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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Robbie is faced with the task of helping Annie and Cat run a public song writing contest. A challenge that he is up for as far as working with Annie because Robbie thinks they will become romantically involved. On the other hand, the thought of working with Cat terrifies him. Annie is on the verge of relaunching her singing career after taking time off to raise her son. She has been raising her eight-year-old son alone since her ex-lover/manager fled the country nine years ago. Suddenly her ex is back and wants joint custody of their son.

The author has done a wonderful job of portraying the hard work, dedication, and determination that goes into having a successful music career. It is like having a behind the scenes look at the music industry and experiencing the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into running a successful music business. The characters were a blend of personalities that somehow worked together and were relatable. Some moments were tense, some moments were emotional, and some moments left you singing along to the tune you could not help but sing inside your head. An enjoyable read.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Music, a balm for the soul
This book is a multilayered melody with emotion-filled undertones. The story follows Cat, Annie and Robbie as they navigate the music industry that is Merger Music. They all have secrets and need to resolve and the author brilliant,y executes this while wrapping the reader in a blanket of tunes. There is a good balance between the drama and the banter and the characters are well developed and easy to relate to. An entertaining and enjoyable read.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! I liked how well the story flowed, and how everything came together. It was very well written, I thought the imagery used was very vivid. I really liked the characters. The author really brought them to life. I had some issues with the beginning, it was a little rough to start but I’m glad I stuck it out and finished as the ending is definitely worth it. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more from this author in the future!

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Mandy Ott

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jim Shomos is a first time author for me, but the story sounded interesting. I was not disappointed. From the name of the book, More Text Than Sex, I was expecting a slightly shallow, fluffier piece; what I got was so much more! There are so many wonderfully realistic and well-developed characters that I couldn’t help but cry when things were going poorly and cheer when things went well. Not only were the characters deep, there was so much to the storyline. Although there is a lot of information to this book, it is easy to follow, with great world building. There is music, dancing, sex, family, friendship, and so much more. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who needs a good book full of humor, wit, and lots of emotions.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Nina Maes

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Groovy storyline. I am a music lover, so this was a different read, but I loved it! I was unable to put it down, and it was a good flowing read. it has it all family drama, romance, humor, love and music. Strong characters with a storyline that intertwined with all three characters. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
More Text Than SexMore Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Groovy storyline. I am a music lover, so this was a different read, but I loved it! I was unable to put it down, and it was a good flowing read. it has it all family drama, romance, humor, love and music. Strong characters with a storyline that intertwined with all three characters. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos. This was a really good contemporary romance. It’s the story of Annie who is working for a struggling music company so she and her co worker Cat come up with an idea for a song writing contest. To allow them to hold the contest the boss makes them work with Robbie who is a marketing guy with the company. Annie is going thru a through divorce along with a bad custody battle for her son so she is throwing her self into this contest. Annie is also a singer but while married to her abusive ex, he didn’t allow her to pursue that avenue. Cat is a rough around the edges kind of gal and she scares Robbie to death. Robbie is excited about this contest because he has the biggest crush on Annie and thinks working with her on this contest he will win her over. This is a slow burn romance and it is great. The characters feel like your friends by the time you are finished and you are rooting for them all.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Trista Priest

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I had a difficult time getting started with this book, but it was worth sticking with it. The dynamics between all the characters was great from the get go. Love that I got to experience some frustration and drama between the different characters personalities as they each are trying to navigate their way through the music industry. I enjoyed that we got all three perspectives throughout this book.

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More Than by Diane Barnes – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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More ThanMore Than by Diane Barnes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author really brought a beautiful story to life. I felt so much as I read, the want to change our current living, but finding the path to do so, was the true challenge. Moving and inspirational read!

Peggy was such a great character and I was able not only to relate to her, but feel for her as well. She had grief, and I mean a lot within her time, and now her kids had gotten their own wings, she wanted to find hers. Doing so, took ambition, blood , sweat, and tears. Peggy had a lot of guilt as I said, its more than just that. The fears and issues she had to work through is something we all as we get older, may undergo one way or another. Not having someone (kids went off to college) a big one for me, not being enough. I found the book very light hearted and inspiring. Peggy and surrounding charters made the story very realistic, and beautiful i many ways. I truly felt for this story and Peggy, and loved the story with all my soul!

