As I so often do, I’m spinning this topic because the thought of meeting any of my beloved authors gives me mental hives. I value privacy a whole lot, so I would feel a smidge stalkery walking up to people I’ve 100% researched, talked about, and read all of their creations.
In college I had to go to a ton of author events and readings, just the nature of being a literature major, and I really had a lovely time at most of those – and definitely have some stories about the ones that were not so lovely. Since then, I’ve gone to a few signings and readings with my bestie over at For the Love of Words (shameless blog plug if you’re into the opposite of what I do here lol). And one thing is always true: I feel awkward. I’m such a people person, but I always find there is a weird dynamic and I’m never just my happy/funny/lovable/Hufflepuff self. For the record, the same would be totally true for any kind of celeb – actor, musician, politician.
Alas, I’m wimping out of this topic. So I put on my thinking cap…ok, it’s actually an old ratty baseball cap. shrugs
I’m very single and I spend nearly all my reading with romance books. My imagination can run a little wild in real life situations. Do I think of myself in the MCs shoes occasionally, you bet your bippy. Does that sometimes lead to me daydreaming of running into a cutie at a bookstore and how my favorite author would write us falling madly in love, yeppers. And then, this week’s topic came into shape. I bring you: Authors I would let write my next meet-cute.
“The first time I saw you,” I start, and he’s already nodding, like he knows exactly what I’m going to say.
“Yeah.”
My chest squeezes. “I never felt that way before.”
“Me either.”
Autoboyography, Christina Lauren
The Mostly Hate-to-Love Coworkers Trope
Smut by Karina Halle
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
The Crazy Ass Schemes
The Real Deal by Lauren Blakely
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Roomies by Christina Lauren
The Boy Next Door by Meg Cabot
In pulling books for this list, I cut all the “nice guy” category. This might have something to do with the singledom…yeesh. I feel really bad about Becky Albertalli’s The Upside of Unrequited not making the official list. If I unlock the powers of time travel, I promise to give more boys like Reid the time of day. Tolkien and Ren Faire fellas all damn day.
So what have I learned? My ideal meet-cute will involve getting stuck in an elevator with a coworker I hate after we hatch some ridiculous ruse. Shenanigans and kissing ensue. There will also be snacks.
XOXO
Rissi says
October 2, 2018 at 4:32 amReally fun spin on this week’s topic, Dani! Love the creativity. I’ve heard amazing things about Sally’s book, but haven’t read anything by her. Maybe someday – and I do own “The Hating Game,” so… 🙂
Thanks so much for visiting Finding Wonderland.
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Chrissi Reads says
October 2, 2018 at 4:33 amLoved your spin on the list this week! Your prompt was really fun to read!
Bonnie @ For the Love of Words says
October 2, 2018 at 4:56 amWell, I’ve read all of the first five! Gotta work on the other 5. Oh wait, I have “read” Wedding Date. That cover is lovely! But I’ll still try the other four. Roomies first I think. 🙂
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Arya D. says
October 2, 2018 at 6:18 amWhat a great way to spin the post. I’m fond of those tropes as well and found some books to add to my tbr. I didn’t know that Roomies was written by the same author as Autoboyography! thanks for the recs!
Brooke Lorren says
October 2, 2018 at 7:02 amOne can always dream, right?
I met my husband the old-fashioned way. I used Match.com, LOL. I’m an introvert, so I never had any luck meeting boys in person.
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Deb Nance at Readerbuzz says
October 2, 2018 at 11:34 amI can’t seem to help myself when it comes to good romance novels! Kiss Quotient is next up.
Thanks for sharing some of your favorites.
Jaymi says
October 2, 2018 at 1:12 pmYes! What IS IT with the awkward author signing? What do you say? How can you say everything you need to in 45 seconds?! I’ve been so lucky to meet a few authors too. Here’s my list : https://orangecountyreaders.com/2018/10/02/top-ten-tuesday-authors-id-love-to-meet/
Happy Reading!
The Story Girl says
October 2, 2018 at 2:42 pmI love the topic you chose! I also wanted to change my topic but wasn’t creative enough to come up with a better one so I stuck with it haha.
I LOVED The Hating Game and love the “hate-to-love” trope, so I am going to go check out all those books in that category.
Cholla says
October 2, 2018 at 2:49 pmOh I love this twist on today’s theme! Excellent list of authors as well.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
SE White says
October 2, 2018 at 3:47 pmSuch a fun idea! Christina Lauren would write the most awesomely awkward meet-cute for you!
Erin @ Pages of Milk and Honey says
October 2, 2018 at 5:17 pmSnacks are obviously super crucial to the elevator meet-cutes.
Mara @ Across the Books says
October 3, 2018 at 5:39 pmSo many of these are on my TBR! I absolutely love the hate to love trope and if it’s between workers it’s an added plus! I’ve read Attachments and The Hating Game in on my TBR so I’ll have to check out the rest on your list 🙂
CG @ Paper Fury says
October 3, 2018 at 10:06 pmI really want to read Attachments!! And also I’ve heard The Kiss Quotient is amazing but I haven’t tried it because I don’t read a loooot of adult romance 😂But there are a TON of YA meet-cutes that I do love. I adore Autoboyography omg. That was super adorable. And Becky Albertalli does write some super squishy adorable ones!!
Lauren @ Always Me says
October 4, 2018 at 9:16 pmRainbow Rowell – could do a great job at it! 😀