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Man Hands Kindle Edition

4.3 out of 5 stars 2,933 ratings

He puts the "screw" in screwball comedy...


BRYNN
At thirty-four, I’m reeling from a divorce. I don’t want to party or try to move on. I just want to stay home and post a new recipe on my blog: Brynn’s Dips and Balls.
But my friends aren’t having it.
Get out there again, they say. It will be fun, they say. I’m still taking a hard pass.
Free designer cocktails, they say. And that’s a game-changer.
Too bad my ex shows up with his new arm candy. That’s when I lose my mind. But when my besties dare me to leap on the first single man I see, they don't expect me to actually go through with it.

TOM
All I need right now is some peace and quiet while my home renovation TV show is on hiatus. But when a curvy woman in a red wrap dress charges me like she’s a gymnast about to mount my high bar, all I can do is brace myself and catch her. What follows is the hottest experience of my adult life.
I want a repeat, but my flying Cinderella disappears immediately afterward. She doesn’t leave a glass slipper, either—just a pair of panties with chocolate bunnies printed on them.
But I
will find her.

My face literally hurts from smiling. About That Story

It's FUNNY!! I mean, really funny. My whole body shook, trying to suppress my laughter made me snort and I accidentally doinked myself on the head with my kindle. Stacy is Sassy

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Snappy, hot and hilarious. New York Times bestselling author Julia KentMy face literally hurts from smiling. About That StorySnort-out-loud humor. Audiofile MagazineIt's FUNNY!! I mean, really funny. My whole body shook, trying to suppress my laughter made me snort and I accidentally doinked myself on the head with my kindle. Stacy is SassyABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS. I need more from Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby already! Booklovers for LifeThis is such an amazing story! I laughed, I cried, and devoured the pages. Kitty's Book Spot This collaboration ROCKED!!!! Book Twins ReviewsThis writing duo, Bowen and Eby, are kindred spirits. Together they created a sexy, funny and uplifting story. FMA Book Reviews Two lost souls just wanting someone to love them for who they were. Talk about heart squeezing. Celebrity Readers

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Dear Reader,Thanks for checking out our comedies! The Man Hands books can be read in any order. They were written in this order:
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  • Man Card
  • Boy Toy
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077RJ18RC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rennie Road Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 11, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942444497
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Man Hands
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find this book highly entertaining, making them laugh out loud with its witty banter and dramatic storyline filled with whirlwind adventures. The characters are well-developed, with one customer particularly praising the connection between Tom and Brynn, while the writing style receives positive feedback. Customers describe the book as steamy with off-the-charts sexual tension, and they appreciate its heartwarming nature, with one review noting it's not emotionally draining.

192 customers mention "Humor"165 positive27 negative

Customers find the book humorous, making them laugh out loud and smile, with one customer noting it's full of witty banter.

"...their relationship is sexy, so much fun to read about and... you can probably guess what..." Read more

"...made me laugh so much when they were together, they were just very unapologetic...." Read more

"...Overall, this was a fun, laugh out loud, sometimes silly story and I really enjoyed it. Both Tom and Brynn were fun characters...." Read more

"...This one, had the goal to make you laugh and smile, and it succeeded. I am extremely torn about how to rate this book...." Read more

89 customers mention "Readability"89 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read, describing it as a good HEA (Happy Ever After) book. One customer mentions it's a delightful change from heavier reading material.

"...but don't worry, I will actually tell you a bit more about this awesome book and why I loved it so much :)..." Read more

"...This book is absolutely hilarious, and full of raunchy ridiculous girl talk between an amazing set of friends...." Read more

"...5:00 in the morning is a great time to read...." Read more

"...And those are the layers that make this hilarious romcom so worth reading. Just FYI, the audiobook is so worth it...." Read more

68 customers mention "Storyline"61 positive7 negative

Customers love the storyline of the book, describing it as a whirlwind full of adventures loaded with drama.

