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Didn’t Like It “Brandee is a waitress trying to make it as a professional photographer. She over hears Nick, also known as One-Night Nick, talking about the mayor’s daughter Kate being kidnapped. Brandee is upset because Kate is her cousin and she wants to help find her. What Brandee doesn’t know is that Kate is...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“My Rating:3 stars: Liked it, but I had some issues - recommend (B)
Twimom227 wrote this review Thursday, April 18, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Full Review: http://www.twimom227.com/2013/04/review-flirting-under-full-moon-by.html
Flirting Under a Full Moon is what I would classify as “chic-lit.” Although it is paranormal romance, the overall feel is very silly and light, the humor is more goofy than witty. At times I enjoyed this style of story-telling, but at other times, it annoyed me terribly. During what I would label “serious situations,” the story was told with cliches and goofy attitudes, which didn’t fit the seriousness of the circumstances. It's like the book is trying to be slapstick, and it just didn’t always sit well with me.
While Brandee could be sweet and smart, I generally wanted her to disappear. She came off as a stupid idiot too many times for my enjoyment. On the other hand, Nick usually acted rationally and I mostly liked him, but he too had what I would call lapses in judgement, especially when working on his cases. Together the pair had good chemistry, and while I did find them and their conversations to be either simplistic or over-the-top, they had sweet and romantic moments as well.
Overall, I liked the story but sometimes the dialogue and situations were too campy or corny for my enjoyment. At times, people or situations are introduced to create a scene but aren't important to the storyline, which generates contrived action for the sake of creating conflict. However, I liked the concept of the bar for paranormals, the idea of an all-knowing goddess in charge of everything, and the locale is entertaining. If you are open to whimsical fun, pick up Flirting Under a Full Moon.”
“ I have Ashlyn Chase's Strange Neighbors series, but haven't read it yet and didn't think I would need to in order to read this book since it's a start to a new series. Yeah, I was wrong. Nick is the twin brother of Konrad from book 2 of SN and there was a scene in this book talking about things that happened in the other book and didn't really explain it here so I was confused about what they were talking about.
Angie D wrote this review Monday, April 15, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A lot of stuff happens in this book and it happens quick and is resolved even quicker. The girl gets kidnapped (we're kinda told why) and Nick solves the case in one day. Next there's a problem with a picture being taken and it's solved by a gust of wind. The noise in the apartment resolved in one night. There just wasn't enough drama involved in anything in this book. Even the girl who got kidnapped was fine with it. No crying or freaking out or anything. She just accepted it like it happens all the time.
Nick was okay. He didn't really stand out as anything special. Brandee was annoying. Instead of cussing she would use all these really stupid expressions. Not saying she needed to have a filthy mouth, but all her little "oh my......" were enough to put me off any further books in this series. Not even sure if I'm going to read the SN series, cause I don't really get Ms. Chase's humor. I also couldn't figure out if this book was suppose to be YA or just juvenile PNR. ”“Brandee is a waitress trying to make it as a professional photographer. She over hears Nick, also known as One-Night Nick, talking about the mayor’s daughter Kate being kidnapped. Brandee is upset because Kate is her cousin and she wants to help find her. What Brandee doesn’t know is that Kate is a fire mage and that Nick isn’t human either… and now she has the pictures to prove it…
Dani Chapman wrote this review Saturday, April 13, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The cover looked good, the title and the synopsis sounded like something I would enjoy reading since I love books that are about shifters falling in love. Unfortunately the actual story was flat with bits of cheesy humor thrown in. There wasn’t any depth to the characters at all. This was a book I really had to make myself get through and finish. I am sad to say that this book was not for me.
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Lori A wrote this review Wednesday, March 27, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Welcome to Boston Uncommon...the bar where everybody knows you're supe!
Brandee Hanson is an aspiring photographer working as a waitress at a local bar, Boston Uncommon. She's recently recovering from a bad breakup and has sworn off men for the time being. Brandee hasn't had much luck with men and is shocked when the bar's resident psychic, Sadie, reveals the next man to walk through the doors of the establishment will be her true love. When the infamous ladies man nicknamed 'One Night' Nick Wolfensen walks in, Brandee is positive the cards have failed Sadie this time.
Nick Wolfensen is no ordinary patron, he's an ex-cop turned private investigator who also happens to be a werewolf. Then again, Boston Uncommon is no ordinary pub, it's a vampire owned bar that is frequented by the paranormal community and considered a "save haven" among Boston's supernaturals. Needless to say, things get a little exciting for Brandee when she accidentally catches Nick on camera, shifting into a werewolf and learns the truth about her place of employment.
Flirting Under a Full Moon is a romance with paranormal elements filled with a few shifting sub plots that are sometimes hard to keep up with. A lot of information is introduced but not thoroughly explained, leaving you with a fair share of unanswered questions. There's plenty of mystery and mayhem incorporated in the story, but I would have liked a little less action and more romance between Brandee and Nick. I had a hard time connecting with their relationship because I feel it felt a bit rushed, sure they know each other a from Boston Uncommon, but true love after one crazy date? I'm not buying it...
I found Nick to be a little less alpha than I like in a werewolf, but he's a stand up hero with a good heart and a sense of humor. He's a protector, knows who he is and what he wants. Brandee on the other hand, is a confused mess who is newly reformed when it comes to swearing and replaces every swear work with some of the most ridiculous phrases instead. Now I don't need my heroine to have a trucker's mouth, but after the first couple of chapters she had me swearing out of frustration! It's safe to say we don't share the same sense of humor. Brandee was a little too hot and cold for me, one minute she's in love with Nick, the next she's yelling at him for being protective...she's a bit of a loaded gun. I enjoyed her fearless attitude and outspokenness in some situations, but she can be impulsive and immature sometimes which gets her into trouble more often than not.
What I truly love about Flirting Under a Full Moon is that it's set in the city of Boston. It made me reminisce about my college years in that beautiful city and gave the story a lighter feel versus a larger city setting, in my opinion. The paranormal world the author created is engaging and the chemistry between the two characters is fun and flirty. If you're in the mood for a lighthearted paranormal mystery that doesn't mind poking fun at itself, this one's for you.
{ebook courtesy of Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.}
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