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Sticking to the Script: An Opposites Attract M/M Romance (Cipher Office Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Smartypants Romance (Author), Stella Weaver (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 578 ratings
Steven Thompson had a bad year. A string of mean, kinky (the alarming kind, not the good kind), and crazy dating debacles combined with a boss who appears to be experiencing male-prenatal-psychosis means Steven’s stress levels are high. They’re so high, he’s decided to quit dating and focus instead solely on his job. Until he meets Dr. Ken Miles.

Doctor Ken Miles is having a fantastic year. His hard work is paying off in a big way . . . professionally. But his social life? Not so much. Until he meets Steven Thompson. Steven isn’t so sure about Dr. Miles, but Ken is one hundred percent certain about Mr. Thompson. And even though both men know full well that the key to getting what you want out of life is hard work, they can’t seem to make them—together—work.

Will they ever get on the same page? Or just keep sticking to the same old script?

'Sticking to the Script' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book #2 in the Cipher Office series, Knitting in the City World, Penny Reid Book Universe.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Z6R4SWP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Smartypants Romance
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1949202229
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Cipher Office
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 578 ratings

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  1. Smartypants Romance

    Smartypants Romance

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    Find us online at www.smartypantsromance.com

    In 2017, several authors expressed interest in writing stories for a theoretical “Pennyverse” (author Penny Reid’s Universe) in some capacity (whether that be writing a canon story about new characters within the Pennyverse, writing a continuation of a current couple’s story within the Pennyverse, writing a fanfic in an alternate timeline using Pennyverse characters, etc.) We collated the data we received, marinated in it, and created this collaborative business model.

    Smartypants Romance is a small publisher that is indie-minded. It is a business whose mission is:

    1) To be self-sustaining.

    2) To be value added to: a) the authors and professionals (support personnel) who are published by/within/work for the SRU, b) the Penny Reid Brand, and c) the romance community and world at large.

    3) To set an example of best practices, inclusion, representation, professionalism, mentorship, and craft-excellence.

    4) To be drama free and efficient.

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    Stella Weaver is a native coastal northern Californian living in Corpus Christi, Texas. She's a reader, sloppy crafter, family-woman and author of Smartypants Romance's Sticking to the Script, Cipher Office Series Book #2.

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Customers enjoy this unique MM contemporary romance for its heartfelt story and attention to detail. The book receives praise for its well-written characters, humor, and readability, with one customer noting the hilarious dialogue. Customers appreciate the steamy content, with one review highlighting the hot scenes that are not overtly explicit.

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22 customers mention "Romance"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a heart-felt, unique MM contemporary story with so much love.

"...Overall, Sticking to the Script was a unique mm contemporary romance, and I am interested in reading other books by Stella Weaver" Read more

"...It’s heart-warming, frustrating and downright nerve-wrecking to read about. With a spectacular HEA. I came away with all the warm fuzzies imaginable...." Read more

"...Dr Ken or DKM mellows a lot here. His backstory is interesting and he's so puppydog eager to have a relationship with Steven...." Read more

"...This was eye-opening for me as a reader, and I'm so happy to have a better understanding of these topics through Steven and Ken's journey...." Read more

20 customers mention "Readability"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and well worth their time.

"...It's a great book. Just putting it out there because I'm tired of seeing complaints of 'gratuitous sex scenes' in review for romance novels...." Read more

"...With a spectacular HEA. I came away with all the warm fuzzies imaginable. But there are so many side-stories that are just as intriguing...." Read more

"This book was well worth the greatness that is Steven. This book is an exceptional read with no lag in the story...." Read more

"...Even if you don't know the Penny-verse, its an amazing read!!" Read more

11 customers mention "Insight"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and honest, appreciating its attention to detail and authentic arguments.

"...This story clicks with the Penny Reid world. The attention to detail speaks to an author dedicated to her craft and someone who is obviously a true..." Read more

"...This is one of my favourite stories, ever! It's smart, funny, poignant, and just easy to devour...." Read more

"...DKM and Steven, but it was a good lesson in learning to be open and honest even when it makes you scared and vulnerable...." Read more

"...Well written, with great characters, great attention to detail within the Penny Reid universe, a compelling story, and all the feels...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...It’s beautiful writing and beautiful character development. And there are so many supporting characters to fall in love with too...." Read more

"...Steven has been a favorite character since my first Penny-verse book, and Stella has made him that much better!..." Read more

"...Well written, with great characters, great attention to detail within the Penny Reid universe, a compelling story, and all the feels...." Read more

"...woman it is such a refreshing change of pace to read such a well done bi character. Stella Weaver does Ken Miles justice. <3" Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, finding it a fun coworker story that makes them laugh, with one customer specifically noting the hilarious dialogue.

