casillas. She also happens to be Van from The Wall of Winnipeg and Me best friend! In the author’s authentic writing style she delivers yet another SLOW BURN story.
Diana and her two nephews, Josh and Louie (who were written so realistically) move to a new neighborhood. Coincidentally, one of their neighbors turns out to be the coach for Josh’s new 11U travel baseball team. I must mention here that I so got the travel baseball scenes since my 11 year old plays travel softball and it was a hoot to read about some of the things I have encountered as well.
"She's just mad her kid is in right field."
The hero’s name is Dallas Walker and though there doesn’t seem to be a wife around he is married ladies.
Have no fear because Diana can’t figure out if he likes her or not but eventually the two do become friends and perhaps more?
The story was simply a pleasure to read. It could be that I connected to the characters. Or that I have two children, one plays ball, and I too have battled the awful L word in my house. Or simply it's the ease of the writing added with the fact that I simply adored everything about Diana!
”It’s like you’re purposely trying to get me to love you, Dallas. I swear to God. You don’t even want me to stick my hand down your pants. You want me to want it all.”
As only this author can deliver the slow burn does reap its reward for Diana and Dallas and oh how sweet it is!
”I gave it to you a long time ago, Diana. In little pieces and then bigger pieces, and the next thing I knew, I didn’t have anything left in me, so I hope it’s enough.”
There were also two other very interesting characters in the story; Trip and Jackson. I would love for them to get their own stories and hope the author has at least two more surprises up her sleeve!
March 4, 2024
♾
in a world of boys worshiping toxic relationships, i chose to unflaggingly read and reread about men written by mariana zapata for the rest of my life. ❤️🩹
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i miss my boys 🥺
( dont ask how many times i reread it)
”sometimes life gave you a tragedy that burned everything you knew to the ground and changed you completely. but somehow, if you really wanted to, you could learn how to hold your breath as you made your way through the smoke left in its wake and you could keep going. and sometimes, sometimes, you could grow something beautiful from the ashes that were left behind. If you were lucky.”
in a world of boys worshiping toxic relationships, i chose to unflaggingly read and reread about men written by mariana zapata for the rest of my life. ❤️🩹
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i miss my boys 🥺
( dont ask how many times i reread it)
January 30, 2023
I wanted to love this book SO BAD. First off, things I loved: THE CHARACTERS. I love Diana and Dallas but most of all I love the two boys. Diana's nephews stole my heart. For me the romance was a 4 star romance (I wasn't obsessed but I really like it) but what brought this book down to a 3 star read for me was how sloooowwww the plot moved. We have so many scenes of Diana just taking her nephews to school and doing other mundane things. I think a few scenes like this are nice but overall I needed more plot.
And I know what you're going to say... "Ali this is a slow-burn romance". To that I would say, I LOVE slow burn. I devoured the slow burn in The Wall of Winnipeg & Me (Also by Mariana Zapata). But a slow-burn romance doesn't mean we have to have a slow-paced plot.
Overall, this book is perfect if you love a very slice-of-life book that is part romance and part a mom doing typical mom things while raising her nephews.
And I know what you're going to say... "Ali this is a slow-burn romance". To that I would say, I LOVE slow burn. I devoured the slow burn in The Wall of Winnipeg & Me (Also by Mariana Zapata). But a slow-burn romance doesn't mean we have to have a slow-paced plot.
Overall, this book is perfect if you love a very slice-of-life book that is part romance and part a mom doing typical mom things while raising her nephews.
June 16, 2023
This book is the reason why I buy anything MZ writes without a moment's thought.
This book is also the reason why I'll die single.
This book is also the reason why I'll die single.
May 21, 2023
”You didn’t know what love was until someone was willing to give up what they loved the most for you. But it was also never letting them make that choice, either.”
this book took me a while to get into. as in like, over 120 pages. but when i finally got into it i was deep in there.
THE BEST BOYS THAT HAVE MY WHOLE HEART AND SOUL: JOSH AND LOU OMGGG. they might be my fav book kids ever ever. i love them so much. they CARRIED this book for me. josh the little protective 11 year old and lou our 5 year old sunshine. they hit a little close to home for me and i just want to give them both the biggest hugs.
i was NOT prepared to cry as much as i did while reading some parts of this book, but i was so emotionally invested in diana and the children’s grief and their lives.
“You can buy me socks if you want.”
how did this line trigger the absolute wildest of waterworks. i am crying just writing the line down. tbh the entirety of chapter 12 had me violently sobbing.
i loved the rawness diana spoke about raising the children.
”I hated when they asked me things I really didn’t know how to answer. I didn’t want to lie either, which just made it that much more complicated.”
the storyline between diana, josh, and lou is the one that has my heart and it’s their story that’s gonna stick with me. they are living in my heart fr. the challenges they went through, the emotions, their daily struggles were all so well written. i loved reading about them and their relationship.
okay despite me loving these three characters i did have some issues:
it honestly took me way too long to get into the book. the inner monolgue was going a bit too ham at times. wrap it up miss girl. it got better as the book went on but in the beginning it just kept taking me out of the story because the information felt so tedious and i’d just be thinking “fam when are we continuing the story??”
the next thing also has to do with the writing. this is the same issue i had with the last mz book i read, but it didn’t bother me AS MUCH in this book. it’s just super weird to me so i’m pointing it out again. instead of saying the name of the person in a scene or even just saying “he” or “she,” she describes the characters by using their attributes or a fact about them which i find so odd.
she did it with the mmc’s cousin a lot. she kept calling him “the blond” but tbf that one had me giggling everytime.
but at one point she really wrote “the boy blinked up at the man” bruh the boy is like her son and the man is the mmc like girl you can just say their names. sorry but this little quirk she does with her writing drives me insane sometimes.
also notice the “blink” here in this quote. she used my two least fav aspects of her writing in one quote. but i’m glad i read this after i’ve almost fully recovered from the blinking trauma of her last book because it surprisingly didn’t drive me insane when they would blink at each other in here because it didn’t happen very often and i would instead have a little giggle about it.
omg this is my personal favourite blinking line it had me cackling:
“He blinked. But it wasn’t a normal blink. It was the kind of blink that changed your life. The kind of blink you noticed enough to earmark this moment in history.”
no bc clearly my human interactions need to evolve if a BLINK is doing all this?? what in tarnation??
okay the only other thing i didn’t love very much was dallas. yup. the mmc. i did love certain things he did which were cute like when he would help them out a lot and leave cute notes and stuff and his relationship with the boys and his nana was adorbssss. omg and the knitting byebyebye that was so cute. but i wasn’t very invested in other parts of his story. the whole storyline with his ex wife and his brother weren’t of interest to me. and i was prepred to actually give this book like 4 stars but the way he yelled at diana in two different parts of the book rubbed me the wrong way. i got the ick so quick. he was cursing at her and calling her a “fucking idiot” in front of her kids too and at some point was like “if you ever do something so fucking stupid ever again—” WHAT?? YOU’LL DO WHAT? idgaf if he’s saying it because he loves her and he’s scared for her dont be doing that shit especially in front of the children. and the other part he was yelling at her she was mad drunk and it just wasn’t the time? they kept saying he was such a “calm” character that didn’t get mad but i was getting a little bit scared when he was mad icl. also he should’ve spoken to her about what upset him later when diana was in a better headspace at both times.
deep breath.
i’m gonna lighten up the end of this review with the funniest part of this book. the smut chapter.
Dallas came and came, so much cum that when he retreated an inch before thrusting back in me, his cum trickled out from around his cock and down my skin.
“Fuck, I didn’t mean to cum that fast.”
“It’s okay.”
bitch this had me WHEEZING.
