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If We Ever Meet Again (If Love Book 1) Kindle Edition
One year is all it takes for strangers to become lovers...
19-year-old Farrah Lin is going to fall in love for the first time during her year abroad in Shanghai. She's sure of it.
The only problem? Her would-be leading man is her new friend’s boyfriend.
There’s nothing worse than being in love with someone you can’t have...or at least, she thinks it’s love.
But if that’s true, why can’t she stop fantasizing about someone else, specifically the cocky blond athlete with the world’s biggest ego (and greatest dimples)?
***
Blake Ryan is—was—a college football star who shocked the sports world when he quit after his third national championship. Instead of dealing with the fallout, he escapes to Shanghai, where he vows to keep life simple.
No football. No commitments. No romance.
But no matter how hard he tries, he can’t keep a certain beautiful brunette off his mind...or out of his heart.
What starts as a physical attraction develops into something much deeper as Blake and Farrah get swept up in the magic of Shanghai—and each other. But they only have one year, and there are forces outside their control that threaten to rip them apart.
Can their relationship survive the test...or was it just not meant to be?
WARNING: This is the first book in a duet. It's a full-length novel with no sudden cliffhangers, but Blake and Farrah’s story concludes in book two, If the Sun Never Sets, which takes place five years later.
If We Ever Meet Again is a steamy strangers to friends to lovers romance. Recommended for 18+ due to adult language and explicit content.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJune 30, 2020
- File size3265 KB
- “So we didn’t need to introduce ourselves.” “No.” He stepped closer without releasing her hand. “But I wanted an excuse to touch you.”Highlighted by 614 Kindle readers
- “Leo’s a crush. I want big, crazy, stupid love. The kind that’s worthy of Hollywood.” Farrah sighed. “I just want to know what that feels like.”Highlighted by 548 Kindle readers
- “I know, baby,” he whispered. He tucked a strand of hair behind her ears. “I won’t. You’ll always have a piece of me with you.”Highlighted by 501 Kindle readers
Editorial Reviews
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"The story has everything a perfect romance novel needs: witty and flirty comebacks, drama, angst, jealousy, and vulnerability within the characters while still being a fresh take on romance." - Natasha A., Goodreads Reviewer
"If you love new adult romances with some steam, this is definitely not a book to miss!" -Jen, Novels and Notions
"They had my feels all over the place from swoon to wanting to knock them upside the head and complete heartache." - Book Boyfriend and Husband Makes Three
"The perfect romantic summer read that has great humour and will give you all of the feels!" - Sophie, Book, Blog & Candle
"This was a fun read, filled with laughter and heartache, and plenty of sexy times." - Energy, Goodreads Reviewer
"I ate this book up. This book will have you rooting for the MC as well as break your heart for them." - Priscilla, Goodreads Reviewer
"What a wonderful summer read about the discovery of first love in a foreign land." - Sharon, The Eclectic Review
"This is such a beautiful story which will definitely have my heart forever." - Rutuja, Goodreads Reviewer
"Was I hooked by this book? Oh yes." - Rolé, Hooked By That Book
"I could not help but fall in love with Blake and Farrah." - Mrs Brown's Books
"The writing in this story is fantastic. Ana Huang has a beautiful way with words that made it so enjoyable to read this story." - Isla C., Goodreads Reviewer
"I truly loved this book!...The writing was beautiful and I really got caught up in it all." - Feather Bound Books
From the Author
#1 If We Ever Meet Again#2 If the Sun Never Sets#3 If Love Had a Price (coming September 30)#4 If We Were Perfect (coming November 30)
About the Author
Ana Huang is a #1 New York Times, Sunday Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and #1 Amazon bestselling author. Best known for her Twisted series, she writes new adult and contemporary romance with deliciously alpha heroes, strong heroines, and plenty of steam, angst, and swoon.
Her books have been translated in over two dozen languages and featured in outlets such as NPR, Cosmopolitan, Financial Times, and Glamour UK.
A self-professed travel enthusiast, she loves incorporating beautiful destinations into her stories and will never say no to a good chai latte.
Product details
- ASIN : B087WWR8YT
- Publisher : Amazon Digital Services (June 30, 2020)
- Publication date : June 30, 2020
- Language : English
- File size : 3265 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 294 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 173505660X
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,810 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
Ana Huang is a New York Times, USA Today, international, and #1 Amazon bestselling author. Best known for her Twisted series, she writes New Adult and contemporary romance with deliciously alpha heroes, strong heroines, and plenty of steam, angst, and swoon sprinkled in.
Her books have been sold to over two dozen foreign publishers for translation and featured in outlets such as NPR, Cosmopolitan, Financial Times, and Glamour UK.
A self-professed travel enthusiast, she loves incorporating beautiful destinations into her stories and will never say no to a good chai latte.
When she’s not reading or writing, Ana is busy daydreaming and scouring Yelp for her next favorite restaurant.
