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salgalruns's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely light hearted summer read. I suppose it hit a little too close to home based on my own personal life, and I literally found myself laughing aloud at so many parts. Molly Harper definitely has a dark, twisted, hysterical side to her, that's for sure. Makes you instantly adore her.
Bottom line synopsis is this - Lacey finds out that her charming husband is having an affair with his receptionist and she notifies everyone she knows via an e-mail blast in the form of a company newsletter. Some hate her for it, and think she should just suck it up and realize boys will be boys (REALLY????) and others worship her spunk. She goes away to a cabin only to find a new friend in her neighbor who you instantly love (aka Wolverine).
I finished an epic novel earlier today and this was the PERFECT follow up to intense reading. Loved it. I debated on the high rating in comparison to other books, but in this genre, it's a DEFINITE hit.
Bottom line synopsis is this - Lacey finds out that her charming husband is having an affair with his receptionist and she notifies everyone she knows via an e-mail blast in the form of a company newsletter. Some hate her for it, and think she should just suck it up and realize boys will be boys (REALLY????) and others worship her spunk. She goes away to a cabin only to find a new friend in her neighbor who you instantly love (aka Wolverine).
I finished an epic novel earlier today and this was the PERFECT follow up to intense reading. Loved it. I debated on the high rating in comparison to other books, but in this genre, it's a DEFINITE hit.
eesh25's review against another edition
3.0
I've been wanting to read a Molly Harper book for a while. I wanted to start with either this one or the one with the naked werewolf. But I liked the premise of this book more, even though I don't like to read books about marriage troubles. Mostly because I couldn't care less. My solution is always for them to get a divorce! And what do you know, that's what the protagonist does in this book! It's the right decision. What she does after making that decision...
You see, Lacey receives an order of flowers from her husband. But, it turns out, the flowers were delivered to the wrong person. They were supposed to go to her husband's receptionist, who he's been sleeping with for several months.
A few things happen, and Lacey ends up writing a (funny) email exposing her husband's transgression and sending it to every person in his company, and his parents. The latter wasn't intentional. And while I think what she did was awesome, her actions may be considered inappropriate in the grown-up world. Then again, her husband's actions were more inappropriate!
Anyway, she becomes a bit of a pariah and eventually moves into a somewhat remote cabin to take a break. That's where she meets Monroe. He's the neighbour, and while they don't hit it off at first, they do eventually. And guess what? I just told you the plot of the first half of the book, but it's what the official blurb says too. And knowing these things doesn't take anything away from the novel. I actually really enjoyed the first two-thirds.
Lacey is going through quite an ordeal. Even though her relationship with her husband wasn't great and she got some revenge, her life has been turned upside down. And the author did a fantastic job of showing us what she's going through mentally.
I also liked Lacey and Monroe's friendship. Monroe evolves from grumpy ass to friendly acquaintance. Then to a friend and more. He's a decent person. He's not perfect, and there are times when I needed him to back the fuck off, but he's not an asshole like most of the people in Lacey's life. I mean, the husband, we've already established, sucks. But there's also Lacey's mother-in-law and her father. I hate them both. Especially her father because rather than supporting his daughter, he's angry at her. I wanted him to drop dead.
Lacey's mother is better, but I don't like her either. She seems to believe that a wife needs to make compromises to keep her husband happy so that he doesn't cheat on her. I call total fucking bullshit.
There's also the issue of the book getting tiring after a while. It's not that long a read, but I just wanted it to be over. I was losing patience with Lacey's lack of communication with Monroe. But more importantly, I was sick of the suburban nightmare of a setting with the pettiness, the double standards, and the shitty fucking people. I honestly felt like I'd travelled a few decades back in time.
I really wanted Lacey to leave this horrendous place and go somewhere women aren't ostracised for not being able to stop their husbands from cheating on them.
Last but not least, when the book finally ended (yay!), it wasn't satisfying. Lacey's father being a dick was never addressed. There was a very important conversation that Lacey and Monroe should have had. The situation with Lacey's husband wasn't resolved well. And I hated that everyone kept criticizing Lacey when she didn't deserve it.
So while the beginning was good, the ending was decidedly not. I'm so done with suburban life. Maybe even with the author, but I might try another book of hers before I make any decisions.
You see, Lacey receives an order of flowers from her husband. But, it turns out, the flowers were delivered to the wrong person. They were supposed to go to her husband's receptionist, who he's been sleeping with for several months.
A few things happen, and Lacey ends up writing a (funny) email exposing her husband's transgression and sending it to every person in his company, and his parents. The latter wasn't intentional. And while I think what she did was awesome, her actions may be considered inappropriate in the grown-up world. Then again, her husband's actions were more inappropriate!
Anyway, she becomes a bit of a pariah and eventually moves into a somewhat remote cabin to take a break. That's where she meets Monroe. He's the neighbour, and while they don't hit it off at first, they do eventually. And guess what? I just told you the plot of the first half of the book, but it's what the official blurb says too. And knowing these things doesn't take anything away from the novel. I actually really enjoyed the first two-thirds.