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i’ve been told the streets won’t be safe for me if i don’t like this…anyways im going mia for a bit while i read this 🫣
February 14, 2020
It's time for a reread..... first one in 2020
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The book was packed with everything I adore. Cute kids, a strong and snarky heroine, a grumpy hot neighbor and wonderful supporting characters. The slow burn and fantastic character building added to the overall enjoyment of this book.
Mariana Zapata has a unique talent for writing stories that are dedicated solely to the getting to know, becoming friends and THEN falling in love. NO insta-crush, or insta-love. Which is so refreshing!!!! That’s what makes her writing so remarkable.
Reading one of her books makes me HAPPY. I smiled the entire time reading this book, all 600+ pages. I think it took me most of the day to finish Wait for It. That meant I was smiling for 12 hours.:-)
Wait for It was such a feel-good book. It was about second chances. A patch-work family. Kids that were just adorable. A heroine that was down-to-earth, real, relatable and lovable.
Diana’s daily interactions with the kids were so on point. I could see myself in her, shouting for slowpokes, and waiting at the door. Making sure everyone had their stuff. Looking for a lost shoe.:-) And OMG the lice situation, I could so relate.
“Do we have fleas?” I gave him his flea medication on the same day every month. Dallas sat up and pinched his lips together, and somehow managed to say calmly, “No. You have l-i-c-e.” “L-i-c-e?” Josh muttered the letters under his breath. “Li-cee?” That was Louie. I still had a hand on my head as I wrinkled my nose. “What—Oh my God. No!”
Diana was such an amazing character. She really just wanted to be friends with Dallas. And I loved how she tried to curb her attraction and keep their friendship platonic even so she knew her feelings had changed.
And Dallas was such a great guy. His interactions with the kids and Diana were utterly swoon-worthy. He was her rock! The guy that she could lean on.
“You are the toughest person I’ve ever met, Diana, but you’re also the most vulnerable, and that drives me fucking crazy,” he said to me. He squeezed my thigh, his voice low and almost feverish. “I know you can take care of yourself, but I want to be there to help you out. I need you more than you need me, and that’s okay,” he told me.
That’s how fairy-tales are made. Not with a billionaire, prince, or rock-star. Dallas was the REAL deal.
Mariana Zapata’s books will always be part of my favorite shelf. Her books are something to look forward to. To enjoy without interruptions. To savor every word. Her sheer talent leaves me in awe.
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The book was packed with everything I adore. Cute kids, a strong and snarky heroine, a grumpy hot neighbor and wonderful supporting characters. The slow burn and fantastic character building added to the overall enjoyment of this book.
Mariana Zapata has a unique talent for writing stories that are dedicated solely to the getting to know, becoming friends and THEN falling in love. NO insta-crush, or insta-love. Which is so refreshing!!!! That’s what makes her writing so remarkable.
Reading one of her books makes me HAPPY. I smiled the entire time reading this book, all 600+ pages. I think it took me most of the day to finish Wait for It. That meant I was smiling for 12 hours.:-)
Wait for It was such a feel-good book. It was about second chances. A patch-work family. Kids that were just adorable. A heroine that was down-to-earth, real, relatable and lovable.
Diana’s daily interactions with the kids were so on point. I could see myself in her, shouting for slowpokes, and waiting at the door. Making sure everyone had their stuff. Looking for a lost shoe.:-) And OMG the lice situation, I could so relate.
“Do we have fleas?” I gave him his flea medication on the same day every month. Dallas sat up and pinched his lips together, and somehow managed to say calmly, “No. You have l-i-c-e.” “L-i-c-e?” Josh muttered the letters under his breath. “Li-cee?” That was Louie. I still had a hand on my head as I wrinkled my nose. “What—Oh my God. No!”
Diana was such an amazing character. She really just wanted to be friends with Dallas. And I loved how she tried to curb her attraction and keep their friendship platonic even so she knew her feelings had changed.
And Dallas was such a great guy. His interactions with the kids and Diana were utterly swoon-worthy. He was her rock! The guy that she could lean on.
“You are the toughest person I’ve ever met, Diana, but you’re also the most vulnerable, and that drives me fucking crazy,” he said to me. He squeezed my thigh, his voice low and almost feverish. “I know you can take care of yourself, but I want to be there to help you out. I need you more than you need me, and that’s okay,” he told me.
That’s how fairy-tales are made. Not with a billionaire, prince, or rock-star. Dallas was the REAL deal.
Mariana Zapata’s books will always be part of my favorite shelf. Her books are something to look forward to. To enjoy without interruptions. To savor every word. Her sheer talent leaves me in awe.
September 24, 2022
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4 Finding Your Own Idiot Stars
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This book has everything a Zapata read usually has:
Amazing Swoon Worthy Moments...
Characters who jump off the page and you wish you knew them personally...
Serious Life Lessons we all can relate to...
An Extremely Slow Burn...
And Heart...lots and lots of it.
You will love Josh and Louie HARDCORE ❤️❤️❤️
You will appreciate Diana and her philosophy of never lying to her boys
You will watch and wait for Diana to figure out Dallas
You will get heart pains and flutters...
and relearn the most important lesson you already know...
Life is Short
Take the emotional risks to show those you love... that you do.
It really is as simple as that...
Although Mariana Zapata did it with so much more detail, nuisance, humor, and heart.
This is a full journey...it is not breakneck in speed...it is full in feelings.
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
So ran to Click Click and Lucky Me...
I am off work and able to jump right in...
Because I am Not Willing To....
Wait For It - December 8, 2016
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LIMITED TIME, ONLY U.S.A!!!
4 Finding Your Own Idiot Stars
* * * * Spoiler Free-Best Romance Semifinal Round-2016
This book has everything a Zapata read usually has:
Amazing Swoon Worthy Moments...
Characters who jump off the page and you wish you knew them personally...
Serious Life Lessons we all can relate to...
An Extremely Slow Burn...
And Heart...lots and lots of it.
You will love Josh and Louie HARDCORE ❤️❤️❤️
You will appreciate Diana and her philosophy of never lying to her boys
You will watch and wait for Diana to figure out Dallas
You will get heart pains and flutters...
and relearn the most important lesson you already know...
Life is Short
Take the emotional risks to show those you love... that you do.
It really is as simple as that...
Although Mariana Zapata did it with so much more detail, nuisance, humor, and heart.
This is a full journey...it is not breakneck in speed...it is full in feelings.
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
So ran to Click Click and Lucky Me...
I am off work and able to jump right in...
Because I am Not Willing To....
Wait For It - December 8, 2016
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May 11, 2022
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This is my first read from Mariana Zapata and omg I loved every second of it and probably this book is one of my favorites read of the year so far. In the beginning, I thought that slow burn is not really for me but once I started this book I couldn’t stop.
I loved the characters in this book so much, I cried and I laughed with them it was such a rollercoaster. I went into this book knowing nothing other than that this book is an age-gap romance.
The amount of love I have for Diana, Dallas, Josh, and Louie is indescribable. Diana is hilarious and I loved her so much, I related to her in many things and I cried and laughed with her. Her relationship with the boys is so beautiful and pure, the way the three of them loved each other unconditionally is beautiful I loved their moments so much, Diana is such a strong woman who can handle herself well and don’t need anybody to stand up for her and this is one of the most things I loved about her and how she cared so deeply to the people she loved.
In the beginning, I didn’t like Dallas so much he is so grumpy at the begging of the book but as the book goes on I loved this man and I want to marry him. He’s such a caring and patient man who cares so much for the people he loves. His relationship with Louie is so beautiful I cried happy tears over them.
This book will make you cry so much and laugh so much within the same chapter and it’s so good. I read this big book in just 2 days because I couldn’t stop and I wanted to know what will happen next with them. I’m so happy that I loved this book and I want to read everything Mariana Zapata writes from now on♥️.
This is my first read from Mariana Zapata and omg I loved every second of it and probably this book is one of my favorites read of the year so far. In the beginning, I thought that slow burn is not really for me but once I started this book I couldn’t stop.