KINGS OF SIN:
King of Wrath
King of Pride
King of Greed (coming October 24)
TWISTED:
Twisted Love
Twisted Games
Twisted Hate
Twisted Lies
IF LOVE:
If We Ever Meet Again (Duet #1)
If the Sun Never Sets (Duet #2)
If Love Had a Price #3 (Standalone)
If We Were Perfect #4 (Standalone)
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“All their moments together flashed through his mind, and the boy who’d once sworn he would never cry over a girl… cried. He cried because he’d hurt her. He cried because it kept his mind off the desperate loneliness that weighed on his soul the moment she left. Most of all, he cried for what they had, what they lost, and what they could never be.”
“Given the drought in Farrah’s dating life, she’d settle for any kind of romantic relationship, even one that ended tragically. Well, maybe not with death, but with a breakup or something. Anything that proved the crazy head-over-heels love you found in books and movies existed in real life.”
“Farrah’s heart rate kicked up a notch. He was the opposite of her ideal romantic hero—tall, dark, and handsome, with a side of sensitive, cultured, and well-read—but there was no denying Blake’s s3x appeal. It dripped from him like honey from a hive. “So we didn’t need to introduce ourselves.” “No.” He stepped closer without releasing her hand. “But I wanted an excuse to touch you.”
“He wasn’t fluent in Chinese yet, but he was fluent in the language that counts: food.”
“You’re having a secret affair with Blake Ryan!” “I am not!” Farrah wrenched her arm away and shook it out. “Jesus, you cut off my circulation.” “Don’t change the subject. You spent an entire day with Blake and didn’t tell us about it. Why?” Olivia wiggled her eyebrows. “What naughty things did you get up to?” “None. You read too many erotica novels.”
“I think—” Blake’s voice turned rough. “You’re a smartass who’s too stubborn for your own good. I think you drive me crazier than any person ought to. And I think I might die if I can’t be with you.”
My Spice Rating: 3/5 🌶️
If We Ever Meet Again tells the story of Farrah as she navigates the journey toward finding her first love. The setting immediately pulled me in. I was an expat in Asia for a short time and love that this was set in Shanghai. The setting was described well and I loved the cultural element of this book. I enjoyed Ana Huang's writing in this book. It flowed so well that I finished it in one sitting. It was really easy for me to immerse myself into their world. I was rooting for Blake and Farrah. I loved how their relationship progressed throughout the story. During their year together they experienced so many ups and downs. I felt so many emotions while reading this - I laughed, smiled, and cried. The characters were believable. I did not have the best impression of Blake at first, but he grew on me. Farrah was a bit naive in the beginning but it was nice witnessing her growth throughout the story. I felt their experiences were appropriate based on their ages and where they are in their lives. The ending did break me, but I know Blake and Farrah's story continues in the next book.
Overall this was a good read. I enjoyed the banter and the spice! I look forward to continuing with this series.
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es una historia no muy cliché, que no se escucha mucho de ella pero igual sigue siendo LINDISIMA
This was a fairly short read and I finished it in the span of a few hours this afternoon. It's an achingly bittersweet opposites-attract romance that had a generous dose of angst, and though I generally tend to avoid angsty romance because I'm weak, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. I liked Huang's writing style and the story was well-paced. The author also managed to bring Shanghai to life with vivid descriptions of the people and the bustling city life, the towering skyscrapers and old architecture, the mouthwateringly delicious food, and the vibrant art scene and nightlife. It seems like such an eclectic city and although I've never been there, it wasn't all that difficult to picture as I was reading.
I was hooked on Farrah and Blake's banter from very early on but the romance is a bit more slow-burn as they spend a lot of time getting to know each other as friends first while exploring the gorgeous Shanghai/China setting. There was an instant physical attraction between them but I thought their romance developed very organically and it helped me feel even more invested in their relationship by the time they actually got together. Their chemistry was absolute F-I-R-E❤️🔥and although at times the romance did get a bit cheesy, their love for each other almost felt like a tangible thing because it was so raw (I know, THAT also sounds really cheesy but it's true, I don't know what to say)! I found myself really relating to both of them throughout the read as they not only tried to find themselves in this foreign setting but also in starting a relationship together. That said, I wished we got a little more character development, especially for Farrah. I was kind of surprised that Blake got a lot more growth in this story but as I also related more to his character, it made it that much easier to empathise and sympathise with his situation. I hated his home situation and his family and ex-girlfriend were... *sucks teeth* ... just... not. I especially hated how Blake's dad had such toxic views of his son for giving up his football career (though not atypical of football dads), but I loved watching Blake find confidence in himself and in his ideas, thanks in part to Farrah's belief in him.
Aside from the romance, I really loved this group of friends! The closeness and fast bond that comes from being in a new place where you don't know anyone was written really well but also very realistically. They were really like a small family and it was so heartwarming to see how they'd support each other despite many of them also being from very different backgrounds. This friendship group and their many shenanigans added to my enjoyment of the story! I'm curious to see where life leads these friends in the second book set five years later and who will still be around down the line.