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nikki_booknook's review against another edition
3.0
This book was good enough that I started it yesterday evening and stayed up to finish it, although things were getting a bit predictable towards the end. That isn't necessarily a bad thing in a book that I would call a "summer beach read". For me, when I read a book like this I am not looking for mystery or much in the way of suspense; just a straight-forward fun story and "Crazy Little Thing" delivered.
The characters are well-written and the dialogue is witty and fun. I found myself laughing out loud at some points, although I can't say for certain if this was because it was laugh-out-loud funny or if I was so tired I was getting slap happy.
Either way, if you are looking for a fun story with a main character that many divorced women with kids can probably relate to, and supporting characters that you wish were members of your own family, than this book is worth considering.
The characters are well-written and the dialogue is witty and fun. I found myself laughing out loud at some points, although I can't say for certain if this was because it was laugh-out-loud funny or if I was so tired I was getting slap happy.
Either way, if you are looking for a fun story with a main character that many divorced women with kids can probably relate to, and supporting characters that you wish were members of your own family, than this book is worth considering.
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
2.0
Sadie Turner has decided to take her children up to her crazy aunt Sadie's for the summer to escape the town where her selfish ex has poisoned everyone against her. When they discover a total hottie has taken over for the neighborhood doctor for the summer, Sadoe's aunt and cousin see the potential for a summer fling that could finally get Sadie over her ruthless ex.
I didn't love this one mostly because the heroine is so tightly wound, I can't believe she's able to get out of bed in the morning. Obviously it's part of the plot and she gets better by the end, but she's so insecure for so much of the book that it was really hard to keep reading.
I didn't love this one mostly because the heroine is so tightly wound, I can't believe she's able to get out of bed in the morning. Obviously it's part of the plot and she gets better by the end, but she's so insecure for so much of the book that it was really hard to keep reading.
jenlynnhill's review against another edition
2.0
The book had its moments, but I never really felt like I connected with any of the characters. I just never really cared about them, and it was obvious how the story was going to turn out, so there was no compulsion to keep reading; I mainly kept reading just so I could say I finished the book.
apochemu's review against another edition
5.0
Easy read, funny, chick lit. Good weekend read, not for those that take literature too seriously.
sjb86's review against another edition
4.0
Book one in the Bell Harbour series by Tracy Brogan narrated Lori Reyes.
Sadie has just divorced her husband for cheating feeling like a change she spends the summer with her weird but loveable aunt Dody that lives on a beach.
When Sadie go to stay with Aunt Dody she hoping for a man free zone but then finds out her cousins are staying at the house as well.
Jasper is a chef with a girlfriend and Fontaine is gay and fancies his friend Kyle but not quite plucked the courage to as him out.
I've got to say Dody and Fontaine really make this book for me they are both hilarious and really try to help Sadie bring out her inner goddess to seduce Des.
While staying with aunt she meets her neighbours Des who is working in local hospital.
A lot of what Sadie gets up to or for a better word for it is fuck up's when trying to date Des remind me so much of Bridget Jones's diary absolutely hilarious and at times if I was Des I would have given up on the crazy women.
Good ending even though felt a bit rushed would have liked a epilogue just to finish of the HEA. My only hate about this book was Lori Reyes narration for Des's Scottish accent was more Irish which did at times ruined the listening experience.
Sadie has just divorced her husband for cheating feeling like a change she spends the summer with her weird but loveable aunt Dody that lives on a beach.
When Sadie go to stay with Aunt Dody she hoping for a man free zone but then finds out her cousins are staying at the house as well.
Jasper is a chef with a girlfriend and Fontaine is gay and fancies his friend Kyle but not quite plucked the courage to as him out.
I've got to say Dody and Fontaine really make this book for me they are both hilarious and really try to help Sadie bring out her inner goddess to seduce Des.
While staying with aunt she meets her neighbours Des who is working in local hospital.
A lot of what Sadie gets up to or for a better word for it is fuck up's when trying to date Des remind me so much of Bridget Jones's diary absolutely hilarious and at times if I was Des I would have given up on the crazy women.
Good ending even though felt a bit rushed would have liked a epilogue just to finish of the HEA. My only hate about this book was Lori Reyes narration for Des's Scottish accent was more Irish which did at times ruined the listening experience.
ssleblanc's review
4.0
Cute, fun, light read. Nothing too deep, and sometimes that is just the kind of book you need. I did, and this fit the bill.
tiggeruo's review
4.0
I loved this book it was fun and witty and kept you laughing through the whole thing. I could not wait to find out what was happening. It was lighthearted but also dealt with divorce, affairs homosexuality and so love thrown in to boot. Aunt DO it a riot, I think we all have a family member like her. She is fun, loving, exocentric, but she will love you in spite of herself. This book will have you laughing so hard at so if you are in public be prepared I was dying laughing at probably the most inappropriate times...lol I hope you enjoy this book it is defiantly with the read hands down (not recommend for young reads for sure). There is some foul language used in this book as well as some adult situations but over all it does not take much from the book.
laughlinesandliterature's review
4.0
This book was really cute. I felt so bad for Sadie in the beginning what a terrible thing to have to be stuck with a man like Richard who clearly doesn't care about anyone but himself. I loved the kids they were adorable and I loved how Des was with them. Fontaine was such a character that he literally made me laugh out loud a few times. The few things I didn't care for were Sadie's assumptions about Des the entire time. The first two times I understood but after that it was just kind of like really what else does the poor guy have to prove! In the end I really enjoyed and I'm glad Sadie loosened up and ended up being really happy. I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend it.
secretskeeper's review
4.0
This is my first novel by this author so I was skeptical at the start. From the first chapter I was hooked with the characters, the humor and the warmth of it all. Very interested to see what else she's written.
jamiestwocents's review against another edition
3.0
Just okay
The plot is nice, but there is too much inner dialogue from the main character. The writer skips all the intimate scenes. Not a lot of grammar errors, which is awesome compared to other books I’ve read recently. The ending was a little predictable, but well done.
The plot is nice, but there is too much inner dialogue from the main character. The writer skips all the intimate scenes. Not a lot of grammar errors, which is awesome compared to other books I’ve read recently. The ending was a little predictable, but well done.