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Not You It's Me (A Boston Love Story) Paperback – July 7, 2015

by Julie Johnson (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 7,313 ratings
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Top 100 Amazon BestsellerGemma Summers is unlucky in love.She’s known it since third grade, when her first crush blew a spitball into her hair, and a decade-long string of bad dates, boring sex, and abysmal morning-afters has done nothing to improve her prospects.When a random radio contest lands her courtside tickets to the hottest playoff game of the season, Gemma thinks her luck may finally be on the upswing — at least, until the dreaded jumbotron kiss-cam lands on her and her date, who’s too busy ignoring her to notice…Thankfully, the sexy stranger sitting next to her is more than willing to step in.One kiss.Two strangers.No strings attached.Or… so she thinks. Turns out, kissing Chase Croft — Boston’s most eligible bachelor — may be enough to convince even a girl who’s given up on love to let down her guard one last time...NOT YOU IT’S ME is a full-length, comedic contemporary romance about a girl who doesn’t believe in love… and the man who changes her mind. It is the first installment of the internationally bestselling BOSTON LOVE STORY series and can be read as a complete standalone. Due to sexy-times and strong language, it is intended for readers 17 and up.
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Julie Johnson is a twenty-something Boston native suffering from an extreme case of Peter Pan Syndrome and an obsession with fictional characters. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found daydreaming, drinking too much coffee, striving to conquer her Netflix queue, or stalking Goodreads for new books to add to her ever-growing TBR list. You can find Julie on Facebook or contact her on her website www.juliejohnsonbooks.com. Sometimes, when she can figure out how Twitter works, she tweets from @AuthorJulie. For major book news and updates, subscribe to Julie's newsletter: http: //eepurl.com/bnWtHH

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Julie Johnson (July 7, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 426 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 099651080X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0996510806
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.07 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 7,313 ratings

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JULIE JOHNSON (born July 3, 1991) is a New England native and internationally bestselling author. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found adding stamps to her passport, drinking too much coffee, and avoiding reality by disappearing between the pages of a book.

She published her debut novel on a lark, just before her senior year of college, and she's never looked back. Since, she has published twenty other novels, which have been translated into more than a dozen different languages and appeared on bestseller lists all over the world, including Der Spiegel, AdWeek, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and more.

You can connect with Julie on her Instagram (author_julie) in her natural habitat (the bookstore), or in her exclusive reader group (The Johnson Junkies).

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
7,313 global ratings

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Customers find the humor hilarious and light-hearted. They also describe the storyline as good, fun, and touching. Readers mention the tone as emotion, exasperating, and suspenseful. They describe the plot as intrigue, romance, and spice. They praise the writing style as very well written and brave. They enjoy the characters and find the meeting unique. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it fast-paced and stream-lined, while others say it's rushed.

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264 customers mention "Storyline and plot"264 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline and plot good, funny, and exciting. They also say the writing is amazing and the subsequent books in the series sound good. Readers also mention that the book is better than the current news and that it has an epic action scene.

"...This book was a fun read, like laugh out loud funny and the romance was there too, BUT I do have one criticism and that is in Julie's past books..." Read more

"...This was a great story, well told, enjoyable and worth the purchase. Beware the TWs." Read more

"I love when I find a new writer that tells a story well, creates and develops character thoroughly and builds a plot that not only works, but keeps..." Read more

"...There were numerous twists and turns in the plot and an especially intense climax to the book that I won't share and thus spoil the book for you...." Read more

169 customers mention "Plot"141 positive28 negative

Customers find the plot intriguing, delightful, and fantastic. They also say the humor is awesome and keeps them hooked. Readers also mention that the characters are great and Chase is swoon-worthy. They say the action is nonstop and the story is sad, exciting, and scary.

"...This book was a fun read, like laugh out loud funny and the romance was there too, BUT I do have one criticism and that is in Julie's past books..." Read more

"...Maybe I was just ready for this well written, uncomplicated, perfectly executed romance with just the right amount of poignancy and suspense........" Read more

"...A effing rainbow.”I have to say that this was a fantastic premise for a book, I loved the way they met and as the cat and mouse began..." Read more

"...There were numerous twists and turns in the plot and an especially intense climax to the book that I won't share and thus spoil the book for you...." Read more

144 customers mention "Characters"124 positive20 negative

Customers like the characters in the book. They mention they are sweet, innocent, and unique.

"...marvelous, she takes you right into the book and you get a clear vision of the characters...." Read more

"...when I find a new writer that tells a story well, creates and develops character thoroughly and builds a plot that not only works, but keeps me..." Read more

"This was a fun book to read. The main character is crazy funny although if I lived with her she would drive me absolutely bonkers...." Read more

"...He was completely swoon worthy and the chemistry between these characters in amazing. I love Chase!!!!!!..." Read more

133 customers mention "Humor"125 positive8 negative

Customers find the humor in the book hilarious and lighthearted. They also mention that Gemma Summers is a wonderful character with hilarious thoughts.

