And what's true in relationships is true at work too. Jerks, sadly, have more impact than superstars. When Harvard Business School professors calculated the cost of hiring a toxic employee versus the value of hiring a superstar, they found that adding a jerk to your team will actually cost you twice as much as hiring one A-player will earn you. Taken together, the evidence shows that even minimal interaction with negative people can have an outsized impact on your performance and happiness.
So what should you do about it? If a helpful thread on question-and-answer site Quora is anything to go by, the answer is simple: One day, they will tear you down too," cautions writer Nurjean Chaneco. Likewise, engineer Lamia Amine warns readers to steer well clear of "people who want to know every single thing about your life and others' lives, just to gossip about it.
If someone refuses to take responsibility for their terrible choices, their drama will infect your life and sap your energy, warns attorney Athena Ponce. If having to provide support for people who act this way causes you stress and never-ending frustration, it's best to stay away.
They have no intention of growing as people. Aspiring software developer Liam Hayes calls this type of person "a conversational narcissist. They could include a friend who's always looking for advice but never asks you about your own life, the showboat who gets a thrill out of endlessly relating his latest adventures, or the well-meaning acquaintance who can't seem to maintain a conversation about anything other than her therapist.
It struck me in the chest. The next thing I remember is waking up in a shallow pool of muddy water. I was not sore at all. I sat up and saw my bike next to me. It was wet, but otherwise unharmed. I looked down at my chest, and my shirt was fine, just wet and muddy. I pulled my shirt up and looked at my chest. It was fine, no bruises or no burns. I stood up and looked around. I shook my head, picked up my bike and rode the rest of the way home. It was not long after that I discovered my power. I could slow down time. I could slow down time for everyone but me! It connected me with the characters.
It forces me to live their story, to feel their evolution from friendly antagonists to more and to have my heart shatter with the fall. I need them to get their HEA, like I need air. It is filled with characters who are relatable and love-able. It is a story that stands on merit alone. Lucky and Ollie are enough on their own.
This story is a must read. ARC received in exchange for an honest review Oct 17, Lisa Two Bookish Brits rated it it was amazing. ARC received in exchange for an honest review This book was addicting. The an Oh my gosh. Have naked men with bods like that, heck yes.
The Day I Stopped Falling for Jerks by Max Monroe
Oct 19, Brandi rated it really liked it Shelves: I'm more of a when I like what I see, I have to at least get a taste kind of guy. Okay, maybe it didn't really begin there, but we all know Lucky didn't stand a chance against the sexy Aussie, Oliver Arsen. I know I didn't stand a chance. He's all swoony and fun and charismatic.
You know, all the things you want in a bloke. Yeah, I may have picked up some Aussie lingo while reading these books. I couldn't help it. That's way better than guy and girl or dude and chick or what have you. Anyway, this story is told in podcast form, which I found to be rather interesting and fun.
She's talking to the reader. Fourth wall stuff there, folks. It's direct, Lucky is fun and intelligent, and a take no prisoners kind of gal. I love her red hair, her knack for applying enough sunscreen to make me feel good about the bottles I use during the summer, and I love how she pushes Ollie away even when it is so very clear she wants that man. Oh, I love him in this story but the real swoons don't happen until we get his side--I devoured these books, by the way.
I put this one down and picked up the next immediately and his jealousy and his devil may care attitude. It's all written perfectly. And then those details. The things they should have said and didn't, the moves they should have made yet resisted, the accidents that were perfectly timed. It all came together perfectly. Because Max Monroe has this ability to spin a story, make you feel like you're there, and leave you wanting nothing beyond that HEA.
I'm not sure where this review was headed honestly. I just know the book is fantastic, but you'll want to have The Day the Jerk Started Falling already downloaded and ready to go. Because Ollie needs his chance to tell his story. Oct 14, Jeannine rated it really liked it Shelves: I loved how this story is told.
I really like her. There were a lot of parts that had me giggling. Then she meets Ollie. The only thing that made me feel a wee bit awkward was when they got t I loved how this story is told. The only thing that made me feel a wee bit awkward was when they got to their one and only fun times. I felt like I was intruding on their fun. My stone heart was beating pretty hard for Lucky and Ollie at the end. Oct 12, Tanja Kezmic rated it it was amazing.
OMG I've got to say after finishing this book I can honestly say I've never been more happy about a chliffy in my life. I loved the podcast approach to tell Lucky's side of the story. It was refreshing and spot on. I loved how sassy, strong and driven Lucky was. It was cute to see how she tried to stop her attraction towards Ollie but failed to do so. I could relate to her on so so many levels and I've got to say I'd probably do everything she did if I were in her shoes. Now I only need to get OMG I've got to say after finishing this book I can honestly say I've never been more happy about a chliffy in my life.
Now I only need to get my hands on the second book because I have a feeling Ollie might turn out to become my book-boyfriend no. Oct 18, Romance Schmomance Malia rated it it was amazing Shelves: When it comes to authors that I absolutely adore, I tend to go into their books completely blind. What a treat this book turned out to be! Quite the heartbreaking moment in this one and I was certainly unprepared for it. And it made me a bit nervous to read this one, but I loved it in the end.
