Dating-ish
(Knitting in the City, #6) 

by Penny Reid

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Blurb

‘Dating-ish’ can be read as a standalone, is a full length 100k word novel, and is book #6 in the Knitting in the City Series.

There are three things you need to know about Marie Harris: 1) She’s fed up with online dating, 2) She’s so fed up, she’s willing to forego the annoyance and consider more creative alternatives, and 3) She knows how to knit.
After the most bizarre and irritating first date in the history of humankind, Marie is looking for an alternative to men. With the help of her friends, she quickly identifies a few possibilities:
Need a cuddle? Use a professional cuddler. Need affirmation? Get yourself a life coach. Need an orgasm? Try orgasm meditation! Why does she need the hassle of a romantic partner when she can meet all her needs with paid services?
But then her irritating date resurfaces. And he’s not at all the person she thought he was. And he suggests a different–and crazier–solution to her dilemma . . .
As everyone knows (or will soon come to realize), traditional relations between humans are a thing of the past. Robots are our future. And if robots are our future, then why do we need other people at all?

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Review

4.5 unpredictable stars

“You are the sine to my cosine.”

Intelligent, witty, sweet, and quirky, Dating-ish was entertaining from the very first page. Well-thought-out, it pushes the boundaries and makes you think differently about things. It’s honest and emotional and I loved every bit of it.

Marie is part of the Tuesday night knitting group that we have come to love, and after learning more about her as the series went on, I was excited to finally get my hands on her book. Marie is down on her luck when it comes to love and has tried just about everything to find it, including online dating which has turned up bad matches all around. Just when she decides to suspend her online dating profile, she gets a message with the name of her so-called perfect match. With high hopes that he will be “the one,” she goes to meet Derek, the man who should click instantly with her. The man who turns out to be all wrong in the right way.

This story is impressive.  It made me ask questions while I tried to grasp the depth of the plot and characters that were so perfectly constructed. This book is unconventional, yet no less amazing than the other books in the series. The characters are flawed but realistic, different but relatable.

I adored Marie and everything about her. She knows her faults and acknowledges them which makes her human and real. I loved her determination when she put her mind to something and the dedication to learning the ins and outs of what interests her. She didn’t hide behind her feelings but was honest with herself and it was refreshing. She is genuine, caring, and a wonderful friend, and her strength and confidence was amazing.

“My love is worth a lot. A. Lot. Because I know I’m awesome.”

Matt is a wonderfully complex character. He is a super smart computer scientist who focuses on artificial intelligence, and everything relating to his field was fascinating.  He’s not only gorgeous, but his mind is sexy too, and some of the things that come out of his mouth are hot! He’s sensitive and his thoughts and emotions touched my heart. Sometimes he has a hard time understanding and relating to things that are not in data form, even people, and I loved that it made his character vulnerable. His childhood broke my heart and I understood where he was coming from and why he acted and believed the way he did.

Though they seem so different – Marie wanting a long-term romantic relationship and Matt wanting to stay away from the expectations that come with one – they can’t deny the connection between them. Able to move on from their initial negative first impressions, I loved the friendship that eventually forms as they spend time working alongside each other. They were wonderful together, challenging one another intellectually and showing support while trying to fully understand and accept who they are as individuals. I really enjoyed the smart discussions with their witty and enlightening dialogue.  They make each other a better version of themselves and I loved the growth they go through as they realize that not everything is as black and white as they thought when it comes to the heart.

Their feelings sort of sneak up on them and watching them put a smile on my face. The progression of their relationship felt natural, and with every moment they spend together, the sexual tension increased until it finally exploded into an intense and super steamy experience.

As with the other books in the series, this story was packed with feeling. The ups and downs had my emotions all over the place. There were times that I laughed so hard that tears were streaming down my face. There was angst that put my stomach in knots and rattled my nerves, as well as heartbreaking scenes that tore me up inside. There were swoon-worthy parts that left me a puddle of goo on the floor and sweet moments that took my breath away. All the feels, good and bad, were worth it in the end, and the beautiful and amusing epilogue was the icing on this delicious cake.

I have to add that as usual, the friendships between the women and men in the Knitting in the City series are solid and every interaction leaves me with a smile on my face. They help take away the pain each have gone through and their support and unconditional love means everything.

Another winner in the series, I loved it!

He not only felt right, he felt like he’d been made especially for me. And I for him.
For the first time in my life, I was encouraging my hopes. I allowed them to run and fly. To the sky. To the stars. Because that’s what my life was going to be from now on.
Matt, me, and perpetually soaring hopes.

*ARC generously provided by the author and Social Butterfly PR in exchange for an honest review*

 

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About the Author

Penny Reid is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the Winston Brothers and Knitting in the City series. When she’s not immersed in penning smart romances, Penny works in the biotech industry as a researcher. She’s also a full time mom to three diminutive adults, wife, daughter, knitter, crocheter, sewer, general crafter, and thought ninja.

 

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