"...This book was a fun read, like laugh out loud funny and the romance was there too, BUT I do have one criticism and that is in Julie's past books..." Read more

"...The "best friends" are hilarious, and the villains familiar, but still just well done...." Read more

"...It's refreshing. It has its moments of being heavy, and of being light hearted...." Read more

"...It was romantic, witty, laugh out loud funny, so sweet and full of swoon worthy moments...." Read more

89 customers mention "Writing style"74 positive15 negative

Customers find the writing style very well written, with great dialogue. They also describe the author as a fabulous storyteller and author, saying the book is solid, with spot-on descriptions. They appreciate the heart-aching simplicity and few missing or incorrect words.

"...Not You, it's Me did not disappoint. Yet again, the writing is marvelous, she takes you right into the book and you get a clear vision of the..." Read more

"...This was a great story, well told, enjoyable and worth the purchase. Beware the TWs." Read more

"...Maybe I was just ready for this well written, uncomplicated, perfectly executed romance with just the right amount of poignancy and suspense........" Read more

"...There were very few missing or incorrect words, which in and of itself, was a great worth. I'll definitely be looking for more books by Julie Johnson!" Read more

35 customers mention "Tone"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the tone of the book to be lighthearted, with plenty of laughs. They also say the story draws them in with its super love story filled with love. Customers also mention that the book is exciting, sad, and exasperating in the best possible way.

"...It's the kind that you become fully immersed in. It is heart warming & will pull at your heart strings. I laughed & cried along with the heroine." Read more

"...Her character was so well developed, so emotionally in-depth and so damn irresistible I wish I had a friend like her...." Read more

"...This book really was funny. Her relationship with her friends is so heart warming and her inner dialogue is the best...." Read more

"...It’s by far the BEST book I’ve read this year.It’s funny. It’s sad. It’s exciting. It’s scary...." Read more

14 customers mention "Flavor"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book full of sweet, funny, and heartache.

"...Not You It's Me by Julie Johnson was funny, sweet, sexy, and had an angle of suspense wrapped up into it that made it a book I just wasn't able to..." Read more

"...The sweet, beautiful, heart-aching simplicity of a hand in my hair, of arms wrapped tight around me...." Read more

"For most of it, it is delightful. Then it gets very tense, and then back to delightful...." Read more

"This was a sweet, funny, exasperating-in-the- best-possible-way romance...." Read more

23 customers mention "Pacing"14 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the pacing. Some find the book fast paced with a lot of surprises, great flow, and character chemistry. They also say it's a smart read all the way around. However, some customers feel the book is rushed and unbelievable. They mention that the continuity editing is bad and the ending bothered them. Overall, some readers enjoy the book a great deal while others find it rushed.

"...It's a smart read all the way around." Read more

"...There were a few scenes in here but they were very quick and not at all detailed...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book, it was fast paced and a fun read...." Read more

"...I loved how he was with Gemma - swoon-worthy!!!This book reads fast, I was flying through the pages and I loved the action and suspense..." Read more

