#love unwritten

[novel--notes]

Loneliness might be temporary, but heartbreak? That emotional damage can last a lifetime.

[maddiesflame]

Love Unwritten headers

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[babyange1face]

cozy readying day 🎀📖✨

[a-sparrows-melody]

Rip you through the sky,

Your anger so potent.

Screaming from the rooftops:

Blue and Purple and White.

Rip you through the sky,

Come in a flash, gone in a flash

Light up the world

And make it thunder -

Your anger so potent

Hot but not.

Scream in my ears,

Scratch my hands

And suddenly you hold them tenderly

Slap me and make it thunder,

Then treat my wounds and make me wonder

If that's your anger:

I don't know where it comes from.

I don't know where it goes.

Who is it meant for?

Why take it out on me?

-X-

Your love is a poison and I am drunk on it.

Previously unwritten version of "Your Anger". Didn't I say that that post was raw and unfinished? Scratch that. This is raw. This is unfinished. This is not art.

[ash-and-books]

Rating: 5/5

Book Blurb:

Rafael

Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic who writes love songs.

I'm a struggling workaholic who could inspire a hundred breakup albums.

On paper, we have nothing in common except for my son.

For eight months, I avoid her until our summer trip.

Fourteen days. Two islands. And one nanny I shouldn't be attracted to.

Spending time with Ellie is expected, but enjoying her company?

That isn't part of our travel plans.

After my divorce, I swore to protect my heart at all costs.

Even if it means breaking hers in the process.

***

Ellie

What's worse than working for a grumpy single dad?

Admitting that I once had a secret crush on him in high school.

Thankfully, Rafael Lopez and I have changed since we graduated from Wisteria High.

He is a billionaire with a company to run and a child to take care of.

I'm an unemployed songwriter he hired to watch his son and teach music.

We coexist without any issues until a vacation changes everything.

Lines blur and old feelings for Rafael return with a vengeance as I face a new dilemma.

Being his son's nanny is one thing, but wishing for more?

Sounds like a heartbreak song waiting to be written.

Review:

She's a musician who has had her music stolen and is now a nanny to her high school crush and he's the grumpy billionaire who is dealing with the fall out of his divorce and trying to connect with his son and definitely trying to not fall for his nanny. Ellie Sinclair is a songwriter, she loves music... only her ex best friend stole all her songs and became famous and now Ellie is dealing with trying to figure out how to get her songs back. Ellie also works as a nanny to a very grumpy single billionaire... who just happens to be her old highschool crush, Rafael Lopez. While Rafael might be handsome and rich, what he isn't is the nicest or most appreciative. Ellie loves Nico, Rafael's son, and she adores spending time with him, too bad his father makes it a bit harder to be around. Rafael is a workaholic who is struggling with the fall out of the divorce to his ex wife who not only cheated on him but refuses to see their son and demands spousal support, it definitely does not help his trust issues. Rafael wants one thing more than anything, to connect with his son... who only seems to want to hang out with the nanny. Rafael knows he shouldn't fall for his nanny, but temptation becomes harder to resist when they all go on a vacation together and Rafael is forced to finally face the fact that he might be in love with Ellie. Can two people who have had to deal with their trust being broken by others, trust one another with their hearts or is the damage too great? This was such a fun read, I absolutely adored Nico with all my heart. I think that the romance between Ellie and Rafael was really well done. They are two people who have both dealt with so much and yet have found a way to open up to one another and let each other in. The pacing of the story was great and the romance was just so much fun to read. I would absolutely recommend this book (it is the second in a series however you can read it as a standalone!). If you love romance, found family, and a bit of steam, absolutely give this book a go!

Release Date: June 18,2024

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books | Bloom Books for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

[romanticatheartt]

I read one book from Lauren Asher (The Fine Print) and mainly for the way everyone raved about how good it is, I expected it to be one of the best books I'll ever read. But I was wrong because it was awful lol

Now her new series is out and I'm tempted to read the second book... I might very well to be the victim of booktok/bookstagram yet again because the way some of you talk about it (and this series in general)... I'LL SUE ALL OF YOU IF IT'S NOT AS GOOD AS Y'ALL SAY

[toogoodashiptowreck]

Love a good lazy morning

[kimberlyy]

july reading wrap up

books read:

★ not another love song by julie soto

i’m obsessed with this book 🎻 o.O

★ the ex vows by jessica joyce

i will never shut up about this book!! i made a whole post already which yall can definitely check out but just so you know THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING TO ME, it quite literally touched my soul, Georgia and Eli were the best characters 🥹

★ love unwritten by lauren asher

nico was lowkey hilarious, i loved that little dude

★ one year ago in spain by evelyn skye

this one had dual timelines and it honestly kept me on my toes and i was SO EMO 😭(in a good way)

★ yours, forever by leonor soliz

max was down bad and i lived for that

★ dating dr. dil by nisha sharma

I LOVED KAREENA and i need to read the rest of this series ASAP

★ unbearably yours by elodie colliard (arc, pub date: 09/03/24)

the slow burn was slow burning and i loved every second of it, oliver and charlee were lovely, there’s history, tension, angst, the connection between them just never left and i loved seeing it all come together 😌

full post on instagram

[jessread-s]

Thanks to Valentine PR and the author for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review

This story contains topics that may be sensitive to some readers. CW include: self harm, parental abandonment, mentions of spousal and parental abuse, parental neglect, mentions of death of a parent (off-page), vision loss. 