I loved the characters in this book so much, I cried and I laughed with them it was such a rollercoaster. I went into this book knowing nothing other than that this book is an age-gap romance.
The amount of love I have for Diana, Dallas, Josh, and Louie is indescribable. Diana is hilarious and I loved her so much, I related to her in many things and I cried and laughed with her. Her relationship with the boys is so beautiful and pure, the way the three of them loved each other unconditionally is beautiful I loved their moments so much, Diana is such a strong woman who can handle herself well and don’t need anybody to stand up for her and this is one of the most things I loved about her and how she cared so deeply to the people she loved.
In the beginning, I didn’t like Dallas so much he is so grumpy at the begging of the book but as the book goes on I loved this man and I want to marry him. He’s such a caring and patient man who cares so much for the people he loves. His relationship with Louie is so beautiful I cried happy tears over them.
This book will make you cry so much and laugh so much within the same chapter and it’s so good. I read this big book in just 2 days because I couldn’t stop and I wanted to know what will happen next with them. I’m so happy that I loved this book and I want to read everything Mariana Zapata writes from now on♥️.
November 14, 2017
4 stars!
“You can’t always wait for someone else to do the right thing when you can do it yourself.”
Mariana Zapata is the queen of the slow burn!
Wait For It is the story of Diana, a young aunt who is raising her two nephews after the death of her brother and his wife. Moving into a new neighborhood, Diana meets her neighbor when she rescues his brother from being beaten up. From this point, their lives mix between family and friends and little league games.
Dallas is a grumpy guy across the street, and while he warms up to her nephews, he doesn't seem to like Diana very much. Over time the two reach a friendly agreement, and then become friends. But Dallas is married, pursuing a divorce, and Diana may want more, but she won't go after it.
“Only thing cover model about Dallas was his resting bitch face that was too aggressive to be on the cover of anything other than a survival guide magazine."
The moment I saw this puppy was live early, I one-clicked it so fast! I love this author, her slow burn romances are exactly what I needed in a world of instalove and women accidentally falling on men on page 2. I loved how much this book was about daily family life and Diana raising the kids more then it was about romance.
The slow burn, it's more glacial than slow in this book but I honestly didn't mind. But for those who you who want stuff to happen, we don't even really get to know the hero until after 39% into the book. BUT like I said, I really enjoyed the daily life of Diana with the boys. I'm not a parent but I was laughing so hard at moments like Diana's dread at hosting a sleepover and stress eating pop tarts. This book actually made me crave pop tarts and I don't even eat them!
Dallas was a great hero, he was supportive and understanding and once he got to know Diana and her intentions he was good to her and her boys. This book made me like the strong and silent type.
“Because no one else was as kind or selfless, as giving or as patient, as loving in all the little and the big ways, as he was. I’d never really known what I wanted most of my life, but this—him—was it.”
“You can’t always wait for someone else to do the right thing when you can do it yourself.”
Mariana Zapata is the queen of the slow burn!
Wait For It is the story of Diana, a young aunt who is raising her two nephews after the death of her brother and his wife. Moving into a new neighborhood, Diana meets her neighbor when she rescues his brother from being beaten up. From this point, their lives mix between family and friends and little league games.
Dallas is a grumpy guy across the street, and while he warms up to her nephews, he doesn't seem to like Diana very much. Over time the two reach a friendly agreement, and then become friends. But Dallas is married, pursuing a divorce, and Diana may want more, but she won't go after it.
“Only thing cover model about Dallas was his resting bitch face that was too aggressive to be on the cover of anything other than a survival guide magazine."
The moment I saw this puppy was live early, I one-clicked it so fast! I love this author, her slow burn romances are exactly what I needed in a world of instalove and women accidentally falling on men on page 2. I loved how much this book was about daily family life and Diana raising the kids more then it was about romance.
The slow burn, it's more glacial than slow in this book but I honestly didn't mind. But for those who you who want stuff to happen, we don't even really get to know the hero until after 39% into the book. BUT like I said, I really enjoyed the daily life of Diana with the boys. I'm not a parent but I was laughing so hard at moments like Diana's dread at hosting a sleepover and stress eating pop tarts. This book actually made me crave pop tarts and I don't even eat them!
Dallas was a great hero, he was supportive and understanding and once he got to know Diana and her intentions he was good to her and her boys. This book made me like the strong and silent type.
“Because no one else was as kind or selfless, as giving or as patient, as loving in all the little and the big ways, as he was. I’d never really known what I wanted most of my life, but this—him—was it.”
December 28, 2016
SO. I liked this book. I did. But.. I couldn’t help but compare it to The Wall of Winnipeg And Me. I know that’s a big no-no, but what I was looking and hoping for in this book was the same explosive and palpable chemistry Aiden and Vanessa had. And to feel that instant connection I did with those characters.
This has the slow burn Mariana is known for. But FOR ME, the story felt like it was dragging. I was hoping for a slow burn romance and not a slow story. And I think because the focus was SO much on Diana, the kids, and basically ‘a day in their life’, and less on Diana and Dallas, I just didn’t devour it the way I did Winnipeg.
BUT. While I wasn't too crazy on the plot (honestly there really wasn’t one) I did enjoy the characters. Josh and Louie were absolutely adorable. Diana and Dallas were extremely sweet once they did get together. And I am sure fans of Mariana will really enjoy this one. It’s super slow moving story line just wasn’t something I really connected with.
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This has the slow burn Mariana is known for. But FOR ME, the story felt like it was dragging. I was hoping for a slow burn romance and not a slow story. And I think because the focus was SO much on Diana, the kids, and basically ‘a day in their life’, and less on Diana and Dallas, I just didn’t devour it the way I did Winnipeg.
BUT. While I wasn't too crazy on the plot (honestly there really wasn’t one) I did enjoy the characters. Josh and Louie were absolutely adorable. Diana and Dallas were extremely sweet once they did get together. And I am sure fans of Mariana will really enjoy this one. It’s super slow moving story line just wasn’t something I really connected with.
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April 28, 2024
Nothing stuck out to me. I didn't see much of a plot or a lot of romance or chemistry. It wasn’t a bad story but it's forgettable. I'm already struggling to remember the characters and I just finished with it 😭
April 9, 2021
“You shouldn’t sell yourself short. There’re some people who you’ll never make happy no matter what you do.”
Wait for It may not be the second The Wall of Winnipeg and Me, but it still captured a big part of my heart.
Diana Casillas is trying to do one thing in her life correctly: adulting. After two years, she’s settled into her own home, has a giant dog who loves to sleep, has become the legal guardian of her two nephews, and has enough family members and friends. All that’s missing? A boyfriend. Or a husband. But Diana doesn’t think she needs one of those. It doesn’t help though that her next-door neighbor is handsome and attractive. It also doesn’t help that he’s in the process of getting divorced.
I tried figuring out why and how Dallas is seen as unlikeable in the beginning, but I just couldn’t. Since the moment he was introduced, I knew Zapata had won me over again. His relationship with Diana started off slow on the romantic level, but their friendship grew around 100 pages, and I was glad for it because it really made the yearning much more bearable. Similar to Aiden, he was alone, but he started becoming a big part of Diana’s life, especially with her children. I found his interactions with the children to be some of the sweetest things I’ve ever come across reading. It was as if he was their father without actually being their father. They all liked each other, and it was clear he had become a big part of them as well.
I’ve pointed out many times how it’s the smallest things that are the most heart-warming. My heart melted every time Dallas noticed Diana was not okay, or how he would act with the kids. I know that can just say that he was being what a normal human being should be, but I feel as if it was different. His care and love for Diana started to slowly show, such as how he got worried when she left town, or when he instantly noticed when Diana wasn’t okay, or when he would make all the time in the world to listen to her talk about herself and her life. He wasn’t the best with words, but he still tried his best to show a loving side for Diana. You know as they say, actions speak louder than words, and that definitely applies to their relationship.
