Synopsis
She seemed far beyond his
reach…could love draw them together?
For years shy animator Nathan has carried a torch for Brooke, the beautiful and dynamic Director of Development at their animation studio, even creating B-Girl, a comic-book heroine in her likeness. When a new project throws the two of them together, lovestruck Nathan finally seizes his moment – only to find Arnauld, head of the animation studio, claiming exclusive rights to Brooke’s affections.
But Nathan, it turns out, is not giving up on his dreams so easily. With inspired determination, he sets out to be the super hero of wooing his girl. Threatened by his persistence, Arnauld plays dirty – only to spark an uprising at the studio that unleashes the sort of havoc only a building full of frustrated animators can create. While Nathan pulls out all the stops to win his B-girl, Brooke has to choose. Should she pursue the sparkling career that has taken her years to build…or follow her heart?
For years shy animator Nathan has carried a torch for Brooke, the beautiful and dynamic Director of Development at their animation studio, even creating B-Girl, a comic-book heroine in her likeness. When a new project throws the two of them together, lovestruck Nathan finally seizes his moment – only to find Arnauld, head of the animation studio, claiming exclusive rights to Brooke’s affections.
But Nathan, it turns out, is not giving up on his dreams so easily. With inspired determination, he sets out to be the super hero of wooing his girl. Threatened by his persistence, Arnauld plays dirty – only to spark an uprising at the studio that unleashes the sort of havoc only a building full of frustrated animators can create. While Nathan pulls out all the stops to win his B-girl, Brooke has to choose. Should she pursue the sparkling career that has taken her years to build…or follow her heart?
Title: Animate Me
Author: Ruth Clampett
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Published: May 1st, 2013
Goodreads Summary:
She
seemed far beyond his reach…could love draw them together?
For years shy animator Nathan has carried a torch for Brooke, the beautiful and dynamic Director of Development at their animation studio, even creating B-Girl, a comic-book heroine in her likeness. When a new project throws the two of them together, lovestruck Nathan finally seizes his moment – only to find Arnauld, head of the animation studio, claiming exclusive rights to Brooke’s affections.
But Nathan, it turns out, is not giving up on his dreams so easily. With inspired determination, he sets out to be the super hero of wooing his girl. Threatened by his persistence, Arnauld plays dirty – only to spark an uprising at the studio that unleashes the sort of havoc only a building full of frustrated animators can create. While Nathan pulls out all the stops to win his B-girl, Brooke has to choose. Should she pursue the sparkling career that has taken her years to build…or follow her heart?
For years shy animator Nathan has carried a torch for Brooke, the beautiful and dynamic Director of Development at their animation studio, even creating B-Girl, a comic-book heroine in her likeness. When a new project throws the two of them together, lovestruck Nathan finally seizes his moment – only to find Arnauld, head of the animation studio, claiming exclusive rights to Brooke’s affections.
But Nathan, it turns out, is not giving up on his dreams so easily. With inspired determination, he sets out to be the super hero of wooing his girl. Threatened by his persistence, Arnauld plays dirty – only to spark an uprising at the studio that unleashes the sort of havoc only a building full of frustrated animators can create. While Nathan pulls out all the stops to win his B-girl, Brooke has to choose. Should she pursue the sparkling career that has taken her years to build…or follow her heart?
My Thoughts:
I
enjoyed Animate Me so much, it was a steamy, funny, and fun love story that had
me glued to the pages throughout the entire book. It was one of those stories
that just made me feel good by the end of it and it left feeling completely
satisfied.
Nathan
has crushed on Brooke from a far ever since he saw her speak at a meeting at
his work. He has even created a comic book using her as inspiration. But
through chance he finally has a chance to get to know the real Brooke and
slowly but surely he begins to build a friendship with her. Their is just one
complication, Brooke's boyfriend Arnauld who just happens to be the head of the
animation studio that both Brooke and Nathan work for. But, Nathan isn't going
to let that stop him from getting his dream girl.
Nathan
was definitely an underdog in this story and I couldn't help but root for him,
he was adorably nerdy and just an overall good guy. It was one of my favorite
aspects of the story, getting to see his creative side come out and the book
also contains some animation sketches that go along with the story which just
brought it that much more to life.
Brooke
was also a great character that eventually grew on me throughout the book, she was a damaged girl in my opinion. Her
relationship with Arnauld was not a good one and it was so frustrating to see
her stay with him and at times I felt like she was taking advantage of Nathan
at times and he was such a good guy that I wanted him to have happiness.
Overall,
Animate Me was a love story that has a bit of everything, steamy romance, love, laughter, drama. If you
are looking for a good adult love story I definitely recommend this one!
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Author Bio:
Ruth Clampett
Ruth Clampett, daughter of legendary animation
director Bob Clampett, grew up surrounded by artists and animators. A graduate
of Art Center College of Design, she has been VP of Design for Warner Brothers
Studio Stores and taught photography at UCLA. Today she runs her own studio and
as the Fine Art publisher for Warner Brothers Studios has come to know and work
with some of the world’s greatest artists in the fields of animation and
comics.
From this colorful background comes Ruth’s first
novel, Animate Me, a fun and sexy, unique and engaging contemporary
romance.
Ruth lives and works in Los Angeles, strictly
supervised by her teenage daughter, who helps plan their summer around their
yearly pilgrimage to the San Diego Comic Con.
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This book sounds so cute! I would love to read it :) Thanks for the recommendation! x
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I would prob root for Nathan too, I have a soft spot for Underdogs.
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