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gemmiejewel's review against another edition
5.0
Loved loved loved
I laughed, I cried, I wanted to physically jump inside the book and smack the crazy out of some of the characters. I actually adored the narration, the setting, and I have to say my favourite thing of all was Johnny.
If you want to feel all of the above, I strongly suggest that you purchased this book because you will not be disappointed.
I laughed, I cried, I wanted to physically jump inside the book and smack the crazy out of some of the characters. I actually adored the narration, the setting, and I have to say my favourite thing of all was Johnny.
If you want to feel all of the above, I strongly suggest that you purchased this book because you will not be disappointed.
ashleyactually_27's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a shaky one to review. I would end up liking aspects of it and then I would have to force myself to sit and read through others.
I loved the whole plot idea and I think the bones of this book is amazing, but it dragged on and there were just way too many side stories happening. I had to force myself to read the last 20 pages because I felt it was unnecessary and predictable in a way that wasn’t endearing.
The romances (and there were many considering all the POVs) were seriously unrealistic and completely stretched. Where it wasn’t being far-fetched, it was underdeveloped and laking formation. I wanted more personality. More details. And if I’m honest, not so many happy endings! *Ahem, Emily* That character’s outcome and relationships would be completely different if we were being real.
I really wanted to love it, but I ended up only sort of liking it.
I think I just talked myself into more of a 2.75 rating as I wrote this review...
I loved the whole plot idea and I think the bones of this book is amazing, but it dragged on and there were just way too many side stories happening. I had to force myself to read the last 20 pages because I felt it was unnecessary and predictable in a way that wasn’t endearing.
The romances (and there were many considering all the POVs) were seriously unrealistic and completely stretched. Where it wasn’t being far-fetched, it was underdeveloped and laking formation. I wanted more personality. More details. And if I’m honest, not so many happy endings! *Ahem, Emily* That character’s outcome and relationships would be completely different if we were being real.
I really wanted to love it, but I ended up only sort of liking it.
I think I just talked myself into more of a 2.75 rating as I wrote this review...
mumtwogirls's review against another edition
4.0
For me this story started to come to life about half way through the book with action, nearly brought me close to tears and then towards the end Jonny give me a quick chuckle to myself. I'm pleased I stuck with it. Imagine finishing it on Valentine's Day too.
simone89's review against another edition
5.0
I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book via Goodreads - First Reads.
Loved this book and it was easy to follow right from the start.
Was a great story and the characters were likable (well except for Melanie) Gabe sounded like a total dream
Thought the ending was perfect but it did leave me wondering if there was going to be a sequel.
Loved this book and it was easy to follow right from the start.
Was a great story and the characters were likable (well except for Melanie) Gabe sounded like a total dream
Thought the ending was perfect but it did leave me wondering if there was going to be a sequel.
tinksreviews's review against another edition
4.0
***SPOILER ALERT***
Marla Jacobs is a highly functioning, strong independent woman and she knows what she wants. She's an American woman living in England running her own little wedding chapel, just like the ones back out in the States. Everything is going well for Marla, she has the job, the house, the family and friends and of course her loveable big dog Bluey.
So when she hears the news, that the new shop opening up next door to her beloved Little White Wedding Chapel, is not the Cupcake shop that she thought it would be. But is in fact a Funeral Parlour, things start to get a bit messy.
Gabriel Ryan is down on his luck, and after a death in the family, he moves away from Ireland to set up the funeral business somewhere else and follow in his fathers footsteps. He feels like he's got the luck on his side when he finds out Marla is his new neighbour, but all starts to turn sour as soon as she finds out who he is and what he is doing.
Marla won't be going down without a fight, she can see it before her eyes: Brides bumping into widows, bouquets being swapped for wreaths, and Limos being held up by hearses. Marla can't stand the thought and soon starts up a campaign to get Gabriel out of town and to take his parlour with him, but when it turns into a hate campaign, things start to get a bit out of hand.
It's all war when Ryan gets his hands into the situation too. Soon the couple are fighting against each other trying to win the votes over from the public, but when one of Marla's close friends does something unforgivable, will the pair start to iron out the creases in their relationship or will it heat things up more?
Sexy and Irish, Gabriel has a few tricks up his sleeves and is happy to get his hands dirty in the battle for the right of who's shop stays on the street. Even if it means grabbing Marla's friends behind her back.