"...no worries, this is a full standalone book with no cliffhangers whatsoever, but you'll want more as well after you read it ;)..." Read more

"If you are looking for a fun, laugh out loud, crazy story....this one is for you. Brynn is newly divorced...." Read more

"...I adored the epilogue, and would suggest this to anyone looking for a book that will make you smile, and not leave you emotionally drained, which is..." Read more

"...And the friends, all of them, give the story complexity and depth. Because the friends are just as awesome...." Read more

54 customers mention "Character development"51 positive3 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, finding them very funny and noting their growth throughout the story. One customer particularly appreciates the connection between Tom and Brynn.

"...As with all books that I enjoy, I loved the characters in this one…and that’s partly why I was able to work around my sympathetic embarrassment...." Read more

"...Both Tom and Brynn were fun characters. I really enjoyed the talks Tom had with his body part!..." Read more

"...Tom is absolute perfection and I am really happy I read this book. HOWEVER, I felt the last 30% was lacking a little more information...." Read more

"...It’s so well done. It gives layers to the fun. It does! I also love the characters. Brynn and Tom have an amazing chemistry and banter...." Read more

20 customers mention "Steamy content"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as super hot with sexual scenes that are off the charts.

"...Because it is. But it is so much more. It is sweet, smart, and hot. So damn hot!..." Read more

"The perfect summer, Sun 🌞day funday read! A good laugh out loud story is sometimes exactly what you need ! This was exactly that !..." Read more

"MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS - I thought this book was hilarious & super hot & very heartfelt, exactly the kind of light read I've been needing right now...." Read more

"...She sees a hot guy across the patio and goes for it! It’s HOT! No names, just unbridled passion with an anonymous stranger!..." Read more

13 customers mention "Heartwarming story"13 positive0 negative

Customers find this book heartwarming, with one customer noting it has just the right amount of angst, while another mentions it's not emotionally draining.

"...anyone looking for a book that will make you smile, and not leave you emotionally drained, which is what I was looking for out of this read." Read more

"...Together they created a sexy, funny and uplifting story. There was never a disconnect...." Read more

"...CONTAIN SPOILERS - I thought this book was hilarious & super hot & very heartfelt, exactly the kind of light read I've been needing right now...." Read more

"...inner monologue to Tom's conversations with his penis this tale of love pulls you in and keeps you engaged thoughout...." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing style"9 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one customer noting it is well-plotted, while another mentions it is written in two points of view.

"...this book is written in 2 POVs which means we have chapters from Brynn's perspective, as well as..." Read more

"...It’s so well done. It gives layers to the fun. It does! I also love the characters. Brynn and Tom have an amazing chemistry and banter...." Read more

"Some parts were funny. But, it seemed written very immature. Penises don't talk. The overuse of the word horny also...." Read more

"...There was never a disconnect. The writing was seamless as if it was written by one person, not two...." Read more

7 customers mention "Friendship"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendships portrayed in the book, with one describing them as a perfect book boyfriend.

"...Another thing this story brought to the table was a great friendship between Brynn, Ash and Sadie. I love good friendship stories...." Read more

"...hilarious, and full of raunchy ridiculous girl talk between an amazing set of friends...." Read more

"...Because the friends are just as awesome...." Read more

"...It’s a fun read full of great friends, sexy encounters and swoony moments! Definitely looking forforward to Ash and Sadie’s stories!" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017
    this is the first book in a new series, and let me tell you... I am extremely thankful that this is just the beginning, because after inhaling this story in record time I absolutely need more ASAP :) no worries, this is a full standalone book with no cliffhangers whatsoever, but you'll want more as well after you read it ;) trust me on that :) but don't worry, I will actually tell you a bit more about this awesome book and why I loved it so much :)

