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The Lightening Round Kindle Edition

by Bruce Stuart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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The blockbuster SerialTeller serial THE LIGHTENING ROUND is now a novel.

In THE LIGHTENING ROUND, Hannah More, a sassy single mom with weight issues, reluctantly enters Ultimate Level, a San Francisco gym which groups its members based on their weight and fitness levels. Much to her shock, Hannah actually finds that this crazy "fitness experience" works well for her. That is, until she falls for another gym member who is on a different level.

Ultimate Level's rigidly enforced policies only allow its members to communicate with members on different levels in person for 15 minutes every two weeks both inside and outside of the gym. Hannah will have to come up with some rather ingenious and comic schemes in order to land the romance of her dreams.
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  1. Print length
    262 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    October 6, 2015
  5. File size
    868 KB
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    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0169QIISE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SerialTeller; 1st edition (October 6, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 868 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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SharonT
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and easy read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2015
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I love this book. It's is a fun and easy read. I couldn't put it down! I was engaged from the first chapter! This is a very imaginative books about how a gym can be a health and fitness experience! The heroine's struggles are similar to my own, so I totally relate to this book! If you've ever struggled with your weight you should read this book! You'll love it!
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K.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Romantic Novel
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015
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This fast moving romantic novel was a fun read. I loved the characters!
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D.E. Haggerty
3.0 out of 5 stars Unique story
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016
The Lightening Round is one of those books, which is incredibly hard to categorize. I must admit that I was expecting a sweet romance proving that there are no leagues or levels in love. That's not exactly what I got. In the end I'd have to say that the novel is a cross between a satire and a romance. I think if the author had chosen to concentrate on satire or romance, the book would have worked better. Because - as much as I did like the story itself - the book in its entirety didn't do it for me.

I liked Hannah despite not completely believing her character. She was cute and funny and completely off beat. I liked her growth throughout the novel as she lost weight and got her life together. I didn't like that this growth resulted in her more and less neglecting her best friend, though, and I didn't complete buy her character being entirely clueless about her love life. The relationship with her sister didn't seem realistic either, especially considering the loss of her parents and her position as the older sister.

The gym - Ultimate Fitness - was too weird for words. A gym that prohibits members from different levels connecting with each outside the walls of the gym? And I just can't believe that anyone would subject themselves to the hell of Level 1 (and I volunteered for the Army!). And what was with the overuse of acronyms? It was cute at first, but at some point it was overdone. As a satire, the fitness experience known as Ultimate Fitness worked well. As a metaphor for the different leagues we as humans place ourselves in, it went a bit too far.

Despite its excesses, I did enjoy the story itself. With some editing, the story could be excellent. As is, there's too much jumping around. Interactions between characters are not always believable nor do they feel genuine. The timeline stops and starts with flashbacks and background information provided at the strangest of times. The romance doesn't feel genuine to me. Hannah is going about her life and all of a sudden she starts thinking oh I miss him so much. Huh? Why didn't we get these romantic feelings/thoughts before?

With its unique story, The Lightening Round is definitely worth giving a try.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Lightening Round
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015
The Lightening Round is an entertaining story that follows single mom Hannah More's humorous trials and tribulations when she joins Ultimate Level, a trendy San Francisco gym. Ultimate Level is considered more of a club that promotes a comprehensive health and fitness experience by grouping its members based on their weight and fitness levels, allowing them to work out on their own level without being judged by other members.

Hannah More is a thirty-nine year old single mom and successful owner of J'Adore L'Amour, a baked goods online business. Hannah has been in a relationship with Luke Havitt, a self-absorbed man who insults Hannah's plus size figure and looks, and just when she thinks he is going to propose to her, Luke tells Hannah that if she wants to take their relationship to the next level, she has to agree to his demands or he will leave her. Luke demands to be made a full partner in her business, wants her to give him more money for his side projects, and he wants her to go on a diet and join a gym. Reluctantly, Hannah and best friend Levreece Monroe join Ultimate Level, embarking on a journey to get fit, filled with humorous trials and tribulations, and an unexpected romance along the way.

Author Bruce Stuart weaves a fun tale that easily draws the reader into Hannah's story. Hannah is a sassy lady with a witty sense of humor whose journey to get fit will keep the reader in stitches. I was intrigued by the concept of Ultimate Level being a health and fitness club that basically tracks virtually every aspect of the members' daily interactions and fitness experience via a self-report e-Log on a silver metal wristband called Reveal. The assessment data provides an overall evaluation and insight into which level group the member belongs in, with a goal to progress and advance up each level. And if that isn't enough, the members are also limited in their interactions with members on the other levels, it is rule used as an incentive to get the members to work on their fitness goals on their own level in order to advance to the next level. Hannah starts her fitness journey calling Ultimate Level a little torture chamber gym of horrors run by smug and sadistic trainers, but as she gets used to the club's regimen filled with a variety of interesting members, obstacles, challenges, sabotage, sexual dalliances, and comedic trials and tribulations, she comes up with crazy schemes and antics that makes the journey worthwhile, especially when she catches the eye of fellow member Brendan Daniels, who is on a higher fitness level.

The Lightening Round is a thoroughly entertaining romantic comedy / women's fiction tale that kept me in stitches. I really enjoyed following Hannah on her journey, the humorous dialogue and the zany interactions of the members at the fitness club, the quest for friendship and romance, and the author's tongue in cheek wittiness of creating a virtual Big Brother kind of fitness club that makes the reader ponder the idea if such a club could really exist. The Lightening Round is a fast paced and enjoyable romantic comedy to read!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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Danielle Urban
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
Lightening Round by Bruce Stuart is definitely a must read for all women. A laugh-out-loud novel that will keep readers turning the pages. Bruce Stuart is indeed a talented writer. His words will captivate any audience. Page after page of excitement will leave readers falling in love with this terrific story.

A story of how one woman lets go and fights for who she is and what she wants. Somewhere along the way Hannah finds courage that she hasn't had in a long time. It all starts with her 6 year relationship with a man that critizes both her and her son and wants her to give me a piece of her business if they were to have a real relationship in the future. My reaction was oh no way, mister! It surprised me at how fast Hannah has grown up and took back full reins on her own life. making her life the way she wants it to be. She's an excellent baker who runs a successful business wiher sister. However life isn't perfect, Hannah had it rough growing up, her son is son attacked, and her sister was almost abused badly. Then there's her weight that has kept her from thinking that deserves the very best. So, when she enters a weight gym with a friend, her whole life changes. I loved the woman Hannah ahs changed into at the end. Bruce Stuart has beautifully written a novel that readers will love reading from time and time again. Overall, I highly recommend Lightening Round to readers everywhere.
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