You Had Me at Hola audiobook

i liked this a lot more than i thought i would! i was worried the whole premise would be dramatic and over-the-top in the cheesy way soap operas are, but it wasnt. this is surprisingly adorable!i had fun following jasmine and ashton both on and off set. they definitely have a lot of chemistry, so it was super easy to see how they started to fall for each other in and out of character. i also liked the emphasis on family throughout the book. obviously actors have a much different life being in the public eye, but it wasnt difficult to relate to jasmine and ashton as they both tried to sort out their private lives when it came to their families and relationships. overall, super cute and i would watch a telenovela starring these two MCs any day!↠ 4.5 stars

Welcome to the glamorous world of telenovelas! As a great fan of adapted telenovelas “Jane the Virgin”, “Ugly Betty”, I was so excited to get my hands on this book. Two rising stars of LatinX community are excited to work on brand new show: Carmen in Charge. It will help both of them for polishing their careers and finding better places for them in the movie industry. We’re introduced: hot blooded, fiery, genuine, entertaining, straightforward, friendly, social Jasmine: who recently moved to NY for her new gig, having hard time to prove her family she is good at her work and wish they show more respect to her career, broken hearted by her ending relationship and humiliated by her ex-douchebag boyfriend who is also notorious bad boy/rock star declared to the public he dumped her via tabloid magazines. (Yes: her situation is worse Than Jen Anniston who is miraculously being pregnant for 10 years according to the tabloids and had secret marriages at least 15 times with Brad Pitt!) So she needs a clean state, fresh start, concentrating on her career. But it seems like it is impossible task when you have so freaking charming co-star and sharing so many intimate, hot kissing scenes with him. Yes, she starts falling fast and she needs to stop but does she really want to stop? And what about Ashton? He is not young any more. He needs to focus on his career to realize his Hollywood dreams and getting better leading roles. His privacy is so important and nothing should attract the press’ blood thirsty attention to ruin his big secret. He has a 8 year old son lives in Puerto Rico and his one and only priority is being a good father and giving his son a happy life he deserved so he has no time for romance, especially flirting with co-stars but why Jasmine is way too much sexy and attractive. How will he resist her charm? There is too much at stake! But he cannot help himself to spend more time with her. And they’re just working on their lines and they’re sharing some secret kisses for the sake of their project. Right? The most interesting thing about the book of is you read two romantic stories at the same time and I have to admit at some parts: I enjoyed telenovela’s plot more than the angsty and emotional love story of Jasmine and Ashton’s so I looked forward to read the script parts about Victor and Carmen: divorced couple, learning from their past mistakes and coming clean about their resentments, secrets , the intimate feelings they still have for each other. I never see Ashton’s son as a big obstacle for their relationship and the angst part between them were a little unrealistic. They may talk with each other like normal adults. But the passion and chemistry between them are strengths of the story. I also enjoyed girl power parts between cousins and Ashton’s family, even his 8 year old son acted more mature to his relationship than him. I loved those genuine, lovely characters.It was entertaining, soft, sweet reading. I got some points because our hero earned so many slapping points from me. So I’m giving 3.5 stars and eventually I’m rounding them up to 4!P.S: This book’s cover earns 5 stars! Look at this amazing illustration! Special thanks to NetGalley and Avon/Harper Collins Publishers for sharing this entertaining and feel-good ARC in exchange my honest review.

4.5 stars. This was an absolute DELIGHT. Jasmine and Ashton had SO. MUCH. chemistry and this book ended up being WAY steamier than I expected it to be (in the best way!!!). My only real complaint about this one is that the scenes that we got of the actual show were a bit cheesy, but the rest of the book was a 10/10 in my book and I am SO GLAD that I finally read something by Alexis Daria. I am 100% going to be working my way through her extensive backlist after how much I enjoyed this. So good!!!!TW: stalking (in the past)