    I fell in love with our main characters from the first moment I saw each of them :) Brynn is an english professor who is finishing her divorce and looking for a new job, with a delicious and a bit naughty food blog on the side ;) and she is absolutely hilarious... :) I started laughing during the first chapter and did not stop till the end of the book :) her two best friends are helping her get back on her feet and back into the world of dating :) and don't even get me started about Sadie and Ash, cause I absolutely cannot wait for sequels :) Tom is a... well, he's sort of a contractor with his own TV show :) he's absolutely charming, swoonworthy, and hilarious as well :) they meet in a very... unconventional way... :) and that's all I am gonna say about that scene, because... damn, it's so much better if you don't know what's gonna happen :) their relationship is sexy, so much fun to read about and... you can probably guess what adjective I want to use... yes, again... ;) hilarious :) but it truly is the best way to describe this story and those characters, so I am not gonna apologize ;) it's a whirlwind full of adventures and surprising twists and you will love them together :)

    I inhaled this book... I kid you not :) I started reading it on my way to work in the morning, then I got there and I adulted as long as it was necessary... ;) and then I got home, promptly picked the book again and finished it, because I couldn't concentrate on anything else until I read everything... :) if I could I would pick up the sequel straight away, especially after *that* scene at the end ;) fortunately for all of us, book #2 goes live in about a month, so I think I will somehow survive the wait ;) this book is co-written by two authors, and as much as I am a fan of Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby was brand new for me... but after reading this story, she won't be much longer :) because now I am super curious how her unique brand of humor will look like without the mix of Sarina's writing style :) although I have to say I am a huge fan of this duo, and hopefully this is just the beginning of a long and fruitful cooperation ;) this book is written in 2 POVs which means we have chapters from Brynn's perspective, as well as Tom's and both are super entertaining to read :) the best compliment I can give, is that I was really unable to put it down... it's also one of the reasons why I can't really tell you much mroe about the actual book... ;) I don't want to spoil you anything, because trust me, this wild ride is definitely better if you don't know what's gonna happen next... ;) but also because some details are a bit... blurry ;) but that's what happens when you read the book as fast as I did... :) but it was sooooo good :) I couldn't help myself :) so get this gem immediately so we can sigh and laugh about how amazing it is together... and then wait impatiently for Ash's story... cause I am seriously counting down the days... ;)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
    I received a free copy through the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.

    4 stars — OK, I adore Ms. Bowen, and writing with Ms. Eby obviously brought out another side to her!! I was surprised with how much I enjoyed this one, b/c I’m not actually that attracted to those outrageous humour books that I see so many people love. I have a bad case of sympathetic embarrassment, in that when characters are doing something *I’d* be embarrassed about, I tend to spend a lot of time cringing. My favourite example is the movie Meet the Parents. Subconsciously I understand how funny the scenes were, but I honestly barely laughed b/c I was too busy feeling uncomfortable. This book was not even close to that bad, but there were definitely elements…. It took me outside my comfort zone, but you know what? I laughed anyways…and I laughed HARD at times. Yes, I cringed, but it was worth it.

    As with all books that I enjoy, I loved the characters in this one…and that’s partly why I was able to work around my sympathetic embarrassment. Brynn was unlike any heroine I’ve read. She was a bit crazy…OK, a LOT crazy. But I sympathized with her, and what she was going through, and the damage that had been done by her ex. They were actually an interesting pair, b/c I felt for Tom too. He had his own damage from childhood, and I kind of wished we’d learned more about what happened there…I mean, we didn’t find out what happened to his family, did we? Regardless, they were two lost souls just wanting someone to love them for who they were. Talk about heart squeezing.

    And they had great chemistry!! Normally I’m less enamoured with a couple when they go right to the sexy times, but once you read their “meet sexy/crazy” you’ll understand why it just works for some reason. So despite their rush into sex, I still really believed their relationship progression. I felt their feelings turn from just lust/attraction to more. I loved how they both couldn’t stop thinking about the other, and I adored how they went from sex back to almost bashful crushes. It’s hard to explain. I seriously loved how drawn to each other they were…and, because I’m a girl, I was particularly enamoured with how Tom appreciated all the things about Brynn that made her unique, and even the things that she thought made her less desirable (her love of food, her gorgeous curves). They were just kind of perfect together, and so adorable. And obviously the steamy moments were awesome.

