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“This book felt like it should have taken twice as long to develop the story.”
Meg wrote this review Sunday, October 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A funny chick-lit read that's good for curling up on your couch with, it's got three things going for it: a hot guy, a less than usually whiny female protagonist and an angel with a fashion fetish.”
FictionFreek wrote this review Monday, August 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Both Adele and Zach have issues. Adele believes that she’s cursed, all the men in her life are jerks. Zach doesn’t trust very easily, he’s afraid to be trapped again. I found Adele hilarious, but Zach got on my nerves. Okay, he’s sexy, yummy with a heart of gold, but his little problem with trust was pissing me off.
Wandeca wrote this review Friday, July 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Overall, I enjoyed the book, it was a wonderful light beach read. That’s exactly where I read it too.
”“it was really good. i cried at some point, i think the end; don't remember why but it was a happy cry haha”
Pam wrote this review Saturday, June 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very interesting read... it left me really really wishing I had access to the fourth friends story... while these four books are not exactly a "series" they do all tell about how four friends found love. And this one is unique all on it's own! (as they all are) ”
PrincessKristine wrote this review Friday, June 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“very funny! enjoyed it...”
Sheree P wrote this review Sunday, May 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Christina T said: 3 Stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Friday, April 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Adele Harris is a Sci Fi/ Fantasy author who rushes from her home in Idaho to be with her older sister in her time of crisis. She never really wanted to go back to her small Texas town after having left 14 years ago with a broken heart. But there she was, back in town only to run into the man who broke her heart.
This is the basic plot for the book but not all of it. Adele also swears she has been cursed because for the past 3 years she has had one horrible date after another. Come to find out, she really was cursed but what I didn't find completely clear is when she was cursed. Yes she started having the bad dates 3 years ago but the person who cursed her had it out for her over a decade earlier. I am not sure why all of a sudden 3 years ago she would have "cursed" Adele. Not to mention the one who was doing the curse was pretty self centered so I am not sure she really would have thought one way or another about unimposing Adele.
With that said, over all the book was good. It was a very quick read and very steamy. There was an element of paranomal where we see into the after life of a the deceased wife of Zach. Although this was not a major part of the book I really enjoyed this aspect of it and wish that there was more.
Adele's story is part of a small series by Gibson but can be read as a stand-alone. I have read the first book and now the fourth book. I enjoyed them enough to look for the other 2 in the series.
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“Adele Harris is a Sci Fi/ Fantasy author who rushes from her home in Idaho to be with her older sister in her time of crisis. She never really wanted to go back to her small Texas town after having left 14 years ago with a broken heart. But there she was, back in town only to run into the man who broke her heart.
Christina T wrote this review Thursday, April 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is the basic plot for the book but not all of it. Adele also swears she has been cursed because for the past 3 years she has had one horrible date after another. Come to find out, she really was cursed but what I didn't find completely clear is when she was cursed. Yes she started having the bad dates 3 years ago but the person who cursed her had it out for her over a decade earlier. I am not sure why all of a sudden 3 years ago she would have "cursed" Adele. Not to mention the one who was doing the curse was pretty self centered so I am not sure she really would have thought one way or another about unimposing Adele.
With that said, over all the book was good. It was a very quick read and very steamy. There was an element of paranomal where we see into the after life of a the deceased wife of Zach. Although this was not a major part of the book I really enjoyed this aspect of it and wish that there was more.
Adele's story is part of a small series by Gibson but can be read as a stand-alone. I have read the first book and now the fourth book. I enjoyed them enough to look for the other 2 in the series.”
“For three years, Adele Harris has been cursed with one bad date after another. Until Zach Zemaitis comes back into her life. But what they don't know is that Zach's dead wife Devon still has it in for Adele and one more surprise up her sleeve.
Jeanne T wrote this review Saturday, March 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Devon's afterlife meddling, was a hoot, although a small part of the story. But even with out her help Adele and Zach were entertaining as they got together. I'll definitely be going back and read the in between books in the series I lost track of on my TBR list.
Connected books: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating - I'm In No Mood For Love - Tangled Up In You ”
“Adele Harris, a 35-year-old single science fiction and fantasy writer, moves back to her home town, Cedar Creek, TX, to care for her sister Sherilyn and her neice Kendra while Sherilyn struggles with the final months of her pregnancy. Adele has had a string of bad dates and has just about given up on love, choosing to believe that she suffers from a curse, that is until she runs into her ex, Zach Zemaitis. During college Adele and Zach were lovers until Adele's arch nemesis, Devon Hamilton, trapped Zach with an unexpected pregnancy. Adele left town for Idaho and never looked back. Years later, Zach is a retired pro football player and single father (Devon passed away) and finds himself just as attracted to Adele as he was in college. The only problem is that Adele plans on moving back to Idaho once Sherilyn gives birth.
Samantha L wrote this review Wednesday, March 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is a fast paced page-turner that features a lot of dialogue, short sentences, two plotlines (one set on Earth, the other set in the afterlife) and multiple viewpoints in which readers are invited into Adele, Zach, and Devon's minds. Characterization is by far the most important aspect of this book. Adele and Zach are relatable and likable and the cast of secondary characters have important storylines in addition to Adele and Zach'z love affair. The storyline is light and often humorous and can best be described as brutally hot in terms of the romantic attraction between the two romantic leads. The backdrop of the book, the great state of Texas, plays a big role. Much attention and detail is given to Zach's time spent playing and coaching football and the long-standing relationship Texans have with the great American pasttime. Additionally, Zach's southern accent helps support a warm and relaxed atmosphere and southern socialization via groups like the Junior League are highlighted. Devon's storyline focuses on her preoccupation with high fashion, which further adds to the light and humorous tone of the book. Gibson has a conversational writing style which makes her books very readable, even for those who wouldn't normally count themselves as fans of romance. ”