Absolutely loved this wonderful author. And the way they did their writing as well. I was very happy and impressed with this story! Loved it! Highly recommend this must read book and author!

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting story to read and I love how the you feel the presence of music and lyrics all through the book.
It is a romance build around a music studio and all the goings on that happen there but at the same time there are also other little stories running alongside and it all joins together beautifully.

I really love Annie’s character. She is a very strong and determined woman. She has a passion for music and a talent for singing which her ex husband tried to stop but in this story she is trying to make her comeback all while organising a songwriting contest with 2 people who hate each other and fighting her ex husband for custody of their son. These sides of Annie really help to show her as a real person and not just a character in a story.

The romance between her and Robbie is a very slow burner but it’s beautiful to see and read. I loved Robbie’s character but I feel he needed a bit more backbone especially around Cat. Cat terrifies him lol.

But these 3 people need to work together to make this songwriting contest a success but will that be easy with all the other things and situations happening around them?

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Beverly Finnie

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I liked More Text Than Sex. It was written from quite a few points of view. Which can be confusing at times. At first I wasn’t sure how it would go, but it turned out well. A little shaky at first but the author’s idea got across not too far in. The idea kept me invested in these characters.
Working for a struggling music company Annie and Cat come up with a song contest idea. Discover new artists get their work out there that normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to. Well they didn’t expect owner Delaney to be onboard without a fight. Well he was full of surprises he was onboard but wanted Robbie, a marketing guy involved. Navigating life as well as this contest seems to put these characters through the ringer. One dealing with a baby daddy, one trying everything she can do to help those who’ve escaped abusive situations. Another being the brother he needs to be a special needs brother. That’s sometimes a lot for one book, but it worked.
All of them ended up in situations that could be devastating that caused them to lean on one another more than they expected.
What are the outcomes for each character?
How do they collectively get through the adversity?
When life changing events happen, what impact does that have?
So many questions and plenty of answers. This book gets better as it goes. I related to Robbie the most, having a special needs sibling of my own. This book has it all. Entertaining, some laughs, tons of drama, sexual tension, and plenty of passion. If that’s everything you are looking for, trust me on this, read it! You won’t regret it!

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Kelli Harper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new to me author and I really enjoyed his writing style. This story follows 3 different persons. Cat, Annie and Robbie. While at times it was a little slow, the longer you read it the more invested and involved you become. The story line flows back and forth between the 3 major characters in the story and you watch how they grow and evolve together. Seeing how they run the music contest and their own personal battles outside of work was really intriguing.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I e read by this author. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into it but it was a good read.

Cat and Annie are organizing a songwriting contest. Thanks to the order of their boss, Robbie is now also working on this contest. Each character tells their perspective of working in the music industry because no two people experience something the same way. So many pressures come up for each character through the story and you see them fight to overcome everything.

This was very well written and I enjoyed it. Glad I gave it a chance!

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It took me a little bit to get into the groove of the story, but once I did, I was hooked. This is the first book I’ve read by Jim Shomos and I absolutely loved it!

This story centers around Robbie, Annie, and Cat. They are intertwined in an interesting manner as they navigate through the music industry, which is not kind to anyone. Robbie is a manager trying to make it big, Cat is a volunteer that is drained beyond comprehension, and Annie is a single mother just trying to make it through. Robbie is also in charge of a songwriting contest that Annie and Cat are involved in. All three have their own drama but try to help each other through it. Will they make it unscathed, or will the music industry swallow them all whole?

There are some parts of this book, if not the entire thing, that will stick with you long after you read it. Give this entertaining and curious book a chance, you won’t regret it!

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

More Text than Sex by Jim Shomos is an entertaining book that follows the story of Cat, and Robbie. Cat and Annie run a public songwriting contest that Robbie has delegated to. Robbie has hopes of romantically connecting with Annie but they run into some issues. I really enjoyed this book. It was an excellent, fun read. The plot ran smoothly and the characters were well-written. The chemistry between Robbie and Annie warmed up and then took off. The story was fun and adventurous and was a delight to read.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Karen Pearman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another new author for me, I was not sure what to expect from this book. What I found is a really delightful story told from the perspective of three different individuals. It has drama, romance, and family meddling. Once I got a couple of chapters into the story I was laughing so hard I was crying. It did take me a little to get into the story but once I did I could not put it down. The author did an excellent job making the readers feel as though they were right in the middle of this story. I was also fascinated with the inner workings of a radio station. It made me appreciate what they do because I thought it would be a much easier job. I recommend this story for any readers that enjoy rom coms.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos-Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. More Text Than Sex is a fantastic read. I didn’t want it to end and I sure as heck didn’t want to put it down. The author knows how to wow the readers.

