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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Esta serie de libros tiene sus añitos pero me recomendaron mucho la autora así que decidí darle una oportunidad con la serie "Chicago Stars".
Este es el tercer libro de la serie, los anteriores son:
1. Tenías que ser tú.
2. Heaven, Texas (que me salté porque no me llamó nada la sinopsis).
3. Sólo mío (esta novela).
Me quejé de que la primera novela era rocambolesca pero esta va tres pueblos más allá. A pesar de ser tremendamente inverosímil me ha gustado mucho más y me ha divertido bastante. En gran parte esto ha sido porque he rebajado expectativas de la autora, al ser el segundo libro ya sabía qué esperar.
Los protagonistas están en el ambiente cercano a los de la primera novela, él es jugador del equipo Chicago Stars, pero han pasado unos años, ya hay ordenadores y se parece un poquito más a la época actual con lo que me ha rechinado menos la situación temporal.
Es curioso que en la primera novela Phoebe es muy inteligente, su hermana Molly también tiene un CI alto y en esta novela de nuevo nos encontramos con una protagonista de altas capacidades, aunque esta vez es algo más exagerado porque ha saltado cursos y empezó la universidad con 16 años.
La premisa es muy absurda y la forma en que se desarrollan los eventos aún más pero todo lo de después la verdad es que me ha gustado mucho, las putaditas que se hacen, las discusiones, cómo se van enganchando el uno con el otro... poco realista pero divertido.
Y el tema de los "paletos" me ha parecido original, no había leído ninguna novela que tratara el tema de esta manera...
Además la historia paralela de los padres de Cal me ha parecido muy tierna y le daba un poco más de vidilla a la novela al ver a otra pareja más mayor y con otro tipo de desarrollo tener sus baches. Y Kevin me ha parecido adorable como secundario, sé que sale en otra novela así que pienso leerla porque Molly (que es la pareja) también me pareció divertida.
Este es el tercer libro de la serie, los anteriores son:
1. Tenías que ser tú.
2. Heaven, Texas (que me salté porque no me llamó nada la sinopsis).
3. Sólo mío (esta novela).
Me quejé de que la primera novela era rocambolesca pero esta va tres pueblos más allá. A pesar de ser tremendamente inverosímil me ha gustado mucho más y me ha divertido bastante. En gran parte esto ha sido porque he rebajado expectativas de la autora, al ser el segundo libro ya sabía qué esperar.
Los protagonistas están en el ambiente cercano a los de la primera novela, él es jugador del equipo Chicago Stars, pero han pasado unos años, ya hay ordenadores y se parece un poquito más a la época actual con lo que me ha rechinado menos la situación temporal.
Es curioso que en la primera novela Phoebe es muy inteligente, su hermana Molly también tiene un CI alto y en esta novela de nuevo nos encontramos con una protagonista de altas capacidades, aunque esta vez es algo más exagerado porque ha saltado cursos y empezó la universidad con 16 años.
La premisa es muy absurda y la forma en que se desarrollan los eventos aún más pero todo lo de después la verdad es que me ha gustado mucho, las putaditas que se hacen, las discusiones, cómo se van enganchando el uno con el otro... poco realista pero divertido.
Y el tema de los "paletos" me ha parecido original, no había leído ninguna novela que tratara el tema de esta manera...
Además la historia paralela de los padres de Cal me ha parecido muy tierna y le daba un poco más de vidilla a la novela al ver a otra pareja más mayor y con otro tipo de desarrollo tener sus baches. Y Kevin me ha parecido adorable como secundario, sé que sale en otra novela así que pienso leerla porque Molly (que es la pareja) también me pareció divertida.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Published in 1997(?) and it shows. The narration (audible) was pretty good. Lots of southern drawl. But the premise has aged badly. I was driving across three states, so i needed something easy to listen to. Wouldn’t recommend this to readers under the age of 50.
I've read one of the books in this series before I remember something about a campground and really liking the book but it was during a time period that I wasn't checking into Goodreads all that much. So when I was looking for a good fake relationship romance (because I'm a sucker for them) and saw this one the list I decided I had to read this one.
I was definitely not disappointed, though some of Jane's initial actions in this story are unquestionably dishonorable I really did love her character the developing love story between her and Cal that follows. Their antics are downright hilarious and I found myself laughing through much of the book. While Jane begins things on a bad foot, Cal is no angel and is at some points a complete asshole which in this case I think it's good because it puts them on an even playing field. I don't like what Jane did but I understand why she did it. I like that he's not quick to forgive her and just fall into line because he doesn't come across as much as the wronged party. He was the wronged party but Cal Bommer doesn't take anything lying down so it's pretty much impossible to pity him. While the characters are in someway unbelievable because of their careers etc, they're also extremely realistic if that makes any sense. Most of the characters in the book Phillips takes the time to make them very three dimensional with flaws, weakness, strengths and virtues. The questionability comes in the fact that she's like this brilliant physicist with a genius IQ and he's a NFL Quarterback yet somehow they meet and have not one but two one night stands. This follows with the amount of privacy he receives and his ability to have a pretty much normal life in the small town where he grew up during the off season. If you can suspend belief on those things however there's not much else to complain about. The secondary story line between Cal's parents is wonderful in how his relationship mirrors theirs and where they could end up one day if they don't take care of their problems now. I would have liked to seen more with Cal's brothers because what back story is provided on them tells me they'd be interesting heroes, but I doubt that's going to be found in this series that focuses on the football players on the team.
Overall this a great read that I'd most definitely recommend.