“What do you want from me?”
“Everything.”
I also found Diana to be strong and just . . . brave. She comes from a Mexican household, and her mother’s traditions are noticed within every page she’s in. She made Diana feel like she wasn’t enough for the children, implying she needed to pay much more attention. She continued treating Rodrigo as a centerpiece compared to Diana, and it clearly impacted Diana. Coming from a similar background, I couldn’t do anything but feel for Diana, and feel the anger she felt for the woman she was supposed to feel the most love for. Her mother treated her as if she was still a little girl, as if she wasn’t twenty-nine and didn’t have her own house. Instead of cheering for her, she would constantly put her down, always bringing unnecessary drama, playing favorites, and hurting Diana’s feelings. She also judged Dallas for having tattoos and being the type of person he was. She so very much reminded me of some of my family members or close people we know.
This affected Diana, but she also didn’t let it get to her too much, and I had to call her brave for that. When you come from a household like Diana’s, it takes courage and bravery to stand up for yourself, even at the age of 29, because you feel like you’ve disowned your family when doing such actions. Even though it took her a while to realize it, Diana was perfect for her nephews, and I don’t think they could have asked for anyone better.
“You can’t always wait for someone else to do the right thing when you can do it yourself.”
Their interactions were always so wholesome. Lou and Josh stole a lot of the story for me, but they didn’t steal it all. Nonetheless, they were a very cute and necessary addition to the story. Josh, being five years older than Lou, was protective of both his brother and Diana, and it was the cutest. He would eye men who talked to Diana, such as the divorced Dad at practice and make sure Diana was okay before Dallas attempted to walk up to her. He glared at anyone who hurt his family, and it was just so . . . sweet. Lou, as well, was nothing but a ball of sunshine. I wanted to just hug the little guy and give him all the gifts he wanted. God, children like him make me second-think having children sometimes. I don’t even know how to describe him, but he was the definition of sunshine. I could just imagine the little five-year-old learning so much from both Diana and Josh, as well as just agreeing to everything and going with the flow. Such a precious and innocent little human being.
Sometimes I felt like a traitor for how much I loved them. Like I shouldn’t, because they weren’t supposed to be mine to begin with. Like I shouldn’t think they made my life better when the only reason they were mine, lighting my life up, was because of something awful.
Mariana Zapata somehow makes her 500+ page books feel much, much smaller. Based off this one and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me, there is so much entertainment in the books. By the time I knew it, I was already at 100 pages, and it just kept going. I'm surprised I finished this in one day, but I also couldn't have asked for a better way to finish it. This also had more smut than The Wall of Winnipeg and Me, which I'm not complaining about. It was still short and within the ending mark, but it was still more "graphic" compared to Aiden and Vanessa's scene.
Wait for It was emotional, both in the happy and sad ways. The ending made me tear up, and there were so many moments when I couldn't help but feel sad for the characters, but I'm sure that's true Zapata style. It still featured that slow burn friends to lovers path we love, as well as characters development through the story, and a few gut-punching moments in between the story.
I can't wait to read the rest of her books when I get the chance to do so.
June 4, 2023
I love Mariana Zapata but i cannot with what she calls her male leads
In The Wall of Winnipeg and Me Aiden is refered as: the wall of winnipeg, the man i had married illegally, the man standing five feet away from me. They are so obnoxious and as Marie Kondo said discard what does not spark joy and those definiatly do not spark joy, out the window they go.
And in this book, gosh, its not as bad as TWOWAM, but still with the: the man that lived across the street, the man standing next to me. IM OVER WITH THE MAN..... STOP IT
anyways, apart from that lil misshap it was good
previous review
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What the fuck
That was so good
WHY DOES NO ONE TALK ABOUT THIS MORE??
Literally no one talks about this book and that is so sad because this book IS SO GOOD.
Seriously add this to you tbr right now because you have to read this
And especially if you loved the book The Wall of Winnipeg and Me because you see Van and Aiden again and its a really big moment for them that you are gonna wanna see.
So if you read this book for anything, read it for them.
But I highly recommend this because everything and everyone in this book are amazing.
Like the two boys for example because they were the cutest thing ever.
And the way Diana, Lou and Joshy love each other is literally so pure I love it so much. And the nicknames and the banter. Aghhh oml no no no its not okay they are SO CUTE TOGETHER. And the way that Dallas is with them makes me love him even more because Dallas is an angel.
And to everyone wondering. This is a grumpyxsunshine slowburn where the guy is obsessed with the girl(although is not shown for a long time). That is probably why I love it so much but you know what I dont even care because Dallas is amazing. He's so cute and sweet and is amazing with children. Especially J and Lou.
Listen to this man sweet talk all the people attracted to males out there
”I want you.I want your smile. Your hugs. I want your happiness” he paused “every single thing”
Is it possible to die from love? If so I am dead
And the woman that is the subject of his affection?
Diana. I love this girl with all of my heart. She's such a good rolemodel for the children and I can't really express how much I love her because I love how witty she was and how much she loved the kids and how she stands up for them makes my cold emotionless heart happy.
And the romance was sooooo good. The slowburn ughhhh it was amazing and perfect. How can it not be when Mariana Zapata wrote it?
YOU ALL HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK IT'S SO GOOD!!
In The Wall of Winnipeg and Me Aiden is refered as: the wall of winnipeg, the man i had married illegally, the man standing five feet away from me. They are so obnoxious and as Marie Kondo said discard what does not spark joy and those definiatly do not spark joy, out the window they go.
And in this book, gosh, its not as bad as TWOWAM, but still with the: the man that lived across the street, the man standing next to me. IM OVER WITH THE MAN..... STOP IT
anyways, apart from that lil misshap it was good
previous review
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What the fuck
That was so good
WHY DOES NO ONE TALK ABOUT THIS MORE??
Literally no one talks about this book and that is so sad because this book IS SO GOOD.
Seriously add this to you tbr right now because you have to read this
And especially if you loved the book The Wall of Winnipeg and Me because you see Van and Aiden again and its a really big moment for them that you are gonna wanna see.
So if you read this book for anything, read it for them.
But I highly recommend this because everything and everyone in this book are amazing.
Like the two boys for example because they were the cutest thing ever.
And the way Diana, Lou and Joshy love each other is literally so pure I love it so much. And the nicknames and the banter. Aghhh oml no no no its not okay they are SO CUTE TOGETHER. And the way that Dallas is with them makes me love him even more because Dallas is an angel.
And to everyone wondering. This is a grumpyxsunshine slowburn where the guy is obsessed with the girl(although is not shown for a long time). That is probably why I love it so much but you know what I dont even care because Dallas is amazing. He's so cute and sweet and is amazing with children. Especially J and Lou.
Listen to this man sweet talk all the people attracted to males out there
”I want you.I want your smile. Your hugs. I want your happiness” he paused “every single thing”
Is it possible to die from love? If so I am dead
And the woman that is the subject of his affection?
Diana. I love this girl with all of my heart. She's such a good rolemodel for the children and I can't really express how much I love her because I love how witty she was and how much she loved the kids and how she stands up for them makes my cold emotionless heart happy.
And the romance was sooooo good. The slowburn ughhhh it was amazing and perfect. How can it not be when Mariana Zapata wrote it?
YOU ALL HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK IT'S SO GOOD!!
October 21, 2020
There’s something about Mariana…
I’m convinced that Mariana has a magic pen (I’m not going to say fingers because that just sounds crude) for writing such awesome stories. If someone was to ask me if I liked slow burn romance stories I’d probably say no. Mariana Zapata’s stories are an exception to the rule. Her stories are so full of heart and the characters have such passion and love that it seems inconsequential that her love stories don’t get down and dirty until the end. You don’t seem to even notice, though. See, that’s magic and moonbeams for me. Wait for It was full of magic and moonbeams.
