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The Post-it Note Affair: A Romance Novelette of Love Lost and Found Kindle Edition

by Justine Avery (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 284 ratings
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Emily wants what every woman does: to have it all. Is that too much to ask?

Emily really can't complain. She's married to a wonderful man, her high school sweetheart, who still dotes on her as he did when he first laid eyes on her. They have a beautiful home together, and they each enjoy successful careers. On the outside looking in, Emily has what any woman would be perfectly happy with.

But it's just not enough. Emily can't help wishing for just a bit more—for that special spark, for that thrill of something new and surprising, for the shivery tingles running down her spine. For real passion—for true romance.

She never expects to find it during the workday and definitely not in the form of a sticky note.

Just one square slip of paper with a few handwritten words, tucked mysteriously into the contents of her purse and dropped right into her small world, marks the first of a slew of sexy surprises Emily couldn't have anticipated no matter how hard she wished for them. She's desperately sought after every one of the special moments in store for her, and there's no question that she deserves them.

Even as Emily eagerly anticipates and thoroughly savors all of the excitement and mystery of what may come, she just can't guess the roller coaster of emotions she's soon to experience—or just how much it will change her.

And she may never guess just who—is leading her on the romantic adventure of her dreams.

Just when she feels she's lost the life and love she most wants to have, she finds them—in the last place she'd ever think to look.

♦ Bronze Award for Best Romance (Feathered Quill Book Awards) ♦ Silver Award for Best Short Story (Feathered Quill Book Awards) ♦ Official Selection for Romance (New Apple Summer E-Book Awards) ♦ Finalist for Adult Fiction (The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards) ♦ B.R.A.G. Medallion Award ♦

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If you delight in new love, romantic mystery, secret admirer, second chances romance, passion renewed, office romance, romantic affairs, romantic marriage, and workplace romance, you'll relish reading The Post-it Note Affair.
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Justine Avery's writing indulges in enticing story above all else: the tales you're drawn to regardless of genre preferences, the stories capable of changing your view of the world around you, the narratives that become part of you. Her storytelling brims with the weird and wonderful, the unexpected and alluring, the mysterious and magical.
"A sweetly-written page-turner ... highly recommended." --Edward Trayer, The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards
"A really sweet short story. A lot of punch behind a powerful moral in such a short number of pages. Now that's really good writing. To be able to draw in the reader and make them root for or stress about a character's decisions in such a short space is a positive reflection on an author's skill ... [I] loved how Avery left the admirer so artfully ambiguous, allowing for the story to potentially take multiple directions right up until the end. I know which outcome I was rooting for and my wish came true." --Readers' Favorite
"A very sweet story wrapped in a fabulous cover. I like Emily very much; she was fun to follow on her romance adventure." --judges panel, The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards
"Well written with a surprisingly well developed female lead. I would happily read another of this author's short books. The perfect beach read." --judges panel, The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards
"Cute ... fun, very light. It's romance so it needs to be ... this writer is pretty talented." --judges panel, The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards
"There's a craft to the short story and Justine Avery has ... mastered it. The Post-it Note Affair is by far the best." --judges panel, The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards

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"[Her] writing is nothing short of brilliant. Avery knows her way around words and uses them with expertise to captivate the audience." (Reader Views)
"She's a master of grabbing the reader and pulling them into the story. ... Her writing is off-the-wall ... and always, ALWAYS spellbinding." (The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards UK)
"Justine Avery is one writer who knows how to wield words that wake us up....and in very short order. ... Her words paint pictures... Her metaphors intrigue. ... [She] has remarkable insight into human nature. ... [She] tells it like it is. And so well. (Loretta M. Siani, author of Everyday Miracles: Nine Keys to Miraculous Living)
"Justine Avery is such a clever, clever writer. She'll pull you in, mess with you a little and ... when you think you have a handle on the story, she'll pull the rug from under you. Wonderful stuff!" (The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards UK)
"To be able to draw in the reader and make them root for or stress about a character's decisions in such a short space is a positive reflection on an author's skill. ... Avery sets the scene perfectly with those first few lines, and her imaginative, gentle take on the inanities of the so-called civilized world sweeps the reader from the banal to the fantastic, almost before you know it." (Readers' Favorite)
On Avery's short stories...
"Justine Avery is a powerful writer and a master of the tantalising short story." (Edward Trayer, founder, The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards UK)
"[She] makes you pause and think. And that's the hallmark of a powerful and compelling short story. ... The art of writing a short story includes the elements of character, setting, plot and conflict; Justine Avery skillfully molds these elements together.  Ms. Avery is certainly a master writer in the short story genre." (Readers' Favorite)
"There's a craft to the short story and Justine Avery has ... mastered it." (publisher, judges panel, The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards UK)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015LLTSIM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Justine Avery (September 19, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 19, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2642 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 54 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1977791964
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 284 ratings

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Justine Avery

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Justine Avery is the #1 international bestselling and award-winning author of stories large & small, for all.

Born in the American Midwest and raised all over the world, she is inherently an explorer, duly fascinated by everything around her and excitedly noting the stories that abound all around. As an avid reader of all genres, she weaves her own stories among them all. She has a predilection for writing speculative fiction and story twists and surprises she can’t even predict herself.

Avery has either lived in or explored all 50 states of the union, over 36 countries, and all but one continent; she lost count after moving 30-some times before the age of 20. She’s intentionally jumped out of airplanes and off the highest bungee jump in New Zealand, scuba dived unintentionally with sharks, designed websites, intranets, and technical manuals, bartered with indigenous Panamanians, welded automobile frames, observed at the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Noba, Japan, and masterminded prosperous internet businesses—to name a few adventures. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree that life has never required, and at age 28, she sold everything she owned and quit corporate life—and her final "job"—to freelance and travel the world as she always dreamed of. And she’s never looked back.

Aside from her native English, Avery speaks a bit of Japanese and a bit more Spanish, her accent is an ever-evolving mixture of Midwestern American with notes of the Deep South and indiscriminate British vocabulary and rhythm, and she says "eh"—like the Kiwis, not the Canadians. She currently lives between Los Angeles and London with her husband, award-winning British film director and author Devon Avery, and their adored children. She writes from wherever her curiosity takes her.

Avery loves to connect with fellow readers and creatives, explorers and imaginers, and cordially invites you to say "hello"—or konnichiwa.

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Cathyhannahrblack
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lesson in Loving Your Mate......Great Short Story
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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This the Story of Emily and her husband Stephen. Emily and Stephen were high school sweethearts and then college sweethearts and then they married. Emily loved her husband and she knew for sure he loved her but she felt like the romance or passion was gone in their marriage. The day she started getting post it notes was the day she met the new guy in Sales. The first note "You Look Terrific" she put up in her cubicle and it made her feel good about herself. Then she received other notes which made her think maybe it was from the new guy. Because she started getting these notes when he started working in the office. But we find out that communication sometimes is hard for one or the other of the partners and that you have to learn to communicate. She actually took out on her husband how she felt on a particular day. Good or bad her husband bore the brunt of how her day was. She then realizes one day as she goes home crying because things in her head were not exactly how she imagined in her mind, only to find out that her husband had been writing the Post It Notes to her all along. The twist is really good and the morale of the story for me is you need to appreciate who you are and what you bring to a relationship. If you have a husband or partner you need to let them know what you want from them. It made me appreciate her husband even more. It was a good short story read. I highly recommend the book.
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Gatorfan
4.0 out of 5 stars Appreciate what you have???
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2019
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THE POST-IT NOTE AFFAIR..is a standalone read with a HEA. No sex so appropriate for any age. It is a very short read taking place over 2 days.