I was definitely not disappointed, though some of Jane's initial actions in this story are unquestionably dishonorable I really did love her character the developing love story between her and Cal that follows. Their antics are downright hilarious and I found myself laughing through much of the book. While Jane begins things on a bad foot, Cal is no angel and is at some points a complete asshole which in this case I think it's good because it puts them on an even playing field. I don't like what Jane did but I understand why she did it. I like that he's not quick to forgive her and just fall into line because he doesn't come across as much as the wronged party. He was the wronged party but Cal Bommer doesn't take anything lying down so it's pretty much impossible to pity him. While the characters are in someway unbelievable because of their careers etc, they're also extremely realistic if that makes any sense. Most of the characters in the book Phillips takes the time to make them very three dimensional with flaws, weakness, strengths and virtues. The questionability comes in the fact that she's like this brilliant physicist with a genius IQ and he's a NFL Quarterback yet somehow they meet and have not one but two one night stands. This follows with the amount of privacy he receives and his ability to have a pretty much normal life in the small town where he grew up during the off season. If you can suspend belief on those things however there's not much else to complain about. The secondary story line between Cal's parents is wonderful in how his relationship mirrors theirs and where they could end up one day if they don't take care of their problems now. I would have liked to seen more with Cal's brothers because what back story is provided on them tells me they'd be interesting heroes, but I doubt that's going to be found in this series that focuses on the football players on the team.
Overall this a great read that I'd most definitely recommend.
I read both of these in just a couple of days. It seems I'm a sucker for romance novels about football players. These books (I've now read 4 of the Chicago Stars series) have a great set of characters and it's fun to see them develop throughout the books as well. I think these particular two were also a very good pairing. Although at first I was annoyed at the seemingly similar plot lines, I came around and love them both.
This is the second book that I've read from the same author and I still had a hard time relating with her characters and story. So I guess, it was nice knowing you, author.
Nobody's Baby But Mine
4 Stars
Jane Darlington is a genius and it has ruined her life. Desperate for a child with average intelligence, Jane is convinced that Cal Bonner, the Chicago Stars' seemingly slow-witted quarterback, is the perfect candidate to father her baby. Unfortunately for Jane, Cal is no slouch in the brains department, and he has no intention of allowing her to run roughshod over him.
***Spoiler Warning***
Jane tricks Cal into impregnating her and has no intention of telling him of his impending fatherhood. Not only does she treat him as if he were the village idiot, but her behavior could even be considered sexual assault. Only in a romance novel would a man even consider forgiving a woman who treated him this way.
Cal himself is no angel either. While his fury at Jane is quite justifiable, his caveman tactics do not present him in a good light.
Despite these issues, Cal and Jane have fantastic chemistry and their dialogue is witty, funny, and charming. The secondary characters are well developed and Cal's grandmother is a scream. There is also a subplot involving Cal's parents that has its lovely moments although his father also needs a good kick in the behind.
Overall, an entertaining read although many readers may be put off by Jane's reprehensible actions at the beginning of the book - I certainly was.
4 Stars
Jane Darlington is a genius and it has ruined her life. Desperate for a child with average intelligence, Jane is convinced that Cal Bonner, the Chicago Stars' seemingly slow-witted quarterback, is the perfect candidate to father her baby. Unfortunately for Jane, Cal is no slouch in the brains department, and he has no intention of allowing her to run roughshod over him.
***Spoiler Warning***
Jane tricks Cal into impregnating her and has no intention of telling him of his impending fatherhood. Not only does she treat him as if he were the village idiot, but her behavior could even be considered sexual assault. Only in a romance novel would a man even consider forgiving a woman who treated him this way.
Cal himself is no angel either. While his fury at Jane is quite justifiable, his caveman tactics do not present him in a good light.
Despite these issues, Cal and Jane have fantastic chemistry and their dialogue is witty, funny, and charming. The secondary characters are well developed and Cal's grandmother is a scream. There is also a subplot involving Cal's parents that has its lovely moments although his father also needs a good kick in the behind.
Overall, an entertaining read although many readers may be put off by Jane's reprehensible actions at the beginning of the book - I certainly was.
I wanted to DNF this book so badly but I was holding a little bit of hope that Cal will redeem himself but I should’ve known better.
At the beginning I really didn’t like what Jane did. For someone so smart what she did was so fucking stupid and didn’t sit right with me but she grew on me a little like her way much better than Cal. God I hated Cal’s character since the fucking beginning. I understood his anger when he found out she tricked him but then his whole character is no for me. He was always fucking shouting and angry, trying to be controlling and wouldn’t fucking admit he was wrong. His whole dating younger girls so he felt younger?? How he talked to Jane most of the time? The forced marriage? How he basically camped out to prevent her from going and saying he will kidnap her ? Nope. He really didn’t do it for me. The fact that he didn’t do enough groveling and felt entitled that because he realized his feelings too late that she should go back to him annoyed me.
Some of their banter was fine I guess but it got old real quick and I just didn’t feel them together.
At the beginning I really didn’t like what Jane did. For someone so smart what she did was so fucking stupid and didn’t sit right with me but she grew on me a little like her way much better than Cal. God I hated Cal’s character since the fucking beginning. I understood his anger when he found out she tricked him but then his whole character is no for me. He was always fucking shouting and angry, trying to be controlling and wouldn’t fucking admit he was wrong. His whole dating younger girls so he felt younger?? How he talked to Jane most of the time? The forced marriage? How he basically camped out to prevent her from going and saying he will kidnap her ? Nope. He really didn’t do it for me. The fact that he didn’t do enough groveling and felt entitled that because he realized his feelings too late that she should go back to him annoyed me.
Some of their banter was fine I guess but it got old real quick and I just didn’t feel them together.
The characters in this book don't always make the right (or ethical) decisions, but I don't let these kind of things ruin a book for me. There's a particular line that stands out for me in this book that is still making me laugh... I don't want to ruin it for others, but I'll just say that it involves "cereal killers."
challenging
medium-paced