We start the story with every parent’s nightmare…waking and opening your eyes to a face centimetres away. If the shock doesn’t kill you…the lack of sleep will. Diana is the primary carer for her two nephews. She loves them with all her heart but sometimes she feels inadequate. I could totally relate to her worries and concerns as I have faced some of them myself. To be honest, I think most parents do. The fact that she does worry shows her devotion. It’s obvious with every silly nickname and sarcastic remark that those two boys love her just as much.
Diana, Josh and Louie have just moved to a new neighbourhood. While settling in is always hard, changing work locations at the same time is even harder. On top of that, keeping ten and five-year-old boys occupied is a never-ending job especially when there are sports involved. Josh, the ten-year-old is a baseball player and he’s pretty good too. Diana is busy and hasn’t had an opportunity to find him a new team to play with. It just so happens that after an extremely weird situation happens, she comes face to face with the coach for the local team.
Dallas…I love Dallas!! Now, to be honest, I didn’t exactly love, love him when I first met him. Sure, I may have been in a wee bit of lust for his hot body, but like Diana, his personality didn’t make me feel hearts and flowers.
Dallas has a few things on his plate at the moment. His douchewaffle younger brother is living with him (sometimes) and while he’d like to turf him out, he doesn’t because of longstanding guilt he feels. Dallas is also going through a divorce with his wife he’s been separated from for years.
When his new neighbour hits the street Dallas is a wee bit weary of getting too close to the single mother...been there, done that. But, there’s just something about Diana that makes Dallas want what she openly shares with others. He wants the smiles, cuddles and affection for himself but has to make sure he's ready for her.
Seriously, Wait for It was bloody awesome. The emotions that Mariana Zapata wrung out of me were extreme. There were a couple of times I was blubbering like a baby and wanted to climb through the pages and scream at the skanky mum who dared to question Diana’s parenting skills. I was sneering at the douchewaffle brother’s derogatory comments to both Dallas and Diana. I think Jackson (the brother) was plain jealous. One of the most frustrating characters for me though was Diana’s mother. Yeah, yeah, I knew she said what she did out of love, but sometimes her attitude SUCKED.
Dallas became the type of hero I adore. Dedication to a career in the marines for more than 20 years shows loyalty. Caring for his elderly grandmother shows love and compassion. Tolerance, to a limit, towards Jackson until he insulted Diana. I loved that Dallas doesn’t question his feelings, tries to do right by Diana and the boys and doesn't hesitate to share his feelings.
Dallas and Diana’s love story took its time but the wait was definitely worth it. Aaah…and love grand?
Loved Wait for It and I can’t wait to see what Mariana Zapata’s magical pen produces next.
I’m convinced that Mariana has a magic pen (I’m not going to say fingers because that just sounds crude) for writing such awesome stories. If someone was to ask me if I liked slow burn romance stories I’d probably say no. Mariana Zapata’s stories are an exception to the rule. Her stories are so full of heart and the characters have such passion and love that it seems inconsequential that her love stories don’t get down and dirty until the end. You don’t seem to even notice, though. See, that’s magic and moonbeams for me. Wait for It was full of magic and moonbeams.
We start the story with every parent’s nightmare…waking and opening your eyes to a face centimetres away. If the shock doesn’t kill you…the lack of sleep will. Diana is the primary carer for her two nephews. She loves them with all her heart but sometimes she feels inadequate. I could totally relate to her worries and concerns as I have faced some of them myself. To be honest, I think most parents do. The fact that she does worry shows her devotion. It’s obvious with every silly nickname and sarcastic remark that those two boys love her just as much.
Diana, Josh and Louie have just moved to a new neighbourhood. While settling in is always hard, changing work locations at the same time is even harder. On top of that, keeping ten and five-year-old boys occupied is a never-ending job especially when there are sports involved. Josh, the ten-year-old is a baseball player and he’s pretty good too. Diana is busy and hasn’t had an opportunity to find him a new team to play with. It just so happens that after an extremely weird situation happens, she comes face to face with the coach for the local team.
Dallas…I love Dallas!! Now, to be honest, I didn’t exactly love, love him when I first met him. Sure, I may have been in a wee bit of lust for his hot body, but like Diana, his personality didn’t make me feel hearts and flowers.
Dallas has a few things on his plate at the moment. His douchewaffle younger brother is living with him (sometimes) and while he’d like to turf him out, he doesn’t because of longstanding guilt he feels. Dallas is also going through a divorce with his wife he’s been separated from for years.
When his new neighbour hits the street Dallas is a wee bit weary of getting too close to the single mother...been there, done that. But, there’s just something about Diana that makes Dallas want what she openly shares with others. He wants the smiles, cuddles and affection for himself but has to make sure he's ready for her.
Seriously, Wait for It was bloody awesome. The emotions that Mariana Zapata wrung out of me were extreme. There were a couple of times I was blubbering like a baby and wanted to climb through the pages and scream at the skanky mum who dared to question Diana’s parenting skills. I was sneering at the douchewaffle brother’s derogatory comments to both Dallas and Diana. I think Jackson (the brother) was plain jealous. One of the most frustrating characters for me though was Diana’s mother. Yeah, yeah, I knew she said what she did out of love, but sometimes her attitude SUCKED.
Dallas became the type of hero I adore. Dedication to a career in the marines for more than 20 years shows loyalty. Caring for his elderly grandmother shows love and compassion. Tolerance, to a limit, towards Jackson until he insulted Diana. I loved that Dallas doesn’t question his feelings, tries to do right by Diana and the boys and doesn't hesitate to share his feelings.
Dallas and Diana’s love story took its time but the wait was definitely worth it. Aaah…and love grand?
Loved Wait for It and I can’t wait to see what Mariana Zapata’s magical pen produces next.
September 12, 2020
4.25 stars
This book satisfied my slow-burn loving heart!
I didn’t mind how slow it was or that the main characters had a few interactions in the beginning of the book, that I wasn’t sure that the hero IS “the hero”. I still enjoyed it. I just loved seeing those characters’ day to day life. I enjoyed being a nosy invisible neighbour whose watching every detail of their life.
The kids were so cute!! Josh and Lou were so adorable. I love their relationship with Diana a lot. It was so sweet and cute. I loved Diana! She was such an entertaining character. I loved her caring side, strong stubborn side, crazy side, and her vulnerable side. I didn’t connect with Dallas in the beginning but he grew on me.
This was really slow, a classic Mariana Zapata slow, but I didn’t mind. I enjoyed those details and daily stuff. I really loved the side characters as well, specially Trip and the grandma! They were amazing! This book was both entertaining and emotional at the same time. It was definitely a winner.
This book satisfied my slow-burn loving heart!
I didn’t mind how slow it was or that the main characters had a few interactions in the beginning of the book, that I wasn’t sure that the hero IS “the hero”. I still enjoyed it. I just loved seeing those characters’ day to day life. I enjoyed being a nosy invisible neighbour whose watching every detail of their life.
The kids were so cute!! Josh and Lou were so adorable. I love their relationship with Diana a lot. It was so sweet and cute. I loved Diana! She was such an entertaining character. I loved her caring side, strong stubborn side, crazy side, and her vulnerable side. I didn’t connect with Dallas in the beginning but he grew on me.
This was really slow, a classic Mariana Zapata slow, but I didn’t mind. I enjoyed those details and daily stuff. I really loved the side characters as well, specially Trip and the grandma! They were amazing! This book was both entertaining and emotional at the same time. It was definitely a winner.
September 25, 2022
FIRST READ
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How does this women do it? I really have no idea how I can read a 662 page book and still be dying for more. Making me wait 200-300 pages for anything remotely interesting to happen between the two MCs? I don’t care. Make me wait until the last 100 pages for a kiss? Don’t care!