✩🌺🎶Review:

This book is like a song I’d play on repeat! 

“Love Unwritten” follows Rafael Lopez, a struggling workaholic, and Ellie Sinclair, a songwriter hired to watch and teach music to his son. For eight months, the two coexist without any issues until a vacation changes everything. Fourteen days. Two islands. And an undeniable attraction that blurs lines whether they like it or not.

Rafael and Ellie’s love story tugged my heartstrings! The two are opposites in every way, but they could not be more perfect for each other. Asher is the queen of writing compelling characters and I could not get enough of reading from their respective points-of-view. I felt so seen by Rafael’s inclination to prioritize the happiness of others and Ellie’s fear of confrontation. 

“Love Unwritten” is tonally a little different from Asher’s previous books in that she broaches darker subjects like self harm and parental abandonment. I appreciate her taking great care in capturing Rafael’s trust issues and Ellie’s urge to take her emotions out on herself, detailing where those behaviors stem from and how each character copes. Through their point-of-views, the reader is privy to their internal battles and their respective journeys to healing.

Rafael and Ellie’s relationship development made me so emotional! They find each other when they need each other most. Watching them become more comfortable with themselves, their pasts, and each other made my heart so happy. Throughout the trip, the two confide in each other, letting down their walls so they can love each other fully. Their love also manifests in Nico. I love how Asher dedicates time to establishing a relationship between Rafael, Ellie, and Nico. Ellie’s unconditional devotion to Nico despite having no relation to him is so wholesome and the family unit they create made the ending all the more perfect. 

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[valtsv]

me and the saint with mommy issues i pulled by being nearly twice her age

[novel--notes]

Don’t let your fear of the past stop you from the future you want.

[localechoes]

hate it when the basis of your relationship is your mutual performances and so you can never develop a genuine connection. happy fratricide friday and sibling rane saturday (i scheduled this for midnight). in other words i am going insane over this fic

[fisherrprince]

A rly fun thing to do immediately once u get a grasp on a blorbo is put him in a situation Not tailored for him and see what he does. The opposite of a good time. put the little magic man in a knife fight. put the charismatic bard in a marathon ninja warrior race for a prize. put the strong girl in a mind puzzle. how does this little lab rat react when he’s out of his depth

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

Anyone But You | Peoples Choice Awards 2024

[missathlete31]

Glen you can’t keep doing this to me, I’m supposed to be working 🙈

[popponn]

how one looks. [isagi yoichi x f!reader]

notes: this was born out of love and rage for his anime official arts' clothes because why is my man dressed like t h a t way too many times already... so i will bully him a bit (then feel bad about it. and it shows). other than that: fluff, yoichi got so sappy and so smitten for a hot sec, yoichi's fashion sense slander (and lets be honest. it deserves it. yoichi's plus point, many. negative point, his closet.)

“You know,” you began and Yoichi instantly felt like he was about to get a ball kicked to his face. “I had been thinking. Why do you look like an unfashionable grandpa sometimes?”

“…huh?” Yoichi responded, not really knowing how to answer to that. What should a guy do when their girlfriend of three years plus a half, who is also probably the love of their life, insinuate something about their appearance? Neither Blue Lock nor his parents prepared him for this.

With your eyes squinting at him, you leaned towards him from your seat in the armchair. One hand perched on the armrest and supported your chin as your face scrunched up from your thoughts. “I mean, I do think you are cute and handsome. Charming too,” you said.

Yoichi tried not to melt. Years passed and he is still weak whenever you praise him out of blue like this. From his parents to his teammates to Noel Noa knew about this—so, in attempt to be normal, Yoichi tried to kept everything under a soft smile directed to you only, “Gosh. You know, you are—”

“Hey, this is about you not me. Shush, shush,” you scolded him lightly with a finger pressed to his lips. This time, Yoichi could only blinked absentmindedly as you continued in a serious manner, “But, you see, if I look at you properly without bias—I wonder why I could think like that.”

It was at this point Yoichi realized you were trying to call him not cute, not handsome, and not charming in a very roundabout way. Again, confused on how to react to things like this, he said, “…uh?”

You were not Rin, Barou, Kaiser or anyone he shared competitive trash talking with hell and back—and even calling him ‘ugly’ really was tame to the shits spitted out straight at his face. You were never like this and Yoichi knows since the four years ‘unclear situationship’ period that his appearance really does not matter to you who would look at him gently even with his face dressed in odd drawings courtesy of Bachira’s oil markers. With that being said, he really didn’t understand what was going on.

