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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ugh. Sometimes Nora Roberts' traditional romances are okay, and I love her In Death series, but this was just way too much cheesy romance for me. I would've given First Impressions two stars -- it was cheeseball but cute -- but Blithe Images set my teeth on edge. The hero was mostly a jerk and the heroine was just too submissive -- I don't mind fluffy stories, but I really hate that dynamic. Also, I wouldn't classify either of these as holiday-themed. Just because it has Christmas in it doesn't make it a Christmas book.
This was a cute, quick read. Very sweet. Not enough Christmas to really be considered a holiday book, but I enjoyed it!
Kinda forgettable. But an easy listen while doing chores etc.
This year I have been rereading many Nora Roberts' novels which has been awesome. I wanted to read some Christmas/Winter romances, and I decided to reread this one. I read this years ago, but remember nothing about it, so it was like reading it for the first time. First Impressions by Nora Roberts is a bit dated, but I absolutely enjoyed it.
The heroine of First Impressions is Shane Abbott. She was raised in this small town in Maryland, but has been away for a little bit teaching. She moves back into her grandmother's house after her grandmother passes away and she plans to turn the house into an antique place. Vance Banning, (that is such a romance novel hero name, isn't it?) is the president of a huge construction company in D.C. but he's burnt out, so he decides to take a leave of absence and spend some time alone renovating this old house in the same town. For some reason everyone things Vance is a down-on-his-luck construction worker. So Shane decides to hire him to help get the house ready for her new store. And then ROMANCE!
I really liked this book. Shane is adorable. She's a go-getter and I loved her determination to start a business even though it was risky endeavor. I also loved that she loved her small town, and she was so happy to be back. Shane also does not let Vance, who can be a bit grumpy, walk all over her. Go Shane!
Vance is that typical romance hero for the time. He's grumpy, stand-offish, happens to be filthy rich (but no one in town knows it) and has been hurt in love before. He just wants to be alone, but Shane, his neighbor, keeps talking to him. And then, when she asks him to work on her house, he can't say no. There is a bit of back and forth, mainly because Vance is scared due to his past relationship. But then they get together and I loved it!
Of course there is some conflict, especially because Shane believes Vance is an out-of-work construction worker, not the president of a huge company. But I did love their romance. Once Vance decided he wanted to be with Shane (which took him a little bit) he was committed, and that kind of hero always wins me over. I just really enjoyed First Impressions, even if it's a tiny bit dated.This review was originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook
The heroine of First Impressions is Shane Abbott. She was raised in this small town in Maryland, but has been away for a little bit teaching. She moves back into her grandmother's house after her grandmother passes away and she plans to turn the house into an antique place. Vance Banning, (that is such a romance novel hero name, isn't it?) is the president of a huge construction company in D.C. but he's burnt out, so he decides to take a leave of absence and spend some time alone renovating this old house in the same town. For some reason everyone things Vance is a down-on-his-luck construction worker. So Shane decides to hire him to help get the house ready for her new store. And then ROMANCE!
I really liked this book. Shane is adorable. She's a go-getter and I loved her determination to start a business even though it was risky endeavor. I also loved that she loved her small town, and she was so happy to be back. Shane also does not let Vance, who can be a bit grumpy, walk all over her. Go Shane!
Vance is that typical romance hero for the time. He's grumpy, stand-offish, happens to be filthy rich (but no one in town knows it) and has been hurt in love before. He just wants to be alone, but Shane, his neighbor, keeps talking to him. And then, when she asks him to work on her house, he can't say no. There is a bit of back and forth, mainly because Vance is scared due to his past relationship. But then they get together and I loved it!
Of course there is some conflict, especially because Shane believes Vance is an out-of-work construction worker, not the president of a huge company. But I did love their romance. Once Vance decided he wanted to be with Shane (which took him a little bit) he was committed, and that kind of hero always wins me over. I just really enjoyed First Impressions, even if it's a tiny bit dated.This review was originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook
An old backlist title from Nora but charming nonetheless. Perfect for a cozy, rainy afternoon read with a cup of tea and puppy for company.
Another classic Nora Roberts. Full of passionate characters and emotionally charged moments.
One of the better ones. :)
Excellent for a nice easy read over a long weekend.
One of the better ones. :)
Excellent for a nice easy read over a long weekend.