This book was so freakin cute I don’t even know what to say. I think I’m in love with Josh and Louie more than I’m in love with Dallas. But damn did I loved Dallas too. If I was ever a single mom with two boys and we all got lice, I hope this man would be my neighbor so he can help take care of us.
Also, im so happy I read Kulti, Winnipeg and Under Locke before this one because it was so nice to see all of the location references and the cameos!
One complaint though, im not sure why Diana couldn’t remember anyones name for the first 200 pages… but it’s fine!! The rest of the book was great
SECOND READ
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I do remember this book being one of her slower starting ones… and even though I didn’t have an issue with it the first time I read this, I did have a bit of a hard time getting through the first 200 pages or so this time around. Probably because I knew what was coming and I just wanted to get there already… and for good reason! Because once Dallas starts to show up more… I couldn’t get enough 🤤
I think one of my favorite things about MZ books is that she somehow makes it that the guy basically vets the girl without her realizing it and once he decides that she’s it for him - he starts their relationship in his head and becomes completely devoted to her in every possible way… but for some reason doesn’t disclose this information to her and she just has to eventually catch on with what’s going on.
Idk why, but that setup gets me every time.
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How does this women do it? I really have no idea how I can read a 662 page book and still be dying for more. Making me wait 200-300 pages for anything remotely interesting to happen between the two MCs? I don’t care. Make me wait until the last 100 pages for a kiss? Don’t care!
This book was so freakin cute I don’t even know what to say. I think I’m in love with Josh and Louie more than I’m in love with Dallas. But damn did I loved Dallas too. If I was ever a single mom with two boys and we all got lice, I hope this man would be my neighbor so he can help take care of us.
Also, im so happy I read Kulti, Winnipeg and Under Locke before this one because it was so nice to see all of the location references and the cameos!
One complaint though, im not sure why Diana couldn’t remember anyones name for the first 200 pages… but it’s fine!! The rest of the book was great
SECOND READ
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I do remember this book being one of her slower starting ones… and even though I didn’t have an issue with it the first time I read this, I did have a bit of a hard time getting through the first 200 pages or so this time around. Probably because I knew what was coming and I just wanted to get there already… and for good reason! Because once Dallas starts to show up more… I couldn’t get enough 🤤
I think one of my favorite things about MZ books is that she somehow makes it that the guy basically vets the girl without her realizing it and once he decides that she’s it for him - he starts their relationship in his head and becomes completely devoted to her in every possible way… but for some reason doesn’t disclose this information to her and she just has to eventually catch on with what’s going on.
Idk why, but that setup gets me every time.
April 16, 2023
5 Descended From A Long Line of Huggers Stars ⭐
I think this is what a breakdown must feel like. My hormones and emotions were running riot while reading this damn book. I was either crying or having hot flushes with all the freaking feels. From ADORABLE kids, to grouchy hot neighbors, and a young woman with a heart too big to explain; gah I loved Wait For It. ❤️
You don’t know anything about love if you aren’t willing to wait for it.
These two immediately start out on the wrong foot. The people pleaser meets the people hater. Diana just wants to make the transition into their new neighborhood as seamless as possible with her two nephews Josh and Louie. And it should have been easy until Dallas misinterprets her good intentions.
What takes forever feels perfectly paced because Diana and Dallas are immediately more than neighbors. Since he is the coach for her nephew's team and they can't steer clear of each other; they're inevitable. You quickly realize that behind the standoffish demeanor is a man with great amounts of compassion and patience.
During this tentative friendship, Dallas becomes Diana's pillar of strength. And every time she gets knocked down, somehow he's there. A gravitational pull that is so damn right that you're bursting at the seams for them to acknowledge it. Yet in the meantime your losing your heart to two grieving little boys.
I can't even explain the amount of swoon worthy moments alongside the sucker punches. At one stage I had silent tears pouring from my eyes. I never expected this amount of fondness and despair. Louie who calls Diana Buttercup, and Josh her fierce little protector. These three have gone through so much. Dallas slots effortlessly into their lives. Good luck reading this without a box of tissues.
I think this is what a breakdown must feel like. My hormones and emotions were running riot while reading this damn book. I was either crying or having hot flushes with all the freaking feels. From ADORABLE kids, to grouchy hot neighbors, and a young woman with a heart too big to explain; gah I loved Wait For It. ❤️
You don’t know anything about love if you aren’t willing to wait for it.
These two immediately start out on the wrong foot. The people pleaser meets the people hater. Diana just wants to make the transition into their new neighborhood as seamless as possible with her two nephews Josh and Louie. And it should have been easy until Dallas misinterprets her good intentions.
What takes forever feels perfectly paced because Diana and Dallas are immediately more than neighbors. Since he is the coach for her nephew's team and they can't steer clear of each other; they're inevitable. You quickly realize that behind the standoffish demeanor is a man with great amounts of compassion and patience.
During this tentative friendship, Dallas becomes Diana's pillar of strength. And every time she gets knocked down, somehow he's there. A gravitational pull that is so damn right that you're bursting at the seams for them to acknowledge it. Yet in the meantime your losing your heart to two grieving little boys.
I can't even explain the amount of swoon worthy moments alongside the sucker punches. At one stage I had silent tears pouring from my eyes. I never expected this amount of fondness and despair. Louie who calls Diana Buttercup, and Josh her fierce little protector. These three have gone through so much. Dallas slots effortlessly into their lives. Good luck reading this without a box of tissues.
June 3, 2022
"i always thought you looked like mine, but you sure do fucking feel like you’re mine, too."
what a man...
i think Diana and Dallas are officially my favourite MZ couple. they were just absolutely amazing, both together and individually.
i still haven't fully figured out how this author manages to make me read such long, slow burn books, with barely any real plot, and not bore me. i think it has to do with the fact that the characters in MZ's books always (at least as far as i remember) become friends first, before it ever turns romantic. i just think that building a relationship on a true friendship is wonderful, and it's nice to see that in a romance book. 💜
i think Diana and Dallas are officially my favourite MZ couple. they were just absolutely amazing, both together and individually.
i still haven't fully figured out how this author manages to make me read such long, slow burn books, with barely any real plot, and not bore me. i think it has to do with the fact that the characters in MZ's books always (at least as far as i remember) become friends first, before it ever turns romantic. i just think that building a relationship on a true friendship is wonderful, and it's nice to see that in a romance book. 💜
April 12, 2023
“There are some things you couldn’t say with words.”