Lacey is going through quite an ordeal. Even though her relationship with her husband wasn't great and she got some revenge, her life has been turned upside down. And the author did a fantastic job of showing us what she's going through mentally.
I also liked Lacey and Monroe's friendship. Monroe evolves from grumpy ass to friendly acquaintance. Then to a friend and more. He's a decent person. He's not perfect, and there are times when I needed him to back the fuck off, but he's not an asshole like most of the people in Lacey's life. I mean, the husband, we've already established, sucks. But there's also Lacey's mother-in-law and her father. I hate them both. Especially her father because rather than supporting his daughter, he's angry at her. I wanted him to drop dead.
Lacey's mother is better, but I don't like her either. She seems to believe that a wife needs to make compromises to keep her husband happy so that he doesn't cheat on her. I call total fucking bullshit.
There's also the issue of the book getting tiring after a while. It's not that long a read, but I just wanted it to be over. I was losing patience with Lacey's lack of communication with Monroe. But more importantly, I was sick of the suburban nightmare of a setting with the pettiness, the double standards, and the shitty fucking people. I honestly felt like I'd travelled a few decades back in time.
I really wanted Lacey to leave this horrendous place and go somewhere women aren't ostracised for not being able to stop their husbands from cheating on them.
Last but not least, when the book finally ended (yay!), it wasn't satisfying. Lacey's father being a dick was never addressed. There was a very important conversation that Lacey and Monroe should have had. The situation with Lacey's husband wasn't resolved well. And I hated that everyone kept criticizing Lacey when she didn't deserve it.
So while the beginning was good, the ending was decidedly not. I'm so done with suburban life. Maybe even with the author, but I might try another book of hers before I make any decisions.
jcaballero0725's review against another edition
4.0
I finished this in a day and would have finished it faster if work didn't get in the way. How rude! Fast chick-lit, fun to get through, easy read.
iceangel32's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it....Molly you can write a good book. I could not put this book down. It was a great chick lit book, something easy to read and dragged me in and did not let go.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
This is my first standalone Molly Harper. This was also Molly Harper's first standalone and first contemporary. A bit of each show, but it's different from her other works and a delight to read.
dajoyofit's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic and Fun!
The Beginning left me impassioned; the Ending left me wishing for just a little bit more.
I enjoyed the author’s book “How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf” so much that when I saw this book at my local bookstore, I picked it up and started reading. Two chapters later I bought the book and kept reading and reading and reading. I finished it in 9 hours. It’s snappy, funny, and reads fast without feeling like a mad dash to the finish line.
Lacey, the main character is real and she’s funny, which she doesn’t necessarily mean to be. Within the first two chapters, I was ready to rally together a mob to go and burn down Mike’s (her scum bag of a husband’s) office, house, and his mistress’s home as well. This is a credit to Ms Harper for writing a character that is so believable.
When it comes to cute-meets, which I’d clump this story as (though the romance is just a subplot), I like my endings to be wrapped up in a neat and clean bow. Ms Harper definitely gives us a bow, but it’s not so neatly tied and it left me wanting…more…more…closure. I’m sorry, I like my bows neatly tied.
The cast of supporting characters were amazing. Mike’s mother was “crazy” and Lacey’s brother “Emmett” though there were times he came across a little cliché, was enjoyable and a nice balance to Lacey’s character.
The Beginning left me impassioned; the Ending left me wishing for just a little bit more.
I enjoyed the author’s book “How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf” so much that when I saw this book at my local bookstore, I picked it up and started reading. Two chapters later I bought the book and kept reading and reading and reading. I finished it in 9 hours. It’s snappy, funny, and reads fast without feeling like a mad dash to the finish line.
Lacey, the main character is real and she’s funny, which she doesn’t necessarily mean to be. Within the first two chapters, I was ready to rally together a mob to go and burn down Mike’s (her scum bag of a husband’s) office, house, and his mistress’s home as well. This is a credit to Ms Harper for writing a character that is so believable.
When it comes to cute-meets, which I’d clump this story as (though the romance is just a subplot), I like my endings to be wrapped up in a neat and clean bow. Ms Harper definitely gives us a bow, but it’s not so neatly tied and it left me wanting…more…more…closure. I’m sorry, I like my bows neatly tied.
The cast of supporting characters were amazing. Mike’s mother was “crazy” and Lacey’s brother “Emmett” though there were times he came across a little cliché, was enjoyable and a nice balance to Lacey’s character.
trudyd's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to this over the weekend on a drive through California. So many great laughs. Made the drive bearable.
kk7's review against another edition
4.0
It was funny and I enjoyed it for the most part. For some reason, the ending was just lackluster for me.
rachelellyn's review against another edition
5.0
Love! Love! Love! Molly Harper writes the best damn dialogue, and characters, and humor, and...
Just read it and enjoy!
Just read it and enjoy!
pilotwaifu's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5