“Your hair is honestly generic. Like, I really get why Rin said he called you NPC back then,” you explained and Yoichi tried not to wince. “Oh, but don’t change it! If it changes, especially without me knowing beforehand, I probably won’t recognize you. Though what’s a bit unique about them are probably only your sprout and bangs…kind of?”

In silence and in attempt to be a good boyfriend, Yoichi could only nod.

“And then, your fashion sense…” you continued, pity coloring your face, “…actually, where do I start on that one? I think that one part of you is so hopeless it kind of turn around to cute… in a really naive and stupid way though.”

For a moment, Yoichi remembered how he used to think in Blue Lock some people could be very harsh in commenting. Turns out, listening to your girlfriend obliterating you appearance wise is a whole another level of ego bruising experience. “Now, come on, you know I’m not good at those mix matching thing…” he admitted with pain in his voice. Because at this point what could he do?

“Of course I know,” you said as if he was saying that sky is blue. “I mean, remember how I used to tease you about ‘all point in soccer and social skill, zero in others’?” Yoichi doubted that it was all ‘teasing’. At this moment, it felt like lighthearted bullying. “I’m not exactly a hundred percent kidding, you know.”

At least he saw this one coming.

“Ugh, what brought this on suddenly, seriously?” Yoichi asked with a groan. Did he do something? He didn’t forget an anniversary or something, right?

You hummed, before answering hesitantly, “Hmm…nothing much actually?”

“So you just said all that for no reason?!” he cried out, not actually buying you answer. At that, you stayed silent for a moment.

“…actually, it’s because I saw a photo of you online, not the most recent, I think,” you finally admitted, your eyes slowly drifting away from his face. “…your clothes was so ugly there I felt like burning your closet suddenly.”

“Please don’t,” Yoichi said quickly, before prompting you to continue. “And?”

“…it’s a waste,” you continued. “You are handsome, cute. Your eyes look good when you are focused. You are like a really handsome cat who is really good at soccer. But you dress like an unfashionable grandpa who really loves neon green sometimes, so it’s a waste.”

Listening to your explanation, both fondness and exasperation overcame Yoichi in a wave that felt like a pleasant breeze compared to whatever you just dished out to him seconds ago. “Don’t burn my closet though,” Yoichi said, utterly serious and yet somehow still couldn’t find it in himself to be even be a little stern on you after such honest praises.

Suddenly feeling a bit shy and tired, Yoichi buried his face in his hands. He knew for sure his face was red. And he knew how obviously weak he is for you. From the back of his mind, he could hear some familiar voices poking at him for being like this, but in the end there will always be a part of him that is so in love with you it becomes straight up stupid.

Maybe it indeed is so dumb and selfish, because as long as you are happy and it is a time shared with him, Yoichi probably wouldn’t really mind having to listen to you calling him an ‘unfashionable grandpa’ everyday.

He, more than anyone, understands how the two of you has dreams and life that took the two of you away from each other. And even then, Yoichi knows that that one part of him—one that always gaze at your sleeping figure silently, wondering how he could have this and why someone as wonderful as you is here by his side—is rightfully fearful of a ‘bad ending’. Yoichi knows you love him. Yoichi knows he loves you. Yoichi got called selfish, egoistic, self centered, and self serving many times already in matches, and that is exactly why—he knows himself.

If it’s for you—for every part of life you had given to him, for every part of you that he had fallen in love with—he is ready to be as selfless as he could.

Happily and gladly.

“Hey, you have been silent for a while now.” A pair of hands warped itself around him, meekly, as your head rested on his back. “…sorry. Was I too much? I made you overthink, didn’t I? You know I still love you, right? Even if you suddenly wake up as a wrinkly grandpa with creaking knees tomorrow.”

Yoichi laughed at that, still covering part of his face. “I don’t want to retire yet so that better not happen,” he replied lightly, going along with you.

“…you are not crying, right?” you asked, guilt written all over your tone. Yoichi tried and failed to held back a chuckle. So, accepting his fate as a lovesick asshole, he turned and pushed you to the sofa, laying his face down on your stomach as he settled in an uncomfortable position to hug you.

Yet, without paying any mind to his lower body that remained sitting whilst upper body rested on you, Yoichi said, “I’m not. How could I with you hugging me like this?”

“…really?”

“Really.”

“…should we really stay like this any longer though…?” you asked, eventually. “I’m worried for your hips.”

“I’m fine,” Yoichi said while nuzzling his face slowly to your clothes. “Just think of this as payback for bullying me.”

You scoffed lightly at that, “And you said you were fine.”

“Yeah, I am,” Yoichi said as he felt your fingers combed through his hair. So much for commenting his hairstyle. He made a note to tease you later, but for a bit longer—

“Just, let me stay here, okay?”