Mariana Zapata finding out I'm basically reading her entire collection back to back:
⚾𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗧 - 𝗕𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗭𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗔⚾
★𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
★𝗬𝗔/𝗡𝗔/𝗔: 🅽🅰/🅰
★𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝙽𝙳𝙰𝙻𝙾𝙽𝙴
★𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦: 𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙰𝙽𝙲𝙴 - 𝙲𝙾𝙽𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙿𝙾𝚁𝙰𝚁𝚈 - 𝙲𝙷𝙸𝙲𝙺𝙻𝙸𝚃
★𝗣𝗢𝗩: 𝙵𝙸𝚁𝚂𝚃 𝙿𝙴𝚁𝚂𝙾𝙽 - 𝙿𝙰𝚂𝚃 𝚃𝙴𝙽𝚂𝙴
★𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦: 𝙽𝙴𝙸𝙶𝙷𝙱𝙾𝚁𝚂 - 𝚂𝚃𝚁𝙰𝙽𝙶𝙴𝚁𝚂 𝚃𝙾 𝙵𝚁𝙸𝙴𝙽𝙳𝚂 𝚃𝙾 𝙻𝙾𝚅𝙴𝚁𝚂 - 𝚂𝙸𝙽𝙶𝙻𝙴 𝙶𝚄𝙰𝚁𝙳𝙸𝙰𝙽 𝙰𝚄𝙽𝚃 - 𝙰𝙶𝙴 𝙶𝙰𝙿 - 𝙴𝚇𝚃𝚁𝙰 𝙲𝙰𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙻𝙾𝚅𝙴 𝙸𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁𝙴𝚂𝚃 - 𝙵𝙸𝙴𝚁𝙲𝙴 𝙵𝙼𝙲
★𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: 👥👥/5
★𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ✍🏼✍🏼/5
★𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗧: 📜📜/5
★𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗦 & 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦: 💀/5 (𝙻𝙾𝚂𝚂 𝙾𝙵 𝙿𝙰𝚁𝙴𝙽𝚃𝚂/𝙵𝙰𝙼𝙸𝙻𝚈 𝙼𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁𝚂 - 𝙿𝙷𝚈𝚂𝙸𝙲𝙰𝙻𝙻𝚈 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙴𝙼𝙾𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻𝙻𝚈 𝙰𝙱𝚄𝚂𝙸𝚅𝙴 𝙴𝚇𝙴𝚂 - 𝙳𝙸𝚂𝙵𝚄𝙽𝙲𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻 𝙵𝙰𝙼𝙸𝙻𝙸𝙴𝚂 - 𝙵𝙴𝙴𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙶𝚂 𝙾𝙵 𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙰𝙳𝙴𝚀𝚄𝙰𝙲𝚈 - 𝙼𝙴𝙽𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝚂 𝙾𝙵 𝙵𝙰𝙼𝙸𝙻𝚈 𝙼𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁'𝚂 𝙾𝚅𝙴𝚁𝙳𝙾𝚂𝙸𝙽𝙶 (𝙿𝙾𝚂𝚂𝙸𝙱𝙻𝚈 𝙸𝙽𝚃𝙴𝙽𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻) - 𝚁𝙰𝙲𝙸𝚂𝙼 - 𝙾𝚃𝚁𝙰𝙲𝚈𝚂𝙼 - 𝙲𝙻𝙰𝚂𝚂𝙸𝚂𝙼 - 𝙶𝚁𝙸𝙴𝙵 - 𝙵𝙼𝙲 𝚂𝙰𝚅𝙴𝚂 𝙷𝙴𝚁 𝙾𝙻𝙳 𝙽𝙴𝙸𝙶𝙷𝙱𝙾𝚁 𝙵𝚁𝙾𝙼 𝙰 𝙵𝙸𝚁𝙴 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙶𝙴𝚃𝚂 𝙸𝙽𝙹𝚄𝚁𝙴𝙳 𝙸𝙽 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙼𝙴𝙰𝙽𝚃𝙸𝙼𝙴 - 𝙻𝙸𝙲𝙴 - 𝚂𝚃𝚁𝙸𝙲𝚃 𝙱𝙸𝙶𝙾𝚃 𝙿𝙰𝚁𝙴𝙽𝚃𝚂
𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙸𝙲 𝚂𝙼𝚄𝚃 𝙱𝚄𝚃 𝚅𝙴𝚁𝚈 𝙲𝙻𝙰𝚂𝚂𝚈)
★𝗦𝗠𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬: 🔥/5 (𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙸𝙲 𝚂𝙼𝚄𝚃 𝙱𝚄𝚃 𝚅𝙴𝚁𝚈 𝙲𝙻𝙰𝚂𝚂𝚈)
★𝗦𝗠𝗨𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬: 🚒/5 (𝙿𝚁𝙴𝚃𝚃𝚈 𝚂𝚄𝚁𝙴 𝚃𝙷𝙸𝚂 𝚂𝙷𝙾𝚄𝙻𝙳 𝙱𝙴 𝙾𝙽 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝚃𝚆 𝙻𝙸𝚂𝚃 𝙱𝚄𝚃 𝙻𝙾𝚅𝙴 𝙸𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙷𝙰𝚂 𝙰 𝟿-𝙸𝙽𝙲𝙷𝙴𝚂 𝙻𝙾𝙽𝙶 𝙳𝙸𝙽𝙶-𝙳𝙾𝙽𝙶 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙷𝙰𝚂 𝙱𝙴𝙴𝙽 𝙲𝙴𝙻𝙸𝙱𝙰𝚃𝙴 𝙵𝙾𝚁 𝟸 𝚈𝙴𝙰𝚁𝚂. 𝚈𝙾𝚄'𝚁𝙴 𝚆𝙴𝙻𝙲𝙾𝙼𝙴.)
★𝗦𝗠𝗨𝗧 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗬: 💣/5 (𝙺𝙸𝚂𝚂𝙸𝙽𝙶 - 𝙾𝙽𝙴 𝚂𝙼𝚄𝚃𝚃𝚈 𝚂𝙲𝙴𝙽𝙴 𝙰𝚃 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙴𝙽𝙳)
★𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦: 🤐🤐🤐🤐/5 (𝙼𝙰𝚃𝚄𝚁𝙴 𝙻𝙰𝙽𝙶𝚄𝙰𝙶𝙴 - 𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙸𝙲 𝙳𝙴𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙿𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝚂 𝙾𝙵 𝚅𝙸𝙾𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙲𝙴/𝚂𝙴𝚇)
★𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: 🌹🌹/5 (𝙵𝙼𝙲 𝙹𝙾𝙺𝙸𝙽𝙶𝙻𝚈 𝙲𝙰𝙻𝙻𝚂 𝙻𝙾𝚅𝙴 𝙸𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝚆𝙸𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙸𝙻𝙻𝚈 𝙽𝙸𝙲𝙺𝙽𝙰𝙼𝙴𝚂 𝙻𝙸𝙺𝙴 𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙵𝙴𝚂𝚂𝙾𝚁 𝚇 𝙾𝚁 𝙻𝙾𝚁𝙳 𝚅𝙾𝙻𝙳𝙴𝙼𝙾𝚁𝚃 𝙱𝙴𝙲𝙰𝚄𝚂𝙴 𝙷𝙴'𝚂 𝙱𝙰𝙻𝙳 (𝚂𝙷𝙰𝚅𝙴𝙳))
★𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: 💔💔/𝟱
★𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗘: ❌
★𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: 𝙵/𝙼
★𝗥𝗘𝗣: 𝙵𝙼𝙲 𝙸𝚂 𝙻𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙽𝙰 - 𝙿𝚃𝚂𝙳 - 𝙲𝙷𝙸𝙻𝙳 𝙶𝚁𝙸𝙴𝙵
★𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗘𝗦-𝗧𝗢-𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝙽𝙾𝙽𝙴
★𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚:
★𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗚: 🎶𝙴𝙽𝙳𝙻𝙴𝚂𝚂𝙻𝚈 - 𝙺𝙰𝙻𝙸 𝚄𝙲𝙷𝙸𝚂🎶
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I haven't cried over a book in a long time (something like two months lol), but this motherfucker here made me tear up more than once, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
It wasn't the MZ book I loved the most, but it definitely was the one I felt closer to me and the one that gave me more emotions.
I don't know if MZ has kids or if she's used to being around them, but I saw a lot of myself in Diana, especially the way she always tries to do what's best for her boys and her relationship with them, because it was impressively similar to the way I bahave with my son.
I love their little family; their dynamics, their habits and their special bond were the heart of the story, I think I would have read and appreciated the shit out of this book even if there wasn't any romance, because Diana, Josh and Lou were simply adorable.
I almost started bawling when Diana had to reassure Josh he'll always be her baby, even if she wasn't the one who brought him into this world.
The romance was there, though, and I'm definitely not complaining.
I know I say this every time I review one of MZ books: no one tops Hot Daddy Rhodes (sorry Koisty).
BUT!!! Dallas was definitely playing to win with his sweetness, and I can't help but think we've got two daddies in the house, now.