Same cover as "Hard Body Rock" by Nora Flite
3 out of 5 stars
Same cover as "Hard Body Rock" by Nora Flite
Ok. I liked the book. But I don't usually write reviews. I have a question though. Does any realize this is the same cover as "Hard Body Rock" by Nora Flite? Except with a tattoo? Think someone should ask for a refund on cover images.
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Lindy
5.0 out of 5 stars Not You It's Me = Another Slam Dunk
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2015
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I was a lucky reader because I received Not You, It's Me as an ARC from Julie Johnson in return for an honest review. So, here it's is... This being Julie Johnson's fourth novel I knew right away that I would not be disappointed because she is a FANTASTIC writer and I ALWAYS one-click all of her books no, need to sample them they're just that good. Not You, it's Me did not disappoint. Yet again, the writing is marvelous, she takes you right into the book and you get a clear vision of the characters. Gemma is the funniest character Julie has ever written she doesn't come with a dark past, she's bright and lively and so damn funny, AND she had the BEST friends ever in a book! This book was a fun read, like laugh out loud funny and the romance was there too, BUT I do have one criticism and that is in Julie's past books there was more angst in them, I've always held my breath at some point of her books, this one not really. That's not a bad thing, I know, but I just like a little more cat and mouse chase, BUT that's ME! The book was still very good. I liked Chase Croft he's a great catch and he's most definitely Prince Charming, to Gemma's Cinderella likeliness...Again it's a GREAT story, like a modern day fairytale! The setting is awesome, the way Julie describes Boston it'll make you want to visit as soon as you're done reading the book, she is a master of description and the details are so on point. So, the bottom line is this... One, do you want to read a stand alone book with NO, I repeat NO bulls*** CLIFFHANGERS? (God, I HATE those!) Two, a book that's over 20 pages long (those are SO annoying! I mean come on!) Lastly, do you want to read a book that takes you on a whimsical, magical, hilarious, romantic adventure? One that will make you forget your problems of the day and make you laugh and smile? If you answered yes to any of these, then what are you waiting for? Click and start reading! :) Yes, I received this as a ARC BUT I also one-clicked this book on the first day it was available for pre-order, so it was a win, win for me! Bravo Julie!! Looking forward to see what you come up with next!!
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Vixen
4.0 out of 5 stars A Trigger Warning would be nice
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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I know you should never judge a book by its cover…I did it anyways. Sigh/ I thought this would be a cute rom-com lighthearted adventure and intrigue. It was not, there were greater depths of violence, assault, kidnapping, weighty emotional matters and danger that had I been better prepared for the content would not have bothered me as much.
Kind of like when you bite into a piece of cake expecting banana and instead taste the tart-sweet biting flavor of lemon. Both are good but if you’re not expecting it can short circuit your brain a moment or three.
This was a great story, well told, enjoyable and worth the purchase. Beware the TWs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific read, great young author
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015
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I love when I find a new writer that tells a story well, creates and develops character thoroughly and builds a plot that not only works, but keeps me interested! This is my first Julie Johnson book.... I read the reviews; I was actually most interested by the negative reviews. A 1 star reviewer decried that the author stole the story and characters from "50 Shades" (albeit better written she says)....I immediately one clicked and purchased! Why? Because, while I've read hundreds of books I loved more than 50, I still enjoyed the story and the characters! Isn't that the whole point of why we keep reading, buying, writing....etc, of what many would consider the same story over and again. Honestly, while I could identify many similarities to other book series and authors (one of my favorites the author mentions and kudos to her), there is plenty of difference that allows the author's own unique voice to shine. Gemma is just an adorable "loon." Chase is alpha sweet and funny in his own right. The "best friends" are hilarious, and the villains familiar, but still just well done. Maybe I was just ready for this well written, uncomplicated, perfectly executed romance with just the right amount of poignancy and suspense.....after reading a few duds? Who knows? But, I have downloaded the rest of JJs library and look forward to reading her earlier works. I also, hope to read about Phoebe in the future, and Parker and Knox (Phoebe and Knox?)...
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Sophia Kenway
5.0 out of 5 stars The best Mexican Soap Opera
Reviewed in Brazil on October 18, 2023
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This has everything: family drama, infidelity, crazy exes, more family drama, funny moments and more. I just loved it and can’t wait to read the rest of the books from the author.
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Radhika Bansal
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in India on March 20, 2023
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I would absolutely read this again. I need these kinds of stories to make my day. Gemma and Chase are so cute. I think Elevators should be a trope . I loved it.
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li cran
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully crazy
Reviewed in Italy on February 4, 2019
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This story literally has EVERYTHING, from rags to riches, subtle and not so subtle comedy, dramatic tragedy, mystery, full blown soap opera family problems, love of every kind, hard of the most insidious type...and all out together in a constantly moving plot that never lets the reader catch a breath.
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Nieriel
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly wonderfull, fantastic, i loved it
Reviewed in Australia on May 14, 2018
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Its been a while since i have read a story that i couldn't out down.. one that drew mw in and held me captive!

I so desperately tried to stop reading it so i could lok fowaed to coming back and junmping into the story again and have that to look foward to. But sadly i couldnt put it down! Jahahah

It was all kinds of wonderfull . all kinds of perfection. The only not fantastic part is the confusing back story with chase and his family and sometimes her friends wernt understanding when she didn't get back to them. Well gee shes only been unavaible!
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Lori Webber
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Contemporary Romance/ Best Book Boyfriends
Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2015
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This is my first Julie Johnson book and seriously will not be my last. After a very dull period of trying to find a great contemporary romance book (and seriously I have read some real duds lately) this one just fell right into my lap. And I am so thrilled. My cheeks STILL hurt from grinning like a fool for most of this book. First, Chase is one of the most swoon worthy characters. I quite like my alpha males but sometimes this kind of rubs the feminist in my wrong. Not Chase. Best book boyfriend. He's alpha but with such a great sense of humour and sweetness. Second, Gemma is such a fantastic quirky heroine. And I love when my heroines have a strong sense of self. And third, the dialogue. Holy hell does Julie Johnson write FANTASTIC repartee. That is what had me grinning and often laughing.

Now, I like me some contemporary romances that lean towards erotic romances. This is light on the erotic part but there is still such an amazing chemistry between Chase and Gemma I did not miss anything. In fact, the sex was hot maybe ever hotter than some erotic romances I have read recently because the chemistry between these two was so fantastic. SO I have had an epiphany of sorts. No matter how "light" or "heavy" the sex is, it is the CHEMISTRY between the two main characters that is the most important thing. And Julie Johnson NAILS IT.

One last thing, the surrounding cast of characters were so much fun it really filled the story and book out. Now excuse while I go and see what else this fabulous writer has written.
Swoon worthy five stars.
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