Annie used to be a musician and now she markets. She loves what she does. Her friend on the other hand doesn’t like what they are about to do. Annie knows that in order to pull this off they need the other person. The quote I chose for Annie is: “We got the contest greenlit. We got twenty percent more budget than we asked for. And we’re getting a doco produced. We’ve had a good day. Best day we’ve had here since we got little Sophie’s song on Neighbours.”

Robbie wants to work with Annie and Cat. He knows the latter doesn’t like him, but this is the best he can do. He wants to produce Annie and get her back to singing. The quote I chose for Robbie is: “I love good music and I love your idea. When Delaney asked for a one-pager on why we shouldn’t do it, I wrote a ten-page plan to show him why Merger had to do it.”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Paloma Fierro 17/10/2022

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3 stars

 

This book is an indulgence for your senses, the story is told from 3 different perspectives, Annie, Robbie and Cat, the protagonists describe what it is like to work in a music record studio.

Cat and Annie organize a song writing contest, which Robbie joins on the orders of their boss, which at first seems like a disaster ends up making the event even more incredible. Throughout the contest, Cat explains how her life is based on what music makes her feel, and how her work at the teen activity center fills her with a fullness that she didn’t think she would achieve. Annie for her part demonstrates the challenge of being a single mother who has an incredible talent for singing and instills love for music in her child. They must face his father when he returns after abandoning them when she told him about her pregnancy . Robbie, who at the beginning is shown as a villain, turns out to be a hidden genius in business and management of musical talent, his life is filled with love for music as well as the care of his brother, whose special needs allow him to be an organized store of music. and songs.Along their narrative the common problems surrounding them will try to crush the mental and physical health> drugs, money and unknown outcomes tainted the goals, but they will fight to overcome them.  

Thanks to the work carried out by the 3, the stories are spun in a way that friendship and love merge into a story full of complex feelings and musical notes.

More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Chelsea Foster

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where to even start with this book. Funny, sexy, ambitious. The amazing storyline and I could relate and loved all the dynamics. Annie, Robbie, Cat, Dalooney, Lachie, Tony, and Diaz. Quite the characters in a book. Cat and Robbie were my favorites. I can’t forget Manny either though, the IT guy. The BIG BASEBALL bat had I been drinking something it would have come spraying out of my mouth. Poor Robbie, the funniest part of the book. Santi’s story, while he wasn’t a main character I could relate working with teenage boys, and know some of the stories I have been told I can imagine cats pain. Annie I wanted to slap her so hard for her poor choice while under stress but at the same time while I’d never do it could understand why she did, we are only human. She bounced back though. Overall this is one of the best adult books I have read and the title describes it well. Very Well.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Jerricka Brown

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an entertaining read. The characters were greatly developed. I felt like they were relatable. So many elements woven together in this story worked perfectly together. I loved reading this book and could not put it down. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Music can sooth the soul and Jim’s captivating contemporary romance More Text Than Sex does that. This home-grown Aussie has wowed audiences with his talented writing skills in music, TV and books just to name a few. Jim is a man of many talents and it shines through in his narrative. His writing is as colourful as he is. Having experienced Melbourne and the music scene there just brings another element to the senses in this story.

More Text Than Sex is full of music and drama, witty banter and humour. I fell in love with the well-developed cast of unique, sassy, quirky and engaging characters. It is a story of not only finding love but of family and self-discovery.

A music contest, a singer on the verge of reigniting her career, a volunteer who is running herself ragged, an overbearing ex and the next biggest manager in the music industry is what you will encounter in this complex and entertaining tale.