Diana and Dallas were amazing. I love that Dallas came into her life and fell in love with her kids, first. If there's something I've learnt as the only daughter of a young single mom who dated around often, you can tell a lot about a man by the way he approaches said woman's children.
The progression from neighbors to lovers was immaculate, and in full MZ fashion, we only get one smutty scene at the end of the book, but it definitely made up for the rest of it.
I loved how realistic this whole romance, and the sex in particular was. Case in point, Dallas has been celibate for a while, and the first time he and our dear Diana do it, he's the Speedy Gonzales of cum. I don't know why this detail stuck with me, especially considering there were other and bigger memorable things to remember, but I guess it's like I said. The reality of it made it ten times more enjoyable and absolutely sweet.
Last but not least, Vanessa and Aiden!! I was not expecting to see them again, especially because it took me and my dumb head a little to figure out this Diana is the same as Winnipeg's, but I was pleasantly surprised when I connected the dots.
Their scenes were precious!
February 1, 2022
5⭐️
i'm not into vanilla but for dallas... i would reconsider. this man took me by my throat and wouldn't let go (i know i said he's vanilla but listen lemme imagine my own shit here ok?). this was just so pure and wholesome that i may or may have not cried a lil... i did... i'm sorry its the single parent trope that makes me weep like a baby. the kids here were so cute, i was smiling like a motherfucking creep looking at my laptop while reading.
ugh DALLAS UGH my man was so hot. so so so so so so hot. i can't even think because he has me thinking about his 9 inch dick right now. when he started calling her baby... i might have screamed a lil.
listen i can't say more without getting .... for him soooooooo i'm going to leave it at this, its not like i know how to giv 5 star reviews ok...
me thinking about dallas boy:
“I always thought you looked like mine, but you sure do fucking feel like you’re mine, too,”
i'm not into vanilla but for dallas... i would reconsider. this man took me by my throat and wouldn't let go (i know i said he's vanilla but listen lemme imagine my own shit here ok?). this was just so pure and wholesome that i may or may have not cried a lil... i did... i'm sorry its the single parent trope that makes me weep like a baby. the kids here were so cute, i was smiling like a motherfucking creep looking at my laptop while reading.
ugh DALLAS UGH my man was so hot. so so so so so so hot. i can't even think because he has me thinking about his 9 inch dick right now. when he started calling her baby... i might have screamed a lil.
“How can I miss you so much when I just saw you yesterday?”
listen i can't say more without getting .... for him soooooooo i'm going to leave it at this, its not like i know how to giv 5 star reviews ok...
me thinking about dallas boy:
March 2, 2024
❝𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮.❞
This book hit me right in the feels.
I stayed up until two in the morning to finish it because I couldn't tear myself away from Diana and her boys. I don't want to have kids, but I swear my maternal instincts were still kicking in while reading this book.
I'd go down fighting for those boys too, Diana.
December 17, 2017
➦I am soooo glad I picked this novel up before this year ran out. While Zapata's latest release Dear Aaron was a bit of a miss for me, this book I loved to bits.
➦It's a slow burn romance that carries tons of character development so, if you're a fan of those, grab it and run! lol And lock yourself in the room for a whole day while you devour it. While this book didn't quite top The Wall of Winnipeg for me, it will be a second favorite of mine from this author.
➦The hero is a retired vet who coaches cute middle school kids and lives next door to the heroine. She is a young woman who has custody of her brother's kids. These two certainly start off on the wrong foot and then work hard to repair their relationship from enemies to friends.
➦The kids will melt your heart, I honestly lost count of how many times I teared up while reading this novel. This is definitely a highly recommended book to read if you are looking for something that's not ... um... cookie-cutter contemporary romance. Pretty sure that these are the type of characters to remember for a while.
October 3, 2022
This took me ALL weekend to read but OMG I’m so glad I did I’m just sad it took me this long to get to it. A no frills real to life romance book with all the god damn feels, no twists and turns, no smut, no angst, and believe me it didn’t need it and that’s what made this so truly special.
I laughed, I cried, I sighed and I swooned and straight after reading this I went #1clicking on Amazon because I need to read more by this author.
This book pulled me in straight away and even hours after closing that last page these characters still hold my heart in their hands.
I laughed, I cried, I sighed and I swooned and straight after reading this I went #1clicking on Amazon because I need to read more by this author.
This book pulled me in straight away and even hours after closing that last page these characters still hold my heart in their hands.
February 18, 2022
Re-read/BR with Lozza!!
January 21, 2024
5/5 stars
reread:
04/07/17
13/10/17
28/07/18
13/03/19
14/06/19
07/05/20
14/04/21
03/07/22
21/01/24
My heart.
Too many emotions.
Overload.
I loved The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata instantly, so I had high hopes for this one and I was right. I am a sucker for a broken family and people going above and beyond for others. I immediately liked Diana when she was first introduced in The Wall of Winnipeg and Me but you see a whole new side of her in this book, she is more mature but still holds the same level of (crass) humour that made me enjoy her character so much to begin with.
Diana is a strong female character, who after her brother dies, becomes the sole guardian of his two young boys.
When she moves their little family to a new house to be closer to work, she meets her mysterious and cold neighbour Dallas. The slow burn romance between these two is next level sweet and beautiful, the relationship that blooms between these two warmed the very bottom of my heart. There was also an age difference of about twelve years, with Diana twenty-nine, and Dallas forty-one, and I loved it. The ages never really came into play to be honest, I didn't even realise there was one until the ages were mentioned and I absolutely was in love with the way the characters interacted together. They were beautiful. Everything was beautiful, okay?
I could not get enough of Diana's nephews, they were dynamic and hilarious characters who added a whole new dimension to the story. They weren't there for a plot point or to create sympathy for the main character; they were realistic little buggers who were almost as much a focus as Diana.
I loved every second of this book and all the crazy characters that were introduced, I can honestly say I am a HUGE fan of MZ and I cannot wait to pick up her other books.
note: I wouldn't say it was 100% necessary to read The Wall Of Winnipeg and Me before this book, but I think the background knowledge on Diana and her family is helpful. A few 'key' parts of her past are glossed over as they're a main part in the first book, so it just helps to connect the dots.
reread:
04/07/17
13/10/17
28/07/18
13/03/19
14/06/19
07/05/20
14/04/21
03/07/22
21/01/24
My heart.
Too many emotions.
Overload.
I loved The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata instantly, so I had high hopes for this one and I was right. I am a sucker for a broken family and people going above and beyond for others. I immediately liked Diana when she was first introduced in The Wall of Winnipeg and Me but you see a whole new side of her in this book, she is more mature but still holds the same level of (crass) humour that made me enjoy her character so much to begin with.
Diana is a strong female character, who after her brother dies, becomes the sole guardian of his two young boys.
When she moves their little family to a new house to be closer to work, she meets her mysterious and cold neighbour Dallas. The slow burn romance between these two is next level sweet and beautiful, the relationship that blooms between these two warmed the very bottom of my heart. There was also an age difference of about twelve years, with Diana twenty-nine, and Dallas forty-one, and I loved it. The ages never really came into play to be honest, I didn't even realise there was one until the ages were mentioned and I absolutely was in love with the way the characters interacted together. They were beautiful. Everything was beautiful, okay?
I could not get enough of Diana's nephews, they were dynamic and hilarious characters who added a whole new dimension to the story. They weren't there for a plot point or to create sympathy for the main character; they were realistic little buggers who were almost as much a focus as Diana.
I loved every second of this book and all the crazy characters that were introduced, I can honestly say I am a HUGE fan of MZ and I cannot wait to pick up her other books.
note: I wouldn't say it was 100% necessary to read The Wall Of Winnipeg and Me before this book, but I think the background knowledge on Diana and her family is helpful. A few 'key' parts of her past are glossed over as they're a main part in the first book, so it just helps to connect the dots.
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