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4.0
Oh-Emm-Gee.
Something Borrowed by Louisa George was seriously cute and is totally hyping me up for Valentine's Day!
Chloe Cassidy just had the worst thing that could possibly happen to a wedding planner happen - her husband left her at the altar. Jump forward, and suddenly she's getting flirty with the Best Man, otherwise known as the sexy Vaughn Brooks. Will this chef and wedding planner fall in love? Will her ex come running back to her? No matter what happens, romantic chaos ensues!
This book was seriously fun and absolutely delightful. I couldn't put it down and I honestly didn't want to. I love a good dramatic romance when I want to take a break from schoolwork. This book perfectly fit the bill! It is a wee bit stereotypical, but that's exactly what I signed up for!
The big bonus of this book is that the characters are definitely flawed. They aren't perfect and they've all had some rough times. Chloe's ex does seem like quite the psychopath, but having one strange character out of the bunch is fine with me. I enjoyed watching these characters grow and change, it was refreshing. I don't always see character in romance-y chick lit books so I'm impressed.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the side plot that I think will be carried on into another book. It was very sweet! I was confused at first as to why it was happening, but then I just enjoyed the ride. No spoilers, of course, because that would give away half the fun!
Are there negatives for this book? Yep, there sure are. Chloe's Mother's depression made me feel uncomfortable. There's also a lot of blame in this book for certain situations that realistically wouldn't happen (only through assumptions). None of this tore me away from the book, but I can see some readers not enjoying these aspects.
Overall, this book was a great read and I totally loved it. I want more books by Louisa George ASAP! I accidentally stumbled upon this book from Bookbub and the free iTunes bookstore, and I'm so glad I did. Hopefully more Louisa books find their way onto my shelves.
Four out of five stars.
Something Borrowed by Louisa George was seriously cute and is totally hyping me up for Valentine's Day!
Chloe Cassidy just had the worst thing that could possibly happen to a wedding planner happen - her husband left her at the altar. Jump forward, and suddenly she's getting flirty with the Best Man, otherwise known as the sexy Vaughn Brooks. Will this chef and wedding planner fall in love? Will her ex come running back to her? No matter what happens, romantic chaos ensues!
This book was seriously fun and absolutely delightful. I couldn't put it down and I honestly didn't want to. I love a good dramatic romance when I want to take a break from schoolwork. This book perfectly fit the bill! It is a wee bit stereotypical, but that's exactly what I signed up for!
The big bonus of this book is that the characters are definitely flawed. They aren't perfect and they've all had some rough times. Chloe's ex does seem like quite the psychopath, but having one strange character out of the bunch is fine with me. I enjoyed watching these characters grow and change, it was refreshing. I don't always see character in romance-y chick lit books so I'm impressed.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the side plot that I think will be carried on into another book. It was very sweet! I was confused at first as to why it was happening, but then I just enjoyed the ride. No spoilers, of course, because that would give away half the fun!
Are there negatives for this book? Yep, there sure are. Chloe's Mother's depression made me feel uncomfortable. There's also a lot of blame in this book for certain situations that realistically wouldn't happen (only through assumptions). None of this tore me away from the book, but I can see some readers not enjoying these aspects.
Overall, this book was a great read and I totally loved it. I want more books by Louisa George ASAP! I accidentally stumbled upon this book from Bookbub and the free iTunes bookstore, and I'm so glad I did. Hopefully more Louisa books find their way onto my shelves.
Four out of five stars.
ashley_a's review
4.0
[3.5] A decently cute contemporary romance about a jilted bride and hot, brooding chef.
Chloe, the MC, owns a company that plans weddings, “Something Borrowed” along with her widowed sister and her mother.
Ironically enough, she has not gotten her own happy ending after being jilted at the alter, when her to-be-husband’s cousin, Vaughn Brooks, came bearing bad news that the wedding would not be happening. Which she then reacted to the news by proceeding to tackle him and smack him with her bouquet.
Flash forward to the present day where her paths once again cross with Vaughn’s, who has been successful, opening up a chain of restaurants before coming back home to open up another. The sparks fly the instant they meet, although at first it may be more from friction, since Chloe clearly still holds its against him for bringing the bad news to her at her wedding.
Gradually things heat up between them, and there’s a particularly sexy scene in the kitchen (look I totally agree with her fantasy about that). However, he’s a commitment-phobe, due to a tragic history with love, and Chloe’s not as nonchalant about one-night stands as she seems.