The heroine is a young woman, married to the only male she has ever dated. Starting in high school and then through college. They were very compatible in every way. But now she is feeling a bit restless and bored with her marriage. She needs some spark and excitement. She feels it is lacking in her marriage. Stephen is a good husband and he loves her but this issue is in her mind and it is up to her to deal with it. She doesn't even share her thoughts with him.

And then the notes begin. She finds one in her purse telling her she is Terrific. The note does wonders for her, she doesn't know who wrote it and put it in her purse. Her whole demeanor changes. She feels excited and pretty. She is on a high and then she discovers another note as well as the new man at work. She is mentally having an affair with this guy. This story is very short and a lot happens during that time. Most of it is in her head but she keeps a dialogue going with herself. It is interesting to see what happens. It is a bit thought provoking. I would recommend it for a quick read and a good lesson.

I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 9/12/2019
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Becca
3.0 out of 5 stars The opening scene about details of the marriage might have been better executed if it was mixed in with a scene ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
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**some spoilers** While a little bit predictable, it was well written. The opening scene about details of the marriage might have been better executed if it was mixed in with a scene including her husband. For example, it could have been an opening scene of them cooking dinner together and while they are cooking, Emily is reminded of and thinking about all of her thoughts about the marriage. As far as diction, some words could have been replaced with stronger words; "realized" was used a lot and most times, a better word can be used that more clearly describes the situation. As soon as the first scene with Josh hit, I was hooked and the suspense was really good. I felt like I was really in Emily's mind and I was left guessing who was writing the notes the entire time. I liked how Emily's inner conflict was written and it can be easily relatable to many readers. As far as the ending, a part of me was rooting for Stephen that he was writing the notes but a part of me wanted it to be Josh to stir things up a bit. A happily ever after can sometimes be too happy and sometimes readers want some drama. Overall, I enjoyed reading The Post-It Note Affair. Good read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well-planned and professionally executed.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017
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I enjoyed this book immensely.

It is short and sweet, but reads easily and professionally. The writing contains no noticeable errors. Its plot is well planned, and it stays true to that plot expertly. Best of all, it feels real. This story feels more like a personal experience than a Hollywood fiction. It deals with real emotions and realistic situations.

The Post-It Note Affair tells the story of a married woman who has lost the "spark" in marriage. As she makes her way through a work week, she meets a handsome co-worker and battles with her own emotions. Her desire for more attention and love wrestles with her morality and responsibility to her husband. These conflicting emotions beat her down, and make her feel hopeless and guilty. Eventually she realizes that what she truly wants may not be so complicated to find after all.

All in all, I enjoyed this book. It reads easily and is refreshingly free from grammatical and structural errors. Its plot is well designed, and is refreshing compared to most modern romances. To sum up, The Post-It Note affair is an engaging short story that deals with real emotions, and is just a pleasure to read.
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KSan
1.0 out of 5 stars 40 pages of blabbering
Reviewed in India on September 20, 2019
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The reader could guess the end at the beginning itself. So it becomes difficult to sustain interest to go through the blabbering, even as short as 40 pages.
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R Gibbs
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2015
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Loved the story, it was very quirky. Enjoyable short story I can reccomend!
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Nicole Normand
4.0 out of 5 stars Predictable
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2019
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I found this book for free on Amazon via Freebooksy; this is my honest review.
-Unfortunately predictable in many ways, I gave a 4 stars because it depicts perfectly many couples these days and it is so sad. They're in a rut; one is trying to pep things up; the other is looking elsewhere, without acknowledging that perhaps the thrill comes from where you want it to be coming from.
-Fortunately, Emily's attitude changed with each post-it notes - the way she sees life, her work, her husband. Fortunately too, Stephen could take her abuse in stride and it's probably what held their marriage this long.
-Good job on the editing.
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B.H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Little Story
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2017
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This story had a really simple but original concept. Romance stories can get kind of played out, but this one has a fresh twist on office affairs. Loved the way the writing captured the feeling of new romance and balanced that with the main character's inner turmoil. Very well written and a super quick read.
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