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A review by poisonivy70
Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins
4.0
Chastity Virginia O’Neill has just moved back to Easton Falls to take over as an editor at the local newspaper. She’s happy to be back with her parents, her four brothers, her BFF and all her nieces and nephews...and Trevor. The one she’s always loved. After they gave into their feelings once decades ago, they chose to not pursue a relationship and just be friends….mostly because she’s convinced he’s more attached to her family than her. But when she meets a gorgeous trauma surgeon and begins an actual relationship, will she just let Trevor go or will she take a chance and try to be more than just one of the guys to him?
The Good
I’ve always enjoyed Kristan Higgins’ writing and this book is no exception. Ms. Higgins really has a way of building a full universe filled with three dimensional characters and the O’Neills are a slightly dysfunctional but loving family. I enjoyed the humor, the small town feel, the conflicted feelings, all of it.
The Meh
The romance itself was a small part of this story, and it felt like it. I didn’t get to know Trevor’s real feelings until the very end of the book and I wished that there was more interaction between Trevor and Chastity. When they finally get together, it felt destined but not particularly …. exciting.
The Bottom Line
I liked this story more as chick lit than a romance, but it was well written, funny and touching. I’m happy to continue reading more of Ms. Higgins’ books.
The Good
I’ve always enjoyed Kristan Higgins’ writing and this book is no exception. Ms. Higgins really has a way of building a full universe filled with three dimensional characters and the O’Neills are a slightly dysfunctional but loving family. I enjoyed the humor, the small town feel, the conflicted feelings, all of it.
The Meh
The romance itself was a small part of this story, and it felt like it. I didn’t get to know Trevor’s real feelings until the very end of the book and I wished that there was more interaction between Trevor and Chastity. When they finally get together, it felt destined but not particularly …. exciting.
The Bottom Line
I liked this story more as chick lit than a romance, but it was well written, funny and touching. I’m happy to continue reading more of Ms. Higgins’ books.