"...You get to see Steven as a good friend and fun coworker. This version of Steven was sympathetic and real instead of zany and kind...." Read more

"...They’re so lovable. Funny. Quirky. Imperfect. Steven is super funny and sweet but always deflecting and downplaying to hide his own insecurities and..." Read more

"...The dialogue is hilarious in places...." Read more

"...This is just a happy, fun, but also deep and touching read. It's got a bit of everything and it's all stitched together wonderfully...." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting its compassionate tone and another describing it as bold.

"...Both Steven and Ken are just so real. It’s beautiful writing and beautiful character development...." Read more

"...I cannot believe this is Stella Weaver’s first novel. Her writing is flawless...." Read more

"This book was so amazing! Not only was it well written and full of hotness between DKM and Steven, but it was a good lesson in learning to be open..." Read more

"...Well written, with great characters, great attention to detail within the Penny Reid universe, a compelling story, and all the feels...." Read more

5 customers mention "Friendship"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendship portrayed in the book, with one customer highlighting the strong bond between the characters and another noting how it fits perfectly within the Cipher Office universe.

"...Steven Thompson has an amazing job and great friends but falls short when it comes to romance...." Read more

"...good pairing based on the earlier books, but they actually are perfect for each other...." Read more

"...delightful story that’s full of secrets, family drama, suspense, friendships, teasing, love and a well-earned HEA." Read more

"...so raw and real I love both their personalities and the friendship of everyone at Cipher!" Read more

5 customers mention "Steamy content"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, with one customer noting that the scenes are not overtly explicit but still smoking hot.

"...Sweet, steamy, and so honest. I loved the honest growth of each man kind of trying to figure out what made the “worst parts” of them...." Read more

"...while not overtly explicit were smoking hot...." Read more

"...This book made me laugh and feel all warm and happy (& even made me shed a couple heartfelt tears). While it finished well, I didn't want it to end...." Read more

"This book was so amazing! Not only was it well written and full of hotness between DKM and Steven, but it was a good lesson in learning to be open..." Read more

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  • KiMark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Some spoilers
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
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    First off: if gay sex freaks you out, skip those pages or find another book. It's a great book. Just putting it out there because I'm tired of seeing complaints of 'gratuitous sex scenes' in review for romance novels. If you want everything stopped at the bedroom door, read 'Christian romance'.
    I really enjoyed the book. It was great to see Steven in Steven's voice. I've read ALL of Knitting in the City including the fragments tossed from the original books. You get to see Steven as a good friend and fun coworker. This version of Steven was sympathetic and real instead of zany and kind. Not that those aren't some of my favorite character traits, but it was great to see more than flamboyance.
    His reaction to his assault was real. I find it a little distressing that he never used that word. It was assault. But I think the author not staying it flatly maybe because Steven is doing the victim's recrimination dance. At what point am I going to be believed? What could I have done differently? With my being gay is a cop even going to fill out a form? Many people don't know when to ask for help and the fear of not being believed or not having enough evidence to do anything about the situation makes people helpless. This would have been a very different story had he NOT been a wealthy white male living in a secure building with backup from friends and coworkers.
    I really appreciated the realistic handling of so many of the characters reaction to Dr. Ken Miles' bisexuality. It's very difficult to be bi. Both gay and straight friends automatically assume you're 'confused' or 'playing' at being bi.
    It was good to see Ken redeemed. Dr. Elizabeth Finney ( from Friends Without Benefits) gave us a DKM who was mostly pompous jerk who picked his nose. ( granted Elizabeth's view of things is frequently a grain of salt situation) He's much more relatable in this book. The fact that he doesn't explain to Steven that these are dates says a lot more about living in his own head and less about self-absorbtion. I liked that when he realized that he hadn't made his intentions clear, that he rectified it quickly without the fifty pages of angst that many romance novels fall into.
    I liked that we met Ken's family and that things improved after they all got together to air their feelings instead of leaving him out in the cold or with more reasons to privatize his sexuality and emotions.
    A great read.
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  • Amanda Lavoie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unique mm contemporary romance
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019
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    Sticking to the Script by Stella Weaver is a release by Smartypants Romance which tells stories within Penny Reid's Knitting In the City (KITC) universe. Steven Thompson has an amazing job and great friends but falls short when it comes to romance. Dr. Ken Miles lives a solitary life consisting of mostly work and exercise. Steven and Ken find themselves drawn to each other after a few surprise interactions. As they get to know each other and their feelings grow both men find secrets and life are pulling them apart. Can they put their fears and secrets behind them to really embrace each other or will real problems keep them apart.