You Had Me at Hola was such a treat to read and was the perfect story to break me out of this reading funk that I’ve been since the beginning of 2020.What makes a truly great romance are strong character dynamics and palpable chemistry between the two love interests. Ashton is an adorably awkward character who tries his hardest not to let Jasmine past the walls erected around his heart, and then we have Jasmine, eager to ignore the press shadowing her every move after a bad breakup and to make it big as a Leading Lady. Together, as they slowly grow closer while being on set, they can’t deny the electricity that courses between them.Not only do we get a wonderful, romance blossoming behind the scenes of this show but we also explore the variance of Latinx identity. Ashton is a Puerto Rican actor eager to make it big in Hollywood rather than being stuck playing love interests in telenovelas while Jasmine is a Puerto Rican-Filipina who isn’t completely fluent in Spanish but has to speak the language in this bilingual show. Words can’t describe how much this meant to me as a bilingual who is too afraid to speak Spanish in front of non-family members because my grammar isn’t completely perfect and I don’t know how to conjugate as quickly as I’d like to.I saw so much of myself in Jasmine, in her language, her family dynamics, and the way she seeks out validation through others’ love. Jasmine is both a powerful protagonist and a vulnerable one, and I’m forever grateful to dive into her world because it made me feel less alone as a Latina.You Had Me at Hola is a vibrant celebration of Latinx identity in the backdrop of Hollywood without relying too heavily on the influence of the paparazzi like other Hollywood stories do. Mixing together dual perspectives from both Ashton and Jasmine who live such different lives but come together to form a healthy, loving relationship while also showcasing scenes from the show itself, You Had Me at Hola is a fantastic contemporary with a fiery romance that left me smiling long after I finished it.SEE MY FULL REVIEWS AT STORIESFORCOFFEE.COM

Gah I adored this book so much. It was my first time reading about telnova's and I am addicted. This was steamy, fun and so romantic. I need all alexis daria's book asap! OBSESSED!

"Crushes were fleeting. Family teasing was forever." This was... hot.This was a fun, sexy and quick read.I really liked the tv show chapters, they were really funny and I truly felt that I was watching a telenovela. I felt like I was 10 years again and me and my mom were watching telenovelas in our living room while I was trying to do my homework.I loved the diversity of the characters, the representation and how real and lovely they felt. As a queer latina, my heart feels really happy and complete with this book.And oh gods, don't get me started on the Spanish. Me, someone who's first language is Spanish... Amazing. I really enjoyed the Spanish dialogues and above all, the insults. Ashton calling himself "pendejo" and "cabrón" was something funny and I was like "yeah, you are, but I love you". Amigoooo, las veces que quise golpearte, abrazarte y besarte son incontables.The characters were complex, and also easy to relate to them. They were amazing, funny, charming and real.Jasmine and Ashton, and now Yadiel, Michelle and Ava, own my heart.

Steamier than I expected it to be!I really enjoyed this book and read it within 24 hours, I loved it that much. This book has the story within a story trope, which I really love. I loved the characters, particularly Jasmine, I felt I could relate to her and how she was actively trying to achieve her goals. Ashton, the main male character, was also very developed for me, as he had so many layers and walls around him and it made him seem very real. The romance between the two was also great and I loved how it began, as it’s something you hear happen so often in the media. The main thing I really loved was the discussion, on the importance, of representation in Hollywood and how the characters were advocating for that themselves and through the show they were creating. Only reason this book wasn’t a 5 star read for me, is because I felt the romance was accelerated near the end. I think it could have been paced out a little better and not so rushed. Overall, very enjoyable read and I would highly recommend! I also did a reading vlog review of this book on my YouTube channel. You can check the video out to hear more of my thoughts: https://youtu.be/nX0RNKw_sNMTW/CW: Stalking

Steamy. Sassy. Sweet. Alexis Daria this was SO fun! Sizzling chemistry. Spicy banter. Quick... where is the fire extinguisher because this book is on FIRE! Cheesy, I know, but so is some of the fun Telenovela dialogue in this book... So I couldn’t help myself. Jasmine and Ashton meat on the set of a Telenovela being produced by the hottest newest streaming company. Jasmine is excited for this new role, but she is still dealing with the aftermath of her recent very public break up. Ashton is hoping this is the role that will propel him to the next level he’s got big dreams, but he also has a secret to hide. Jasmine and Ashton have instant chemistry, but neither of them are in a place in their lives for a serious relationship. After all... leading ladies don’t fall for their costars. This was such an engaging electric story with some definite heat. Jasmine was such a fabulous character I just adored her. I also loved her cousins Michelle and Ava and I am really hoping that they will also get their own stories. Loved Jasmine’s big Puerto Rican family and all the culture throughout the story. Ashton came across a little awkward to me in the beginning of the book, although he did grow on me by the end. What I did like about him was how devoted to his family he was. BUT even though Ashton wasn’t my flavor of Margarita he was definitely jasmine’s and the chemistry really worked between them. I do however wish the connection between them was a little deeper, but I’m sure that will come in time. The audiobook was narrated by Seraphine Valentine Who did an excellent job. She definitely spiced up the book with her wonderful narration, especially when it came to the Spanish words. Love this romcom and I’m excited to see what is next from Alexis Daria!This book in emojis 📸 🎬 🔥 🐍 ☕️ 🎂 🍹 🍕*** Big thank you to William Morrow and Harper Audio for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***

I'm so glad I was approved for You Had Me At Hola because let me just say I LOVED this one. I went into this novel with no expectations, just that the title was cute and the cover was beautiful. Jasmine was such a great character. Very strong but also allowed herself to be vulnerable and genuine. She exudes girl power and I loved it. Ashton - I went back and forth with him. He was a little too dramatic but that's okay, I ended up liking him a lot. I also enjoyed their awkwardness that began their relationship and then eventually leads into a lot of steaminess. I also thought that the scenes where they're behind the set, shooting the show was super fun. I will say that I'm not that into romances so if you love romance novels, definitely read this one. I'm off to go check out whatever else Alexis Daria has written! Thanks so much to Netgalley and to the publisher for the advanced copy!