I am looking forward to more from Jim.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was an entertaining and humorous story in a way that I really didn’t expect when I started reading it. This is a new author to me and I loved getting to explore his writing style. I thought the characters and the story had been really well developed, with things happening at the perfect times.
I connected with this story easily and found myself to be really invested in the characters and their journey. This is one of those books I ended up enjoying much more than I thought I would and I cannot wait to explore more of this authors work.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

With Romance, love, plenty of sassy humorous moments and so much more this creative author brings us a truly wonderful book that will keep you captivated and turning page after page as soon as you read the first word. I loved Annie, Robbie and Cat and following along with them to see what would happen next. This book has made me a new fan of this creative author for sure! An added bonus for me personally was reading a book set in Australia.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

“Music never Judges us but it sometimes helps us question.”

 

More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos proved to be a great introduction to this talented author. The story is a cleverly woven and entertaining tale full of humour, music, emotion, drama, self-discovery/finding where you belong, love, family, banter, romance, and complexity.
Robbie is a hot-shot music manager who’s been tasked with co-collaborating on a song-writing contest. Along with, Annie, who is a single mother on the brink of reigniting her music career. And Cat, who is beginning to lose herself in all the volunteer work she does- draining herself for others, her energy and finances are being bled away and she’s not sure how to stem the flow- she’s in serious need of a lifeline and influx of abundance. These three are thrown together as the story unfolds, bringing about some surprising developments.
The way the characters have been so well-developed with their own individual personalities, quirks, and flaws- and the dynamic between them- really made this story so intriguing- in a connectable, realistic and believable way. The whole music scene/contest added some fascinating elements to the overall plot.
A great read…. Looking forward to exploring more of Mr. Shomos work.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Jim Shomos!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Fighting ChanceFighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I felt everything within this book! I could not ask for more, I do love sport based romances and this one simply nailed everything that it held within its contents! Wonderful characters as well.

The main two characters, were very relatable and realistic to me. I loved how easy they talked and seemed like they were living body people that you could run into in your daily life adventures. Sometimes with business and pleasure, there is a line that can be crossed, and when it does, holy moly! The book built up the story nicely and was engaging all the way through. I very much loved this must read romance!

Exceptional writing that flowed ever so perfectly. I was very much invested in the story as well as the characters. Could not put it down! Highly recommend this must read book and author!

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of the most entertaining books I’ve read. Annie, Cat, and Robbie have a story that will keep you engaged and eager to know what’s coming next. There is one main story and several little plots going on. I love how they all tie together so that things are flowing together smooth and easy to follow. The chemistry between Annie and Robbie took a little bit to ignite but it did finally come along. Robbie reminded me of a high school kid with a crush. Of course, with Delooney as your mentor, I’m not surprised. The man needs a new mentor. Finally, the romance kicks in. I loved the drama, the humor, adventure. The contest was fun to watch it develop. A really cute and fun story that took a weekend to finish ( I did have a child that needed sustenance, lol.) You must read this one. A worthy read.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos

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Music never judges us but it sometimes helps us question. 

When Robbie is delegated onto Annie and Cat’s project to run a public songwriting contest, he’s convinced he’ll connect romantically with Annie, a single mother on the verge of relaunching her singing career. Annie is furious, and Cat terrifies Robbie. 

Yet the professional and relationship mayhem at Merger Music runs deeper than the contest chaos. 

Annie’s ex-lover, and still legally her manager, reappears after nine years and demands joint custody of their eight-year-old son. Cat’s volunteer work is financially and emotionally draining. How much can her heart bleed for others before someone bleeds for her? 

Robbie’s going to be the hottest manager of rock stars in Australia, if he can just navigate through a negative minefield: his family. And their CEO’s weakness for starlets creates a scandal that threatens to destroy everything they’re all working for.

Can you find your true self, let alone love, in a business built on sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ lies?

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  Jim’s stories have skipped across film, TV, web series, songs and novels. 

His first novel published in 2020, Up Here, began life as a screenplay and was shortlisted in the top-5 of the Australian Writers’ Guild’s ‘Romantic-comedy competition’ alongside international bestseller, The Rosie Project. 

He has collected nominations and awards in Cannes, from Film Victoria and the Australian Writers’ Guild. 

A passion for Haigh’s Chocolates, Arsenal, Melbourne Victory, cycling and blueberry muffins. Sometimes cycling for blueberry muffins.

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