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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
One of the better written romance/chick-lit books I've read recently. There was some depth to the characters and some thought put into a plot. I liked the little asides from other members of the family with their own unique set of problems. Gave the main storyline a bit of a break from being too overwhelming and fleshed out the supporting roles so it felt like this was an actual family rather than the Cleavers Go Camping.
I have never read a book by author Shannon Stacey before but when I saw these on the shelves at the store, something about them made me want to buy them and dive into the romance. The back blurb sounded like it would be a fun read that would leave me with a feel good feeling by the last page. So I came home and dove into the Kowalski family with nothing but hopes of sweet romance. What I didn't expect was so much fun, humor and overall enjoyment I would have when reading it!
I will say first off that I was not a huge fan of Keri. I thought the reason she left in the first place was weak and she came across as a high maintenance snob. She had to have her facials, spa treatments, and perfectly manicured nails to go along with shopping sprees to make her feel better. At first I thought maybe her boss would be a great friend of hers, but that wasn't the case by the end of the book.
Joe was a great character and I not only loved him in this book, but all of the other characters as well. He was patient and lovable to the point of perfection at times. While I don't think the cover image does him justice, his personality is what stood out to me in the story. He obviously is still caring around feelings for Keri and loves pushing her to the limit with the teasing, but he also doesn't want to get hurt again. When Keri left him after high school graduation, he went down a rocky path and is now a recovering alcoholic. He has made his life as a famous author but keeping his feet planted firmly on the ground while being surrounded by a family he loves.
When Keri comes looking for an exclusive interview with Joe for the company she is working for, she hopes it will give her career the push it needs to promotion. He agrees to give her an interview but only on his terms which include attending the Kowalski Family Camping Trip.
I fell in love with this family and just couldn't wait to read more about them. I have already ran out and purchased the remaining books in the series that are out right now. The side stories made it even more enjoyable and kept the reader hooked for following books. Seriously, the only thing not giving this book a 5 star rating is the fact that Keri was not my favorite character. A sweet and fun romance that had me laughing -- and at times crying -- in every chapter.
I will say first off that I was not a huge fan of Keri. I thought the reason she left in the first place was weak and she came across as a high maintenance snob. She had to have her facials, spa treatments, and perfectly manicured nails to go along with shopping sprees to make her feel better. At first I thought maybe her boss would be a great friend of hers, but that wasn't the case by the end of the book.
Joe was a great character and I not only loved him in this book, but all of the other characters as well. He was patient and lovable to the point of perfection at times. While I don't think the cover image does him justice, his personality is what stood out to me in the story. He obviously is still caring around feelings for Keri and loves pushing her to the limit with the teasing, but he also doesn't want to get hurt again. When Keri left him after high school graduation, he went down a rocky path and is now a recovering alcoholic. He has made his life as a famous author but keeping his feet planted firmly on the ground while being surrounded by a family he loves.
When Keri comes looking for an exclusive interview with Joe for the company she is working for, she hopes it will give her career the push it needs to promotion. He agrees to give her an interview but only on his terms which include attending the Kowalski Family Camping Trip.
I fell in love with this family and just couldn't wait to read more about them. I have already ran out and purchased the remaining books in the series that are out right now. The side stories made it even more enjoyable and kept the reader hooked for following books. Seriously, the only thing not giving this book a 5 star rating is the fact that Keri was not my favorite character. A sweet and fun romance that had me laughing -- and at times crying -- in every chapter.
A cute contemporary romance involving high school sweethearts who went their separate ways upon graduation, and suddenly find themselves in each other's company again 18 years later when journalist Keri is sent on assignment to interview the reclusive popular writer Joe Kowalski. Joe, at first wanting to get back at Keri for leaving him, makes a stipulation of the interviewing process that she go on his two week family camping trip with him. But what sarted as a slight joke on both of their parts ends up bringing back old feelings and memories.
I mean honestly the plot was nothing new, nothing different. I did like the way that Shannon Stacey handled it though. I think having all the family members around kept the book from dwelling too much on the past and instead focusing on how the past brought them to where they were currently.
I think that Stacey obviously had more trust in her characters than I did. I kept thinking that something would happen and the true colors would show through, especially where Keri's intimate magazine article of Joe was concerned. I kept waiting for (not hoping, just thinking it was enevitable) Keri to give up her promises to Joe for success, but I was gladly mistaken. I'm glad that Stacey chose not to take the characters to the point where they were backstabbing each other.
This is the type of book that requires little to no extra thought processes. Just a light, quick, fun read. Nothing too serious. Sometimes that's all you need in a book. I look forward to picking up the others in the series when I'm looking for another little distraction.
I mean honestly the plot was nothing new, nothing different. I did like the way that Shannon Stacey handled it though. I think having all the family members around kept the book from dwelling too much on the past and instead focusing on how the past brought them to where they were currently.
I think that Stacey obviously had more trust in her characters than I did. I kept thinking that something would happen and the true colors would show through, especially where Keri's intimate magazine article of Joe was concerned. I kept waiting for (not hoping, just thinking it was enevitable) Keri to give up her promises to Joe for success, but I was gladly mistaken. I'm glad that Stacey chose not to take the characters to the point where they were backstabbing each other.
This is the type of book that requires little to no extra thought processes. Just a light, quick, fun read. Nothing too serious. Sometimes that's all you need in a book. I look forward to picking up the others in the series when I'm looking for another little distraction.
Seemed unique in its own right, which was refreshing (although the whole "I'm going to whisk you away from society and make you my love slave" isn't particularly new...not that it happens quite that way). An enjoyable little paperback when you want something light to read between other books.
I kept feeling like I allready read this book.
I had read a free book with the same kind of plot a month ago: if you do not hand me the article you're fired...
anyway that was nice. I wanted to know more about Mike and his wife. their story kept me reading this.
I still ponder if I will continue this serie...
I had read a free book with the same kind of plot a month ago: if you do not hand me the article you're fired...
anyway that was nice. I wanted to know more about Mike and his wife. their story kept me reading this.
I still ponder if I will continue this serie...
Laugh out loud funny in parts. A fun romance - exactly what I was looking for!