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4evaluvaofbooks's review
3.0
This was cute. Could've used more suspense and less romance but it was cool.
goyvonreads's review
3.0
Easy read. Funny book about Lacy falling for a bad cop. His story and theirs are both told.
A few explicit scenes.
A few explicit scenes.
sarcasticromancereader's review
3.0
3.5 stars
A quick, fast romance, that takes us on a wild ride. I enjoyed this book. Though I wouldn't say I loved it I did have a good time.
Lacy stumbled upon Chase, bruised and shot in her backyard, when he is running, and hiding, from his partner in the Chicago PD after he has framed him for drug possession and murder. Their romance is fast and furious!
This book kept me entertained from start to finish. Romance, friendship, murder, drug-dealers, snitches, car chases, danger and a dancing Bruno.
A quick, fast romance, that takes us on a wild ride. I enjoyed this book. Though I wouldn't say I loved it I did have a good time.
Lacy stumbled upon Chase, bruised and shot in her backyard, when he is running, and hiding, from his partner in the Chicago PD after he has framed him for drug possession and murder. Their romance is fast and furious!
This book kept me entertained from start to finish. Romance, friendship, murder, drug-dealers, snitches, car chases, danger and a dancing Bruno.
island_reader's review
5.0
I loved almost every aspect of this book! It's funny and emotionally satisfying (there was a part at the end where I was laughing and crying at the same time). The characters are real and flawed and endearing. I connected with them extremely well and thought they were a perfect match for each other. They certainly deserved their HEA together.
I loved the snappy one-liners everywhere. The pacing was excellent! The tension between Lacy and Chase was perfect. The writing could have benefited from an additional read-through to catch the errors in grammar. That was the only annoying part, because at times it did pull me out of the story. But, I chose not to factor that into my rating because I loved this story so much. It made me so happy and giddy. This book was a joy to read, and I look forward to reading it many more times in the future. Definitely a winner!
I loved the snappy one-liners everywhere. The pacing was excellent! The tension between Lacy and Chase was perfect. The writing could have benefited from an additional read-through to catch the errors in grammar. That was the only annoying part, because at times it did pull me out of the story. But, I chose not to factor that into my rating because I loved this story so much. It made me so happy and giddy. This book was a joy to read, and I look forward to reading it many more times in the future. Definitely a winner!
jresendez610's review
4.0
This was a really fun read and I was definitely in the mood for something light, fun, and romantic. Yes, it was a bit cheesy and the bad guy was kinda comical, but it all kept with the overall theme and it all worked together. I recommend for anyone looking for a fun, light-hearted romance.
takethyme's review
3.0
This is the third romance I have read by Christie Craig and she has a formula. Her contemporary stories take place somewhere in Texas. The heroine initially comes across as ditzy. There is a no-good ex-husband. The heroes are detectives working for law enforcement and/or are private investigators. Someone is murdered. The romance takes place within a short time span. There are humorous moments, some of which are pretty funny. There are pets with personalities. The H/h have minor communication issues but have no problems having sex and lots of it. They fall in love.
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And so began this girly romance. Let me just say two words, 'cat food'. As in the brand, Fancy Feast. Don't worry, if you read the story you will understand what I am talking about.
Set aside those moments of disbelief and prepare yourself for some goofy humor. A hero that is a sweetie. Three cats and a dog. A villain to loathe. And lots ofsex lovin'.
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And so began this girly romance. Let me just say two words, 'cat food'. As in the brand, Fancy Feast. Don't worry, if you read the story you will understand what I am talking about.
Set aside those moments of disbelief and prepare yourself for some goofy humor. A hero that is a sweetie. Three cats and a dog. A villain to loathe. And lots of
donnah's review
4.0
This book was fun to read. You can't help but like Lacy Maguire and Chase Kelly.
Lacy Maguire is at home photographing cats and a dog for a christmas card when she finds detective Chase Kelly shot and hiding by her garage.