While not a particularly remarkable book, I thought it was cute, funny, and easy to read.
Chloe, the MC, owns a company that plans weddings, “Something Borrowed” along with her widowed sister and her mother.
Ironically enough, she has not gotten her own happy ending after being jilted at the alter, when her to-be-husband’s cousin, Vaughn Brooks, came bearing bad news that the wedding would not be happening. Which she then reacted to the news by proceeding to tackle him and smack him with her bouquet.
Flash forward to the present day where her paths once again cross with Vaughn’s, who has been successful, opening up a chain of restaurants before coming back home to open up another. The sparks fly the instant they meet, although at first it may be more from friction, since Chloe clearly still holds its against him for bringing the bad news to her at her wedding.
Gradually things heat up between them, and there’s a particularly sexy scene in the kitchen (look I totally agree with her fantasy about that). However, he’s a commitment-phobe, due to a tragic history with love, and Chloe’s not as nonchalant about one-night stands as she seems.
While not a particularly remarkable book, I thought it was cute, funny, and easy to read.
samchase112's review
I'm just frustratingly bored with this book, and I honestly don't care about any of the characters. Sadly, I think I'm just going to have to put this down and move on to (hopefully) better things.
tarn's review
2.0
Horrible. Terrible. Her ex was a butt. I hated him.
I guess I kinda of knew what the author wanted to do with the plot, but she could have written it better. Everything was really off. Horrible coordinations. I zoned out while reading some parts.
I guess I kinda of knew what the author wanted to do with the plot, but she could have written it better. Everything was really off. Horrible coordinations. I zoned out while reading some parts.
lisafer's review
3.0
This is a pretty classic romantic story in the "chick lit" vein... our protagonist is a wedding planner who has never quite recovered from The Jilting. Several months before the start of the book, she was left at the altar. To make matters worse, there was video footage circulated of her rugby tackling the best man (who bore the bad news) and beating him with her bouquet, so business has dwindled over time.
Predictably, the best man is now back in her life, and she's discovering that maybe she doesn't hate him after all? But after unlocking his Tragic Backstory, she has to face the notion that he'll never want to be more than friends with benefits. Which should be great, since she's professed to no longer believe in love. But it's always more complicated than that.
Quick, light-hearted read with some great moments. It's the first of a series of books by the author, but honestly, I think I'll keep it as a stand alone.
Predictably, the best man is now back in her life, and she's discovering that maybe she doesn't hate him after all? But after unlocking his Tragic Backstory, she has to face the notion that he'll never want to be more than friends with benefits. Which should be great, since she's professed to no longer believe in love. But it's always more complicated than that.
Quick, light-hearted read with some great moments. It's the first of a series of books by the author, but honestly, I think I'll keep it as a stand alone.
nbiblioholic's review
3.0
There's something about a jilted bride that intrigues me. I'm not sure exactly what about the situation draws me in like a moth to a flame. I can't help but read books about it. I'm interested in how these men and women get past the hurt and the embarrassment. Not everyone is great at illustrating the "after", but I find that Louisa George did a fine job.
Chloe was left at the alter by her fiance... and her best friend. She was obviously humiliated and took it out on the best man, Vaughn. I guess no one told her not to shoot the messenger. As a result of the scandal, her business, Something Borrowed, a wedding planning service, starts to fail. She swallows her pride and turns to Vaughn for help.
Chloe was likable enough. She carried some bitterness that left her a bit jaded when it came to love, relationships, or men in general and that definitely didn't help her business. But it was impossible for her to resist the overall hotness factor that embodied the incredible Vaughn (loved this character). I really liked him and how persistent and determined he was to bulldoze her walls.
As the blurb says, this was a fun read!
Chloe was left at the alter by her fiance... and her best friend. She was obviously humiliated and took it out on the best man, Vaughn. I guess no one told her not to shoot the messenger. As a result of the scandal, her business, Something Borrowed, a wedding planning service, starts to fail. She swallows her pride and turns to Vaughn for help.
Chloe was likable enough. She carried some bitterness that left her a bit jaded when it came to love, relationships, or men in general and that definitely didn't help her business. But it was impossible for her to resist the overall hotness factor that embodied the incredible Vaughn (loved this character). I really liked him and how persistent and determined he was to bulldoze her walls.
As the blurb says, this was a fun read!
melonreads's review
4.0
Cute British romance between a jilted bride and the best man who broke the bad news to her. More interested in Jenna's story - hope that's next.
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