My goodness there were so many things to love about Luciana and Ollie. And more than anything, they were the ones that drew me in so much. I really enjoyed that their love story took time, but it was evident since day one that there was something more between them. Everything was going so well between the both of them and I was just wondering when the other shoe was going to drop!
And when it did, cue the tears because it opens up Luciana so much more.
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And it just made me want to run to her and hug her! That she truly wanted to move on from the past of being consistently screwed over by her ex-boyfriends. She learned so much from each and every one of them, but I loved how blunt she was when it came to talking about them and how they treated her so poorly. And by the end of the book, she came out so much stronger for it. Oct 18, BookSmacked rated it really liked it.
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Now it did take me a minute to get into this story as it started off a bit slow for me and perhaps I also had to get used to how they choose to tell it. Almost as if your reading a transcript of a podcast which was different and maybe it took me a bit to get used to it but I thought it was unique. So this is definitely a slow burn romance. Once things get rolling with Ollie and Lucky I found myself shipping these two hard and I found myself invested in the story. I loved the little moments with one another. Nov 13, Crystal B rated it really liked it Shelves: Oct 25, Taz-xo rated it it was amazing Shelves: Bring on book 2.
Oct 29, Snigdha Prakash rated it liked it Shelves: I am not sure where this book stands for me. I didn't realise till the very end that this was a duet. I thought it was a standalone. Not that it matters or makes a difference to the story.
For the most part, the book was nice. My only complaint was that Ollie was provided to us very sparingly. But now that I know the next book aims to the contrary, I'm waiting to see how this turns out. Oct 29, Anne OK rated it really liked it Shelves: I absolutely adored both Ollie and Lucky although at times she does try ones patience. The writing duo did an excellent job in putting this "podcast" together. Lucky steps forward with her POV in the first installment, but don't worry because Ollie gets his turn in the final installment in the duet that is available now.
Readers don't have to do much guessing to know that there are some real commitment issues between the two characters. There's also a ton of great lines of dialogue with witty I absolutely adored both Ollie and Lucky although at times she does try ones patience. There's also a ton of great lines of dialogue with witty bantering back and forth. I loved the slow burn that built up to a burst of flames. Tons of fun to read and I can't wait to get back to my Kindle and find out what Ollie has to say.
Of course, I'm hoping these two can work their issues out for a happily ever after -- in this surfing world meets media blitz! It's going on my TopRead list. The writing is so fast paced and original and I loved all the characters, the secondary ones added so much to the story. Some of her previous relationships were so painful and her willingness to forgive the wrongs done, through a series of articles forgiving them, tells us what we need to know about her.
They both work at Scoop, a web magazine, and Allie covers sports and booze and Lucky all things fashion, love and dating.
2. The hopelessly self-destructive
Fall of a fucking bridge. So with three large Louis Vuitton bags filled with stiletto heels and more outfits than she could possible need, Lucky takes off to join the circuit in Australia. You…the guy who insulted me at first glance and taunted me from that moment on. But seriously, who wears heels to the beach?
He nicknames her Little Fire, she gives back as good as she gets. But as they go from one exotic location to another, spending more time together, both of them begin to change their opinions of each other; they might have been too quick to judge. When things progress, Lucky decides Ollie might be something serious. Allie will understand and be her shoulder to cry on.
The Day I Stopped Falling for Jerks
He has no idea Lucky is upset and done. The wounds too raw. And the cruel words he said still play over and over inside my head like a broken record. Oct 15, Mel rated it it was amazing Shelves: Love and I are not on the same page. Not even in the same book. She falls for the men who seem to be wonderful but end up being jerks, leaving her broken hearted over and over again. Her latest boyfriend left to go back to Brazil and things ended on a good note. Until she saw him in NYC locking lips with another woman when he was supposed to be out of the country.
It is completely original from the way the story was written to the lovely characters created, and it captivated me from the very first page. I tend like a lot of dialogue in books and find that sometimes when there are too many inner thoughts, the story drags on. However, even though there was less dialogue in this book than usual, I wasn't bothered at all. Lucky gives us her dating history and I felt like I was with her as she experienced everything that led her to where she is at the end of the book.
It was as if she was talking directly to me, like I was also part of her book, and I was immediately invested in her life. Lucky is sarcastic, fun, witty, and is done with jerks.
She leads us through her breakups in a creative way, showing us just how terrible men can be. There is a spark between them, though, and the sexual tension is off the charts. As they spend time together, Lucky realizes that there is a sweet side to Ollie instead of just the annoying one that only irritates her. I would have never lasted as long as she did.
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My body vibrated with the desire to kiss him, taste him, brush my fingers across his bare skin. Even though he is arrogant at first, Ollie is such an amazing guy. Totally swoon worthy and sweet, I fell for him fast and hard. He was sincere and caring, and his actions spoke volumes about how wonderful he is.
He had changed everything. And I was no longer trying not to fall. The final letter is painful but it was a necessary ending to this book. In truth, all of the letters were fantastic and the growth and healing Lucky goes through writing them is touching. I loved seeing her realize the positives in everything she experienced even if she is left with a broken heart. I devoured the little excerpt of the second book found at the ending and I want more!
And in order to explain how it happened — to explain myself — I feel like I have to go back to the day it all began. To the day the jerk started falling. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Other books in the series. Books by Max Monroe.