    I also really appreciated that the climax in the plot didn’t play out in a stereotypical way…you have no idea how relieving that was. Brynn’s a smart girl and I applaud her for cutting through the crap right away. I always love it when a story surprises me in a good way.

    Another thing this story brought to the table was a great friendship between Brynn, Ash and Sadie. I love good friendship stories. These girls made me laugh so much when they were together, they were just very unapologetic. I did like the friendship between Tom and Braht as well, though I would love to know what brought them together in the first place…but let’s be honest, it was the girl’s friendship that was the star of the show. But I will say that as far as secondary characters go, Tom’s penis took the cake. He had his own personality and some good things to say, and Tom’s interactions with him made me laugh and laugh.

    So yeah, if you love a good dose of comedy with your romance, this is the book for you. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen with Ash and Braht in Man Card.
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  • Maheswari4571
    3.0 out of 5 stars bubbly love story
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 29, 2022
    This is how a romance should be , cheering up readers with a southern charm personality of both main characters while both live in the very east side of America, I wish their story got more space to let the characters grow , I miss the depth of characters like many Sarina Bowen book but however since this a co write I found an absurd amount of comedi inside
  • RelentlessEliza
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 hilarious stars!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2017
    Feel like hammering home one of your favourite readings of the year? Then do yourself a favour and get to grips with MAN HANDS. Bowen & Eby nail it with their engaging plot, lovable characters, and unbeatable comedic timing. I couldn’t get enough. Move over Fey & Poehler there’s a new double act in town!

    Brynn is still reeling from the aftermath of her divorce. In her mid-thirties and in between jobs, her confidence is at an all-time low. Rallied her amazing besties, she’s gussied up and emotionally blackmailed into attending a party. Horrified by the presence of her ex-husband, she does what any self-respecting girl would do – which is to get off with another guy.

    The guy in question is down to earth and good-with-his-hands, Tom. He’s quite literally bowled over by Brynn. She’s just the whirlwind of a distraction he needs. The trouble is as soon as she blows in, she’s gone again. With some time off between his next big project, he makes it his new mission to hunt her down.

    Described by the authors as a “screwball comedy” it is exactly that. It’s over the top and hilarious and I giggled from the first page to the last, only stopping long enough to swoon. Fun and enjoyable, Man Hands is a refreshing and ground breaking start to a series that has renovated my take on romantic comedies.
  • Susi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bookish Advisor review
    Reviewed in Italy on December 11, 2017
    Se si parla di Sarina Bowen contatemi sempre presente. Quante volte ho ripetuto quanto ami questa autrice? Lei è una di quelle di cui seguo tutte le pubblicazioni e di cui acquisto in preordine tutti i libri senza neanche aver bisogno di leggere la sinossi, questo perché quando trovi quegli autori che con i loro romanzi parlano alla tua anima non puoi fare altro che assecondare il tuo desiderio di poter gioire letteralmente del loro modo unico di creare romanzi.

    Man Hands è un nuovo romanzo a quattro mani dell'autrice americana, la abbiamo vista all'opera con Elle Kennedy (Him, Us/ Good Boy, Stay) e l'australiana Sarah Mayberry (Temporary) ora, invece, si cimenta con Tanya Eby, autrice che al divertimento unisce la sua passione unica per la cucina!