Though she starts to see Gabriel in a different light, she starts to have other feelings for him How is she supposed to argue with him and claim her title of her shop being the only one on that road, when she just wants to jump into the shower with him?
Undertaking Love by Kat French is the first novel by the author, (although she has written other books under the name of 'Kitty French' which are under the Erotic category) is the first romantic novel the author has written, and I must say it is amazing!
I know that sounds a bit far fetched and you may just think that "well she thinks that about every book she reads" But I don't and I'm starting to be more strict on what I am reviewing. Though I can honestly say that I really enjoyed this book and wish to purchase it one day so I can read it again.
I borrowed it from the Library after reading the blurb and it sounding funny. I can tell you now that it is quite funny in places, rude, crude and downright dirty with foul play from both sides of the sex to get what they want. It's the perfect Love-hate relationship book and couldn't get any better.
One of the books where you're begging the characters to get together, even though they hate each other. But you know they will soon fall in love and everything will click into place. The story behind the book is great and the plot is brilliant. There's always something happening in the book as the story unfolds.
There are some shockers, tear jerkers, edge on the seat, infatuated love, frustration, anger and annoyance moments with all characters. In a way the book reminded me of the TV Stella, if I could describe the book as a TV show that's what it would be.
It is worth a read and I would recommend it to anyone! Get yourself a copy!
I will give this book 10 out of 10!
Marla Jacobs is a highly functioning, strong independent woman and she knows what she wants. She's an American woman living in England running her own little wedding chapel, just like the ones back out in the States. Everything is going well for Marla, she has the job, the house, the family and friends and of course her loveable big dog Bluey.
So when she hears the news, that the new shop opening up next door to her beloved Little White Wedding Chapel, is not the Cupcake shop that she thought it would be. But is in fact a Funeral Parlour, things start to get a bit messy.
Gabriel Ryan is down on his luck, and after a death in the family, he moves away from Ireland to set up the funeral business somewhere else and follow in his fathers footsteps. He feels like he's got the luck on his side when he finds out Marla is his new neighbour, but all starts to turn sour as soon as she finds out who he is and what he is doing.
Marla won't be going down without a fight, she can see it before her eyes: Brides bumping into widows, bouquets being swapped for wreaths, and Limos being held up by hearses. Marla can't stand the thought and soon starts up a campaign to get Gabriel out of town and to take his parlour with him, but when it turns into a hate campaign, things start to get a bit out of hand.
It's all war when Ryan gets his hands into the situation too. Soon the couple are fighting against each other trying to win the votes over from the public, but when one of Marla's close friends does something unforgivable, will the pair start to iron out the creases in their relationship or will it heat things up more?
Sexy and Irish, Gabriel has a few tricks up his sleeves and is happy to get his hands dirty in the battle for the right of who's shop stays on the street. Even if it means grabbing Marla's friends behind her back.
Though she starts to see Gabriel in a different light, she starts to have other feelings for him How is she supposed to argue with him and claim her title of her shop being the only one on that road, when she just wants to jump into the shower with him?
Undertaking Love by Kat French is the first novel by the author, (although she has written other books under the name of 'Kitty French' which are under the Erotic category) is the first romantic novel the author has written, and I must say it is amazing!
I know that sounds a bit far fetched and you may just think that "well she thinks that about every book she reads" But I don't and I'm starting to be more strict on what I am reviewing. Though I can honestly say that I really enjoyed this book and wish to purchase it one day so I can read it again.
I borrowed it from the Library after reading the blurb and it sounding funny. I can tell you now that it is quite funny in places, rude, crude and downright dirty with foul play from both sides of the sex to get what they want. It's the perfect Love-hate relationship book and couldn't get any better.
One of the books where you're begging the characters to get together, even though they hate each other. But you know they will soon fall in love and everything will click into place. The story behind the book is great and the plot is brilliant. There's always something happening in the book as the story unfolds.
There are some shockers, tear jerkers, edge on the seat, infatuated love, frustration, anger and annoyance moments with all characters. In a way the book reminded me of the TV Stella, if I could describe the book as a TV show that's what it would be.
It is worth a read and I would recommend it to anyone! Get yourself a copy!
I will give this book 10 out of 10!
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