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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this book. It was fun seeing how the characters had grown up from the previous books and how the various couples and families had evolved. The romance between Nick and Freddie was nice, too, but definitely not the main point of the book for me.
Giro, divertido, aquilo que normalmente se espera de Nora Roberts
fast-paced
Not too long ago I posted a Top Ten Tuesday about my favorite books featuring musicians. And in that post, I mentioned Waiting for Nick by Nora Roberts, part of The Stanislaski series written quite a few years ago. And naturally, I just had to re-read Waiting for Nick and loved every minute of it.
Nick LeBeck is a composer for Broadway. He's successful, but he's had a troubled past (which you can learn about in Falling for Rachel), and has quite a chip on his shoulder because of his past. Nick's step brother, Zach, married Rachel Stanislaski years ago, and brought the Stanislaskis into Nick's life. Which is how he met Freddie (Frederica), who is the step daughter of Rachel's sister. It's odd, but it doesn't feel gross in the story. They are not related in the least.
I love Freddie. Freddie moves to New York with a very specific plan. She's had a happy life growing up. Her father is a famous composer, and Freddie is now determined to make it in the industry as a lyricist. And she wants to work with Nick. And maybe she wants more with Nick. Freddie's determination is really admirable. But as much as she wants to get together with Nick, she's not obnoxious about it. And she also doesn't let Nick walk over her.
Nick is an interesting guy, and I do really like him. He loves the Stanislaskis so much, and thus, he tries to push his attraction to Freddie away (because he doesn't feel good enough for her). But that doesn't really work. Sometimes Nick can be a bit mean, but he isn't afraid of apologizing. And I was SOOOO rooting for Freddie and Nick to get together.
There are a few signs that Waiting for Nick is a bit dated. The biggest one is that Nick, the hero of the novel, is a smoker. I can't think of one romance written in the last 10 years (maybe more) where the hero or heroine is a smoker. But besides that, Waiting for Nick is a fantastic contemporary romance read. It's filled with a lovable heroine, a tough, but sweet hero, and a loving family that you can't help want to be a part of.This review was originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook
Nick LeBeck is a composer for Broadway. He's successful, but he's had a troubled past (which you can learn about in Falling for Rachel), and has quite a chip on his shoulder because of his past. Nick's step brother, Zach, married Rachel Stanislaski years ago, and brought the Stanislaskis into Nick's life. Which is how he met Freddie (Frederica), who is the step daughter of Rachel's sister. It's odd, but it doesn't feel gross in the story. They are not related in the least.
I love Freddie. Freddie moves to New York with a very specific plan. She's had a happy life growing up. Her father is a famous composer, and Freddie is now determined to make it in the industry as a lyricist. And she wants to work with Nick. And maybe she wants more with Nick. Freddie's determination is really admirable. But as much as she wants to get together with Nick, she's not obnoxious about it. And she also doesn't let Nick walk over her.
Nick is an interesting guy, and I do really like him. He loves the Stanislaskis so much, and thus, he tries to push his attraction to Freddie away (because he doesn't feel good enough for her). But that doesn't really work. Sometimes Nick can be a bit mean, but he isn't afraid of apologizing. And I was SOOOO rooting for Freddie and Nick to get together.
There are a few signs that Waiting for Nick is a bit dated. The biggest one is that Nick, the hero of the novel, is a smoker. I can't think of one romance written in the last 10 years (maybe more) where the hero or heroine is a smoker. But besides that, Waiting for Nick is a fantastic contemporary romance read. It's filled with a lovable heroine, a tough, but sweet hero, and a loving family that you can't help want to be a part of.This review was originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook
DNF.
The "young woman chasing her crush of a decade or more" trope would have been bad enough, but then I got to the "you were pissed off and decided to prove your point by forcing yourself on me after I said no but it's ok because I actually wanted you to do this" scene, and I had to quit.
The "young woman chasing her crush of a decade or more" trope would have been bad enough, but then I got to the "you were pissed off and decided to prove your point by forcing yourself on me after I said no but it's ok because I actually wanted you to do this" scene, and I had to quit.
I love the way this series goes through the years with the family, not just a few months have passed. I thought ti was an amazing suprise to revisit the O'Hurlys in this book and thoroughly enjoyed it :D
I think this book might have been a bit better in the nineties but it has always been the least favorite of the series. Freddie is fairly single-minded in chasing Nick denying that he might have a say in their relationship (consent goes both ways, people.) And the end that brings Nick's past in is overwrought. I read it to complete the series but am otherwise not searching it out.
Good as always
It was great to see Nick and Freddie together in this book. I was happy to see how well Nick had grown up. I was worried about him after Zack and Rachel's story unfolded.
It was great to see Nick and Freddie together in this book. I was happy to see how well Nick had grown up. I was worried about him after Zack and Rachel's story unfolded.
Nick y Freddie!!! Me encantó verlos crecer a lo largo de los libros y ver como, finalmente, hacen algo respecto a esa atracción que tienen durante años!!!
Freddie siempre tuvo una hermosa familia y una niñez feliz. Nick no puede decir lo mismo, al menos hasta que se unió a este clan familiar su vida no fue color de rosa.
Me encantó esta historia!!! Adoré a Nick y como Freddie toma las riendas de la situación. Volver a ver a toda la familia también es el atractivo de esta historia.
Freddie siempre tuvo una hermosa familia y una niñez feliz. Nick no puede decir lo mismo, al menos hasta que se unió a este clan familiar su vida no fue color de rosa.
Me encantó esta historia!!! Adoré a Nick y como Freddie toma las riendas de la situación. Volver a ver a toda la familia también es el atractivo de esta historia.
I love the way this series goes through the years with the family, not just a few months have passed. I thought ti was an amazing suprise to revisit the O'Hurlys in this book and thoroughly enjoyed it :D