    Brynn è una neo divorziata alla ricerca di qualcuno con cui poter soddisfare i bisogni di cui l'ex marito mai si è degnato di provvedere. Proprio questa esigenza la spinge a buttarsi letteralmente nelle braccia muscolose di Tom, quello che a prima vista sembrerebbe il giardiniere della favolosa villa in cui è ospite. Ma un semplice bacio non riesce a soddisfare quello che per entrambi sembra essere una connessione che va oltre la chimica e la compatibilità, questo sembra un legame voluto dall'alto.

    Brynn è la tipica eroina divertente e autoironica di cui amo leggere nei romanzi che ti fanno ridere a crepapelle! Una ragazza che ama se stessa e che non le danno fastidio quei chili di troppo che le arrotondano le curve. Brynn sa divertirsi con le amiche e non ha paura di essere se stessa anche di fronte la personificazione di una divinità greca che potrebbe voler qualsiasi donna sulla faccia della terra ma che ha scelto lei.

    Tom, la nostra controparte maschile, è davvero una divinità greca: braccia che potrebbero far perdere la salivazione a chiunque; Un cuore fatto d'oro che potrebbe far innamorare anche una donna dal cuore di ghiaccio; Ma non dimentichiamo la caratteristica che lo rende l'uomo dei nostri sogni, la capacità di rendere magico e speciale tutto quello che tocca con le sue mani. È proprio quest'ultima dote che ha fatto innamorare la nostra disillusa Brynn, è riuscito a dare ad una donna che non credeva più nell'amore la possibilità di rischiare ancora e dare una nuova chance al suo cuore di innamorarsi.

    Man Hands come vi ho già accennato è divertentissimo e tra una risata, a partire dalla prima pagina, all'altra vi terrà incollati al romanzo senza darvi un solo minuto di tregua perché la storia è lineare e semplice caratterizzata da una narrazione molto coinvolgente e intrigante, una storia d'amore senza drammi inutili e la presenza di personaggi secondari e gag comiche che rendono le vicende imprevedibili e mai scontate.

    Se avessi letto questo romanzo a scatola chiusa non sarei mai riuscita a capire che fosse un libro scritto a quattro mano, questo per dirvi quanto sia spettacolare il livello di simbiosi che le autrici hanno raggiunto nella stesura di Man Hands, che ha reso possibile la presentazione di uno stile unitario e solito per tutta la durata della lettura.

    Man Hands è un romanzo feel good, che diverte e conquista ma che non perde occasione di presentare tematiche importanti e di rilievo: la legittimazione del sé all'interno di una relazione di coppia, l'importanza della sincerità in un rapporto, e il valore della vera amicizia.

    Ancora più unico all'interno del romanzo è la resa del mondo social così come lo conosciamo oggi, tantissimi riferimenti di cultura pop e non solo che rendono il romanzo attuale e vero in un modo che manca alla maggior parte dei romance della letteratura d'oggigiorno.

    4,5 Stelle per il primo romanzo di una serie che mi ha letteralmente conquistato!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2020
    Brynn is told by her friends that in order to avoid heartbreak over being alone after her divorce she must go kiss the first man she sees - that is, the first man who is a "man’s man" (& not the type she’s usually attracted to). Her first meeting with Tom is a kiss initiated by her that is described as better than bacon & makes her melt like cheese... & what’s even funnier is how we also read about Tom’s version of the kiss, where he compares her to a python, then a squid, & finally an eel... ;)

    I love Brynn’s friends, very supportive & funny.

    This book is very well written, with lots of word play, along with a great story with lots of twists & turns (an internet sex tape, giving a bush, a fake engagement...). Tom is hilarious, he’s always having funny conversations & arguments with his - um, should I say it? - little self.
  • TinTenHertz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lesevergnügen pur...
    Reviewed in Germany on December 18, 2017
    Spritzig, lustig und leicht ohne oberflächlich zu sein - das muss man erstmal schaffen! Da sitzt jeder (Wort-)Witz, da sitzt jede Pointe - und trotzdem sind die Protagonisten authentisch und echt! Toller Ansatz, tolles Buch, tolle Autorinnen!

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