Fans of Jane the Virgin will not want to miss You Had Me at Hola. You Had Me at Hola is an entertaining rom com.Jasmine and Ashton are stars in a new telenovela. Both are using this show as hopefully a stepping stone for their careers. Jasmine's last breakup is all over social media and the news. Ashton was killed off of his last show and doens't want to do any more telenovelas. They play on screen love interests but how will that work if they develop feelings for each other?Jasmine and Ashton meet when Ashton spills coffee on Jasmine before the table read.You Had Me at Hola is cute and funny with serious moments. I laughed and cried. You Had Me at Hola is basically an Americanized telenovela in book form. It was so refreshing to read during the current state of the world.I recommend this to any fans of rom coms especially if you are a fan of telenovelas or Jane the Virgin.Thank you Edelweiss and Avon for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

EU AMO ESSES DOIS IDIOTAS!!!!!!"You Had Me at Hola", carinhosamente apelidado por mim de "Você me ganhou pela hola", é a história de dois atores de novelas mexicanas que são contratados por um grande serviço de streaming para gravar um remake de uma novela. Jasmine precisa lidar com o drama do seu término desastroso, enquanto Ashton tem suas próprias questões com a família. Ambos têm seus próprios motivos para fugir dos tabloides e de um romance — e, claro, nenhum dos dois vai conseguir. Quanto mais eles se envolvem, mais parece que uma bomba está para estourar a qualquer momento. Resta saber se vão lidar bem com ela ou não.Quis ler esse livro depois de ver essa resenha negativa da Cindy. Ela não está completamente errada, e eu entendo sua opinião, mas sabia que o livro me entregaria exatamente o que eu queria dele: DRAMA! Tanto Jasmine quanto Ashton são muito dramáticos e exagerados, sempre pensam demais no que pode acontecer e se preocupam mais do que deveriam com os problemas. O final certamente poderia ter sido resolvido com uma boa conversa entre eles, mas não é como se eles estivessem na melhor das situações... além das filmagens, precisavam lidar com a mídia pegando no pé toda hora. Eu achei completamente justificáveis seus motivos.Aspectos específicos do livro me chamaram atenção, como o da coordenadora de intimidade (algo assim), que precisa se certificar que os atores estão confortáveis naquela situação e consentem com cada beijo e toque. Também curti o fato da narração apontar quando, numa telenovela, aquele momento do episódio seria perfeito para uma pausa para os comerciais. As cenas da própria série eram bem interessantes de acompanhar, com uma narração rápida que não as deixou cansativas de ler. Gostei inclusive do aspecto que tratava da diferença entre gravar uma série e uma novela, do preconceito com produções latinas, da importância da pluralidade entre a própria comunidade latina... Tudo isso foi muito legal de acompanhar!Curti bastante a dinâmica entre os protagonistas. Por mais que eu não seja o maior fã de romances hétero (hahaha), torci muito por eles e achei que tudo foi bem desenvolvido. As conversas (que não são muitas), os momentos de intimidade, a relutância entre abrir um canal de comunicação entre eles... Tudo foi bem legal de acompanhar. Até mesmo momentos mais simples quando o Ashton falava algo em espanhol e a Jasmine não entendia bem. Além disso, a cena de sexo é MUITO bem escrita.O que eu esperava ver mais em "You Had Me at Hola" era um desenvolvimento maior dos personagens secundários, que ficam de lado e têm pouca relevância na trama em geral. Tanto os próprios familiares dos protagonistas, de quem são próximos, quanto o pessoal da produção. Seria muito interessante se a equipe tivesse mais destaque. Fora isso, queria ver uma discussão mais abrangente sobre a representatividade latina e a cultura das novelas. Sei que não era o foco, mas seira muito legal acompanhar!Em geral, "You Had Me at Hola" não é o livro que explodiu minha cabeça e conquistou meu coração para sempre, mas foi uma leitura alto astral que me fez dar muitos sorrisinhos e cumpriu seu propósito. Espero ver uma adaptação dele um dia! Seria muito bom

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