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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
Ever since I read So Not Happening I've been a Jenny B. Jones fan. While I've enjoyed all her YA books I was excited to find out she'd written an adult novel. Just Between You and Me has the perfect blend of humor, romance, poignancy, and faith, all intertwined into a touching story that stays with you long after you close the cover. Her best book so far (and I've read every one of them). Don't miss this wonderful story. You'll fall in love with it just as I did.
Jenny b. jones is a great author. I have read almost all of her books due to the excellent writing and the interesting and real issues her characters face. Love her books.
I had no doubt in my mind that I would enjoy this book. After reading Jenny’s YA novel, There You’ll Find Me, I knew I was lethally hooked. Her use of humor to offset the heavy issues she deals with delights me beyond words, but at the same time touches our souls with heart-felt stories of renewal and grace. I just can’t get enough of it!
Maggie likes to think she escaped Ivy, Texas. She likes to think she loves her job, and that she’s not avoiding her father or her deranged sister. She likes to think she’s not afraid of anything. So when life calls her back to Ivy, back to her father and sister, back to the place her mother died, where memories haunt her and her past has yet to be forgotten, she’s anything but thrilled. And then there’s Riley, her wild and tough-on-the-outside-but-hurt-on-the-inside niece. Oh, and then Connor shows up. The kid (or one of them, at least) that she tormented in high school. But he’s no math nerd anymore. Nope. He’s Ivy’s number one (or only one) veterinarian. Not to mention, he’s hot and eligible. And he and Maggie hate each other’s guts, pretty much. Well, until they start to fall in love (that’s NOT a spoiler- you knew it would happen the minute you read “hot and eligible.” Don’t deny it. *wink*). Returning to Ivy forces Maggie to open her eyes to all the things she’s been running away from and makes her realize surrendering to God is the only way to true freedom.
I loved this book to pieces. I think I’ll like every Jenny B. Jones book I ever read. I just love her use of humor and her unique style- it keeps you entertained but when you’re finished, you realize how touching the story was and how God reveals new truths to you through it. I highly recommend this book and all of Jenny’s others (even though I have yet to read her Charmed Life series…that’s coming soon, I promise! I’m sure it’s just as good as this one, though). Just Between You and Me will make you laugh, cry, and blush (yes, the romance is amazing! And Connor is just about as hot as they come). Its humor offsets its spiritual intensity, making for a perfect summer read.
Quick Content Review: *may contain spoilers*
Clean Read!!! (Though Just Between You and Me is an adult novel, it’s squeaky clean and in my opinion, is very suitable for young adults or any age group, in fact.)
Language- None
Violence- None
Sexual- Mild (a kiss or two).
Maggie likes to think she escaped Ivy, Texas. She likes to think she loves her job, and that she’s not avoiding her father or her deranged sister. She likes to think she’s not afraid of anything. So when life calls her back to Ivy, back to her father and sister, back to the place her mother died, where memories haunt her and her past has yet to be forgotten, she’s anything but thrilled. And then there’s Riley, her wild and tough-on-the-outside-but-hurt-on-the-inside niece. Oh, and then Connor shows up. The kid (or one of them, at least) that she tormented in high school. But he’s no math nerd anymore. Nope. He’s Ivy’s number one (or only one) veterinarian. Not to mention, he’s hot and eligible. And he and Maggie hate each other’s guts, pretty much. Well, until they start to fall in love (that’s NOT a spoiler- you knew it would happen the minute you read “hot and eligible.” Don’t deny it. *wink*). Returning to Ivy forces Maggie to open her eyes to all the things she’s been running away from and makes her realize surrendering to God is the only way to true freedom.
I loved this book to pieces. I think I’ll like every Jenny B. Jones book I ever read. I just love her use of humor and her unique style- it keeps you entertained but when you’re finished, you realize how touching the story was and how God reveals new truths to you through it. I highly recommend this book and all of Jenny’s others (even though I have yet to read her Charmed Life series…that’s coming soon, I promise! I’m sure it’s just as good as this one, though). Just Between You and Me will make you laugh, cry, and blush (yes, the romance is amazing! And Connor is just about as hot as they come). Its humor offsets its spiritual intensity, making for a perfect summer read.
Quick Content Review: *may contain spoilers*
Clean Read!!! (Though Just Between You and Me is an adult novel, it’s squeaky clean and in my opinion, is very suitable for young adults or any age group, in fact.)
Language- None
Violence- None
Sexual- Mild (a kiss or two).
The characters are beautiful and well-developed. They were also so relatable and so real! The development that the characters went through in this novel was just remarkable. Love, love, love this book. So sweet.
Unexpected jewel
I had read a lot of heavy books previous to this book. I had not read this author, but was told she’s funny and has good books. While that definitely held true, I did not expect to have a blaring, obvious light shine down that I was meant to read this book. I strongly related to the main character and some aspects of her life.
The character of Connor is the kind of man every woman wants. My husband is like that, too.
I hope there is a book about the sister and her journey after this.
I had read a lot of heavy books previous to this book. I had not read this author, but was told she’s funny and has good books. While that definitely held true, I did not expect to have a blaring, obvious light shine down that I was meant to read this book. I strongly related to the main character and some aspects of her life.
The character of Connor is the kind of man every woman wants. My husband is like that, too.
I hope there is a book about the sister and her journey after this.
I don't think I still need to explain much further; the title says it all: this a book about losing fear and finding God. And to those of you who a) aren't Christians b) are quite apprehensive in reading books that may get a bit preachy and c) love to have some morsel of romance in their reads, I assure you that this book will not fail you. I swear, this book delivers.
Just Between You and Me: A Novel of Losing Fear and Finding God may get a little preachy. Okay, fine. It is way more preachy than I expected it to be. After all, this is Christian fiction. But worry not my fellow readers, it won't matter whatever religion you are in for I think we all know that losing fear and finding God is a quest we all take no matter what religion we belong to.
WILL CONTINUE IN A BIT.
Just Between You and Me: A Novel of Losing Fear and Finding God may get a little preachy. Okay, fine. It is way more preachy than I expected it to be. After all, this is Christian fiction. But worry not my fellow readers, it won't matter whatever religion you are in for I think we all know that losing fear and finding God is a quest we all take no matter what religion we belong to.
WILL CONTINUE IN A BIT.
Reread. Good for a Christian romance on moving past fear. Romance didn’t have much foundation (a snobby girl mentioned Connor just liked fixing hurt people, which was never actually discarded, that seems his whole motivation). But they were still cute. The highlight is the aunt-niece relationship development.
