No Time for Jerks: a Time Stop Story

I wrote about this at the time. And now we learn that Brennan-Jobs apparently was troubled by the reaction that people like me had to her story. On the eve of publication, what Ms. Brennan-Jobs wants readers to know is this: Steve Jobs rejected his daughter for years, but that daughter has absolved him. Triumphantly, she loves him, and she wants the book's scenes of their roller skating and laughing together to be as viral as the scenes of him telling her she will inherit nothing. Brennan-Jobs's forgiveness is one thing. What's tricky is that she wants the reader to forgive Mr.

And she knows that could be a problem. 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.

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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.

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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. But whichever sub-type you come across, avoid them and don't feel guilty about it. Lucky was in some ways very strong and determined, but in others, very vulnerable. She wanted to make good choices, but the heart wants what it wants.

Oliver Arsen was an enigma. But as the story continues, we see different sides of Ollie. He is a determined, cocky and arrogant man, but he could also be sweet, caring and patient as well. I loved their banter, their interactions and all the chemistry they had, even as Lucky attempted to avoid what she was feeling for him. Though a part of me really wishes we would have some of his point of view in this first book, I totally get what the authors tried to do and loved it.

I laughed, but I also felt everything Lucky was trying to convey about her journey. Now I am literally sitting here counting down the minutes seconds , until I get the next book.

Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog. Oct 19, Karen rated it really liked it. Well written story that ends with cliffhanger. I take a star off my review because waiting a month to finish is ridiculous. I will have read 20 books in between and have lost plot features. So, if that and a storyline that is a podcast format in writing, then this is fun.

Her experience with guys is nothing new but a rich exploration of her feelings about what she learned from each guy and by being fair, obtaining closure. Her writing assignment was to follow the surfing circuit of world class su Well written story that ends with cliffhanger.

Her writing assignment was to follow the surfing circuit of world class surfing all over the world. It seems such a stretch to see a fashion lifestyle writer taking this assignment. She does make it work some?? I loved the world locations. So far Ollie looks like a jerk. He gets to redeem himself in a month when book 2 comes out. Oct 23, Ari rated it really liked it. Oct 18, Sarah - Musings of the Modern Belle rated it it was amazing. Max Monroe what are you doing to me??

It was fun and sweet, and I fell hard. I fell for the Jerk. I fell for Lucky. I fell HARD for this breath of fresh air romance. It is every single thing I needed. Lucky is such a great heroine because readers will see themselves in her. Telling this story as a podcast allows readers to really connect with her.

We live her story, and fall in love with Ollie along with her. We learn through introspective story and her letters. Ollie, like most Max Monroe heroes, has an irresistible charm. Does Ollie make mistakes? Sure, but so does Lucky. My English heart adores everything about this choice. 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. 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.

The Day I Stopped Falling for Jerks

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.

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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.

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. 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.

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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.

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.