It's described as "a frenemies-to-lovers, college sports romance about a womens soccer star and her surly lumberjack lookalike classmate, complete with juvenile pranks and a smoking slow burn." r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance! But shell give it her all, her everything. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Yes - rest assured, From Lukov with Love has a happy ending! I really wanted it! From Lukov with Love 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. Secrets that prove their perfect, isolated world isnt as safe as they believedand that darkness takes many forms. This really sounds like an amazing read. They are their biggest supporters, fans, friends, and teammates-they are their not-so-white-knights in shining armor. I just felt that they became good friends where the story was mainly focused on the MFC overcoming her own personal issues and their relationship just didn't seem like a focus, it sort of just randomly happened at the end and it really annoyed me. Im really, really hoping that Mariana Zapata will give us another book about one of the Santos or Lukov family members so that I can spend more time with them. Required fields are marked *. As one GoodReads reviewer, Nilufer Ozmekik, wrote: "The hot chemistry between makes you want to scream. I just couldnt wait to see whose head is gonna pop first. 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos have been enemies for years. And even then, the primary tensionconfronting Jasmines old partneris such a boring conversation that even the big reveal that happens falls flat. Fun To be fair, I am not a fan of slooooooooow burn which is why Zapata's books usually don't make it to my TBR -- and this book was slow. Unfortunately, a love of ice skating and, well, love stories were not enough to keep my interest in this story. Not sure about this though, I only read the book once, might have to re-read again. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. Like, it only was a problem for maybe three pages then everything is fine and dandy again after that, if that part was left out nothing would have changed. I always click with her stories and more importantly her characters. Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. Okay, sorry to get creepy, but, again, Im very creepy. From Lukov with Love was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a finalist in the romance category for the 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards. While it did make me nervous to read such a long romance that I knew was going to be a real slow burn, I was up for the challenge. Carry On was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings. It took 95% until any feelings were realized or any "romance" happened. From Lukov with Love was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a finalist in the romance category for the 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards. I loved the characters, their devotion and commitment to what they love. Jasmine and Ivan had a snarky, competitive frenemy relationship that I loved. I devoured this book practically in one day and it's quite long :) I just couldn't put it down :) so let me tell you more about the overall plot of the story and our main character and then I will get into all the reasons why I adored it so much :), Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022. Or maybe Im just tired. Like in this book we don't even get details about their final competition!! Some dipshit that wasnt half as good as you. Was I on imaginary drugs again? Im the equivalent of a shaking chihuahua with all the feels I cant begin to handle. Definitely a favorite of 2021! The possibilities have all her neurons firing.". This is more of a coming-of-age story, not really a romance. In a lot of ways it sounds like From Lukov with Love, especially in the enemies-to-lovers department. :). I cant help it. Error rating book. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Ship This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping. The book From Lukov with Love is about the story of two competitive figure skaters, Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos. Oh, they are so good! I was such a fan of Jasmines from the beginning that her hatred for Ivan became mine. The most Id ever seen out of him was a smile or two around his family, specifically Karina. Also, a lot of people complain because Zapata doesnt include much of the sport in her sport romances. I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. Especially from a romance. I just couldnt see it, not even for a second. Its the oddest feeling. Whether you're looking for another sports romance or simply just a juicy enemies-to-lovers romance, here are five books like From Lukov with Love to choose from for your next read. Mariana Zapata 2017. Author: Mariana Zapata Just to try harder, I guess. 20 offers from 8.53. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A , or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author . Wednesday's episode of Love Island will see Keanan Brand admit to fancying Rosie Seabrook to Casey O'Gorman, before she and Casey share a kiss. 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. The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. Life was also harder for Jasmine in some ways. Its like crack. I could have gone on reading about Jasmine and Ivan FOREVER. Hell, I even wondered if there was something building towards a confrontation between the best friend and her. And these books seem to lose none of their magic on rereads. I'm going to mark spoilers in this post even though I'm assuming by the title you'd only come here if you read the book. Your enthusiasm about the book definitely reflects in your review. There are other ways to emphasize emotions other than she blinked he blinked. Its on My TBR, I havent read Mariana Zapata books yet, but really want to this year. Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023. 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! After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. So, yeah. The things they say are absolutely horrible, but they give it as good as they get. Ive now officially stalked all the things and have ordered two signed copies of her books, and I still have my unsigned Winnipeg copy Id never part with, so I have three books [or I will]-with one that I already owned ha. And I mouthed you suck. I fucking hated it. Dedicated to book reviews and helping new and experienced readers find their next read. ********** I think it was mentioned in the book, in that part when they were about to do the anatomy photoshoot, that Ivan thought he and Jas were only being pla, I think it was mentioned in the book, in that part when they were about to do the anatomy photoshoot, that Ivan thought he and Jas were only being playful with each other, he said he didn't really mean any of those "bad" things he said to Jas. In a miraculous turn of events, Julies been given a second chance at goodbye. And with each new admission these two characters share, I became more and more enraptured, bound, and obsessed. Refresh and try again. While he tells Jasmine to continue without him, she chooses to retire with him. Get in, loser. A few things I thought were pretty unnecessary though was how many times the author mentioned them blinking. Whether you're looking for another sports romance or simply just a juicy enemies-to-lovers romance, here are five books like. So, unless you are dead set on a swoony, heart melting, sweep-you-off-your-feet, over-the-moon-in-love kind of romance, why not give this one a try? Unraveling the mystery of what happened reveals secrets that Theo, his wife, Calla, and her sister, Bee, keep from one another. The BFF's brother, enemies-ish to friends to lovers build up was done so well and I loved how things gradually shifted and changed between Ivan and Jasmine. More driven. I also desperately wanted to see a resolution for why the one-year partnership and at what point he fell in love with her. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. Was this what having you heart broken felt like? We're in the final week of Bookmas! Your email address will not be published. On paper is the perfect book for me and I was so excited to finally get to it. They start out as enemies who relentlessly fight and make digs at each other's expense. Unable to stand by the sidelines and watch their shared loved ones in pain, Julie is torn between spilling the truth about her calls with Sam and risking their connection and losing him forever. I suppose Ill just get on with what makes these books so special. 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. Plus, Ivan and Jasmine are my favorite MZ hero and heroine. It felt like my organs were rotting away. I have this book on my TBR and Im so glad you loved it. False Witness by Karin Slaughter Book Review, Theft of Swords by Michael J. 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I loved how much his character complimented hers. How do you compartmentalize what you love so deeply that it all makes you happy at the same time? Raven recently postedA Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.1) [Review], Your email address will not be published. You must try one of her books! About catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us. I loved that book so much, and I was so excited to find out that From Lukov with Love was about Rubys sister Jasmine. Currently reading: They Both Die At the End, by Adam Silvera. [Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? From Lukov with Love One of the things that impressed me the most in From Lukov with Love was the figure skating. Id bled for it, cried for it, bruised for it, had broken bones, had concussions, pulled just about every muscle in my body, never made friends, never went to a single school anything, never loved anyone, ignored my family, all for this. Okay, so this one actually goes somewhere (kind of) but compared to the potential of a stalker or the devastation of an injury or the reveal of a juicy secret it falls so flat. I absolutely adored their relationship and how it slowly built. 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 . It is a standalone book. *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. From Lukov with Love is a kind of sort of hate-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn contemporary romance. or ask your favorite author a question with Fantastic review, Chelsea! A few things I thought were pretty unnecessary though was how many times the author mentioned them blinking. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. From Lukov with Love is a kind of sort of hate-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn contemporary romance. but i still missed a lot that i only caught on the second read. And he whispered back with his pale pink mouth, There was another sigh, but it sounded even more resigned. (LogOut/ *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. I wanted this. It's about a major league baseball player whose forced to retire early after suffering an injury and returns to his hometown depressed. There was no way. It's not a spoiler to say that they end up together. Privacy Policy. This woman is my spirit animal.and these two books (Winnipeg and Lukov) are in a serious death match with one another over who will be my #1 2018 read.because its all them, baby. Id always wanted it. Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023. Figure skating had always made me feel invincible. COME ON NOW. Neither one of us said a word, but our eyes met. My thoughts are as followed Loved it. From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata review (SPOILERS). And Agatha? While this book might not be as popular as the last, If you want to stay in the sports romance realm but are open to a different sport, I would recommend giving, One of the first books I thought of when thinking about books like. I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and its great. She would give everything for just one more chance to compete and prove herself on the ice. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Or maybe because usually Zapatas characters, though having one or two things in common, practically work on opposites attract model. Made me cry a few times. I think, in some way, the story delayed so much to be the slowburn we all expected that we were left with some plot holes/ story omissions and I would have loved to have seen more of their competitions and figure skating choreographies and also their banter before this! 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 usually strongly disagree, but this was the first time I thought they may have a point. I JUST LOVE THIS. Good but should not be in the romance genre, Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. If Im remembering correctly, the only time she has dialogue is in one scene. But then Sam dies. Unapproving father? I can read your lips. Think on that. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Despite her doubts, how could she refuse this chance at finally being a part of a winning team? Thats one thing about her books I really, really love all her characters, especially female, make me wanna be like them. Did the story lose you or win you over with how it ended? I agree to the terms and conditions outlined in our Privacy Policy. The connection is temporary. You care THAT much about them. Love Island: SR9: Ep45 on ITV2 and ITVX. Man, was the attention to detail about it good. they also both sort of "slip up" and use russian endearments regarding each other. By all accounts, the commune shouldnt exist anymore and soon after Travis stumbles upon it he disappears. But she, like the father, is a non-character and its baffling how she made it to the final draft of the novel. She just knows how to tug on my heartstrings, how to reach my inner self-whether its for failures, triumphs, encouragement, or any little thing, she touches me in ways I cant explain. 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. Glad that you enjoyed this one. From Lukov with Love Author: Mariana Zapata Publication Date: February 1, 2018 Genre: New Adult, Contem porary, Sports, Romance. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. 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. No, From Lukov with Love is not part of a series. These two had such fiery chemistry (their banter was A+++) and it made the end so satisfying. ALLL THEM. I didnt get to see too much of them, but what I saw I loved. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Id bled for it, cried for it, bruised for it, had broken bones, had concussions, pulled just about every muscle in my body, never made friends, never went to a single school anything, never loved anyone, ignored my family, all for. Its so slow-burn story which I dont really like but it fits so good with this couples story. Happens, there are no real consequences or fallout from this. This author slays me. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power. Nearing retirement at the ancient age of twenty-six, she feels the mounting pressure to finally win the gold medal shes chased for over half of her life. And, upon further inspection with a friend, its come to my attention that I am one picky starts with a b and ends with an itch. Currently reading: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw. Sometimes its easy to take something so essential to your existence for granted. In fact, several of her books, and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me especially, are amongst the books I reread most often. I hadnt even known he knew how to laugh. and then we see how he sort of begins to insert himself into her life. Luna and the Lie became a #1 Amazon Overall Best Seller. From Lukov with Love Paperback - February 1, 2018 by Mariana Zapata (Author) 17,522 ratings Goodreads Choice Award nominee See all formats and editions Kindle $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles $4.99 to buy Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback While there's definitely some sexual tension and a single spicy chapter (chapter 23), I wouldn't say From Lukov With Love is spicy. I loved reading this comment, thank you for writing, this helps make more sense. From Lukov with Love was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a finalist in the romance category for the 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards. During this time, they also get married and have three children. I wanted you to be my partner for years, dumbass. Its not. ", One of the first books I thought of when thinking about books like From Lukov with Love that I could recommend was Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood. I cant believe I didnt pick up this book before. 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