Full Book Name: From Lukov with Love; Author Name: Mariana Zapata; Book Genre: Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Sports; ISBN # Date of Publication: 2018-2-1; PDF / EPUB File Name: From_Lukov_with_Love_-_Mariana_Zapata.pdf, From_Lukov_with_Love_-_Mariana_Zapata.epub; PDF File Size: 1.7 MB; EPUB File Size: 424 KB [PDF] [EPUB] From . If you want to stay in the sports romance realm but are open to a different sport, I would recommend giving Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey a try. (LogOut/ Be sure to click the notification bell to be alerted when new. I know many people complain that Zapatas books are too long and too slow for them. Like in this book we don't even get details about their final competition!! A few things I thought were pretty unnecessary though was how many times the author mentioned them blinking. Show this thread. How do you compartmentalize what you love so deeply that it all makes you happy at the same time? And partially because I really loved the characters. I had the same problem with the lack of explanation. Change). And I sure as hell had better things to do with my time. But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot shes spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything. And then, theres usually a single elaborate sex scene towards the end. Rating: Synopsis: If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. and our Which is something I more feel I should mention than it actually bothered me. To catch them before they fall. Think on that. The things they say are absolutely horrible, but they give it as good as they get. I was so happy to be back in the world of the Santos family! I wish more did because there are so many people who will identify. There are very few things in life I love as much as I love the books my favorite authors write. You are who you are in life, and you either live that time trying to bend yourself to make other people happy, or you dont. There is no one who does slow burn better than Mariana Zapata. But shell give it her all, her everything. Once Jasmine recovers from her accident, she and Ivan go on to compete and win together for several years. Yes. My girl Zapata taught me that little trick. Another book that falls into the sports romance category is Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese. When Karina had told me you were thinking about switching to pairs, I had thought you would say something to me, even in passing as a joke. I thought at least epilogue should have been from H's POV so that we could have had more insight on /from H. I think he's always liked her - but couldn't handle her criticism early on and it sort of became a 'thing' with them to pretend to hate each other. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. the slow burn is so worth it, jasmine my baby you have all my support and love. I had as many problems reading his thoughts at first as Jasmine did. That was because they have such amazing family dynamics. Fab review! And everything changes. Paperback. Like not a single spark. With a reputation as a bit of a bitch, Jasmine finds that the list of those wanting to partner with her is small to none. Neither one of us said a word, but our eyes met. Hope I didnt ruin too much, say too much (or too little?). Hell, I even wondered if there was something building towards a confrontation between the best friend and her. If thats not obsessionI really dont know what is. $15.99 $18.99 Save 16%. or ask your favorite author a question with Ivans family seemed to be just as tight as the Santos family. they also both sort of "slip up" and use russian endearments regarding each other. Thats all. I dont always in other books, but I do when its this author. Dedicated to book reviews and helping new and experienced readers find their next read. Whether you're looking for another sports romance or simply just a juicy enemies-to-lovers romance, here are five books like. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance! The Day-to-Days is a place where contemporary romance, mystery, and thriller readers can come get answers about the books they are reading and recommendations on what to read next. Desperate to hear his voice one more time, Julie calls Sams cellphone just to listen to his voicemail. Did you just quote, But I wanted to win. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. And I sure as hell had better things to do with my time. I was so disappointed that hero's ( Aiden's ) feelings for h were not mentioned in detail or nor was it anywhere mentioned in the entire novel when or why he falls for her. Any time Jasmine and Ivan were together, it was like powder keg waiting to go off. 20 offers from 8.53. Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. (view spoiler)[Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? in a world of romance books that are mostly dual POV, it sometimes takes a bit to pick up on the clues that MZ drops throughout her monster sized stories. he hints that he knows her better than she thinks, which makes me think that he did a lot of digging on her to find out more about her over the years because their jabs at each other were more flirtations than they may have originally realized. I cant help it. **SPOILER Quotes** MY FAVS EVER but do NOT read if you want dont want moments ruined (and believe me-you wait far too long in these books to let this stuff be spoiled! Ivan is the most decorated figure skater of all time, and Jasmine isnot. ALLLL THE FEELS. Just to try harder, I guess. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Its called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventureto live a lifetime in a single day. Nearly none of it comes to any fruition. And even then, the primary tensionconfronting Jasmines old partneris such a boring conversation that even the big reveal that happens falls flat. Plus, this book is WAY steamier than From Lukov with Love. They started as enemies and in time developed this really nice, deep, strong connection. Though her family seems to think that she always liked him too ;). I usually strongly disagree, but this was the first time I thought they may have a point. Contemporary Romances | Mysteries & Thrillers | Privacy Policy| Contact, From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata: FAQs + Books Like It, Are you enchanted by figure skaters? I find I just want to bottle him up, keep his best moments to myself-maybe this is a more mature me butI feel like I want yall to find out for yourself, almost. For example, in FLWL there's the entire stalker subplot that just is not addressed after Ivan freaks out about it. False Witness by Karin Slaughter Book Review, Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan Book Review, The Shining by Stephen King Book Review, New 2021 Book Releases I Am Eagerly Anticipating, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Book Review, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer Book Review, The Winners (Beartown #3) by Fredrik Backman Book Review, Authentically Izzy by Pepper D. Basham Book Review, The Right Wrong Match by Sara Jane Woodley Book Review, Best Books by Agatha Christie My Top 13 Favorites, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano Book Review. ive read a few of her books many many many times, but it wasnt until i listened to their audibles that i realized i had missed out on a few clues even after a dozen reads. I ended up loving his sneaky tactics to worm his way into Jasmines heart. Was this what having you heart broken felt like? Apart from the very end, I just saw them as friends. Are you enchanted by figure skaters? 109K subscribers in the RomanceBooks community. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is a sports-romance novel published in 2018. The book leaned a bit more into family dynamics and drama than I was expecting, but I loved how it allowed Ivan to really shine and show Jasmine how much he cared. Nostalgia and patiently waiting for the Yuri on Ice movie led me to read this snarky rivals-to-partners-to-lovers romance with the hope of filling that cold, dark hole left in my heart from a lack of Viktuuri. I also was confused about Paul showing up at the end, and it seemed like it opened up more insight into Jasmine's past partner that we didn't get to see and then it was just dropped. Nostalgia and patiently waiting for the Yuri on Ice movie led me to read this snarky rivals-to-partners-to-lovers romance with the hope of filling that cold, dark hole left in And he whispered back with his pale pink mouth, you suck more. Ive been meaning to read one of Zapatas books for the longest now because I have to see the slow burn that everyone loves!! I cant believe I didnt pick up this book before. No, From Lukov with Love is not a dual POV. ALL OF THEM. Even then, her father is such a non-character for most of the book that when he does show up to have this confrontation with Jasmine theres no real meat to the tension there. Unapproving father? Just like Maggie St. James. He had me there. I loved reading this comment, thank you for writing, this helps make more sense. Refresh and try again. This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. Penelope would love to help, but shes smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isnt sure what to do with him. They are their princesses in distressand I cant even. But I still enjoyed this book. Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023. Seventeen-year-old Julie has her future all planned outmove out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city, spend a summer in Japan. Its something Ive never really thought about before. And when we finally got to know Ivan better I didnt see it coming and that part totally got me swooning. I mentioned earlier being happy to be back with the Santos family again. First, even though her books often end up categorized as enemies to lovers, Im not sure thats where they truly belong. Meaning, they are not sequels and you absolutely dont need to read them in any particular order. I was a little confused by the timing of when Jas went from single skates to pair skates but I think the timeline for their relationship went roughly like this: I think it is said that Jas and Karina were friends for 14 years which would make Jas 12 when they met. My other qualm is I feel like the books are longer than needed (I can look past that though, because sometimes I'm thankful for more time with the characters), but then the ending is so rushed. If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is the book for you. He had this refined almost silent personality thing going on. Sure, theres always some angst and/or resentment going on, but I feel like calling them enemies is a bit too much. at one point he tells her that some people would think that he was too good for them. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. Even the things that do kind of have a resolution are so anti-climatic that I was constantly wondering, Is this it? (Yes, I realize I spelt sentence wrong. Currently reading: Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen, In 1967, after a session with a psychiatrist shed never seen before, eighteen-year-old Susanna Kaysen was put in a taxi and send to McLean Hospital to be treated for depression. Partially because- again, it was very soothing and relaxing. A few things I thought were pretty unnecessary though was how many times the author mentioned them blinking. Im embarrassed that I didnt remember that Rubys sister was an ice skater, but I did binge read all of Zapatas books in between reading the two. Was the whole, "only a year" thing, some kind of ploy? Im just not sure Id recommend it to someone whos looking for a romance specifically. It follows two talented figure skaters, Jasmine Santos and Ivan Lukov, who, after years of bantering finally decide to join forces and become partners in pair skating. Definitely a favorite of 2021! No, From Lukov with Love is not part of a series. If you read Lukov with Love, what did you think of the story? But then Sam dies. The possibilities have all her neurons firing.". If you love slow-burn, sports romances with strong, lovable characters and themes of ambition and hard work and forgiveness and love with some top-notch banter and chemistry, I highly recommend From Lukov with Love! Lovely review! These characters arent just characters, theyre YOU. I wanted you to be my partner for years, dumbass. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. (LogOut/ By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos have been enemies for years. Still, these two have not had the best relationship. But when her equipment starts to go missing and the staff ignores her, Bee sees Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas, and devouring her with those eyes. And I was fine with that. Its been sitting on my shelf for around four months, which is too long for a Mariana Zapata book for my standards. I also didnt like the main character. Very, very slow burn. ", While this book might not be as popular as the last, Pairing Off by Elizabeth Harmon comes highly recommended by readers on this Reddit forum about figure skating romance books. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. Not because his last name was the same last name as one of my favorite people in the world, but because his first name reminded me of Satan. This is a world divided by bloodred or silver. 2018 New Adult Reading Challenge Update #10 |, Top Ten Tuesday: If You Liked That, Try This (#5), Deanna (A Novel Glimpse)'s bookshelf: currently-reading. From the beginning, youre constantly following the threads of plotlines that seem to be leading to a narrative climax; a past stalker, a secret between Ivan and his coach, an unapproving father, a skating accident, traditional competition drama. 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. I also desperately wanted to see a resolution for why the one-year partnership and at what point he fell in love with her. Despite her doubts, how could she refuse this chance at finally being a part of a winning team? Im not kidding-every time I picked this up, there wasnt a scene that wasnt hilarious. If you told me they kicked other peoples butts to protect one another, Id believe you. We don't want you to miss anything, so signup below! The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet. She has become my new favorite terrible influence. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability, Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018. Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Best Friend's Brother, SportsPair Skating POV: First Person, Female POV Standalone: Yes Read more On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: Theyre going to die today. Thank you! Great review!! As I already mentioned, Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite romance authors and I enjoy her stories very much. It felt like my organs were rotting away. All Im saying is if you have a chance to listen From Lukov with Love on audio, listen to it on audio. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata (Goodreads Author) Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars About Goodreads Q&A Ask and answer questions about books! . Author: Mariana Zapata Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by Friday, March 3. BTW, I've only read Luna and the Lie by her, and plan on reading more of her novels, so if you discuss any others please use spoiler markings. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with And.I JUST LOVE IT. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. These two made me so hooked on the book, and the main characters felt relateable in a way of their personalities, and lives. Last year, I fell in love with Mariana Zapatas writing. They dont want them to lose themselves in their doubts or weaknesses, but they only want whats best for them-its the most precious thing. With all her other books I read, I would just think well, heres Mariana Zapata I know and love. That epilogue was so sweet it almost gave me a cavity and this was the perfect first read to start 2023! Wheres the DRAMA?!. I mean, because, theres really no way to express how I truly feel through just words (Im not an author, after all), and I dont want to hype it up [more than I already have] and ruin it for others. 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