Detective Kelly is accused of being a dirty cop, stealing drugs and shooting a fellow officer. He need a place to hide while he figures out what to do next.
Lacy's friends and mother love her dearly and have a fun time trying to help her improve her love life.
While Chase Kelly has friends who are trying to help prove him innocent and keep him out of more danger.
Lacy Maguire is at home photographing cats and a dog for a christmas card when she finds detective Chase Kelly shot and hiding by her garage.
Detective Kelly is accused of being a dirty cop, stealing drugs and shooting a fellow officer. He need a place to hide while he figures out what to do next.
Lacy's friends and mother love her dearly and have a fun time trying to help her improve her love life.
While Chase Kelly has friends who are trying to help prove him innocent and keep him out of more danger.
ihaveitchyfingersforthatbooksy's review
3.0
I liked the suspense of the dirty cop looking for Chase while the romance blooms.
jayvall's review
4.0
Even though it’s only February, divorced photographer Lacy Maguire has dressed up her dog and three cats in Christmas costumes to shoot a Christmas calendar. While taking a break from the holiday music and holly, her dog Fabio scampers out through the doggy door and starts barking furiously at something behind the shed. Wearing only an oversized tee-shirt (don’t ask), Lacy heads out to drag Fabio away from what she assumes is a wayward squirrel. What she finds instead is a cop on the lam who’s demanding to take refuge in her house.
Chase Kelly is not the man his partner, Zeke, wants everyone to believe he is. Zeke says Chase is a cop gone dirty – that he stole cocaine recovered from a drug bust and even killed people - but Chase is being set up; Zeke is really the dirty cop. His only chance to clear his name is to hide out until Zeke is convinced that the bullet which only grazed Chase’s shoulder actually killed him. As long as Zeke believes Chase is alive, no one is safe. But hiding out in Lacy’s house may turn out to be just as dangerous.
Divorced, Desperate and Delicious is a cabin romance meets romantic suspense, with a healthy dose of comedy thrown in for good measure. I loved the chemistry between Chase and Lacy, so much so that when the plot turned back to Zeke, I found myself skimming those sections just to get back to Chase and Lacy. Zeke is a crazy villain, and even at the end of the story I wasn’t clear on was what his motivation for setting Chase up. The only complaint I have about this story was that at times the dialogue seemed to suggest it was written by an aging housewife – I’ve never met someone in real life who uses words like ‘Jeepers’; that was enough to throw me out of the story. Despite this minor quibble, Divorced, Desperate and Delicious is a thoroughly fun read. I delighted in every minute of it, and I look forward to Christie Craig’s next novel.
Originally posted on curledup.com
Chase Kelly is not the man his partner, Zeke, wants everyone to believe he is. Zeke says Chase is a cop gone dirty – that he stole cocaine recovered from a drug bust and even killed people - but Chase is being set up; Zeke is really the dirty cop. His only chance to clear his name is to hide out until Zeke is convinced that the bullet which only grazed Chase’s shoulder actually killed him. As long as Zeke believes Chase is alive, no one is safe. But hiding out in Lacy’s house may turn out to be just as dangerous.
Divorced, Desperate and Delicious is a cabin romance meets romantic suspense, with a healthy dose of comedy thrown in for good measure. I loved the chemistry between Chase and Lacy, so much so that when the plot turned back to Zeke, I found myself skimming those sections just to get back to Chase and Lacy. Zeke is a crazy villain, and even at the end of the story I wasn’t clear on was what his motivation for setting Chase up. The only complaint I have about this story was that at times the dialogue seemed to suggest it was written by an aging housewife – I’ve never met someone in real life who uses words like ‘Jeepers’; that was enough to throw me out of the story. Despite this minor quibble, Divorced, Desperate and Delicious is a thoroughly fun read. I delighted in every minute of it, and I look forward to Christie Craig’s next novel.
Originally posted on curledup.com