    The story is paced where you get the full insider knowledge of how each feels as their relationship changes and grows.The beginning tended to drag for me a bit but around the halfway mark it picked up and moved at a more steady pace. The romance is sexy but sweet and you feel that it adds to the story. Overall, Sticking to the Script was a unique mm contemporary romance, and I am interested in reading other books by Stella Weaver
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  • Bubblegum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fabulous
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
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    Sticking to the Script is a fabulous read. Fabulous. Marvelous. I might be slightly in love with it.

    This story has so much going for it, it’s hard to know where to start.

    First, the story-line. There are just so many different angles in there. The main story is of course the out-of-sync relationship between Steven and Ken. It’s heart-warming, frustrating and downright nerve-wrecking to read about. With a spectacular HEA. I came away with all the warm fuzzies imaginable. But there are so many side-stories that are just as intriguing. Steven’s stalker and his strained relation with his grumpy boss. The prejudice Ken has to deal with because of his sexuality and his family’s reaction to his love for Steven.

    Then, it’s the characters. They’re so lovable. Funny. Quirky. Imperfect. Steven is super funny and sweet but always deflecting and downplaying to hide his own insecurities and hurt. Always looking out for everyone else but afraid to let someone see the real him. Then there’s Ken. The model-perfect Doctor hiding his tender heart and warm personality behind a facade. Always coming off as arrogant and rude when in reality he’s mostly just socially awkward and unsure. Both Steven and Ken are just so real. It’s beautiful writing and beautiful character development. And there are so many supporting characters to fall in love with too. I know I will buy more books about the Cipher world because I need to get their stories too. Elizabeth and Nico, Kat and Dan, Quinn and Janie.

    The story-telling is really impressive. The way all the different threads of the story is weaved together is bloody talented. It was entirely engrossing, all the the time. There wasn’t a single part of the book that had me bored or wanting to skip forward. I was caught in each single moment, just along for the ride that Weaver so expertly conjured.

    This is great romance. Great entertainment. Great everything. Read it.
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  • Mainer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice addition to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
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    I've been waiting for Steven's romance, but I never expected the guy to be Dr. Ken Miles from Elizabeth and Nico's book. They don't seem like a good pairing based on the earlier books, but they actually are perfect for each other. The story is concurrent with Kat and Dan's book and includes some of the same material (not that it's a problem at all).
    Dr Ken or DKM mellows a lot here. His backstory is interesting and he's so puppydog eager to have a relationship with Steven. I admire his ability to put it all out there. Steven's stressed by a number of things and so misses some clues at first, but once he catches on, wowza!
    Another great addition to the Smartypants Romance pantheon.
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  • Mrs R
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the feels!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2019
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    I loved this book!
    This book is published by Smartypants Romance and as such is based in the Pennyverse. Thus I had met both Steven and Dr Ken Miles before - Steven I liked, Dr Ken Miles I thought was an utter arse. In this book, Stella Weaver has created a story that allows the characters to really develop and by the end of it, I was firmly rooting for Ken! The characters are real, with flaws, which makes their story a joy to read, whilst heart wrenching at the same time. It stands alone and you do not need to have read any books from Penny Reid’s Knitting In The City to enjoy this M/M romance.
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  • Claypot_reads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
    Reviewed in Australia on November 27, 2019
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    I binge read this story with that dopey smile you get when you’ve found a treasure treasure of a book & can’t believe how lucky you are to have stumbled across it. You know the ones that make you laugh, smirk and just plain feel good. That’s Ken and Steven’s story. I give this quirky, smart, slow burn romance all the stars ❤️
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  • Kindle-Kunde
    4.0 out of 5 stars Super
    Reviewed in Germany on January 18, 2020
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    Es hat echt Spaß gemacht, dieses Buch zu lesen. Ich kann es nur jedem empfehlen. Ich bin schon gespannt, wie die Serie weiter geht und kann das nächste Buch kaum erwarten.
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  • Carolyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome...
    Reviewed in Australia on October 31, 2019
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    Just. Awesome. I especially loved how you incorporated some of the scenes from Kat and Dan’s book but from Steven’s perspective. We had been really looking forward to Steven’s book and you just nailed it! Thank you
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  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars At last
    Reviewed in Australia on May 19, 2020
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    Loved this story of Steven’s HEA. I have always had a soft spot for him since Penny Reid’s first book! Thank you Stella...
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